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Sixers Notes: LeBron, Bona, Hukporti, Brown, Edgecombe, More

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The Sixers have discussed having LeBron James operate as a point forward this season, team sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN, but that doesn’t necessarily mean head coach Nick Nurse is locked into having the four-time MVP always be the one bringing the ball up the floor. “We got several guys that what I would […]

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"Don't Poke the Beast": Sports Analyst Slams Sophie Cunningham Over A'ja Wilson 'Mockery'

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Following A’ja Wilson’s altercation with an Indiana Fever fan that started with the fan pointing at Wilson, Sophie Cunningham took to TikTok to take a subtle jab at the Las Vegas Aces star. With Indiana leveling the series and Wilson losing her cool, Cunningham had her moment on social media, but sports analyst Nick Wright thought it was the wrong move.

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/2/26

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: The sneakers worn by Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, 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 (Photo by Jesse D. Garr...

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Caitlin Clark Sends Special Gift to Iowa Hawkeyes Following Historic Signature Shoe Debut

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Updated Oct 3, 10:52 AM ET

It took less than two hours for Caitlin Clark’s first signature Nike shoe to nearly disappear from shelves. Yet, while fans rushed to get their hands on the Caitlin 1, Clark had already made sure some of the people closest to her basketball journey had their own pairs.

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The case for Khaman Maluach to be the Suns’ starting center

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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center 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 Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Nobod...

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NBA Free Agents Who Signed With Overseas Teams

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With dozens of new players entering the NBA every season as part of that year’s rookie class, there aren’t enough roster spots to go around for all of the veterans who become free agents in a given offseason. Some of those vets left on the outside looking in will retire. But many of the NBA’s […]

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Kelsey Mitchell Has Already Hinted At Signing With Fever In Free Agency

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Will the Indiana Fever retain Kelsey Mitchell for the 2027 season? That'll be a very popular question this WNBA offseason, make no mistake about it.

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Domantas Sabonis Calls Out 'Made Up' Kings Trade Rumors Ahead of 2026-27 NBA Season

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Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis explained that it wasn't difficult for him to ignore the trade rumors that surrounded him during the 2026 offseason.

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Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job

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The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor. Ott told reporters that he plans to “let the preseason play out” before choosing a starter, likely making […] The post Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Rebuild-era Trades: How they impact the Spurs today and going forward

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 20: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Harrison Barnes #40 during game against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Frost Bank Center on November 20, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Since Kawhi Leonard and Tony Park...

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Steph Curry explains leaving $20 million behind - TalkBasket.net

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Stephen Curry says his family was fully involved in his decision to accept a smaller contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, prioritizing his long-term future with the franchise over maximizing his earnings. The four-time NBA champion recently committed to a two-year, $116 million agreement that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Although […] The post Steph Curry explains leaving $20 million behind appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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A Tale of Two Trades: LaMelo, KAT, and Aggression in the Star Market

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To many modern fans, the Karl-Anthony Towns trade was a pivot point of their fandom. I can speak to this myself as well. It’s hard for me to move on from a player who defined the era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball to which I felt the most connected. I watched KAT battle with the reputation that Jimmy Butler had assigned to him, trying so hard to prove that he was, in fact, a winning, capable player who deserved the money he had just signed for. I celebrated when he was reunited with dra...

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Welcome to the semis, Rhyne

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Rhyne Howard. (Photo by Adam Hagy) | NBAE via Getty Images Who could forget Dre’una Edwards’ dramatic 3 with 4.2 seconds left to lift Kentucky past eventual national champion South Carolina in the 2022 SEC Tournament championship game? The Wildcats weren’t even slated to make the NCAA Tournament before their improbable run through the conference tourney earned them a No. 6 seed in the Big Dance and the confidence that they could make a deep run. But it wasn’t in the cards for Kentucky senior ...

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