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Clippers' Brandon Ingram to miss start of season after surgery

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Brandon Ingram, a key part of the Clippers' return in their trade of Kawhi Leonard, will not be available to start the 2026-27 season as he recovers from a surgery that addressed a right heel injury and partially torn Achilles tendon.

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Jalen Duren Absent from Pistons Media Day, Training Camp

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons waits during the fourth quarter of Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 116-109. 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 ...

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Warriors Lose Kristaps Porzingis to Health Concerns

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SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 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 B...

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Jaylen Brown Won't Answer Question About Who Is 'Alpha' on 76ers After Trade, LeBron Signing

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Updated Sep 29, 10:31 AM ET

After being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, star guard Jaylen Brown is joining a loaded lineup that also includes stars LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

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Why the Same Box Score Doesn't Mean the Same Thing in College and the NBA

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A guard drops 22 points on a Tuesday night in November. So does another guard three states over, in a different league, under a different set of rules. Fans treat those two lines as interchangeable, plug them into the same mental spreadsheet, and move on. They shouldn't. The two games those numbers came from aren't built the same way, and pretending otherwise flattens a lot of context that actually matters. That context becomes even more important when box-score numbers are used to judge what...

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Victor Wembanyama: “I couldn’t imagine a better motivation” - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 28, 7:32 PM ET

Victor Wembanyama believes the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks provides all the motivation he needs heading into the 2026-27 season. Speaking during Spurs media day on Monday, Wembanyama was asked whether falling short in the Finals would serve as his ultimate motivation after San Antonio reached the championship series […] The post Victor Wembanyama: “I couldn’t imagine a better motivation” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Five important takeaways from Darko Rajakovic’s media day availability

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TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Darko Rajakovic of the Toronto Raptors speaks to media during the Toronto Raptors media day at Hotel X on September 28, 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 Images When Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic wrapped up...

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[MEDIA DAY 26-27] Spo on On point guard Davion Mitchell: Losing weight “was something he knew and took ownership of. He can make so many more plays at this shape and condition level.

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On point guard Davion Mitchell: Losing weight “was something he knew and took ownership of. He can make so many more plays at this shape and condition level. You could make the case he was the top player” in the play-in round. “He’s tireless working in the gym. All the things he needs to work on, he’ll work on. He has a Type A personality. The leadership piece he wanted to work on; he did that times 10” in terms of organizing workouts all summer. Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/spor...

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Jaylen Brown: “I’m approaching this with an empty slate” - TalkBasket.net

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Jaylen Brown is still adjusting to his new surroundings after a blockbuster offseason trade sent him from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, but the 29-year-old is approaching the transition one day at a time. Speaking during Philadelphia’s media day on Monday, Brown acknowledged that moving to a new team and city has been […] The post Jaylen Brown: “I’m approaching this with an empty slate” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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LeBron James: "We have to be comfortable being uncomfortable" - TalkBasket.net

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LeBron James reported to Philadelphia 76ers media day on Monday and immediately emphasized the work required to turn a talented roster into a championship contender. James joined the 76ers this summer on a two-year minimum contract with a player option for the second season, moving to Philadelphia after six seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. […] The post LeBron James: “We have to be comfortable being uncomfortable” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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All the dumb moments that make this title so much sweeter: Part II (1990-01)

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NEW YORK - JUNE 12: John Starks #3 of the New York Knicks prepares to make a move against Vernon Maxwell #11 of the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the NBA Finals played on June 12, 1994 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 1994 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/...

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Wizards Media Day: One interesting thing each player said

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 08: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 08, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images This post will be update...

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Heat Notes: Giannis, Adebayo, Spoelstra, Thompson

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Updated Sep 29, 12:52 AM ET

Speaking at Monday’s media day, Giannis Antetokounmpo said he’s “in a very, very good place” as he prepares for his first season with the Heat, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (subscription required). He admitted that it’s “still weird” adjusting to a new setting after spending 13 years in Milwaukee, […]

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