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Player Preview: Jalen Green can change the Suns’ future, but the clock is ticking

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 22: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zac...

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Devin Carter—The Players in Green

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Devin Carter is a second-generation NBA player. His father, Anthony Carter, was a basketball journeyman who put together a thirteen-year career in the NBA playing for six different teams. Anthony got into coaching right after retirement, moving through the G-League, with stops in Austin, Sacramento and finally Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where his work as an assistant coach for the Miami Heat-affiliated Skyforce got him a promotion to the parent organization as a player development coach. He’s...

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Open Thread: Tony Parker’s brother Pierre is hosting a skills camp

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Updated Sep 27, 9:18 AM ET

For those of you who have been involved with the Open Thread over the years might recall that from time to time I moonlight as a musician. Last night I had a gig at this great spot in Leon Springs and I saw this flier posted: Pierre Parker, younger brother of Spurs legend Tony Parker, is hosting a basketball camp at Voss Middle School in Boerne, Texas, located 30 miles northwest of San Antonio. The younger Parker is currently an assistant coach with the Austin Spurs, but he has been involved ...

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Snubbed? The Hawks players who missed ESPN’s Top 100 list

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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 25: Onyeka Okongwu #17 and Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam...

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Could the New York Liberty’s championship-caliber roster be headed for another first-round exit?

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NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart stood center court at Barclays Center in street clothes. Her sunglasses hid her eyes while a mic projected her voice to the thousands in attendance for the Liberty’s final home game of the regular season. The reason she donned a cream coat instead of a black uniform was minor soreness and swelling in her left knee that resulted in a precautionary scratch. Still, the absence of the Liberty’s most dependable punctuated what’s been a season marked by instability. “Continu

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Is Luka Garza the odd big out for the Celtics?

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 02: Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 02, 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 Last season, Luka Garza became a very important piece for ...

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Ben Simmons ‘misses playing basketball,’ says Scott Perry - TalkBasket.net

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Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry says Ben Simmons is healthy and motivated to return to the NBA because he misses competing and being part of a team. Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Sacramento after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. The three-time All-Star is now preparing for a comeback with the […] The post Ben Simmons ‘misses playing basketball,’ says Scott Perry appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Hornets sign Jarkel Joiner - TalkBasket.net

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The Charlotte Hornets announced the signing of guard Jarkel Joiner on Saturday, September 26, adding another backcourt option as the team continues to finalize its roster for the 2026-27 season. Joiner, 27, has spent the majority of his professional career in the G League after playing college basketball at Ole Miss and NC State. He […] The post Hornets sign Jarkel Joiner appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Clippers add Hunter Sallis to training camp - TalkBasket.net

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The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Hunter Sallis to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Sallis joins the Clippers after spending his rookie season between the Philadelphia 76ers and the G League in 2025-26. The 23-year-old appeared in seven NBA games for Philadelphia, averaging 1.0 point and 0.6 assists in 3.7 minutes per […] The post Clippers add Hunter Sallis to training camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Hornets Waive Ryan Nembhard; Sign Jarkel Joiner To Training Contract

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The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Ryan Nembhard. The Hornets also signed guard Jarkel Joiner to a training camp contract. Charlotte will take on $2.1 million in dead money for Nembhard for this season, unless the point guard is claimed off waivers. The Hornets acquired Nembhard from the Atlanta Hawks in a deal that sent Buddy Hield to Charlotte. Several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, have interest in Nembhard if he clears waivers, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. This is Joine...

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Kenny Atkinson's comments on Cavs' starters actually make sense

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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says the starting lineup isn’t set. So why do we know more about the Cavaliers than the coach? That’s a joke … sort of. The Cavs already had Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden and Jarrett Allen. All started for a team that reached the Eastern Conference finals last season. They […] The post Kenny Atkinson’s comments on Cavs’ starters actually make sense appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Cathy Engelbert’s Retirement Comes Under Spotlight as Congress Demands Answers From WNBA on Eligibility Rules

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Even after her retirement announcement, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is not free from questions just yet. The 61-year-old has come under a lot of scrutiny in her seventh and final season in this position, surrounding the league’s eligibility rules and player safety policies.

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"Please Explain to Her": Enes Kanter Calls for Cheryl Reeve’s Exit Before Issuing Unusual 2027 WNBA Draft Challenge

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Updated Sep 27, 4:02 AM ET

Cheryl Reeve’s latest comments on transgender athletes have drawn a strong and pointed response from former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom, who went as far as calling for the Minnesota Lynx head coach to step down. However, that’s not the only thing the former Boston Celtics player has done.

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Ex ESPN Host Reveals Why Caitlin Clark May Respect Cheryl Reeve More Than Stephanie White Despite Their Heated On-Court Exchange

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Updated Sep 27, 10:05 AM ET

The Indiana Fever’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the season-finale game has instigated a lot of conversations, and the relationship between Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark is one of them. Clark’s apparent frustration while talking to Stephanie White during the Washington Mystics game, and a few days later with assistant coach Briann January, has raised questions for Linda Cohn.

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