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Jusuf Nurkic Out 4+ Weeks with Injury, Latest Updates on Jazz Star Ahead of NBA Season

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Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić suffered a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe in his right foot and will miss at least four weeks, per NBA on Prime insider Chris Haynes.

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Bronny James trade odds after intriguing Lakers rumor emerges

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The Los Angeles Lakers roster is going to look a whole lot different this coming season. Out went LeBron James, which means that Luka Doncic is officially stepping up as the leader of the NBA’s most popular team. Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart all departed, too. Meanwhile, Walker Kessler […] The post Bronny James trade odds after intriguing Lakers rumor emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick calls Lakers’ first half ‘unacceptable’ in loss to Warriors

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I know it was just a preseason game, but I find JJ Redick’s fire remaining bright as ever a good thing. He cares. And he won't let anyone on the roster care less. “I’ve had a handful of these games as a coach where you’re missing star players, you’re missing a lot of your depth,” Redick said. “I still expect us to win. I still expect us to play to my standards. That first half did not meet our expectations, and I let them know that.” submitted by /u/Ejazz88 [link] [comments]

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How to watch Warriors vs. Trail Blazers

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 13: Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 13, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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Luka Doncic’s best NBA season yet will bring epic rewards

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Mark my words: This is going to be the best NBA season yet for Luka Doncic. He should win the MVP award. Or be the runner-up if the Lakers can’t make enough noise in the very- crowded Western Conference. The pathway is primed. Let’s break it down.  Doncic is mad.  He’s still reeling from the...

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Kings Sign Trhae Mitchell To Camp Contract

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The Kings have signed wing Trhae Mitchell to a training camp contract, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot tweets. Mitchell, 29, has spent most of his pro career in the G League after going undrafted in 2020. He was signed and waived during training camp by New Orleans last fall, then spent the season […]

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Donovan Mitchell Calls Out 'BS' James Harden Narratives Amid Cavs Star's Pursuit of NBA Title

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Updated Oct 8, 2:42 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell fired back at the narratives surrounding teammate James Harden's lack of a championship heading into the 2026-27 season.

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7 training camp battles that could help solve the Sixers’ backup center conundrum

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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Duop Reath #26of 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 Ariel Hukp...

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Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe among breakout candidates who could swing 2026-27 NBA title race

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The 2025-26 NBA season delivered fans with plenty of storylines, especially with a highly talented rookie class featuring future stars like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe. As the NBA prepares for the start of the 2026-27 season on October 20, the spotlight is on talents like Harper and Edgecombe taking the next step […] The post Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe among breakout candidates who could swing 2026-27 NBA title race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick Clarifies Comments About Lakers Roster Fitting Together For First Time

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made some preseason headlines with commentary about the roster at his opening press conference. His quote suggested that this is the first time in his three seasons as the head coach that the roster actually fits together, seemingly a shot at the previous two rosters built by general […]

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How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie's 'best day' after preseason debut

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After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted rookie Aday Mara’s growth ahead of their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, fellow first-round pick Bennett Stirtz thrived in Tuesday’s 116-110 loss. Stirtz led the shorthanded Thunder, playing without most of their starters and members of Daigneault’s rotation, with a team-high 15 points on […] The post How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoi...

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Early Pelicans overreactions signal need to make trade to avoid Western Conference basement fate

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Technically, the New Orleans Pelicans opened the Jamahl Mosley era with a preseason win. Nothing except the lack of quit in the comeback win (116-110) should have made anyone comfortable. Well, maybe those Zion Williamson three-pointers should be a talking point, but the halftime score (67-52) against the Oklahoma City Thunder reserves received the most […] The post Early Pelicans overreactions signal need to make trade to avoid Western Conference basement fate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report: Davis unlikely to get max extension from Wizards

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Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis is on the last year of his current contract. While it was known that serious negotiations wouldn’t begin until after the 2026-27 season, it’s also likely that he will not get a maximum contract, according to David Aldridge and Joshua Robbins of The Athletic. Here is a snippet from their […]

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Mario Hezonja Flashes His Potential At Cavs Open Scrimmage In Spain

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Obviously it’s just an open practice and a very small sample, but Hezonja looked pretty lively in the clips from the Cavs’ scrimmage. SI thinks he could already have a real rotation role, possibly around 15-20 minutes a night, because he gives Cleveland a bigger wing who can actually create some offense and play both forward spots. he hasn’t played an NBA game since 2019-20. submitted by /u/Left_Dance_8954 [link] [comments]

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Pacific Notes: Porzingis, Horford, Miller, Brooks, Collins

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With Kristaps Porzingis sidelined indefinitely by a health issue, Warriors coach Steve Kerr is looking at lineups with projected backup center Al Horford in a starting role. Alternatively, he’s looked at smaller lineups with Draymond Green in the middle. However, Kerr would prefer to keep Horford on the second unit while also limiting Green’s minutes […]

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Cole Swider has worked ‘really hard’ on body, defense since last stint with Lakers

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EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cole Swider #50 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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