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Are the Timberwolves Legitimate Title Contenders?

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I distinctly remember the feeling after the Timberwolves lost to Denver in the first round of the 2023 playoffs. Minnesota had been eliminated in five games, which on paper looked like another early exit for a franchise that had collected early exits like refrigerator magnets. There was no banner to raise, no deep postseason run […]

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Lakers News: Collin Sexton Discusses How His Game Will Benefit Luka Doncic

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The addition of guard Collin Sexton is expected to give a big boost to the Los Angeles Lakers bench, which was one of the worst in the NBA last season. Sexton thrived in a reserve role last season and is an excellent scorer and playmaker who can play both on and off the ball. He […]

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Stephen Curry Reacts To LeBron James' Free Agency Decision

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Stephen Curry was viewed as the Warriors‘ greatest asset in their pursuit of LeBron James. Their shared experience as part of the gold-medal-winning 2024 U.S. Olympic team and his status as one of the elite players of the past two decades made it easy to imagine a scenario where he and James decided to end […]

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Reveals All-Time Starting Lineup Including Himself

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Austin Reaves enters this season with a bunch of new faces as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James being the most notable departure from last season. This will be Reaves’ first year in the NBA without James on the squad and it marks the start of a new era of Lakers basketball. […]

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The latest on Jonathan Kuminga

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After a relatively messy 4.5 season saga, Hawks acquired former number seven overall pick Jonathan Kuminga in a swap with the Golden State Warriors for Kristaps Porzingis straight up at last trade deadline. Could the Hawks get the most out of a talented, but out of favor, forward? Well, in 16 regular season games with the Hawks, he averaged 12.3 points (58% true shooting) on 22.1 minutes per game. In the six-game Knicks series, those figures were 13.7 points per game (57% true shooting) in 26...

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The Suns’ uniform plans may not have much mystery this year

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PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 17: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament on April 17, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Image...

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Are the Timberwolves Legitimate Title Contenders?

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 08: Anthony Edwards #5 (L) and Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves interact during player introductions prior to the start of Game Two against the Golden State Warriors during the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 08, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 117-93 to tie the series 1-1. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograp...

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Open Thread: Bleacher Reports 50 top trash-talkers

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CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman(C) fights for a rebound with Dallas Mavericks center Shawn Bradley(R) and forward Dennis Scott (L) during the fourth quarter, 29 December, at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Mavericks 111-105, and Rodman pulled down 27 rebounds. AFP PHOTO Vincent Laforet (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images There is an art to trash talk. Not everyone can do it. And when...

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Mavericks fans should embrace the gap year

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Vsevolod Ishchenko #13 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 17, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE v...

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The good, the bad and the grumpy: My Wizards summer league takeaways

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards shadow boxes with the stanchion of the hop after failing to score a basket while being fouled against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter of a Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images Here’s the thing with being a cranky old guy — I have to kvetch before I can get to the good stuff. Here’s my gripe with the Wizards 2026 summ...

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Cavs, former lottery pick Mario Hezonja agree on 1-year deal

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The Cavs have agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with Mario Hezonja, the No. 5 pick in the 2015 draft who has shined in the EuroLeague since last playing in the NBA in the 2019-20 season.

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Topps trading cards actually broke the LeBron James-to-Sixers news

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For nearly a month, the NBA waited for LeBron James to pick his next team. When the answer finally arrived, it wasn’t ESPN, The Athletic or one of the NBA’s army of insiders that broke the news. It was a trading card company. As relayed by the New York Post, Topps revealed James’ decision to […] The post Topps trading cards actually broke the LeBron James-to-Sixers news appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Warriors: Podziemski set for extension, Hezonja remains a free agent target - Sportando

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After missing out on LeBron James, Golden State is focusing on retaining its core while monitoring the free-agent market. L'articolo Warriors: Podziemski set for extension, Hezonja remains a free agent target proviene da Sportando.

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