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Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo still lead the way in second returns of NBA All-Star Game fan voting

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.

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Jamal Murray’s positive takeaways in Nuggets shorthanded loss to Cavaliers

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Updated Jan 18, 2:18 AM ET

The Denver Nuggets fell 108-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Despite the loss, point guard Jamal Murray found some reasons for optimism despite the disappointing result for the undermanned Nuggets. Denver entered the fourth quarter with a solid 97-88 lead before being outscored 25-11 down the stretch. However, Murray emphasized the growth happening […] The post Jamal Murray’s positive takeaways in Nuggets shorthanded loss to Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Giannis delivers clutch block on LeBron, Bucks prevail in Los Angeles

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

A clutch block by Giannis Antetokounmpo on LeBron James sends the Milwaukee Bucks to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers The post Giannis delivers clutch block on LeBron, Bucks prevail in Los Angeles appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Tony Bradley, Pacers Sign 10-Day Contract

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Updated Jan 18, 9:23 AM ET

The Indiana Pacers have signed center Tony Bradley to a 10-day contract. Bradley has appeared in 29 games this season with the Pacers, averaging 3.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.7 minutes. Bradley is represented by Mitch Frankel and is in his eighth NBA season.

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Kawhi Leonard Out At Least Two More Games With Knee Injury

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Star forward Kawhi Leonard is being sent home to Los Angeles for treatment on his injured left knee and will miss the final two games of the Clippers‘ road trip, the team announced (Twitter link via Law Murray of The Athletic). More to come…

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Why Spurs’ Keldon Johnson played role of Victor Wembanyama’s barber

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Updated Jan 15, 6:51 PM ET

Victor Wembanyama is sporting a new look, kind of. The San Antonio Spurs superstar showed up for shootaround ahead of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a bald head. So did teammate Keldon Johnson – who says their haircuts came courtesy of each other the night before. ClutchPoints asked the longest-tenured Spur about getting […] The post Why Spurs’ Keldon Johnson played role of Victor Wembanyama’s barber appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will take NBA championship over MVP any day

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Updated Jan 19, 3:14 PM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned every accolade that NBA players dream of, from the MVP award to a championship. The Thunder had the fifth-most wins in a year by any team in league history in 2025. Sports Illustrated named Gilgeous-Alexander Sportsman of the Year. When a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander to rank his […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will take NBA championship over MVP any day appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Nets drop fifth straight game after 116-113 loss to Pelicans

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Updated Jan 15, 2:18 AM ET

Trey Murphy III scored 34 points, Saddiq Bey made a tying 3-pointer, converted an offensive rebound into a dunk and hit two free throws in the final 1:04, and the New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.

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Kawhi Leonard reflects on dominant fourth quarter as Clippers extend winning streak to six

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Kawhi Leonard credited aggressiveness and team trust after scoring 45 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night at Intuit Dome. The victory extended Los Angeles’ winning streak to a season-best six games. “Just kept being aggressive. Teammates wanted […] The post Kawhi Leonard reflects on dominant fourth quarter as Clippers extend winning streak to six appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Raptors' Front Office Facing 'Win-Now Pressure,' Could Make Move For Ja Morant

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Updated Jan 15, 2:28 PM ET

The Toronto Raptors' front office could be facing "win-now pressure" to make a splashy trade, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. With the Grizzlies open to trading Ja Morant , the pressure could lead the Raptors to make a deal for the guard. The Raptors have previously registered interest in Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Domantas Sabonis . With Davis potentially injured until after the trade deadline, the Kings are not interested in any of the team's long-term contracts required to t...

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Monaco adds NBA veteran Cory Joseph

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

AS Monaco strengthened its backcourt on Thursday, December 4, announcing the signing of veteran guard Cory Joseph as the club continues its push up the EuroLeague standings. Joseph, 34, joins a roster sitting fifth at 8–5 and will make his EuroLeague debut after 14 seasons in the NBA. Monaco turned to the experienced playmaker to […] The post Monaco adds NBA veteran Cory Joseph appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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DeRozan reaches 26,000 points as Kings earn first win of season over Rockets

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings earned their first victory of the season Sunday night, holding off the Houston Rockets 111-98 at Golden 1 Center behind a balanced effort and a historic milestone from DeMar DeRozan. Sacramento improved to 9-30 by closing the game with timely perimeter shooting and defensive stops after three tightly contested quarters. DeRozan scored […] The post DeRozan reaches 26,000 points as Kings earn first win of season over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s leadership despite Lakers’ loss to Spurs

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reflected on his team’s 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, highlighting Luka Doncic’s performance and the squad’s resilience. “We’ve had so many of these games this season. It almost feels normal,” Redick said, emphasizing the team’s “level of spirit and toughness and fight and […] The post JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s leadership despite Lakers’ loss to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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LeBron James faces 3 possible paths after season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

According to Brian Windhorst, league executives see three realistic options ahead for LeBron James once the season concludes. He could remain with the Lakers on a reduced contract, explore opportunities elsewhere through free agency, or decide to step away from the game entirely. What seems increasingly unlikely, however, is Los Angeles continuing to pay him […] The post LeBron James faces 3 possible paths after season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Knicks’ Josh Hart bashes ’embarrassing’ performance in loss to Kings

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Updated Jan 20, 4:38 AM ET

The New York Knicks suffered a humbling 112-101 defeat to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, struggling through one of their worst shooting nights of the season. The loss compounded New York’s lack of road success, dropping their record away from Madison Square Garden to 8-11. The game unraveled early. The Knicks fell behind 16-8 […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart bashes ’embarrassing’ performance in loss to Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out team with harsh reality after loss to Blazers

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Updated Jan 15, 8:58 AM ET

For the third team in five games since a Christmas Day win that sent shock waves through the basketball world, the San Antonio Spurs lost a game to a team with or near a losing record. A 115-110 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers dropped the Silver and Black to 25-10, which still ranks second […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out team with harsh reality after loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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