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Tacko Fall suffers hip injury while fighting for Sixers two-way spot

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Tacko Fall has a legitimate opportunity to stick with the 76ers. Now he has an early training-camp obstacle to overcome. Fall experienced hip soreness during Wednesday’s practice and was scheduled to be evaluated before Thursday’s session, according to Justin Grasso of The Sixer Sense. Coach Nick Nurse described the issue as a “hip thing,” though […] The post Tacko Fall suffers hip injury while fighting for Sixers two-way spot appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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“She’s My Big Sister”: Injured Fever Guard Ty Harris Makes Her Relationship With A’ja Wilson Clear After Fan Criticism Over Whistle Callout

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Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris has been sidelined for the season after suffering a broken left fibula in the team’s last regular-season game. However, she has kept the crusade running on social media to support her team against the defending champions.

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Jalen Duren's contract situation approaches Thursday deadline - TalkBasket.net

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Jalen Duren has until 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday to determine his immediate future with the Detroit Pistons, with two significantly different contractual options available. The center can accept Detroit’s fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million proposal or sign a one-year qualifying offer worth $9.6 million, which would allow him to enter unrestricted free agency next […] The post Jalen Duren faces major financial decision ahead of Thursday deadline appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Jake LaRavia had a summer of reflection after struggles last season

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Updated Oct 1, 11:36 AM ET

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia speaks during a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) The second half of 2025-26 was very unkind to Jake LaRavia. After shooting 35.3 percent from deep through Jan. 15, he made just 27.9 percent of his 3s over the final 43 games. In the postseason, his playing time dwindled from 2...

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Knicks Waive John Konchar, N'Faly Dante; Sign Jaden Akins To Two-Way Contract; Sign Tony Bradley To Camp Deal

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The New York Knicks announced a series of transactions, as they continue tinkering with their training camp roster. New York waived John Konchar and N'Faly Dante, who had been signed to non-guaranteed camp deals. The Knicks signed Jaden Akins to a two-way deal, after signing-and-waiving him twice previously this offseason. New York also signed veteran center Tony Bradley to a training camp deal. In addition, the Knicks signed-and-waived Toby Okani. This was done in order to meet roster minimu...

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Fever-Aces Game 1 Averages 2.11M Viewers On ABC

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Updated Oct 1, 1:31 AM ET

Game 1 between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces averaged a 1.2 rating with 2.11 million viewers on ABC. It was ABC's largest audience for a WNBA playoff game, and the third largest audience since 2000. Game 1 of Liberty-Lynx averaged 1.2 million viewers on ABC earlier in the day. WNBA games averaged 731,000 viewers across all networks this season, up 11% from last year.

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Hyunjung Lee, Trail Blazers Sign Training Camp Contract

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The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the NBA preseason, Lee is expected to join the Rip City Remix for the G League season. Lee played in 64 games last season with Nagasaki Velca of the B.League, which is the top league in Japan. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 17.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Lee put together 55/46/84 shooting splits for Nagasaki Velca last season. The 25-year-old played collegiately at ...

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Liberty Shock Lynx With Historic WNBA Playoff Upset As No. 1 Seed Implodes - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 1, 2:46 AM ET

The Minnesota Lynx had 44 regular-season wins, the No. 1 seed and one of the deepest rosters in the WNBA. None of it mattered Tuesday night. The New York Liberty walked into Barclays Center and dismantled Minnesota 87-71, completing a two-game sweep and becoming the first No. 8 seed in WNBA history to eliminate a […]

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Zion Williamson: 'I'm Not Where I Want To Be,' Credits New Trainer For Progress

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Updated Oct 1, 1:36 AM ET

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson candidly reflected on his career trajectory at Monday's media day, acknowledging he has fallen short of expectations despite entering his eighth NBA season. "I'm not where I want to be," said Williamson. Williamson offered a similarly direct assessment when asked to explain. "I'm just not where I need to be," said Williamson. "(I'm) not where I want to be." Williamson's comments come as he and the Pelicans organization express confidence in a new a...

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