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Utah Jazz face stiff competition in the NBA preseason

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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 22: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Ball Arena on December 22, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images I hope you aren’t banking on the reformed Utah Jazz to ...

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The Lakers’ new owner is an admitted longtime Clippers fan

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Bob Iger (R) and Steve Ballmer attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images In an ideal world, your favor...

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Client Challenge

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Four years ago. I was so proud of Kerr. Benching Draymond and Klay was so incredible. I truly thought we had so much promise ahead of us. It is so sad to see what Kerr devolved into right after. Refusing to bench Draymond and Klay for several seasons. Shoving minutes down their throats while the young guys languished on the bench. Anyway, now that this era is over, I can just enjoy those old moments. When Kerr finally realized he couldn’t win with Draymond and Klay and needed to have an actua...

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Why Skip Bayless refuses to back off insane Russell Westbrook Hall of Fame take

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Updated Aug 13, 1:50 PM ET

NBA analyst Skip Bayless isn’t backing off on his bold Russell Westbrook take, including why he doesn’t believe the nine-time All-Star is a Hall of Fame guard. Westbrook officially announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the NBA. And while most consider him to be a first-ballot candidate, Bayless begs to differ. He understands why […] The post Why Skip Bayless refuses to back off insane Russell Westbrook Hall of Fame take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LB Roundtable, Part 2: Supporting cast & key rotation pieces

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Anfernee Simons #4 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a massive offseason, the Philadelphia ...

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Warriors’ Joe Lacob breaks silence on LeBron James free agency whiff

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The Golden State Warriors pulled out all the stops in their effort to sign LeBron James in free agency. They, however, still did not measure up, as James chose to go with the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that was not expected by many. After failing to land James, the Warriors chose to stay put and […] The post Warriors’ Joe Lacob breaks silence on LeBron James free agency whiff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cash Sent, Received In NBA Trades For 2026/27

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During each NBA league year, teams face limits on the amount of cash they can send out and receive in trades. Once they reach those limits, they’re no longer permitted to include cash in a deal until the following league year. For the 2026/27 NBA season, the limit is $8,495,000. The limits on sending and […]

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Inside the Suns: Brian Gregory, Devin Booker, keys to success in 2026-27

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Updated Aug 13, 11:27 AM ET

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: Mat Ishbia’s hiring of Brian Gregory as GM was initially considered questionable and attributed mostly to Gregory’s MSU ties. What are your thoughts on Gregory’s performance so far? zenzino: I didn’t know much about Brian Gregory, but I had a good feeling ...

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Ethan Thompson Set To Leave Pacers For Partizan

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Updated Aug 13, 5:09 PM ET

Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson is reportedly set to leave the team to sign with Partizan in Serbia. Several European outlets have reported that Thompson is set to join the Serbian power after he secures a release from his two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers. The 6-foot-4 guard spent most of last season with the Pacers on a two-way deal. In 32 NBA games, Thompson averaged 7.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. In 16 total G League games, the 27-year-old averaged 26.9 points, 6.3 rebou...

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Thank You, Dr. Buss

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I actually remember seeing this post back in the NBA Twitter days, after Dr. Buss passed. After the madness of the past year, it does feel especially relevant today. submitted by /u/Odd_Yam_3788 [link] [comments]

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Why the Heat recruits might already know the Bucks offence

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MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 08: Kel'el Ware #7, Kasparas Jakucionis #25 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 8, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

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Throwback Thursday – Nick The Quick arrives in Dallas – February 21st 2002

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Updated Aug 13, 9:49 AM ET

SAN ANTONIO - MAY 19: Nick Van Exel #31 of the Dallas Mavericks watches Game one of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at SBC Center on May 19, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 113-110. 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 Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fe...

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The trippy statistical comps for Bilal Coulibaly

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Updated Aug 13, 9:50 AM ET

Historical comps suggest Bilal Coulibaly could be an all-time great. Or a bust. Or something in between. | NBAE via Getty Images This journey through the wonderful world of The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine starts with some warnings. Remain seated throughout the duration of this article. Keep your hands, feet, legs, and arms securely accounted for. For the protection of others, avoid flailing about or throwing objects, including — but not limited to — smartphones, laptops or other electron...

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