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Zion Williamson Has Slimmed Down To 171 Pounds: Early Signs For Breakout Season

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The New Orleans Pelicans are in an undeniably tough position right now. After finishing with a 26-56 record last season, they lack veteran leadership as well as a clear plan or vision for the future. Going into this campaign, expectations couldn’t be lower for what is very much still a young, rebuilding team. Even so, […]

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[CLARK] Can Dwight Powell, the Mavericks’ longest-tenured player, earn a roster spot?

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On Friday, minutes before the start of Dallas Mavericks media day, the team announced an addition to its training camp roster. The Mavericks said they were signing Dwight Powell, a 35-year-old center who, in his almost 12 seasons in Dallas, has climbed to fifth in franchise history in games played (763) and sixth in rebounds (3,251). While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, The Athletic confirmed HoopsHype’s reporting that the agreement is partially guaranteed, where Powell would be pa...

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The Reason Lakers Turned Down Buddy Hield Trade This Offseason

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If there’s one category of players the Lakers were looking for this summer, it was shooters. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves set to lead the franchise for years to come, GM Rob Pelinka knew that he needed to surround them with the necessary support, particularly on the perimeter. The Lakers addressed that need with […]

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Ziaire Williams says it’s a ‘blessing’ to play for Lakers after growing up in LA

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El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams speaks at a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Among the many free agent signings the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was Ziaire Williams, a Lancaster, California native who attended Sierra Canyon High School, where he played alongside Bronny James. After being drafted b...

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