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Bobby Portis explains decision to join Heat - TalkBasket.net

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Bobby Portis has discussed his move from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat, describing the change as a positive experience after spending six seasons with his former team. The veteran forward said joining Miami has given him a new opportunity within an organization whose approach and expectations match what he wants at this stage […] The post Bobby Portis explains decision to join Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Becky Hammon gets completely honest on facing Natalie Nakase in WNBA Playoffs

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The Las Vegas Aces are gearing up to face off against the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA playoff semifinals. Both teams share a history through their coaches, Becky Hammon and Natalie Nakase. Nakase served as an assistant for the Aces from 2022 to 2024, helping them win two championships. She later became head coach of the Golden State […] The post Becky Hammon gets completely honest on facing Natalie Nakase in WNBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Nonsense”: WNBA Reporter Debunks Viral Claims Linking Aliyah Boston to Fever Locker Room Tensions

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The Indiana Fever’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday may have ended their season, but the noise around the team and its fan base has hardly gone away. With A’ja Wilson’s confrontation with a spectator on Tuesday still dominating the conversation, an Aliyah Boston interview clip resurfaced this week, repackaged as current, presenting the Fever star as though she were calling out Indiana fans during her 2026 exit interview.

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Warriors Notes: Horford, Williams, Niang, Preseason Opener

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The health issue that has Kristaps Porzingis sidelined indefinitely helps to explain why the Warriors were so eager to bring back Al Horford for his 20th NBA season, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Horford agreed to a new two-year contract in June, and although he can’t be counted on for huge minutes […]

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Lakers Notes: Thybulle, Two-Way Players, LaRavia, James

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Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to be the leaders of the Lakers’ offense this season, and an aggressive group of wing defenders is getting them ready for that role, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register writes in a subscriber-only story. “They all annoy the hell out of me,” Reaves said of the […]

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Knicks unlikely to extend Towns, Hart and McBride before season - TalkBasket.net

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The New York Knicks are unlikely to reach contract extensions with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart or Miles McBride before the regular season begins, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The biggest issue is Towns, with a significant gap remaining between what the Knicks are offering and what the four-time All-Star is seeking. “Logically, the Knicks […] The post Knicks unlikely to extend Towns, Hart and McBride before season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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“I Don’t Know the Rules”: Sophie Cunningham Comes Clean Over What a WNBA Official Told Her During Fever’s Playoff Loss

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With a couple of minutes left in Q2, a foul call on Lexie Hull triggered a chain of events that would define the Fever’s season. The Indiana Fever’s playoff run ended at Michelob ULTRA Arena, but for Sophie Cunningham, Game 3’s disappointment went beyond the final score.

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Heat coach compares Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson - TalkBasket.net

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has compared Giannis Antetokounmpo’s playmaking ability to that of Magic Johnson, praising the Greek forward’s passing following his latest performance. Spoelstra said that watching Antetokounmpo throughout the week in practice gave him a better understanding of how effectively he can create scoring opportunities for teammates. “He makes great plays. […] The post Heat coach compares Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Indiana Fever GM’s defense of fanbase over ‘attacks’ gets intense pushback from WNBA community

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The Indiana Fever have the wind at their back when it comes to momentum and potential as a WNBA franchise. However, they can’t seem to get it done on the court. The Fever are routinely the league’s biggest draw, thanks to Caitlin Clark and the play of Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. However, while they’ve…

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Knicks Notes: Diawara, Guards, Alvarado, Preseason Opener

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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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‘Grow up’: Sophie Cunningham calls out Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson

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The first round of the WNBA playoffs is wrapped up, with only four teams left. After the Indiana Fever were eliminated, guard Sophie Cunningham reflected on the Las Vegas Aces series on her No Hesitation podcast with Drew Hanlen and gave an anticipated response to A’ja Wilson’s Game 2 fan altercation. During Game 2…

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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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Stephanie White shares indifferent response when asked about future with Fever

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Stephanie White left the decision about her future with the Indiana Fever in the organization’s hands after the team’s season ended with a first-round playoff exit against the Las Vegas Aces . White addressed her status during the Fever’s exit interviews following Thursday night’s 94-83 loss to Las Vegas in a decisive Game 3 . “At the end of the […] The post Stephanie White shares indifferent response when asked about future with Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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With only one win over the Las Vegas Aces in their history, do the Golden State Valkyries have a chance of defeating the defending champs in the WNBA semifinals?

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Jakcie Young drives on Gabby Williams. | Getty Images In their two-season history, the Golden State Valkyries have played the Las Vegas Aces seven times. They’re 1-6. That doesn’t bode well for their chances of beating the defending champions three times in five games in the WNBA semifinals, which is the next task for ascendant second-year franchise. That that went 0-3 against Vegas this season, and that their lone win came in June 2025, the first-ever game between the two teams, is even less...

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LeBron James Says 'It's Been Great' Building Chemistry with Joel Embiid at 76ers Camp

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Amid outside questions about how quickly the new-look Philadelphia 76ers will adapt to playing with each other, LeBron James is apparently having a breeze working with Joel Embiid.

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Wizards Sign Jazian Gortman, Waive Steve Settle

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The Wizards have signed guard Jazian Gortman to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived forward Steve Settle, the team tweets. Gortman has spent time in several organizations since going undrafted in 2023. He’s signed Exhibit 10 contracts with the Bucks, Mavericks, and Thunder. Gortman also spent over three months in 2024/25 on a two-way deal […]

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