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Knicks Notes: Yabusele, Brown, Towns, Dadiet, Giannis

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The Knicks are engaged in active talks with multiple teams about big man Guerschon Yabusele, league sources tell Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (Twitter link). An offseason free agent addition, Yabusele hasn’t been a fit in New York, and multiple reports in recent weeks have indicated the Knicks have made him available. While […]

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Lakers’ Jeanie Buss backtracks on LeBron James criticism

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Updated Jan 21, 10:23 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss addressed her comments on LeBron James from an ESPN story on Wednesday, backtracking on her unflattering remarks over James’ tenure. Team sources revealed troubling times between Buss and James dating back to his arrival in 2018. Buss is now saying ESPN distorted the narrative surrounding her relationship with James, […] The post Lakers’ Jeanie Buss backtracks on LeBron James criticism appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs teammate declares 2nd-best defender in world goal

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Confidence and long-term ambition framed Carter Bryant’s postgame comments Monday night, as the San Antonio Spurs rookie outlined a defensive goal that places him just behind one teammate in the global hierarchy. Following the San Antonio Spurs’ 123-110 win over the Utah Jazz, Bryant declared his aim to become the second-best defender in the world, […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs teammate declares 2nd-best defender in world goal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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3 Nets most likely to be traded before 2026 deadline

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The NBA trade deadline is two weeks away, and the Brooklyn Nets will be at the center of numerous conversations. With several veterans in their rotation and an NBA-high $15 million in cap space, the rebuilding squad is positioned to be a seller and facilitator for larger deals. With that, we outline the three most […] The post 3 Nets most likely to be traded before 2026 deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers rumors: Jeanie Buss telling half-brother he ‘should’ve never been born’ was ‘beginning of end’ for ownership group

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The Los Angeles Lakers organization has been a family-run empire for who knows how long, and they’ve tried to live up to the legacy that their father, Jerry Buss, built. As much as it may be exciting to run a business with your family, it can also lead to problems at times. That seemed to […] The post Lakers rumors: Jeanie Buss telling half-brother he ‘should’ve never been born’ was ‘beginning of end’ for ownership group appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic to appeal technical foul after he claims he ‘only’ said this

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Luka Doncic plans to appeal a technical foul from the Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. He received a technical foul in the first half for arguing with officials, his 13th of the season. Despite that, Doncic didn’t let that get in the way of his mesmerizing performance on the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic to appeal technical foul after he claims he ‘only’ said this appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Celtics’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that ruins surprise season

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The Boston Celtics’ season has turned out much differently than anticipated, and that will likely be reflected come the 2026 NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5. The Celtics came into the year without their best player, Jayson Tatum. The six-time All-Star tore his achilles tendon in last year’s playoffs, forcing him to sit out this […] The post Celtics’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that ruins surprise season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns called out by DeMarcus Cousins for getting ‘punked’ all the time

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The New York Knicks’ recent slide continued Monday night with a 114-97 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, their fourth consecutive defeat, prompting former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins to publicly criticize Karl-Anthony Towns for what he described as a pattern of failing to stand up for himself. Cousins addressed the situation on the latest episode of […] The post Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns called out by DeMarcus Cousins for getting ‘punked’ all the time appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Cam Thomas’ role with Nets shrinking as trade speculation rises

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Cam Thomas’ future in Brooklyn appears increasingly uncertain as the guard has lost his starting spot and seen his minutes reduced this season. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, league insiders view Thomas’ departure as likely either at the February 5 trade deadline or during the offseason. The 24-year-old signed a one-year, […] The post Cam Thomas’ role with Nets shrinking as trade speculation rises appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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UNC expansion goes forward amid arena question

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North Carolina is going forward with plans to develop an off-campus expansion for academic, research, residential and mixed-use retail projects. It's too soon to say whether it will include a new arena for the university's men's basketball program.

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Cam Reddish To Play In G League

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Former NBA lottery pick Cam Reddish is headed to the G League, sources tell Marc Stein of the Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Stein, Reddish has signed a G League contract. If he were to go unclaimed on waivers, the 6’7″ wing would enter the available player pool, which would give any NBAGL team […]

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From the NFL sidelines to a US Senate race: Michele Tafoya's new play

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Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Minnesota seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith. Tafoya alluded to the turmoil over the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minnesota, making clear that she stands with federal law enforcement. “As Minnesota’s senator, I will clean up the system, fighting corruption, ending the fraud and protecting your tax dollars,” she said.

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