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Mavericks rumors: Will Jason Kidd replace Nico Harrison as Dallas' general manager?

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The Dallas Mavericks currently have a vacancy at their general manager position as the 2025-26 NBA season winds down, with Dallas heading for a second straight year in the NBA draft lottery. That vacancy was opened when the team fired Nico Harrison, who became infamous for the disastrous Luka Doncic trade, earlier this year. Recently, […] The post Mavericks rumors: Will Jason Kidd replace Nico Harrison as Dallas’ general manager? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Closes Investigation Into Kings

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The NBA has closed its brief investigation into the Kings without fining the team or penalizing it in any other way, the league announced today in a press release (Twitter link). As we relayed on Wednesday, the NBA was taking a closer look at a play that occurred in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s loss […]

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Pelle Larsson drops 'relief player' revelation on Heat role

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The Miami Heat recently were locked into the play-in tournament for a fourth straight year following a blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors. It’s been a strange year for the Heat, with injuries, trade rumors, and overall stagnation keeping the team treading water for the most part in 2025-26. One of the few bright spots […] The post Pelle Larson drops ‘relief player’ revelation on Heat role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Skip Bayless drops 'nasty mess' admission on Bucks amid Giannis drama

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With just two games remaining on the schedule, the Milwaukee Bucks might be one of just a handful of teams happy for the season to come to an end. The saga between the organization and Giannis Antetokounmpo has seemingly been a distraction, and now Skip Bayless weighs in on the situation. During a guest appearance […] The post Skip Bayless drops ‘nasty mess’ admission on Bucks amid Giannis drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jason Kidd, Koby Altman among names linked to Mavericks' GM search

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The Mavericks are still in the early stages of their search for a new general manager, but the list of potential names continues to evolve. As previously reported, Dallas owner Patrick Dumont has aimed high, with executives such as Sam Presti (Thunder), Tim Connelly (Timberwolves), Brad Stevens (Celtics) and Koby Altman (Cavaliers) all at least […] The post Jason Kidd, Koby Altman among names linked to Mavericks’ GM search appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Kobe Bryant-Michael Jordan Combo Autograph Card Sells For More Than $850,000 In Auction

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A 2000 Upper Deck Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan combo autograph card sold for $869,250 to lead Heritage Auctions’ April 3-4 Spring Sports Card Catalog Auction. In total, the auction netted $13,775,001. The Bryant-Jordan combo card features bold signatures from both the Los Angeles Lakers legend and his idol, both being two of the greatest […]

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Draft Notes: Graves, Burries, Mara, Harris, Able, More

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Santa Clara freshman forward Allen Graves is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced this week on social media (Twitter link). Graves only started four of 35 games during his first college season, but he was a valuable reserve for the Broncos, averaging 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.8 assists in 22.6 […]

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Why Heat's Tyler Herro called his season 'awkward'

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Thursday night showcases the Miami Heat facing the Toronto Raptors in a rematch from Tuesday’s painful loss, 121-95, as the team is locked in the play-in tournament for a fourth straight season. With the Heat focused on the postseason, one part of the team’s season that has been up-and-down has been Tyler Herro, as he […] The post Why Heat’s Tyler Herro called his season ‘awkward’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marcus Smart upgraded on injury report for Warriors clash

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The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, looking to snap a three-game losing streak, and veteran guard Marcus Smart is listed as questionable on the injury report. Smart has been dealing with an ankle injury and has missed the last eight games. Here’s everything we know about Marcus Smart’s injury status […] The post Marcus Smart upgraded on injury report for Warriors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Floor seats have been sold out for the Lakers for nearly 50 years — now the team is offering new courtside seating

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For those hoping to get an up close look at LeBron James — and hopefully Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — during the NBA playoffs, the Lakers are offering a ‘new premium experience.’ Revealed on Thursday morning, the Lakers front office announced a second-row of courtside seating will be made available during the postseason. Los...

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AJ Dybantsa Moves To No. 1 In ESPN's 2026 NBA Draft Big Board, Top Of Class Remains Open

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AJ Dybantsa has claimed the top position in ESPN's updated 2026 NBA Draft rankings, displacing Darryn Peterson atop the big board following a strong close to his freshman season at BYU that solidified his standing among league executives. Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 wing, averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games, demonstrating an ability to carry a significant offensive workload while showing growth as a decision-maker. "Dybantsa has become the player NBA executives most co...

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