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How Does Kevin Huerter Fit on a Pistons’ Roster With Isaiah Joe?

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With the addition of Isaiah Joe, the Pistons perimeter shooting positions have gotten crowded, threatening to push Kevin Huerter further down the rotation. Huerter had a tough season from long distance in 2025-2026 and struggled to provide support to Cade Cunningham as a secondary playmaker. Joe definitely has the potential to meet these demands head-on. …

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Warriors 2x Champion Center Joins New Team In Surprise Career Move

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Former Golden State Warriors first-round pick and two-time NBA champion Damian Jones is on the move once again, now joining Real Madrid. The post Warriors 2x Champion Center Joins New Team In Surprise Career Move appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder’s Brilliant $50 Million Move Cannot End On The Bench

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Sam Presti’s savvy contract restructuring saved a fortune in luxury taxes. Now, Mark Daigneault must unleash Kenrich Williams’ defensive versatility to maximize this high-value roster investment.

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Ole Miss basketball: Chris Beard, Rebels add NBA Summer League center amid court ruling

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The college basketball landscape is currently in a state of disarray as various court rulings and updated conference policies have created an inconsistent standard when it comes to college basketball eligibility across the nation for the class of 2022. One player who maintained a fifth year of eligibility amid the craziness is big man Micah […] The post Ole Miss basketball: Chris Beard, Rebels add NBA Summer League center amid court ruling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight? Aces vs. Tempo injury report

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The Las Vegas Aces (26-13) have struggled to keep pace with the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA standings, but A’ja Wilson continues to cruise toward her third straight MVP Award and fifth overall. While Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark both have compelling cases, the superstar forward is widely regarded as the heavy favorite. […] The post Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight? Aces vs. Tempo injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark’s response to the noise gets powerful Stephanie White backing before Fever vs Sun clash

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Caitlin Clark has received strong backing from Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White, who praised the 24-year-old’s maturity in dealing with the constant criticism surrounding her. Clark remains one of the WNBA’s most polarising figures, but White believes she has handled the attention with remarkable grace.

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WNBA gameday discussion: Don’t let the Phoenix Mercury’s struggles allow you to forget that Kahleah ‘Freaking’ Copper is still freaking good

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Updated Aug 29, 8:08 AM ET

Kahleah Copper. | Getty Images KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in a loss, as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics, their fourth-straight loss. Along the way, she also scored her 2,000th point in a Mercury unifo...

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Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he's not ready to follow

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Updated Aug 29, 1:29 PM ET

Russell Westbrook‘s retirement apparently made Kevin Durant think. Just not about retiring himself. Durant is preparing for his 20th NBA season and said on Boardroom Talks that while Westbrook’s decision to walk away affected him, he’s not spending much time contemplating the end of his own career. “It’s a young man’s game,” Durant said. “Even […] The post Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he’s not ready to follow appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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‘Can’t Guard Paige Bueckers’, ‘So Delustional’ – WNBA World Clashes As Video of Enes Kanter Failing To Guard James Harden Resurfaces

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Just days after a report surfaced that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White would not be eligible to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, with league sources bluntly labeling their declarations “publicity stunts,” the internet has found a new way to pile on. An old clip from Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Rockets and Thunder has gone viral all over again, and this time, the WNBA world is dragging Kanter Freedom through the mud with it.

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Mychal Thompson explains why Klay won't join the Lakers

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Updated Aug 29, 1:15 AM ET

Earlier this offseason, rumors began circulating that the Los Angeles Lakers could be in play for veteran wing Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. It was believed that the Dallas Mavericks were looking to move on from him and that he would welcome a return to Southern California where he was […]

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How Peyton Watson's Defense Will Differ From Past Cavs Wings

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Peyton Watson's addition to the Cleveland Cavaliers will bring a new defensive look to the Wine and Gold. How does it compare and contrast with what Dean Wade and Max Strus brought to the table?

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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs had Kevin Durant fooled until Knicks pulled off one of the craziest Finals runs ever

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Kevin Durant admitted he doubted Victor Wembanyama's Spurs as the Knicks repeatedly erased huge deficits during their historic NBA Finals championship run.

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How Collin Gillespie’s Vision UNLOCKS The Phoenix Suns Offense | Film Study

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The Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro tandem proved to be both the best and most reliable for the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns. Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro’s Suns impact Pace and...

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‘What Is Happening?’ ‘They Tanking’ – Mercury’s Abysmal Record With Kelsey Plum Leaves WNBA World Confused

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Updated Aug 28, 4:38 PM ET

The Phoenix Mercury are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises for all the wrong reasons. After reaching the WNBA Finals last season, the team is now struggling to find any momentum, and a recent stat surrounding their latest addition, Kelsey Plum, has only added more fuel to the growing confusion.

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As the WNBA prepares to pause for the FIBA World Cup, what does the playoff picture look like?

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Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the FIBA World Cup break looms, the WNBA’s playoff picture is looking a lot clearer. We know who will be playing in the postseason now that all eight teams have clinched their spots. However, seeding is still very much up for grabs. Only three games separate the No. 3 seed and the No. 8 seed, so which teams will have homecourt in the opening round and beyond is still unknown. Here is an overview of the current playoff o...

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Stephanie White Weighs In On Caitlin Clark's Approach to Handling Criticism Ahead of Connecticut Sun Clash

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It wouldn’t be surprising to say that Caitlin Clark remains the most polarized player in the WNBA. And yet, to a very large extent, she handles the pressure and the noise with a grace and maturity that consistently surprises those watching from the outside.

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Proposed NBA Trade Lands Lakers a 20 PPG Sharpshooter Next to Luka Doncic

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With the bulk of their major roster moves this offseason already complete, the Los Angeles Lakers could turn their attention towards improving their depth. One particular area is the guard position, especially for the stretches when their two main scorers, creators and ball handlers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, are off the floor. While the […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Lands Lakers a 20 PPG Sharpshooter Next to Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

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