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76ers’ Jaylen Brown admits NBA politics can diminish love of basketball

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Updated Sep 10, 11:34 AM ET

Jaylen Brown’s love for basketball remains intact, but the Philadelphia 76ers star acknowledged that life in the NBA can complicate a relationship that began with pure joy. During his conversation with Mahershala Ali for The Hollywood Reporter, Brown discussed whether basketball still feels like play after becoming his profession. His answer separated his connection to […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown admits NBA politics can diminish love of basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Danilo Gallinari: “I’m the biggest what-if guy” - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 10, 1:44 PM ET

Danilo Gallinari believes injuries are the defining “what-if” of his NBA career, particularly because his two ACL tears came when he was playing for teams he believed had legitimate championship potential. “I don’t know, I’m probably the biggest what-if guy in the history of the game, maybe,” Gallinari said in an exclusive interview with Cyro […] The post Danilo Gallinari: “I’m the biggest what-if guy” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Hawks Sign Forward Keyshawn Bryant, Waive Devon Higgs

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The Atlanta Hawks have signed forward Keyshawn Bryant. In a related move, the Hawks have requested waivers on guard Devon Higgs who was signed on Tuesday. Bryant brings three seasons of G League experience, having played for the Ontario Clippers in 2023-24, the San Diego Clippers in 2024-25 and the Windy City Bulls in 2025-26. Across 40 career G League games, he has averaged 9.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game. Bryant also spent this past summer with the Chicago Bulls' Summer...

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Blazers risk losing leverage with Deni Avdija - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 10, 1:45 AM ET

Deni Avdija could become a free agent in 2028 despite emerging as the Portland Trail Blazers’ best player, with Sam Quinn of CBS Sports explaining that his current contract structure makes an early extension difficult. “For cap reasons I will explain shortly, right now, it does look like Deni Avdija will become a free agent […] The post Blazers risk losing leverage with Deni Avdija appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Move over, Phil Jackson. It’s time for Lakers to honor Jerry Buss with overdue honor

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Following Phil Jackson's statue news, the Lakers must honor late owner Dr. Jerry Buss, who led the franchise to 10 NBA championships.

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Ex-Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn enters portal, sources say

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Updated Sep 10, 2:05 PM ET

Former Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn, who was granted a TRO on Wednesday for a sixth season of eligibility, has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.

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ESPN Staffers ‘Appalled’ By Clippers’ Steve Ballmer-Kawhi Leonard Reporting ‘Disaster’

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Updated Sep 10, 11:38 AM ET

After ESPN reported that there was “no evidence” that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled any money to Kawhi Leonard through his sponsors, the story has not been changed. And yet, the NBA gave the Clippers a huge punishment, including Ballmer being suspended, several stripped draft picks, and a hefty team fine. Status reports […] The post Some ESPN staffers appalled by Clippers’ Steve Ballmer-Kawhi Leonard reporting ‘disaster’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley: Lakers have better team than 2024 Mavericks - TalkBasket.net

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Charles Barkley believes the Los Angeles Lakers could have a better supporting cast around Luka Doncic than the Dallas Mavericks had when Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the franchise to the 2024 NBA Finals. “I really want to see the Lakers do well. First of all, I’m a big Luka fan, a big Austin Reaves […] The post Charles Barkley: Lakers have better team than 2024 Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Domantas Sabonis, Hornets Trade Rumors Addressed by Kings Insider After Report Surfaces

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After a rumor surfaced online that the Charlotte Hornets are on the verge of completing a trade for Sacramento Kings veteran big man Domantas Sabonis, one expert quickly dismissed the idea.

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Pacific Notes: Ingram, Butler, Sabonis, Simmons

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Updated Sep 10, 2:05 AM ET

Once the Kawhi Leonard trade with Toronto is finalized, the Clippers plan to hold onto Brandon Ingram for a while rather than immediately trying to flip him for other players or draft picks, Jake Fischer said on Bleacher Report’s NBA Insider Notebook (video link, hat tip to BasketNews). Fischer confirms that the Clippers have informed […]

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Dylan Harper addresses De’Aaron Fox tension rumors - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 10, 1:55 AM ET

Dylan Harper has directly addressed speculation surrounding his relationship with De’Aaron Fox, dismissing suggestions of tension between the San Antonio Spurs guards and emphasizing Fox’s role in his development during his rookie season. In an exclusive conversation with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com, Harper said he and Fox “never had a problem” despite online […] The post Dylan Harper addresses De’Aaron Fox tension rumors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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