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Mavericks fan survey: Can Cooper Flagg be an All-Star this season?

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Dallas Mavericks fans loved the Masai Ujiri hire, while few are supportive of the team’s plan to leave American Airlines Center five years from now. These were two of the notable takeaways from our fan survey. More than 800 MFFLs (Mavs Fan For Life) chimed in on the summer of change we’ve witnessed in Dallas. Let’s get to the responses. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

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NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: Atlanta Hawks

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Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Atlanta Hawks. Free […]

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Lakers may not be done making moves this offseason

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With training camp just weeks away, the Los Angeles Lakers currently have 16 players under guaranteed contracts, one more than the maximum 15 allowed. This means the team will have to either cut or trade someone before the start of the regular season with Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt seeming to be the most likely […]

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Ziaire Williams says JJ Redick wants him to focus on defense

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BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball as Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets plays defense during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 28, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Gar...

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Fischer's Latest: Hawkins, Grizzlies, Vincent, Kings, Sabonis, More

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After being traded from New Orleans to Memphis on Tuesday, former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins will likely get “a chance to stick around” and compete for a spot on the Grizzlies’ 15-man regular season roster, NBA insider Jake Fischer said during his latest live stream for Bleacher Report (video link). If the Grizzlies do end […]

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Editor-in-chief mailbag: I’m back, baby

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 16: Tacko Fall #99 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics warm up before the game against the Denver Nuggets on February 16, 2021 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

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Get the best of Fear The Sword on the new SB Nation app

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NEW YORK,NY - NOVEMBER 13: Jose Calderon #81 of the Cleveland Cavaliers gets ready before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 13, 2017 in New York, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

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History suggests that James Harden’s new contract will age poorly

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images All-time great players achieve that status by continually defy...

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Brian Windhorst clowns Clippers’ ‘little brother syndrome’ vs. Lakers

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The Los Angeles Clippers are in deep sh—what’s a word that rhymes with spit?—right now, as the NBA recently dropped the hammer on the team for its circumvention of the salary cap. It felt like a death knell for Steve Ballmer and the Clippers, who appear to be cursed for perpetuity. They were fined $30 […] The post Brian Windhorst clowns Clippers’ ‘little brother syndrome’ vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat insider raises eyebrows with 'notable' Zach LaVine observation

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Although the Sacramento Kings wasn’t interested in buying out Zach LaVine, that could change mid-season, as the Miami Heat are expected to have eyes on the situation. The Heat were reportedly interested in LaVine this summer, which is an option the team could revisit during the 2026-27 season. The Heat will be monitoring LaVine and […] The post Heat insider raises eyebrows with ‘notable’ Zach LaVine observation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hoops Rumors Live Chat: 9/9/2026

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Hoops Rumors is hosting a live chat today at 1:00 pm Central time (2:00 pm Eastern). This will be the new day and time going forward for my weekly live chat. Click here to submit your questions about the remaining free agents, trades, extension candidates, offseason roster moves, salary cap situations, CBA rules, or any […]

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Clippers rumors: Pablo Torre’s latest Steve Ballmer bombshell explains historic punishment

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It’s been about a week since the Los Angeles Clippers were handed a hefty punishment from the league after findings of cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. Steve Ballmer was probably given the biggest punishment, as he’s suspended from all league and team activities for a year. Pablo Torres has been tracking this story since last […] The post Clippers rumors: Pablo Torre’s latest Steve Ballmer bombshell explains historic punishment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Can Jarred Vanderbilt finally earn a lasting role under JJ Redick?

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 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 Wally Skalij/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! F...

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