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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Bridges BECOMING Gordon?

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The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Click the SUBSCRIBE button. Click the BELL to turn on notifications. Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.

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Celtics Notes: George, Tatum, Mitchell, Pritchard, Mazzulla

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It’s probably not realistic to expect Paul George to replace Jaylen Brown’s production at age 36, but his fit alongside Jayson Tatum will be important in determining the Celtics’ success, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe (subscription required). George indicated that their relationship is off to a strong start. “JT’s done a great job […]

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How Jared McCain is making his case to start for Thunder

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain traveled roughly 2,480 miles to workout with All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Head coach Mark Daigneault said McCain is driven amid Thunder training camp in, which has been an ongoing theme in describing Jared’s approach to his third season in the NBA. He’s been determined […] The post How Jared McCain is making his case to start for Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Chris Mañon ‘fantastic’ in practice

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Chris Manon #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images LOS...

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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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In her first WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, Sydney Taylor played with a style that echoed a league legend

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Sydney Taylor. | Getty Images The Chicago Sky finished the 2026 season near the bottom. But one player did rise towards the top. That was 25-year-old Sydney Taylor. Her quickness, sharp shooting, explosiveness and clutch play made her a main draw in the Windy City. At the beginning of the year, Taylor was coming off a season playing professionally in Lithuania and Poland with Kibirkstis Vilnius and MB Zagłębie Sosnowiec, respectively. With the latter, Taylor averaged 22.8 points, 3.7 rebounds...

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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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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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Buoyed by Gabby Williams, Valkyries advance to WNBA semifinals | The IX Basketball

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Tiffany Hayes: 'She’s our dog. She’s our leader. She’s the one we go to, and she showed you exactly who she is' The post The Valkyries believed in Gabby Williams. Now they’re going to the semifinals appeared first on The IX Sports.

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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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