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Victor Wembanyama is working on Dirk Nowitzki’s fadeaway, and it might be over for the NBA

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The San Antonio Spurs ranked No. 13 in our preseason power rankings last year. It felt like a reasonable placement for a team that had not made the playoffs the last six seasons. Instead, Victor Wembanyama led them all the way to the NBA Finals, where they suffered a devastating five-game loss to the New […]

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The Pindown: “If, Then” with Sean Murphy

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The guys bring on Sean Murphy from the From Half Court podcast, and they play “If, Then” with different predicted scenarios by the end of the season. Play along by leaving your suggestions in the comments! We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! View Link You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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Report: Kawhi Leonard had undisclosed deal with Clippers' scoreboard maker

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I think there should be no penalty for Kawhi and all the punishment should be on the Clippers. The player/player agent is supposed to ask for the world and it’s up to the team to say no. When Kawhi was negotiating with the Raptors Uncle Dennis asked for No show jobs according to Tannenbaum and the team said they couldn’t/wouldn’t do it. Kawhi didn’t architect this scam. Balmer or Balmer’s people did. Kawhi isn’t an innocent here but he is also not the guy who made it happen. Fine the clippers...

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Open Thread: Gratitude for David Robinson

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: David Robinson attends the game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Imag...

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Chris Cenac Jr. showed us everything at Summer League

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Chris Cenac Jr. #12 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Summer League isn’t the finish line and progression isn’t linear, but it didn’t take long for 19-year-old Chris Cenac Jr. to command attention in that ar...

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Should the Rockets miss Dillon Brooks?

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Shoutout to Texanstros. This article was their idea. Perhaps the best idea I’ve had during my time with The Dream Shake was to solicit the comments section for article ideas. I’ll be using a few of your suggestions. Stros (can I call you Stros?) suggested a piece on how badly the Rockets might miss Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. This is a modified version of that idea. Why? Because this Dream Shaker doesn’t really miss Green: But he badly misses Brooks. Rockets (may have?) missed Brooks last ...

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Banner Years: 1962, Celtics survive two Game 7s in toughest challenge yet

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Updated Aug 7, 8:17 AM ET

Basketball: NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Bill Russell (6) in action, rebound vs Los Angeles Lakers. Game 7. Boston, MA 4/18/1962 CREDIT: Walter Iooss Jr. (Photo by Walter Iooss Jr. /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X8418 ) NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. If the Boston Celtics were ever going to have their championship streak bro...

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Kyrie Irving and the Five Februarys

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BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: Kyrie Irving #11 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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Sixers’ Mike Gansey: LeBron James will ‘elevate everyone in the whole building’

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New 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey isn’t overly concerned about how LeBron James will fit alongside Philadelphia’s collection of stars. Gansey told ESPN that James’ ability to adapt has long been one of his greatest strengths. “LeBron’s a connector. That’s the one thing about him,” Gansey said. “He fits every role you possibly […] The post Sixers’ Mike Gansey: LeBron James will ‘elevate everyone in the whole building’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Cavs’ starting lineup ranked among NBA’s best, but one question remains

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The Cavaliers aren’t exactly lacking star power. What they may still be lacking is a clear answer at small forward. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report ranked Cleveland’s projected starting lineup seventh in the NBA, with James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen making up the expected first five. That assumes Harden […] The post Cavs’ starting lineup ranked among NBA’s best, but one question remains appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Tyrese Maxey Didn't Have to Do 'A Lot of Convincing' During LeBron James' 76ers Recruitment

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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey said he only exchanged "a couple" of phone calls and texts with LeBron James before the NBA's all-time leading scorer agreed to join the Sixers this offseason.

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Lakers Legend Explains Why A 76ers Title Won’t Make LeBron James The GOAT Over Michael Jordan

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Byron Scott and Olden Polynice make their feelings known on why a potential fifth title with four separate teams won't make LeBron James the GOAT over Michael Jordan.

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NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets, Naz Reid, Jazz

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Warriors The Warriors missed on several major offseason swings, but that doesn’t mean Stephen Curry is preparing to leave. Nick Friedell of The Athletic wrote that Curry has never publicly pressured Golden State to make roster changes and has consistently expressed a desire to remain with the only NBA franchise he has known. A source […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets, Naz Reid, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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