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Former Magic Coach Dylan Murphy Joining Michigan As Assistant

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Dylan Murphy, who has spent the past eight years as a member of the Magic organization, is being hired by Michigan men’s basketball program as an assistant coach, reports Alejandro Zuniga of The Michigan Insider. Murphy will be joining the staff of Mike Boynton Jr., who took over as head coach of the Wolverines when […]

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Are the 76ers the best roster LeBron’s ever had?

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Updated Jul 31, 9:44 PM ET

In 2022 when the Warriors won their last title, if you told me that one day LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and D(ean) Wade would be on the 76ers I’d be like hell to the naw naw. (Also, where is Ben Simmons?!) And yet here we are! Here’s the part that should scare the rest of the league ladies and gentlemen. This isn’t LeBron joining a team that needs him to be the engine. This is LeBron sliding into a group that already has an MVP-caliber big, a bucket-getter who just spent the summ...

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Preview: Mystics host Wings on Friday

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May 18, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) controls the ball as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images The Washington Mystics host the Dallas Wings and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd at CareFirst Arena at 7:30 pm. ET on Friday night… Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Wash...

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How Good Will The Utah Jazz Defense Be This Season?

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MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 9, 2026: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz plays defense during the game against the Miami Heat on February 9, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Last season defense was hard to come by for the Utah Jazz as they allowed an NBA worst 126 points per game. How will they fare this year with Walker Kessler’s departure and a retooled roster with its sights set on a playoff spo...

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Spurs navigate the youth that cost them NBA Finals in 2026 offseason

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San Antonio Spurs free agent addition Tobias Harris has already spent some time working out with his new teammates, including veterans De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes. Victor Wembanyama has taken part in these sessions as well. They’re practices that not only show some of the team’s best players are focused on improving upon a year […] The post Spurs navigate the youth that cost them NBA Finals in 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins reveals why Karl-Anthony Towns is Knicks' most important player

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Updated Jul 31, 8:20 PM ET

Many people doubted if Karl-Anthony Towns had what it took to shine in The Big Apple. They said he was too soft and would fade into the background when it mattered most. The Minnesota Timberwolves returned to the Western Conference Finals without him, and the New York Knicks could not advance past the Eastern Conference […] The post Kendrick Perkins reveals why Karl-Anthony Towns is Knicks’ most important player appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Could lawsuits bring graduated Metro stars back to college basketball?

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HAMDEN, CT - MACRH 06: Amarri Monroe #2 of the Quinnipiac Bobcats looks on during a college basketball game against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at M & T Bank Arena on March 06, 2025 in Hamden, Connecticut. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images A Tennessee court granted an injunction to 17 college basketball players seeking an additional year of eligibility on Friday afternoon, according to multiple reports. This comes just a few weeks after an Ohio court also issued a p...

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Atlantic Notes: Drummond, Tsais, Nets, Sixers, LeBron

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Veteran center Andre Drummond, who spent the first seven years of his life in Mount Vernon, New York, prior to moving to Connecticut, signed a one-year, minimum-salary deal with the Knicks this summer. Jim Calhoun, Drummond’s college coach at UConn, believes he’ll be a “perfect fit” with the Knicks, per Andrew Crane of The New […]

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Scout: DeMar DeRozan would be better fit than Klay Thompson for Heat

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The Heat continue to be linked to Klay Thompson. Not everyone believes he’s the best remaining option. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, one longtime NBA scout believes Miami would be better off pursuing DeMar DeRozan if the Heat are looking to add another veteran scorer before the season. “He’s got […] The post Scout: DeMar DeRozan would be better fit than Klay Thompson for Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Report: Warriors eyeing several free agent veterans to round out roster

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Updated Jul 31, 8:24 PM ET

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10) giarded by Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the NBA Cup game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers on November 28, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Golden State Warriors still need to add some players to fill out their roster, and it seems they’ve narrowed down the candidates. ...

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Lakers still ‘hunting for reinforcements’ at center

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Updated Jul 31, 8:24 PM ET

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Lakers head coach JJ Redick points to a player during a game with the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) After years of searching for better frontcourt play, the Lakers made big changes this offseason. Gone are Deandre Ayton, Maxi Kleber and Jaxson Hayes. In their replacement, the Lakers took a big swing by trading for Walker Kessler and signing Kevon Looney. Kessler is th...

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Cavs are bargaining for two young forwards on the trade market

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DENVER , CO - MARCH 25: Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to making a corner three pointer during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 142-135 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are firmly in the mix for both Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson. Both forwards would be acquired via a sign-and-trade, with Max Strus and Dennis Schr...

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The Cavaliers lost more than a series this summer

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There’s a beautiful kind of joy that comes from watching a fanbase feel invincible for exactly one quarter. Rewind to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers are up 22. Donovan Mitchell’s cooking, the crowd at the Garden is booing its own team, and somewhere in Cleveland, ten years of championship famine is doing that thing where it lets itself believe again. You know the feeling. Warriors fans have watched enough other fanbases live inside it to recognize the exact shape of th...

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Nets Reacts Results: How Much Should The Nets Pay Michael Porter Jr.?

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Updated Jul 31, 7:55 PM ET

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center on February 26, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Michael Porter Jr. had a career year an...

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How to watch Seattle Storm vs Atlanta Dream: Live stream WNBA, TV channel

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The surging Atlanta Dream (17-10) bring a four-game winning streak into Friday night’s matchup at the Gateway Center with the struggling Seattle Storm (6-24), who have lost seven straight. How to Watch Seattle Storm vs Atlanta Dream Allisha Gray scored…

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Blazers Fans Excited for Donovan Clingan

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers prays before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Brian...

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