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Ranking the Roster: AJ Green shoots the lights out at 9

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At number nine with a bullet, we have the beloved sharpshooter and the pride of Cedar Falls, Iowa: AJ “Dairy Bird” Green. In one of the few great moments from last season, fans who were still watching games in April got to see Green break a 25-year-old franchise record when he hit his 230th three of the season, finally pushing past the previous record set in 2001 by Jesus Shuttlesworth himself, Ray Allen. Hitting 232 for the season, Green certainly proved “He Got Game” (couldn’t resist), but ...

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Mavericks announce 19-player roster for training camp - TalkBasket.net

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The Dallas Mavericks have finalized their 2026-27 training camp roster, with 19 players set to compete under head coach Dusty May. The group is headlined by Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and Zaccharie Risacher. Veteran center Dwight Powell is also included after recently signing with Dallas for another stint […] The post Mavericks announce 19-player roster for training camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Open Thread: The NBA world mourns the passing of Bob Pettit

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CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 20: Bob Petit of the 75th Anniversary Team is introduced during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game as part of 2022 NBA All Star Weekend on February 20, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Ge...

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The Dream are real contenders this season

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COLLEGE PARK, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Atlanta forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and the Atlanta Dream on September 17th, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Atlanta Dream will be heading to the playoffs for the fourth straight season, but this time has a different aura surrounding it. Everyone seems to be playing some of their best baske...

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Cavs season preview: Craig Porter Jr. - Can he be a quality backup point guard?

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SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 7: Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 7, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images P...

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What would a title do for Paul George’s legacy?

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BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Paul George #13, Mike Conley #45 & General Manager Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics pose for a photo during a press conference on September 15, 2026 at The Auerbach Center in Brighton, 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 2026 NBAE (Ph...

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‘Built For This Moment’: Analysts Reveal What To Expect From Paige Bueckers In Her WNBA Playoff Debut

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Updated Sep 25, 2:26 PM ET

Paige Bueckers has already accomplished plenty in her first two WNBA seasons. Now comes the part she hasn’t experienced before: the playoffs. Bueckers will join Angel Reese and Olivia Miles as three of the WNBA’s young stars entering the postseason for the first time. But while all three will be getting their first taste of […]

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Is A’ja Wilson due for her fifth MVP trophy? Our experts pick the All-WNBA teams

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This was a season of parity in the WNBA. No team pulled away from the pack, and the depth of talent across the league continues to expand. Several players made the jump from good to great or from All-Star to superstar, making the selection of the top 10 players an even more precarious exercise than in most years. Consider that the league has expanded by 25 percent in the past two seasons, but the number of All-WNBA selections remains the same. Even so, there wasn’t much disagreement among our fo

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‘It would only pigeonhole’ – What the WNBA mustn’t do with Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, reveals Kelsey Mitchell

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Kelsey Mitchell has spoken on what the WNBA needs to avoid doing with young stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in order to help the game reach new heights. The Indiana Fever star has been in the league for 9 years and has seen how things have completely changed since Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have made their way into the league.

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No progress on Rudy Gobert extension - TalkBasket.net

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There is not yet significant momentum toward the Minnesota Timberwolves and Rudy Gobert agreeing to a contract extension, according to Jon Krawczynski. The veteran center is eligible for an extension, but discussions do not appear to be moving toward an immediate agreement. “He is eligible for an extension. So far, I have not heard any […] The post No progress on Rudy Gobert extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Rockets 2026-2027 NBA player previews: Jae’Sean Tate

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Jae'Sean Tate #8 of the Houston Rockets poses during media day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images I think we all remember rookie Jae’Sean Tate as one of the few bright spots of the 2020-2021 season, but now, six seasons later, his role looks very different, so what can we expect from the captain of The Stay-Ready Crew this year? Throughout his Rockets career, Jae’Sean has frequent...

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell’s spots on first team All-WNBA receive massive boost from expert

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have been two of the standout performers in the WNBA this season and they have now been backed to both make the first team All-WNBA by Scott Agness. After losing to the Minnesota Lynx in their final regular game of the season, the Fever finished sixth in the table.

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Stephen Curry tempers Warriors’ championship expectations - TalkBasket.net

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Stephen Curry lowers expectations for the Golden State Warriors this upcoming season. As the organization fell short of acquiring superstars to play alongside its franchise star, the floor general mainly aims to stay healthy and rebuild, given how the Warriors do business. “The success that we’ve had, we’re always going to be compared to championship […] The post Stephen Curry tempers Warriors’ championship expectations appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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‘Another Awful Season in the Books,’ ‘Embarrassed by 3rd Stringers’ — WNBA World Rips Sophie Cunningham As Fever Guard Goes Scoreless Again in Lynx Rout

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Sophie Cunningham ended the Indiana Fever’s regular season on a rough note, going scoreless in a blowout loss against the Minnesota Lynx. It was her third game without a point this season and her second in the Fever’s final three games, giving her critics another reason to target her.

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