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Wizards land No. 1 pick and AJ Dybantsa in mock draft

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The Wizards made aggressive moves at the trade deadline, adding Trae Young and Anthony Davis in deals aimed at accelerating their rebuild. According to a new mock draft from Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, Washington could take another major step forward this offseason. (You can check out the most recent Hoops Wire Mock here.) Buckley […] The post Wizards land No. 1 pick and AJ Dybantsa in mock draft appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's honest 'challenging' take on Thunder's 2025-26 season

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For All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching the No. 1 seed in three consecutive regular seasons isn’t easy. Leading the league with an 11.4 average point differential, the defending champions handed the Los Angeles Lakers two 36+ point losses after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47 points closed out a 114-110 victory against the Detroit Pistons […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest ‘challenging’ take on Thunder’s 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Celtics Odds Reveal About Boston’s Playoff Outlook

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Image credit The Boston Celtics aren’t just another contender. They’ve become a benchmark for consistency in a league built on volatility. Season after season, Boston finds itself deep in the playoff conversation, driven by a roster that blends elite scoring, defensive discipline, and postseason experience. As the 2025–26 season moves toward its final stretch, the question isn’t whether the Celtics will contend, but how strong their position truly is compared to the rest of the field. One of ...

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Nets, Timberwolves loosely linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo

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When it comes to where Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo winds up next season, everyone seems to bring up the Knicks or the Heat. Not so fast, says NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. First, we should acknowledge that a return to the Bucks isn’t out of the question. It seems unlikely at the moment, but […] The post Nets, Timberwolves loosely linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Michigan State's Fears opts for draft, will keep eligibility

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Updated Apr 10, 5:13 PM ET

Jeremy Fears, who led Michigan State in scoring and the nation in assists per game, will declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced on Friday.

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Bill Simmons makes wild Thunder-Brandin Podziemski take

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favored to win his second straight MVP Award, and he will also be favored to win his second straight NBA Finals MVP Award when the playoffs begin. If the superstar guard validates those odds, he could become the consensus best player in the world today. Despite all the praise Gilgeous -Alexander is […] The post Bill Simmons makes wild Thunder-Brandin Podziemski take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sixers To Promote Dalen Terry, Cut Cameron Payne

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Updated Apr 10, 6:02 PM ET

The Sixers are making a change at the back of their roster ahead of the postseason, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link), who reports that wing Dalen Terry is being promoted from his two-way contract to a standard deal, while point guard Cameron Payne will be placed on waivers. A first-round pick […]

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