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Heat's Norman Powell 'never content' amid inconsistent season

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With Miami Heat star Norman Powell earning All-Star honors for his first standout season with the franchise, there’s no denying the disappointment level with how the team as a whole has been performing. As the Heat are in the midst of the All-Star break, Powell reflects on how he feels about the season thus far. […] The post Norman Powell ‘never content’ amid Heat’s inconsistent season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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How Heat's Norman Powell being an All-Star this season 'completes the story'

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As the Miami Heat are in the midst of a much-needed All-Star break, one of the few players representing the team this weekend is Norman Powell. With the Heat star in Powell earning All-Star honors for the first time, which has been a goal of his for a while, he mentions why this season has […] The post How Heat’s Norman Powell being an All-Star this season ‘completes the story’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Matas Buzelis makes statement in Rising Stars game without saying a word

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Updated Feb 14, 2:14 PM ET

While on a weekend hiatus from the Chicago Bulls, Matas Buzelis demonstrated his ability to become a legit NBA All-Star. It came in the form of the NBA Rising Stars Game. On Friday, Buzelis walked away in triumph as Team Vince defeated Team Melo 25-24, per Greg Beacham of The Chicago Tribune. The head coaches […] The post Matas Buzelis makes statement in Rising Stars game without saying a word appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Chris Bosh says Heat could’ve competed for title, wanted to win without LeBron James

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Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat still had championship potential after LeBron James departed in 2014 and said he was motivated to win a title without his former teammate. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the immediate aftermath […] The post Chris Bosh says Heat could’ve competed for title, wanted to win without LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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How Jared McCain is already impacting Thunder's offense

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain fits in with his new team from an individual standpoint, but his efforts on offense have an effect on the rest of his teammates, which has also stood out in his first week since the trade. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard has proven himself a steady shooting threat, drawing opposing […] The post How Jared McCain is already impacting Thunder’s offense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Chris Bosh says Goran Dragic injury altered Heat’s 2020 NBA Finals series vs. Lakers

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Chris Bosh said Goran Dragic’s injury during the 2020 NBA Finals significantly impacted the Miami Heat’s series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on Dragic’s plantar fascia tear suffered in Game […] The post Chris Bosh says Goran Dragic injury altered Heat’s 2020 NBA Finals series vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Luka Doncic drops update on hamstring injury, All-Star Game availability

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LOS ANGELES – Luka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last four games before NBA All-Star Weekend due to a hamstring injury. Doncic initially suffered the injury during the first half of the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers back on Feb. 5, and was ultimately ruled out for the second half. Prior to the […] The post Luka Doncic drops update on hamstring injury, All-Star Game availability appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown shares intriguing Jayson Tatum update amid possible 2025-26 return

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Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown gave an encouraging injury update on Jayson Tatum at All-Star Media Day. For many, the Celtics’ trade for Nikola Vucevic signaled a Tatum return, or at least, the organization’s desire for one, while the All-Star forward hasn’t made a final decision on whether he should return this season. For Brown, […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown shares intriguing Jayson Tatum update amid possible 2025-26 return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on Chris Paul's retirement

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Kawhi Leonard has plenty going on in his own life right now, but he is still expected to lead the Los Angeles Clippers (26-28) during this period of transition. James Harden and Ivica Zubac were moved at the trade deadline, thrusting the franchise into a new era. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is still the […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on Chris Paul’s retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Hornets' Kon Knueppel dazzles with 27 point 1st round of 3-point contest

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The Charlotte Hornets already know they have one of the best shooters in the NBA in rookie guard Kon Knueppel. The rest of the league got to witness that first-hand at the 2026 3-Point Contest. Knueppel is the only rookie in the 2026 shootout and represented himself well in the first round. The 20-year-old put […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel dazzles with 27 point 1st round of 3-point contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Rockets' Kevin Durant hilariously explains why he'd give up 'Twitter' over video games

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While Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant weighed in on the All-Star Game and its intensity over the years compared to today, he also addressed a separate topic: his activity on X (formerly Twitter). During All-Star Media Day, a reporter asked Durant if he had to choose between video games and the social media giant for […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hilariously explains why he’d give up ‘Twitter’ over video games appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Norman Powell gets incredible ovation from LA All-Star weekend crowd

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The NBA All-Star Game weekend witnessed Norman Powell receive the loudest cheers. Right in front of his former fanbase via the Los Angeles Clippers. Now with the Miami Heat, Powell came in helping represent the Eastern Conference talent inside the Intuit Dome. However, the Clippers fans showed him love via the famed scoreboard wall right […] The post Norman Powell gets incredible ovation from LA All-Star weekend crowd appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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