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Publisher:Swish AppealOutlet infoOct 2, 8:00 AM ET

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Tiffany Hayes. | Getty Images In Game 1, the Golden State Valkyries’ defense was the star of the show. In Game 2, it was Arike Ogunbowale for the Dallas Wings. However, in both the Golden State and Dallas wins, key vets stepped up to seal the outcomes. In Game 1, Tiffany Hayes looked way too spry for a 37-year-old with almost 420-career WNBA games on her resume. Hayes, somehow, still owns the fastest first step in the league, which she deployed with impunity in her 19 off-the-bench minutes. T...

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoOct 5, 3:56 AM ET

Tyrese Haliburton made his return to the Indiana Pacers’ FanJam scrimmage after more than a year away from game action, describing the experience as both exciting and encouraging as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury. “It felt good. Felt good. Still defeated. I’ve never won a Fan Jam game,” Haliburton joked after the […] The post Tyrese Haliburton: “I’m so glad to be back” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoOct 6, 1:24 AM ET

Isaiah Stewart’s first preseason game with the Grizzlies didn’t last long. Stewart left Monday’s 132-123 win over the Hawks with a left ankle injury and did not return, according to NBA.com. The veteran big man appeared to land on an opposing player’s foot during the first quarter, then took a hard fall and limped to […] The post Isaiah Stewart leaves Grizzlies preseason opener after hard fall appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:The Dream ShakeOutlet infoOct 6, 5:29 AM ET

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Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard poses for a photo during Rockets Media Day in Houston, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) Reed Sheppard was pretty good last year for the Houston Rockets, don’t get it twisted. Was he great on defense? Far from it. But the Rockets were better when Reed was on the floor, and the numbers back that up. Houston was 17-4 when Sheppard was in the starting lineup. That made them 35-26 when he wasn’t, which boils dow...

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoOct 4, 1:43 AM ET

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has compared Giannis Antetokounmpo’s playmaking ability to that of Magic Johnson, praising the Greek forward’s passing following his latest performance. Spoelstra said that watching Antetokounmpo throughout the week in practice gave him a better understanding of how effectively he can create scoring opportunities for teammates. “He makes great plays. […] The post Heat coach compares Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Publisher:NY Post NBAOutlet infoSep 29, 1:57 PM ET

The big man left the Knicks in free agency after winning an NBA title and signed with the rival Celtics.

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