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Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. From a third-string guard in his rookie season to one of the […] The post Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Rumors: Bucks, Jon Horst, Taylor Jenkins, Kings, Blazers, Tiago Splitter

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It was a messy NBA season for the Bucks. They finished 32-50. There were injuries galore. And let’s not forget the noise around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Oh, they also need a head coach, with Doc Rivers stepping down and hinting he may be done on the sidelines altogether. So naturally, the question becomes who’s next? Not at […] The post NBA Rumors: Bucks, Jon Horst, Taylor Jenkins, Kings, Blazers, Tiago Splitter appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Trail Blazers Notes: Splitter, Head Coach, Avdija, Scoot

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Tiago Splitter has done an admirable job as the Trail Blazers‘ interim head coach, guiding the team to its first playoff appearance in five years while overseeing the development of several key young players, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian (subscriber link). However, there has been a lot of speculation about Splitter’s future with Portland, […]

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown In Good Place After Early Season Friction

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Karl-Anthony Towns' perspective on the offense of Mike Brown at the start of the season was one of the key things observers of the New York Knicks have been monitoring this season as his comments in October suggested he had mixed feelings about it. "Honestly, I don't know... I don't know," Towns said in October. "But we're figuring it out. It's just different. It's different." But the relationship between Towns and Brown is in a good place, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. "Early on there...

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Blazers rumors: Iowa's Ben McCollum on radar amid notoriously cheap head coaching search

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The Portland Trail Blazers are heading into their first-round playoff matchup against the San Antonio Spurs with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over their coaching staff, specifically regarding rumors that Iowa’s Ben McCollum is on the radar amidst a notoriously cheap head coaching search. While the team celebrated a 114-110 Play-In victory over the Phoenix […] The post Blazers rumors: Iowa’s Ben McCollum on radar amid notoriously cheap head coaching search appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks rumors: Is Jon Horst on hot seat? Why coaching search says no

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The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 NBA season came to a disappointing end with a road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a challenging season filled with turmoil. Head coach Doc Rivers was let go, even when they said it wasn’t his time yet, and general manager Jon Horst has also faced criticism. Eric Nehm from The […] The post Bucks rumors: Is Jon Horst on hot seat? Why coaching search says no appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain

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Updated Jul 8, 3:00 PM ET

Antetokounmpo is out indefinitely with a calf strain, while he expects a 4-to-6-week window L'articolo Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain proviene da Sportando .

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Amid boos, Baylor's Nnaji debuts in loss at TCU

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

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How Gregg Popovich Fired Up Spurs With Playoff Message At Practice Before Blazers Series

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The San Antonio Spurs are heading into the 2026 postseason with impressive momentum, holding a 62-20 record and having just claimed the Southwest Division title. A pivotal moment at the team’s practice facility this week was the presence of a familiar legendary figure: former head coach Gregg Popovich. As the roster prepares for a first-round […] The post What Gregg Popovich told the Spurs before playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jake LaRavia on scoring, defense, and team pride after Lakers defeat Grizzlies

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Jake LaRavia credited preparation and confidence for his 21-point performance as the Lakers beat Memphis 128-121. “I got going pretty early… the ball was fine to me, especially in that first half, and I was just able to get going and stay aggressive,” LaRavia said. Maintaining confidence through shooting struggles has been key for LaRavia […] The post Jake LaRavia on scoring, defense, and team pride after Lakers defeat Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Zeljko Obradovic officially leaves Partizan after refusing to retract resignation

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade confirmed on Saturday, November 29, that Zeljko Obradovic has officially stepped down as head coach. The legendary coach declined the club’s offer to continue, citing his inability to work with the current roster and concerns over the impact of daily coaching duties on his health. The executive board held multiple meetings […] The post Zeljko Obradovic officially leaves Partizan after refusing to retract resignation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Knicks' Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than 'hack-a-Mitch Robinson'

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Updated Apr 19, 12:20 PM ET

Mike Brown went viral for his reaction towards a ringing phone during the postgame press conference of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Brown was answering a question about Mitchell Robinson, who missed three of his four free throws as Atlanta attempted the “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy. He was […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charlotte Hornets, Perkins says LaMelo Ball and coach Charles Lee are “not aligned”

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Kendrick Perkins claims LaMelo Ball and Charles Lee are far from being on the same page in Charlotte L'articolo Charlotte Hornets, Perkins says LaMelo Ball and coach Charles Lee are “not aligned” proviene da Sportando .

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Doc Rivers breaks down Bucks’ loss to Nuggets: “Our rotations were hurt”

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Denver Nuggets 108-104 Sunday at Ball Arena, dropping to 17-22 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers cited lineup disruptions as a key factor, saying, “It really killed our rotations in the second half… we drew up a play the first […] The post Doc Rivers breaks down Bucks’ loss to Nuggets: “Our rotations were hurt” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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