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Magic look to bring 'swag' back from All-Star Break

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The Orlando Magic are focused on resetting their mindset as they return from All-Star weekend. Orlando (28-25) opens a four-game road trip Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings (12-44) at 10:00 p.m. ET. After several days away from game action, star forward Paolo Banchero said the team’s priority is bringing back its edge — and […] The post Magic look to bring ‘swag’ back from All-Star Break appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Tanking Debate Continues As NBA Weighs Potential Fixes

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The NBA had a record-setting trade deadline earlier this month and celebrated its biggest stars at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles this past weekend. However, tanking has been perhaps the most popular subject of discussion during the break in the regular season schedule. A report 10 days ago indicated that the NBA is increasingly concerned […]

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NBA All-Star Weekend viewership reaches feat not seen in 24 years

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Many people said the NBA had an All-Star Weekend issue, and there could have been some truth to it. Over the past few years, the All-Star Game has been criticized when it comes to the competitive nature of the contest. As far as All-Star Saturday Night, many have not been fans of how the dunk […] The post NBA All-Star Weekend viewership reaches feat not seen in 24 years appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Magic star Paolo Banchero urges patience with Franz Wagner amid indefinite ankle injury

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The Orlando Magic will return from All-Star weekend facing renewed adversity. With a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings (12-44) scheduled for Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. ET, Orlando (28-25) will move forward without star forward Franz Wagner, who has been ruled out indefinitely as he continues to recover from soreness related to a left […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero urges patience with Franz Wagner amid indefinite ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NCAA official says March Madness expansion will not be discussed until after this year's tournaments

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The NCAA won't discuss expanding the men's and women's basketball tournaments until after this year's version of March Madness finishes, senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said Thursday. Gavitt told that to a group of reporters who were attending an NCAA event in Indianapolis. There has been talk for the past few months that the NCAA could expand the tournament field to 72 or 76 starting in 2027.

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Lon Rosen hired as new Lakers president of business operations

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Updated Feb 19, 5:27 PM ET

The Lakers have hired Lon Rosen as the franchise’s president of business operations, the team announced on Thursday. Rosen replaces Tim Harris, longtime president of business operations, after Harris announced in an email to colleagues earlier in the week that he was stepping down from the role he had for over 30 years. Rosen has...

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Contract Details: Gardner, Highsmith, Houstan, Jones, Two-Ways

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Updated Feb 20, 1:43 PM ET

Heat swingman Myron Gardner will receive a minimum salary ($395,029) for the rest of the 2025/26 season after being promoted from his two-way contract. However, Miami had to use a portion of its non-taxpayer mid-level exception in order to complete his deal, since it includes two additional years beyond this season. Gardner’s second year features […]

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Ρισόν Χολμς: “Ο Χέιζ-Ντέιβις μας κάνει καλύτερη ομάδα”

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Ο Ρισόν Χολμς μίλησε με τα καλύτερα λόγια για τον Νάιτζελ Χέιζ-Ντέιβις, μετά την πρόκριση του Παναθηναϊκού στον τελικό του Κυπέλλου. The post Ρισόν Χολμς: “Ο Χέιζ-Ντέιβις μας κάνει καλύτερη ομάδα” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Jon Krawczynski (@jonkrawczynski.bsky.social)

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Mike Conley: "I don’t expect to be out there 20 minutes or anything like that. Ayo, Bones, all these guys, have earned their time and minutes on the court to get their opportunities and do what they do. I’m going to be ready and be prepared for whatever role that is."

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Warriors' Draymond Green hits Chris Paul with 'ultimate winner' praise following retirement

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Recently, Chris Paul shocked the basketball world when it was announced that he would be retiring from the sport, effective immediately. The news came after Paul parted ways with the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team ultimately trading him to the Toronto Raptors, who then waived him. Although Paul finished his future Hall of Fame […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green hits Chris Paul with ‘ultimate winner’ praise following retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Why Mike Brown thinks Knicks' post-NBA Cup flop primes them for playoff success

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NEW YORK – Peaks and valleys tell the story of the New York Knicks’ season thus far. Their path to the NBA Finals was open and clear when they were 2025 NBA Cup Champions in Las Vegas. Their blockbuster trades and offseason coaching change were in question throughout the 2-9 slump that followed. And all […] The post Why Mike Brown thinks Knicks’ post-NBA Cup flop primes them for playoff success appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers Hire Lon Rosen From Dodgers To Replace Tim Harris As President Of Business Operations

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Updated Feb 19, 8:25 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers have named Lon Rosen as President of Business Operations. Rosen has been Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2012. He began his career with the Lakers, interning for the organization while still in college and becoming an executive in the team's front office in the 1980s before leaving to become a high-profile agent and sports business leader. Under Rosen's leadership, the Dodgers have increased revenue every year and ha...

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