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Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s kind of what I’ve known. It’s kind of my DNA.’

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Knicks. Hawks. Game 1. Let’s go! Mike Brown On focusing on the Knicks’ strengths:“Obviously, you respect what you’ve done all year. The neat part about it is we’ve faced a lot of different things. We’ve faced cross-matches, we’ve faced teams playing us the same, we’ve faced zone, we’ve faced box-and-1. So to be able to […]

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's Mic Drop On 65-Game Rule Is Going To Make A Lot Of People Mad

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The NBA’s 65-game minimum for awards eligibility has drawn ire from players, agents, fans, and analysts alike. But don’t expect it to change anytime soon. During an appearance on WFAN’s ‘The Carton Show’, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed the polarizing rule, which barred the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Edwards from being eligible for […] The post NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s mic drop on 65-game rule is going to make a lot of people mad appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephanie White Discusses Anxiety and Challenges of Offseason as Fever Prepare for 2025

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The 2025 WNBA season was Stephanie White’s first year back as the Indiana Fever head coach. Previously, she was the Fever’s assistant coach from 2011 to 2014. Despite dealing with multiple injuries that derailed the roster last season, White still led the Fever to the WNBA Commissioner's Cup title.

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Cavs-Raptors halftime dribbles

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Updated Apr 18, 5:04 PM ET

Random dribbles following the Cavsliers-Raptors Game 1 on Saturday afternoon at Rocket Arena. Cavs lead, 61-54. 1. The Cavs did a good job matching Toronto’s ultra-physical play early. Then got into a rhythm late in the second quarter. 2. James Harden (15 points, six assists) really helped toward that end, both making shots and finding […] The post Cavs-Raptors halftime dribbles appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Lakers Video: Giannis Antetokounmpo Does Not Like Los Angeles

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All signs are pointing to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo finding a new team this offseason, and the Los Angeles Lakers are one rumored landing spot. Whether the Lakers have the assets to get it done remains to be seen, but they will at least look into the possibility of pairing Antetokounmpo with Luka Doncic. […]

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Fischer's Latest: Horst, Bucks, Jenkins, Blazers, Bulls

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The Bucks endured a disappointing and drama-filled season in 2025/26, going just 32-50 amid injuries to — and trade rumors involving — Giannis Antetokounmpo. Head coach Doc Rivers officially stepped down from his role on Monday and suggested in a subsequent podcast appearance that his NBA coaching days may be over. Could general manager Jon […]

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Lakers star LeBron James picks favorite to win NBA Championship

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Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ strong play in March, they quickly received a reality check in April by playing the Oklahoma City Thunder twice. LeBron James suited up in that first meeting and the team got embarrassed, losing 139-96, with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves getting hurt. Despite the injuries, L.A. clearly was at […]

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Warriors rumors: Insiders warn 'caution' about potential offseason trade bombshell

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With the Golden State Warriors losing to the Phoenix Suns in the play-in tournament on Friday night, the team is now sent home with a key offseason ahead of them. As the Warriors’ play-in tourney loss to the Suns could have fans wanting the team to get another chance at a big star, the franchise […] The post Warriors rumors: Insiders warn ‘caution’ about potential offseason trade bombshell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fred VanVleet calls out Raptors' 'bulls**t' in very NSFW rant about Rockets signing

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Fred VanVleet initially signed with the Houston Rockets in the 2023 offseason. A few years later, the nine-year veteran revealed that by the time he was leaving the Toronto Raptors, he couldn’t leave that organization fast enough. During a guest appearance on the “Out the Mud” podcast, VanVleet proclaimed he originally wanted to leave Toronto […] The post Fred VanVleet calls out Raptors’ ‘bulls**t’ in very NSFW rant about Rockets signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Notes: Smart, LeBron, Bronny, Schedule, Ayton

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The Lakers are big underdogs in their series against the Rockets due to the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. At least initially, that could work to the Lakers’ advantage, accoding to guard Marcus Smart. “It’s going to take everybody,” Smart said, per Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. “With that, it’s a different […]

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Warriors rumors: Why insiders believe loyalty to Jimmy Butler will be 'tested' this summer

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After Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending ACL injury, would the front office consider trading him over the summer? One of the many decisions the front office will have to make amid a critical offseason. With limited assets, expiring contracts, including the Warriors’ $27.7 million option for Draymond Green, and a free-agent […] The post Warriors rumors: Why insiders believe loyalty to Jimmy Butler will be ‘tested’ this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors' Draymond Green drops hammer on retirement speculation with big $27.7 million decision

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As Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors enter the offseason with a lot of decisions to make, retirement isn’t in the cards for the future Hall of Fame forward. While Green reflected on the 2025-26 season, which came to an end for the Warriors in a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green drops hammer on retirement speculation with big $27.7 million decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Immanuel Quickley playing today? Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report

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As the Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the team is dealing with a key injury to point guard Immanuel Quickley. Before Game 1 with the Raptors taking on the Cavs on Saturday afternoon, Quickley is the only one on the team’s injury report, dealing with […] The post Is Immanuel Quickley playing today? Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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