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Heat Notes: Larsson, Giannis, Haslem, Portis, Donaldson

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Pelle Larsson earned a substantial raise with his play last season, but the impact of the four-year extension he recently signed didn’t register right away, Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel writes in a subscriber-only story. The Heat showed their confidence in the third-year shooting guard by giving him $60MM and making him a long-term part […]

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Suns' Gregory Discusses Ott, Booker, Bridges, Green

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The Suns raised some eyebrows around the NBA when they named longtime college coach Brian Gregory to be their new general manager in May 2025. After going 36-46 in 2024/25, Gregory helped reshape the team last offseason, trading Kevin Durant to Houston for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th overall pick in 2025 (Khaman […]

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Lakers News: Luka Doncic Excited For Adou Thiero's Second Season

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Unlike previous years, the Los Angeles Lakers are leaning on youth and player development moving forward due to the restrictions in the NBA CBA. One of their promising young players is former second-round pick Adou Thiero, who is entering his sophomore season. Thiero has the athleticism to be a successful NBA player but is still […]

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Wizards Training Camp Day 5: Will Riley ‘confident’ entering Year 2

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Updated Oct 3, 6:55 PM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 9: Will Riley #27 of the Washington Wizards shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Bulls on April 9, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images WAS...

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Exclusive: Nick Richards wants to achieve this career-first with Heat, Giannis

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Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat sporting a new-look team heading into the season, there’s no denying that the main attractions in acquisitions in the offseason were stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson. As the Heat look to build chemistry with their new stars, one under-the-radar signing is veteran center Nick Richards. After […] The post Exclusive: Nick Richards wants to achieve this career-first with Heat, Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Central Notes: Duren, Oubre, Pacers, J. Smith

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Although Jalen Duren’s new five-year, $200MM contract with the Pistons was technically signed on Friday, the team didn’t publicly announce the news until it put out a press release on Saturday afternoon (Twitter link). “We’re excited to have Jalen in Detroit as a core piece of our team for years to come,” president of basketball […]

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Joel Embiid drops eye-opening career admission after 76ers scrimmage

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid made an eye-opening career admission Saturday after showing encouraging signs during the team’s Blue x White scrimmage. Embiid threw down a left-handed driving dunk during the scrimmage before making a surprising comment about the play afterward. Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice shared Embiid’s remark on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Probably […] The post Joel Embiid drops eye-opening career admission after 76ers scrimmage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Are the Blazers Expecting Too Much from Toumani Camara?

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 14: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 14, 2026 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s no secret the Portland Trai...

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Rockets waive two-way center Rafael Castro

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Rafael Castro, a 23-year-old big man who was recently signed to a two-way contract back in August, has officially parted company with the Houston Rockets after being waived. After dismissing Tristen Newton to create a two-way space with Sean Pedulla and Quadir Copeland, Houston first targeted Castro. By taking a low-risk gamble on a developing big man, the front staff saw an opportunity to shift toward frontcourt depth. It made logical sense to create a new dynamic at the time because all thr...

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Plenty of encouraging signs from Sixers’ Blue x White scrimmage

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Updated Oct 3, 5:55 PM ET

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, LeBron James #23, Joel Embiid #21, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a photo during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 ...

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Knicks Notes: Diawara, Guards, Alvarado, Preseason Opener

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Updated Oct 4, 12:15 PM ET

The Knicks are hoping 2025 second-round pick Mohamed Diawara will continue to improve in his second season after a solid rookie campaign in which he received rotation minutes at times, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. At 6’9″ with a 7’4″ wingspan, Diawara has excellent size for a forward. Teammate OG Anunoby believes […]

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Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Wise men, French presidents, BrickBron James

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Last weekend without basketball, fellas, so here’s a quick summary of a bunch of stuff that popped up recently around the NBA before we get down to (yeah, I know, preseason, but still…) business. “I’m just going to let it unfold. I got no expectations. I’m not trying to forecast anything. I’m just taking this […]

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Mavs Notes: Washington, Christie, Johnson, Biberovic

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While Mavericks head coach Dusty May still hasn’t settled on a definitive starting lineup yet, he said Thursday that forward P.J. Washington is in consideration for a spot alongside Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal. As Afseth notes, Washington has started 137 of his 142 regular season appearances with […]

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LeBron James: "We could be a top 10 if not top five defensive team" - TalkBasket.net

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LeBron James offered an early glimpse into the Philadelphia 76ers’ potential after Saturday’s Blue vs. White scrimmage, emphasizing the team’s gradual progress, flexibility and defensive upside. James, who joined Philadelphia in free agency this offseason after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, said the scrimmage was another opportunity for the team to build chemistry. […] The post LeBron James: “We could be a top 10 if not top five defensive team” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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NBA Europe prepares to announce 12 permanent licenses - TalkBasket.net

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The NBA and FIBA are approaching a significant milestone in the development of NBA Europe, with an announcement regarding the competition’s markets and permanent participants expected soon. The proposed league is targeting an October 2027 launch and is currently designed to feature 16 teams, including 12 permanent franchises and four clubs qualifying annually. Speaking to […] The post NBA Europe prepares to announce 12 permanent licenses appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Gilbert Arenas responds to Nikola Jokic's EuroLeague comments - TalkBasket.net

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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has challenged Nikola Jokic’s suggestion that NBA players should spend time competing in Europe, arguing that American players have little need to experience the EuroLeague. Jokic recently discussed the differences between NBA and European basketball, emphasizing the importance of team success over individual statistics. “In Europe and the national team, […] The post Gilbert Arenas responds to Nikola Jokic’s EuroLeague comments appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Tyrese Rice reacts to Gilbert Arenas' response to Nikola Jokic - TalkBasket.net

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Former EuroLeague champion Tyrese Rice has weighed in on the discussion between Gilbert Arenas and Nikola Jokic, suggesting that the former NBA guard misunderstood the Denver Nuggets superstar’s comments about European basketball. Jokic recently encouraged NBA players to experience basketball overseas, explaining that European clubs operate in an environment where individual games carry considerable pressure […] The post Tyrese Rice reacts to Gilbert Arenas’ response to Nikola Jokic appeared ...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo: “You cannot win at your own terms” - TalkBasket.net

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Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he may need to change the way he approaches the game in order to win with the Miami Heat after making the biggest move of his NBA career. “You cannot win at your own terms. You got to be able to let the team be the team. Sometimes you have to […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: “You cannot win at your own terms” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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