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Michael Porter Jr. reveals how he revitalized career after injuries foiled ‘best in NBA’ expectations

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Updated Jan 23, 12:18 PM ET

Michael Porter Jr. had superstar expectations for himself when he entered the NBA. While he never reached those heights during his injury-riddled Denver Nuggets tenure, he’s making up for lost time with the Brooklyn Nets. Porter Jr. has planted himself firmly in the All-Star conversation amid a breakout season as Brooklyn’s No. 1 option. After […] The post Michael Porter Jr. reveals how he revitalized career after injuries foiled ‘best in NBA’ expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Hoops Rumors Live Chat: 1/5/2026

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Updated Jan 22, 1:13 AM ET

Hoops Rumors is hosting a live chat today at 3:00 pm Central time (4:00 pm Eastern). Click here to submit your questions about the in-season trade market, current and future free agents, extension candidates, the salary cap, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, or any other NBA-related topic, then join us at 3 pm CT to chat!

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DeMarcus Cousins blasts Warriors’ Steve Kerr over unrealistic title remarks

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Updated Jan 20, 3:21 PM ET

Former Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins called out head coach Steve Kerr for recent comments made about his team’s title chances this season. Kerr’s championship outlook for the Warriors is bleak, piggybacking on his take of coaching a fading dynasty in 2025-26, all of which didn’t sit well with Cousins. Cousins believes that at […] The post DeMarcus Cousins blasts Warriors’ Steve Kerr over unrealistic title remarks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Joel Embiid gives Sixers needed lineup stability

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Philadelphia 76ers are beginning to look like a serious threat in the Eastern Conference as their health stabilizes, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. A three-game road winning streak has pushed Philadelphia within striking distance of the conference’s top tier, and the most notable development has been lineup continuity. For the first time in […] The post Joel Embiid gives Sixers needed lineup stability appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 11: Celtics making case for best in East

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Updated Jan 20, 4:54 PM ET

The San Antonio Spurs’ reign at the top of the NBA power rankings wasn’t expected to last long after three straight wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially with how dominant the defending champions have been all season. However, as the calendar has flipped to 2026, the Thunder’s chances of winning back-to-back titles are certainly […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 11: Celtics making case for best in East appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The ‘180 change’ LeBron James, LA made vs. Grizzlies after another JJ Redick callout

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Updated Jan 13, 4:33 AM ET

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121, but it wasn’t easy. Head coach JJ Reddick is noticing struggles with the Lakers’ offense. The main issue is a lack of communication among the players. One area that really hurt them was ATOs (After Timeout plays). They gave up eight in total, which […] The post The ‘180 change’ LeBron James, LA made vs. Grizzlies after another JJ Redick callout appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Heat Notes: Powell, Herro, Jaquez, Rebounding

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Updated Jan 21, 11:37 AM ET

Heat guard Norman Powell was forced out of Saturday’s game against Minnesota early in the first quarter with tightness in his right hamstring, but he was determined to keep playing, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Powell not only returned to score a team-high 21 points, he was active on Sunday […]

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DeMarcus Cousins urges Lakers to trade Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins recommended the Los Angeles Lakers pursue a trade for Dillon Brooks, saying he would “trade Austin Reaves in a heartbeat” for the Suns wing. Cousins made the remarks on Run It Back, calling Brooks a “culture changer” and “a proven winner” who fits the Lakers’ current needs. Brooks, 30, is […] The post DeMarcus Cousins urges Lakers to trade Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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NBA PER (Week 11): Zion Williamson Moves Into Top-10

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Updated Jan 19, 12:23 PM ET

Zion Williamson has moved into the top-10 in the NBA in PER with a mark of 24.5. Williamson had a PER of 29.0 in December over nine games after 20.0 in November. NBA PER (Week 11): 1. Nikola Jokic: 35.0 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 34.3 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.4 4. Victor Wembanyama: 27.4 5. Luka Doncic: 26.8 6. Kawhi Leonard: 26.7 7. Zion Williamson: 24.5 8. Jaylen Brown: 24.2 9. Donovan Mitchell: 23.6 10. Mark Williams: 23.4 11. Jalen Duren: 23.2 12. Anthony Edwards: 23.1 13. Tyrese Max...

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out team with harsh reality after loss to Blazers

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Updated Jan 15, 8:58 AM ET

For the third team in five games since a Christmas Day win that sent shock waves through the basketball world, the San Antonio Spurs lost a game to a team with or near a losing record. A 115-110 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers dropped the Silver and Black to 25-10, which still ranks second […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out team with harsh reality after loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Bulls vs Celtics injury report for Monday

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls visit the Boston Celtics on Monday, January 5, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Chicago holds a 17-18 record and is on a one-game losing streak after falling 99-112 to Charlotte on January 3. Boston comes in at 22-12 and rides a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating […] The post Bulls vs Celtics injury report for Monday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Suns’ Jalen Green closer to return after encouraging injury update

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Updated Jan 24, 4:33 AM ET

PHOENIX– Despite Jalen Green still missing time due to his hamstring injury, Sunday evening provided some good news for the Phoenix Suns. While head coach Jordan Ott has often been taciturn with details, this time was a change of scenery. Although he was initially asked about Grayson Allen missing another game due to right knee […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green closer to return after encouraging injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Knicks Notes: Hart, Shamet, Defense, Boos

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Updated Jan 11, 10:08 AM ET

The Knicks are now 2-3 in the five games since Josh Hart suffered a sprained ankle, and the impact of his absence can be felt all over the court, writes Jared Schwartz of the New York Post. From their perimeter defensive toughness to their usual offensive rebounding prowess to their lack of transition attack, Hart’s […]

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