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Kansas legend Mario Chalmers picks side on NCAA Tournament vs. NBA debate

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Kansas bowed out of the second round of the NCAA Tournament after suffering a two-point loss to St. John’s, 67-65, on Sunday at Viejas Arena. Dylan Darling made the biggest shot of his career, sinking the game-winning layup as time expired to save the No. 5 Red Storm against the No. 4 Jayhawks. One guy […] The post Kansas legend Mario Chalmers picks side on NCAA Tournament vs. NBA debate appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Bam Adebayo's NSFW response to Heat losing 5 straight amid playoff push

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MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are making a push for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the team is currently heading in a negative direction, having tied a season-long for five straight losses after Monday’s defeat to the San Antonio Spurs, 136-111. With the Heat and Bam Adebayo unable to topple Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, […] The post Bam Adebayo’s NSFW response to Heat losing 5 straight amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers HC JJ Redick looks at the bright side of LeBron James' first half dud vs. Pistons

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JJ Redick saw the silver lining in LeBron James’ performance despite him going scoreless in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. James is going through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, his eighth with the Lakers. Even at age 41, he continues to […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick looks at the bright side of LeBron James’ first half dud vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Thunder's Jared McCain opens up on return to Philadelphia for 76ers game

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Updated Mar 24, 12:21 AM ET

For the first time since his trade at the deadline, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain returns to Philadelphia for Monday’s matchup against the 76ers. McCain has thrived since joining the Thunder, emerging as one of head coach Mark Daigneault’s most reliable offensive weapons off the bench. He recorded a season-high 26 points, including five […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain opens up on return to Philadelphia for 76ers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Ime Udoka shreds Rockets for disrespectful effort vs. Bulls

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There are no guarantees on the NBA calendar, and that was made very clear on Monday night with the way the Houston Rockets tripped up on a banana peel and lost to the Chicago Bulls, 132-124, despite Kevin Durant’s 40-point night. The Rockets were playing from behind all night long, and while they did mount […] The post Ime Udoka shreds Rockets for disrespectful effort vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford exits clash vs. Warriors with shoulder injury

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The Dallas Mavericks cannot seem to catch a break this season at all as their woes continue. On Monday, Daniel Gafford was forced to exit their game against the Golden State Warriors due to a shoulder injury. Gafford was having a magnificent game before leaving late in the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. The […] The post Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford exits clash vs. Warriors with shoulder injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Magic's Paolo Banchero makes 'tough' admission on final play vs. Pacers

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The Orlando Magic fell short against the Indiana Pacers, 128-126, at Kia Center on Monday after Paolo Banchero’s game-winning attempt was blocked as time expired. The Pacers finally ended their franchise-record 16-game losing streak, while dealing the Magic their fifth straight defeat. Orlando won the jumpball with only 6.4 seconds left in the game. Banchero […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero makes ‘tough’ admission on final play vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Danny Wolf's rookie campaign with Nets may be cut short by ankle injury

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Brooklyn Nets fans may have seen the last of rookie big man Danny Wolf this season. Wolf exited during the second quarter of Sunday’s 126-122 loss to the Sacramento Kings with what appeared to be a significant left ankle sprain. He was in pain while being helped to the locker room, and the Nets promptly […] The post Danny Wolf’s rookie campaign with Nets may be cut short by ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum's slump draws completely honest admission as playoffs draw near

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The Boston Celtics have been up and down recently, losing to the Anthony Edwards-less Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Sunday evening. It’s been a rough couple of games for star Jayson Tatum, who suffered through a brutal shooting night during a recent road win over the Memphis Grizzlies, and was inefficient once again in the […] The post Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s slump draws completely honest admission as playoffs draw near appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Why Nuggets' Peyton Watson is not playing vs. Suns

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Recently, the Denver Nuggets received a boost when wing Peyton Watson returned to the lineup for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at home. Denver won that game in resounding fashion, with Watson finishing the night with 14 points in limited action off the bench. The Nuggets will next hit the floor on Tuesday […] The post Why Nuggets’ Peyton Watson is not playing vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Kawhi Leonard Delivers Strong Message After Win vs. Bucks

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The LA Clippers have been climbing up the Western Conference standings all season after starting the year with a 6-21 record. With Kawhi Leonard leading the charge, the Clippers have been able to reach .500 once again at 36-36 entering their final 10 games of the season. The 2025-26 season has probably been the most […] The post Kawhi Leonard delivers strong message after win vs. Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Lack Of Shots In New Role

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LeBron James has settled in as the Los Angeles Lakers’ third option behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, helping fuel the team’s recent nine-game winning streak. However, the Lakers finally suffered their first loss in weeks after a nail-biter of a matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Los Angeles managed to battle all the […]

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