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Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies game preview

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Before we start, I want to thank everyone who has even read one of these this season. They’ve always been a fun way to talk about basketball and the Houston Rockets specifically. A huge round of appreciation for Xiane and Holly, who each grabbed a couple of previews back in January while I was abroad […]

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Cavs’ Jim Chones: ‘It is a transition’ as longtime radio analyst steps away

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For the Cavaliers, it’s the end of an era. Longtime radio analyst Jim Chones announced he will step away from his role following the season, bringing to a close nearly two decades on the mic and an even longer run with the franchise overall. “It is a transition,” Chones said during an appearance on WTAM […] The post Cavs’ Jim Chones: ‘It is a transition,’ as longtime radio analyst steps away appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Candace Parker Expresses Sympathy for Injured Player After WNBA Expansion Draft

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WNBA legend Candace Parker reacted to the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. Each new franchise selected 11 players from existing WNBA teams to build its inaugural roster. Portland chose defensive standout Nika Muhl despite a knee injury that will keep her out for a second straight season.

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Mark Jones leaving ESPN, but will remain primary voice of Kings

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Veteran broadcaster Mark Jones is stepping away from ESPN, but he isn’t going anywhere when it comes to the Kings. Jones told Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee that he plans to return next season as Sacramento’s primary television play-by-play voice on NBC Sports California. “My plan is to be here for a long, long […] The post Mark Jones leaving ESPN, but will remain primary voice of Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Pacific Notes: Green, Clippers, Allen, Williams

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The Warriors lost Friday night at Sacramento, but they delivered a dominant performance in the third quarter that gives coach Steve Kerr some hope heading into the play-in tournament, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Golden State won the quarter by a 38-19 margin and held a seven-point lead before Kerr rested most […]

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Lakers' LeBron James talks adjusting to primary option role without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

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Updated Apr 12, 6:32 AM ET

LeBron James is embracing old responsibilities as the current top star of the Los Angeles Lakers following injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Los Angeles finds itself in a vulnerable spot going into the playoffs. They secured a postseason berth for the fourth consecutive year but see significant challenges heading their way. Doncic and […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James talks adjusting to primary option role without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets To Sit Most Of Rotation Sunday; Nikola Jokic Questionable With Award Eligibility At Stake

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Updated Apr 12, 12:29 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets again ruled out most of their regular rotation Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, but three-time MVP Nikola Jokic remains questionable. Jokic needs at least 15 minutes to secure eligibility for postseason awards. Denver enters Sunday as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference at 53-28. A loss, combined with a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Utah Jazz, would drop the Nuggets to the No. 4 seed. The Lakers hold the tiebreaker over Denver following an overtime victory last ...

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Sixers Notes: Maxey, Edgecombe, Barlow, Terry

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Updated Apr 12, 1:17 AM ET

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey aggravated an injury to the little finger on his right hand in the third quarter of Friday’s win at Indiana, but he didn’t let it slow him down, according to Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription required). Maxey went to the locker room and asked trainers to numb the finger […]

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Pelicans Notes: Fears, Jordan, Peavy, Davis

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Updated Apr 12, 12:22 AM ET

When he takes the court Sunday against Minnesota, Jeremiah Fears will become the first rookie in Pelicans history to appear in all 82 games, writes Rod Walker of NOLA (subscription required). The seventh pick in last year’s draft prides himself on durability and said he hasn’t missed a game since he broke his thumb as […]

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