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Noah Clowney Falls Short for NBA ID Award

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball against Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center on December 21, 2025 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Noah Clowne...

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Lakers people were reportedly turned off by team being modeled after Dodgers

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Fans were excited when Mark Walter officially purchased the controlling share of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family last year. One of the reasons for the excitement was the concept that the Lakers would begin to operate more like the L.A. Dodgers, a team coming off two straight World Series wins. The “Dodger-ification” […]

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Warriors fan survey: How much longer will Steph Curry play?

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Chris...

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“High Risk”: Former WNBA Player Breaks Down DeWanna Bonner’s Impact on Atlanta’s Title Hopes

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The arrival of DeWanna Bonner in the Atlanta Dream was a clear sign of the franchise’s postseason plans, as they are looking to go all out to secure their first-ever WNBA championship. And while the current crop of stars hasn’t looked better, former WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike recently discussed the sacrifices the Dream had to make in their roster to secure Bonner’s signature for the rest of the season.

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The Clippers know they aren’t contenders. So what exactly are they building?

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“Plan still is to win with Kawhi,” Frank said in June. “But the bigger plan is we understand we’re not a contender. We’re competitive. How are we gonna get back to contention?” A little more than two months later, the Clippers’ answer to Frank’s question is beginning to take shape. As usual, the Clippers are coloring outside the lines. The Clippers agreed to trade Leonard to the Toronto Raptors a week after Frank’s declaration, a deal that would net them Brandon Ingram, an All-Star at Leonard...

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Warriors rumors: Dubs insider sounds off on Stephen Curry contract extension ‘menu’

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Stephen Curry became eligible for a new contract extension with the Golden State Warriors in late August. And while the two sides have not yet finalized a deal, the 38-year-old recently claimed he does not want to become a distraction for the franchise during the negotiation. Per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the plan remains to sign […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider sounds off on Stephen Curry contract extension ‘menu’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons Guarantee Paul Reed's 2026/27 Salary

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Updated Sep 3, 3:23 AM ET

The Pistons have fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s salary for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). As a result of the move, Reed will now be assured of receiving the full $5,602,689 owed to him in the final year of his current contract. It’s essentially a formality […]

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Cavaliers Sign 2022 Second-Rounder Khalifa Diop

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Updated Sep 3, 8:38 AM ET

The Cavaliers have officially signed big man Khalifa Diop to a standard contract, the team announced today in a press release. The 39th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Diop was identified last week as a candidate to become part of the Cavs’ projected 15-man regular season roster, with reporting in the last 24 hours […]

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Josh Giddey confident Bulls have enough to make playoffs - TalkBasket.net

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Josh Giddey believes the Chicago Bulls have enough talent to compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but he identified consistency as the biggest factor in determining whether the team can turn that confidence into results. “It’s obviously a pretty loaded conference,” Giddey told ClutchPoints. “But I think we’ve got a good mix: […] The post Josh Giddey confident Bulls have enough to make playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Ron Harper Jr. reflects on Celtics stability, Paul George and Jaylen Brown - TalkBasket.net

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Ron Harper Jr. is entering the next phase of his NBA career with something he had been chasing since going undrafted in 2022: stability. After moving between Toronto, Detroit and the G League through two-way contracts, Exhibit 10 deals and short NBA opportunities, Harper has earned a longer-term commitment from the Boston Celtics. The Celtics […] The post Ron Harper Jr. reflects on Celtics stability, Paul George and Jaylen Brown appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The world is chasing the Americans. Plus: Fifth years can return in NCAA?

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! It’s FIBA World Cup time. Coming up: 🤕 Wilson out 💭 Your MVP thoughts 🏀 NCAA ruling Planned Pause: Wait, what happened to the WNBA? WNBA fans are accustomed to the league taking a break every four years for the Olympics, but this is the first time the league will press pause for the World Cup, which tips off this week in Berlin and ru...

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How Do NBA Players Travel? Inside Team Travel Routines - TalkBasket.net

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Understanding how NBA players travel through the nonstop cross-country schedule reveals a tightly planned operation. Teams typically use charter flights for city-to-city travel, then switch to buses once they land. Across the 2025-2026 regular season, the NBA had 82 games per team, with the schedule divided between home and road dates, making frequent flights and […] The post How Do NBA Players Travel? Inside Team Travel Routines appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Ayesha Curry hints Steph Curry retirement remains distant - TalkBasket.net

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Stephen Curry’s NBA future continues to generate questions as the Golden State Warriors superstar enters the later stages of his career, but his wife, Ayesha Curry, appears to believe retirement is not coming anytime soon. At 38, Curry remains one of the NBA’s top players, and Ayesha suggested fans could have several more seasons to […] The post Ayesha Curry hints Steph Curry retirement remains distant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Detroit Pistons executive teases ‘first of its kind’ plans for new WNBA franchise

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Updated Sep 3, 6:31 AM ET

As professional women’s basketball prepares to return to the Motor City, we’re finding out just how Detroit plans to make the dreams a reality. Detroit has a rich, championship-winning history with the WNBA that makes its upcoming return all the more significant.

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Kings Could Pursue Jalen Duren In 2027 Free Agency

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If Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027, expect the Sacramento Kings to have interest. Kings GM Scott Perry met with Duren this offseason, but the Pistons have shown no interest in working a sign-and-trade deal involving their starting center. Next offseason, Sacramento projects to have cap space and could again pursue Duren. In order for the young center to be an unrestricted free agent next summer, Duren would have to either sign the qualify...

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How Pistons can unlock Cade Cunningham’s off-ball looks for more offense

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As valuable as Cunningham is with the ball in his hands, one facet of his game has out of necessity gone largely unexplored: his ability to score as an off-ball threat. Cunningham shot 48.8 percent from 3-point range on 41 catch-and-shoot attempts during the postseason, while shooting 75 percent from distance on one dribble and 50 percent on two dribbles. The one- and two-dribble sample size is much smaller, with Cunningham only attempting eight and 10, respectively. But his most recent playo...

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