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Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers added Ja Morant and brought Damian Lillard home. Elias Esquivel of NBA On SI⁠ believes neither move should displace Deni Avdija as Portland’s offensive centerpiece. That’s an argument, not an indication of how coach Micah Nori intends to structure the offense. It’s also a reasonable argument. Avdija became an All-Star […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Nuggets, Cam Whitmore, Rockets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Utah Jazz held a press conference for Keyonte George, who signed a new $157.5M contract. The press conference included Will Hardy, Ryan Smith, Danny Ainge, Austin Ainge, and Justin Zanik. It also was important to note that all of George’s teammates were there to support him. the fam showed up for Key 💜#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/PXV8uhuNK9 — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 20, 2026 Here is the full press conference if you missed it. Here are some notable quotes. Will Hardy talked abo...

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoSep 20, 5:29 PM ET

The Celtics spent years insisting they didn’t have to choose between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Then they chose. Boston’s stunning decision to send Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a package of draft picks ended one of the NBA’s most successful partnerships. Tatum and Brown reached six Eastern Conference finals together and […] The post NBA Preview: Celtics turn to Jayson Tatum after stunning Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 20: Olivia Miles #5 high fives Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx during the game against the Connecticut Sun on September 20, 2026 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Im...

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 11: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on March 11, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images K...

Publisher:Canis HoopusOutlet infoSep 20, 5:57 PM ET

I have a confession to make.  In 2024, which feels like a lifetime ago, the Wolves were in Sacramento for game 2 of a new season. With 3:29 left in the first quarter, Keegan Murray was subbed out for Trey Lyles, a player I mostly remembered from his one year in college with the Kentucky Wildcats. That was all the way back in 2014-15, or roughly six lifetimes ago. Lyles was part of the Fab Freshmen team, featuring longtime Wolf nemesis Devin Booker and former Wolf beloved Karl-Anthony Tow...