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How Heat knew ‘immediately’ that Bulls court was unplayable, resulting in postponement

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As there was a delay in the Miami Heat’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, both teams waited for 90 minutes before the game was eventually called. With the NBA postponing the Heat’s game against the Bulls, head coach Erik Spoelstra and star Norman Powell described what it was like during the delay. […] The post How Heat knew ‘immediately’ that Bulls court was unplayable, resulting in postponement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. has regressed despite Kevin Durant’s arrival

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When the Houston Rockets selected Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, some believed it was a steal. Smith had been discussed as a potential No. 1 pick before the Orlando Magic pivoted to Paolo Banchero. But in the four years since, the top three picks of that draft have come to […] The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. has regressed despite Kevin Durant’s arrival appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Gary Payton “hopeful” Sonics return to Seattle in “the next couple years”

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LAS VEGAS, NV — The NBA is eyeing expansion in the United States, with markets like Seattle and Las Vegas at the forefront of those talks. Speaking at the NBA Cup, Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the league’s outlook on expansion, which had guys like former Seattle SuperSonics great Gary Payton excited. A nine-time NBA All-Star […] The post Gary Payton “hopeful” Sonics return to Seattle in “the next couple years” appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lou Williams drops Anthony Davis truth bomb amid Mavericks trade rumors

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A looming contract extension factors into any potential move involving Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, which could shorten the list of potential suitors, as former NBA guard Lou Williams reminded fans ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Davis has two years left on his current deal, including a player option for the 2027-28 season, which is […] The post Lou Williams drops Anthony Davis truth bomb amid Mavericks trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Sources: Grizzlies open to offers on Morant move

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Updated Jan 13, 11:08 AM ET

The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially trade Ja Morant, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant, 26, is eligible to sign up to a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.

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Jrue Holiday Expected To Return Sunday For Trail Blazers

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Updated Jan 11, 5:33 PM ET

Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Sunday’s matchup against New York, tweets Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. The two-time champion was off to a solid start in his first season with Portland, averaging 16.7 points, 8.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals on .446/.365/.840 shooting in 12 games […]

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