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Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report

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The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura

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The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace

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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push

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The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks

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The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Scouts Agree Cameron Boozer Has Highest Floor In Draft, Mixed Opinion On Upside

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Cameron Boozer enters the NBA Draft as the prospect with the most universally acknowledged floor in the entire class, yet conflicting opinions about his athleticism and positional versatility have created one of the more polarizing draft profiles in recent memory. Virtually every executive and scout interviewed agreed on his baseline value, but consensus breaks down sharply when the conversation turns to his ceiling. "I think people have gone numb to him and the production and the archetype,"...

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Darryn Peterson Continues To Be Most Talented, Most Complex Player At Top Of 2026 NBA Draft

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Darryn Peterson remains in contention for the top pick in the NBA Draft, but persistent leg injuries and cramping issues that limited him to 24 games this season have triggered heightened scrutiny from front offices across the league. Gathering medical clarity on Peterson has become one of the most critical steps in the predraft process. "It's definitely a thing," an Eastern Conference scout said. "If you're a team that's in the mix for the No. 1 or 2 pick, you're going to have to get a ton o...

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