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Lakers News: Collin Sexton Pleased With Shooting Improvement Since Entering NBA

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When he first entered the NBA in 2018, new Los Angeles Lakers point guard Collin Sexton was known for his athleticism and ability to attack the paint, along with his fierceness and tenacity on the court. However, many were concerned about his shooting as he knocked down just 33.6% from 3-point range in his lone […]

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Cavs season preview: Kenny Atkinson - Getting more than just buy-in

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BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 1: James Harden #1 and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 1, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

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What role will Labaron Philon fill in his rookie season?

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on July 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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NBA could pick Las Vegas expansion bid before Seattle - TalkBasket.net

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The NBA could select a winning bid for an expansion team in Las Vegas before turning its attention to Seattle, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The league appears to be taking different approaches to the two markets as it continues exploring expansion, with multiple ownership groups competing for Las Vegas while the Seattle […] The post NBA could pick Las Vegas expansion bid before Seattle appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Bucks Reacts Survey: Who leads the team in trade value?

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 24: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against Kel’el Ware #7 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on February 24, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, ...

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Raptors’ Fred VanVleet drops 4-word bar on Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto

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Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors has arguably been the most dramatic move of the offseason. However, after the NBA concluded its investigation in the Aspiration saga, Leonard was eventually traded by the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and five draft picks. And now, his former teammate in the […] The post Raptors’ Fred VanVleet drops 4-word bar on Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Austin Reaves on what makes Luka Doncic so special

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the most unique players the NBA has ever seen. His combination of scoring ability, passing and vision along with elite basketball IQ make him basically unstoppable, despite not possessing elite athleticism. The fact that Doncic can be so dominant with the ball in his hands […]

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Lajae Jones Signs With Italian Team

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Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones has signed with Pallacanestro Trieste, relays Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. The 22-year-old swingman will be a draft-and-stash for Golden State after being selected with the 54th pick in June. The Warriors will retain his NBA rights as he begins his professional career overseas. After playing his first three collegiate seasons […]

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[Weiss] How the Spurs’ lead guards can coexist, and why De’Aaron Fox still needs to start

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How do you think the Spurs will navigate playing time with Dylan Harper, considering all the options on the roster? — Owen S. The challenge of solving the minutes distribution for the three point guards is intrinsically linked to the bigger-picture questions I got about the Spurs’ long-term cap sheet. We’ll get to those questions shortly, but let’s start with the short term. Harper had such a stellar second half last season that it shifted a lot of projections from observers around the NBA. T...

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Player Preview: Oso Ighodaro fights for a big role in the Valley

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PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns looks on before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Ge...

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Ranking the Roster: Gary Trent Jr. Klutches the bag at 13

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 29: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against Kris Dunn #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hoo boy. OK, so the obvious...

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Preview: Ja’Kobe could be the Raptors’ biggest x-factor this season

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TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Ja'kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...

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Open Thread: Julian Champagnie scheduled additional youth basketball camp and personal appearance

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Over the weekend, Julian Champagnie hosted a basketball camp here in San Antonio. The registration filled up almost instantly. The demand for Champagnie is greater than ever. Fresh off the signing of his new three-year contract, he bought a home in the Dominion, signaling his intention to put down som roots in the Alamo City. A couple of weeks ago, Champagnie participated in a meet-and-greet. Lines were around the block hours before the event was scheduled to start. While that sort of devotio...

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