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Kai Sotto’s NBA hopes get Miami Heat boost - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Aug 31, 1:56 AM ET

After Gilas Pilipinas secured a two-game winning homestand against Jordan and Iran over the weekend during the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Window 4, Kai Sotto has gained traction with outstanding performances. Philippines head coach Tim Cone told Kai Sotto that he would talk to the Miami Heat about a possible NBA opportunity. Cone was […] The post Kai Sotto’s NBA hopes get Miami Heat boost appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Spurs’ Billy Donovan opens up on continuing career after Bulls stint

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Billy Donovan thought he was going to spend the next year away from basketball. Instead, the longtime coach is beginning a new chapter with the San Antonio Spurs, joining Mitch Johnson’s staff after his time with the Chicago Bulls came to an end. Speaking with Olivia Eisenhauer of WCJB TV20 News, Donovan opened up about […] The post Spurs’ Billy Donovan opens up on continuing career after Bulls stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Phil Handy sends exciting 6-word message after Philly hire

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Phil Handy is officially ready for his next NBA chapter. The veteran assistant coach shared his excitement after joining the Philadelphia 76ers, posting a simple six-word message to social media that made his feelings about the opportunity clear. “Philly love. Excited for the opportunity,” Handy wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Handy’s message came alongside a […] The post 76ers’ Phil Handy sends exciting 6-word message after Philly hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Micah Nori reveals 1 fun fact about his life journey

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Micah Nori is now entering the biggest challenge of his coaching career as he tries to steer the Portland Trail Blazers back to the playoffs in his first year as the main play-caller. Nori spent five years as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves before the Trail Blazers hired him in June on a […] The post Blazers’ Micah Nori reveals 1 fun fact about his life journey appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA analyst clarifies mistake about Olivia Miles breaking one Caitlin Clark rookie record amid fan hate

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Updated Aug 31, 8:38 PM ET

A WNBA analyst for The Athletic is under immense fire for falsely claiming that Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles set the all-time rookie record for assists in a season. That claim raised eyebrows around the world, as most active fans saw the WNBA rookie assist record set two years ago by Caitlin Clark with 337 assists.

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3 thoughts after the Wings break the Sun’s will, 97-71, and inch toward better playoff positioning

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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 30: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings handles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 2026 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

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DeWanna Bonner makes Dream debut after Mercury buyout, reflects on choosing Atlanta

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Updated Aug 31, 6:09 PM ET

ATLANTA — DeWanna Bonner may have a new team, but the goal remains the same: Complement a roster to go on a deep postseason run. The former Phoenix Mercury forward made her Atlanta Dream debut Sunday, scoring seven points, grabbing four rebounds and adding two assists and a steal in 16 minutes during the club’s 89-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx.

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Lip Readers Capture What Angel Reese Said To Courtney Williams During Their Heated Exchange Before Dream’s Win vs Lynx

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Updated Aug 31, 3:29 PM ET

It was a clash of the titans when the Atlanta Dream took down the Minnesota Lynx in an 89-81 win on Sunday. With both teams looking to get back to winning ways, the game was expected to deliver end-to-end action.

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Inside Trey Kaufman-Renn's case for a sixth year of eligibility: Does the former Purdue star have a case?

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Updated Aug 31, 10:03 AM ET

Kaufman-Renn graduated from high school in 2021 and redshirted during the 2021-22 season at Purdue. He is seeking a temporary restraining order to play a sixth season of college basketball.

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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 29th double-double

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Updated Aug 31, 4:13 PM ET

Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.

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Jason Kidd says LeBron James, Nikola Jokic mirror his game - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Aug 31, 3:14 AM ET

Jason Kidd identified LeBron James and Nikola Jokic as the two current NBA players whose passing ability and basketball intelligence most closely resemble his own game during his playing career. Asked by All-Star Magazine which NBA player sees the floor as well as he did during his Hall of Fame career, Kidd initially referenced Jokic […] The post Jason Kidd says LeBron James, Nikola Jokic mirror his game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Arturas Karnisovas Didn't Consider Tyrese Haliburton A Serious Prospect, Passed On Joan Beringer

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Former Chicago Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas didn't consider Tyrese Haliburton a serious prospect, sources told Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Cowley adds that Karnisovas didn't think Haliburton would be a top-four player on the Bulls roster at the time. New Bulls management has also reportedly spoken to Noa Essengue about his lack of physicality and emotional control. Essengue was drafted No. 12 in the 2025 NBA Draft. Karnisovas was fired from his position last spring and is curre...

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Keyshawn Hall Commits To St John's Over Signing With Heat

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In the wake of a ruling that gives certain players another year of NCAA eligibility, forward Keyshawn Hall has committed to St. John's University for the upcoming season. Hall had been set to sign and Exhibit 10 training camp deal with the Miami Heat. Now, the 6-foot-7 forward is set to return to college basketball for a fifth season. Hall played last year for Auburn. He averaged 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. After going undrafted at the 2026 NBA Draft, Hall played for Miami during S...

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