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Jordan Hawkins, Bulls Agree To Two-Way Deal

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Jordan Hawkins and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a Two-Way contract. Hawkins recently became a free agent after he agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryson Graham is the lead executive of the Bulls and was in the front office of the New Orleans Pelicans when Hawkins was the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. The Bulls were one of the only teams in the NBA with an open Two-Way spot.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praises Russell Westbrook as a Thunder icon - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 6, 4:44 AM ET

After 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the place once called home will always be home for Russell Westbrook. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who came after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers, applauded the city’s first icon for an amazing career. “Russ is like Oklahoma’s baby. So I don’t think there will ever be […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praises Russell Westbrook as a Thunder icon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Joel Embiid's Updated Weight Revealed in New NBA Rumors Since LeBron James' Arrival to 76ers

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Updated Oct 6, 10:37 AM ET

It hasn't been much of a secret that Joel Embiid showed up to the Philadelphia 76ers' training camp looking far slimmer than in years past after finally being healthy enough in the offseason to focus on training and conditioning rather than injury rehab.

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“Final Boss of CC Delusion Disorder”: WNBA World Rips Christine Brennan For Overshadowing Angel Reese’s Playoff Success With Caitlin Clark Popularity Take

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Updated Oct 6, 3:15 AM ET

Christine Brennan faced severe backlash after the WNBA reporter highlighted the difference between Caitlin Clark’s popularity and Angel Reese’s after the Atlanta Dream star’s solid playoff semis debut. Reese led her team to a 92-82 Game 1 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, scoring 17 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and adding four steals and three blocks while shooting 60.

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“They Should Make Her Commissioner”: Clay Travis Endorses Sophie Cunningham After She Calls Out A’ja Wilson For Going at Heckler

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Updated Oct 6, 12:58 PM ET

Right-wing media outlet OutKick’s founder Clay Travis endorsed Sophie Cunningham as the next WNBA commissioner on Sunday. Travis was impressed by Cunningham’s take on A’ja Wilson taking offense at a heckler pointing at her during the Las Vegas Aces’ 99-89 Game 2 loss to the Indiana Fever on Tuesday.

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Pistons complete comeback against Suns without Jalen Duren - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 6, 8:08 AM ET

The Detroit Pistons overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in their preseason opener on Monday, with newly extended center Jalen Duren sitting out. Duren, who recently signed a five-year, $200 million extension with Detroit following lengthy negotiations, did not play after missing the start of the Pistons’ training camp. The tensions […] The post Pistons complete comeback against Suns without Jalen Duren appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Sabrina Ionescu Confronts Liberty Collapse After Brutal Game 1 Loss: "It Doesn't Matter" - Fadeaway World

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Numbers never lie, and Sabrina Ionescu knows that better than most — she scored 27 points in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream. But she had one assist. After the New York Liberty blew a three-point halftime lead and lost 92-82 to Atlanta, Ionescu wasn’t interested in talking […]

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New York Liberty say they 'need to be more prepared' after falling in game 1 of the semifinals to the Dream | The IX Basketball

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The New York Liberty turned the ball over 21 times in the team's 92-82 Game 1 semifinals loss to the Atlanta Dream. The post New York Liberty say they ‘need to be more prepared’ after falling in game 1 of the semifinals to the Dream appeared first on The IX Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo: "It’s almost like being alive again" - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 6, 3:15 AM ET

Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly embraced the culture surrounding the Miami Heat, describing the experience of joining the organization as something that has made him feel “alive again.” In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, Antetokounmpo explained what has stood out to him since arriving in Miami, pointing specifically to the team’s togetherness, communication […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: “It’s almost like being alive again” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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76ers backup center Ariel Hukporti exits preseason opener early

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Updated Oct 6, 2:35 AM ET

Just five minutes into the preseason opener against the Knicks on Monday, 76ers backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a right leg injury, causing him to leave the game.

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Lakers dethrone Kings in preseason opener

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Updated Oct 6, 1:04 AM ET

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes in for a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the first half of the preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lake...

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