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Mike Brown is 100% confident Knicks’ slump will be short-lived

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The New York Knicks are facing a familiar question, and it comes with history attached. Mike Brown is not running from it. As the Knicks navigate a slump during the heart of the season, the timing has reignited talk around the NBA Cup. More specifically, it has revived a theory raised in past seasons. Teams […] The post Mike Brown is 100% confident Knicks’ slump will be short-lived appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA midseason awards: Predictions for MVP, All-NBA, more

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Updated Jan 21, 11:07 AM ET

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA midseason awards: Predictions for MVP, All-NBA, more appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Thunder’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren among long list of players out vs. Grizzlies

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Updated Jan 24, 2:04 PM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team all season. Their last game featured a hard-fought win against the Utah Jazz. But they will be shorthanded, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Williams are among the featured list of players on the injury list for the Thunder in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gilgeous-Alexander […] The post Thunder’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren among long list of players out vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight? Celtics vs. Pacers injury report

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Updated Jan 24, 4:29 PM ET

The Boston Celtics have been getting the job don emore times than not this season, and it’s surprise to many people. After the injury to Jayson Tatum last year and the departure of other key players, nobody knew what the Celtics would look like this season. Now, they’re one of the better teams in the […] The post Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight? Celtics vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Mavs Place In Standings Won't Determine When Kyrie Irving Returns

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Updated Jan 23, 9:38 AM ET

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is working towards a return from the torn ACL he suffered last season. When Irving plays again will be determined by when he's ready to play, not the Mavericks record. "That has nothing to do with it," Dallas coach Jason Kidd said when asked if where Dallas is in the standings will factor into Irving's return. "It's about, for him, mentally and physically being able to play at the highest level in his mind. No one else's." Kidd went on to say Irving i...

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Deni Avdija Opens Up About Path To Breakout Season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...

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No Luka, Major Problem As Lakers Get Destroyed By Trail Blazers 116-132; LeBron Has Inefficient Night

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Updated Jan 18, 1:23 PM ET

The Lakers didn’t just lose in Portland on Thursday night. They were slowly, methodically worn down. Without Luka Doncic to organize the offense or tilt the floor, Los Angeles never found stable footing and absorbed a 132-116 defeat that felt decisive long before the final horn. Portland controlled the pace, controlled the glass, and controlled […]

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