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15 hours ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
Jalen Brunson continues to show why he's the reigning NBA's Clutch Player of The Year. After leading the NBA in clutch time shooting percentage (51%), Brunson earned the league's Clutch Player of The Year award for the 2024-2025 season. The All-Star guard also led the association with 5.6 points per game when it comes to the league's 'clutch time' designation of five minutes or less remaining in the fourth quarter or overtime when the score is within five points.
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17 hours ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
The New Orleans Pelicans are in for potential massive changes this summer. During Monday night's 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, the Pelicans heard their name called much earlier than they thought and expected. Heading into the lottery with the 4th-best odds at the #1 pick and projected franchise-altering forward, Cooper Flagg, the Pelicans walked out of the night with the 7th overall pick, due to the huge jumps from the San Antonio Spurs and eventual lottery winners, the Dallas Mavericks.
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3 days ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
Can the Minnesota Timberwolves win an NBA championship? On Saturday night, the Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 102-97 to take a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal series. The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 36 points and Julius Randle, who secured a triple double, scoring 24 points to go along with 12 assists, and 10 rebounds.
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3 days ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
How will the San Antonio Spurs build around Victor Wembanyama? The 2024-2025 season was a lost one for the Spurs, partly due to Wembanyama missing the entire second-half of the year dealing with blood clots. While the season was a disappointing one for Spurs fans, the future remains bright with Wembanyama, multiple future first-round picks (including two in the 2025 NBA Draft), and a roster full of surging talent.
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3 days ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
The Oklahoma City Thunder potentially saved their season on Sunday afternoon. In Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Thunder and Denver Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and co. outlasted three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Nikola Jokic, and the Nuggets 92-87.
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5 days ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
Russell Westbrook didn't have the best of games on Friday night. The Denver Nuggets saw late-game heroics from Aaron Gordon yet again to send Game 3 to overtime. In overtime, Michael Porter Jr.'s clutch three-pointer gave the Nuggets a five-point lead and never looked back as Denver secured the 113-104 victory to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinals series. Despite the Nuggets securing the win and series lead, Russell Westbrook certainly didn't have a great night.
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5 days ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
Magic Johnson is a big Nikola Jokic fan. In Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, All-NBA big man Nikola Jokic scored 42 points while securing 22 rebounds to propel his team to a surprising 121-119 victory. The Nuggets' victory and outstanding performance from Jokic caught the attention of NBA Hall of Famer and five-time NBA champion Earvin 'Magic' Johnson.
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5 days ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
Will the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant this summer? A myriad of issues plagued Ja Morant and the Grizzlies' 2024-2025 season. Morant missed over 30 games due to injuries and off-court issues, saw his team fire head coach Taylor Jenkins just days before the playoffs, and was swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, the Grizzlies will look to put those nightmares in the past and turn a new leaf.
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5 days ago | 
si.com | Colby Faria
Kawhi Leonard isn't wasting anytime in getting ready for next season. While many professional athletes head for vacation to unwind and relax with friends and family after a long season ends, guys like Kawhi Leonard get right back into the gym. While it's admirable for someone who's won everything there is to win in their career to already be preparing for next season, some fans are hoping Leonard takes it easy over the summer to preserve his body due to his several ailments over the years.
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6 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | Colby Faria
How will the Chicago Bulls' roster look when the 2025-2026 NBA season tips-off? After falling short in the NBA's play-in tournament for a third-straight season, the Bulls find themselves at a potential turning point for the franchise. With budding stars Coby White and Josh Giddey currently carrying the load, Giddey is currently scheduled for his restricted free agency this summer, while White's deal expires in the summer of 2026.
