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Where were you when the Houston Rockets drafted Yao Ming? It’s a vivid memory for me as a Houston Rockets fan. I distinctly remember a fan in a street interview declaring that Ming would be the “best center ever!” I can’t find easy confirmation of this memory online, but it’s burned into my mind. If you missed it: Ming is not the best center ever. Depending on whether you value longevity or peak, he’s on the fringes of the top 20. Can you really put Ming ahead of Dikembe Mutombo? Bob Lanier? ...

The garbage time crew pulls it off.

Heat Pelle Larsson got a four-year extension last month. Getting through training camp healthy has been a little more difficult. The third-year wing has been dealing with an illness and persistent headaches, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. He tried playing against Minnesota on Saturday but left early because he still felt sick. […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kristaps Porzingis took a first step toward addressing his uncertain status with the Golden State Warriors by visiting the team’s practice facility on Tuesday, according to Anthony Slater. However, the visit did not provide a clearer timetable for the center’s return to the court. “Kristaps Porzingis did make it into the Warriors practice facility this […] The post Kristaps Porzingis visits Warriors amid health uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Golden State Valkyries are making history in only their second WNBA season, and they have some big names in their corner. The NBA team that shares their home arena is paying attention, with Steve Kerr and Steph Curry both showing their support as the Valkyries prepare for the WNBA Finals. Kerr made it clear […]

Magic The Cavaliers got a pretty good look Tuesday at what Orlando wants its offense to become. They probably would have preferred a less convincing demonstration. The Magic led wire-to-wire in a 132-116 win, finishing with 34 assists. Through three quarters, while the regulars were playing, Orlando had 27 assists against just nine turnovers. As […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Dallas Mavericks could receive trade offers they would find difficult to turn down for Kyrie Irving if the veteran guard demonstrates that he remains an All-Star-caliber player, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Irving returned to action on October 11 in Dallas’ preseason game against the Houston Rockets in Macao, recording 17 points, three […] The post Kyrie Irving could attract tempting trade offers if he stays healthy appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue believes Yuki Kawamura deserves a better opportunity in the NBA, arguing that the Japanese guard’s height and size have affected his chances despite his basketball ability. Asked about the possibility of Kawamura playing for the San Diego Clippers, Los Angeles’ G League affiliate, Lue expressed his interest in […] The post Tyronn Lue: Yuki Kawamura doesn’t get fair chance because of height and size appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Deni Avdija scored 26 points on 9-for-13 shooting as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 110-98 in a preseason game at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. Portland built a 27-point lead before Sacramento rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Trail Blazers maintained control to improve to 3-0 in preseason play. Avdija added […] The post Avdija scores 26 as Trail Blazers beat Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tyronn Lue had plenty of praise for Natalie Nakase after the Golden State Valkyries coach led her team past A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces and into the WNBA Finals. But when the conversation turned to Nakase’s habit of getting so locked into basketball that she forgets to eat, Lue had a warning for […]

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic to a 132-116 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Kia Center, combining for 44 points as Orlando improved to 2-1 in exhibition play. Banchero scored 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, adding eight rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes. Wagner contributed 20 points, […] The post Banchero, Wagner lead Magic past Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-89 in a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, October 13, with Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski scoring 17 points apiece. The Lakers played without Luka Doncic and were held to 13 points in the fourth quarter as Golden State completed its […] The post Lendeborg, Podziemski lead Warriors past Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Netflix sports anchor Elle Duncan gave her thoughts on covering the WNBA amid recent controversy, and seemingly blamed Sophie Cunningham for the recent ‘culture war. ’ Cunningham’s comments about trans athletes earlier this year brought widespread attention to the league.

The Golden State Warriors had a brief scare on Tuesday night when rookie Yaxel Lendeborg appeared to hurt his ankle during their preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lendeborg turned his left ankle on a drive to the basket and was visibly hobbled afterward. He stayed in the […] The post Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg involved in injury scare during Lakers preseason game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reigning WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese shared her thoughts on the Atlanta Dream returning to the WNBA Finals after a 13-year absence. The Dream have made it to the WNBA Finals stage four times in the franchise’s history, but have lost all four instances, with the last Finals loss coming at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx in 2013.

The Dallas Mavericks signed Jorge Diaz-Graham to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday. Diaz-Graham started three games for the Mavs during Summer League. The team also waived Chris Mantis and Darin Green Jr. The Mavs previously signed Matt Cross to a training camp deal on Monday.

The Denver Nuggets signed-and-waived Pedro Bradshaw on Tuesday, reported Keith Smith of Spotrac. Bradshaw played with the Maine Celtics last season. The move is designed to get Bradshaw to the Grand Rapids Gold for the upcoming season.

The San Antonio Spurs waived RJ Davis on Tuesday. Davis opened training camp with the team. Davis, who was on an Exhibit 10 deal, is likely to join the Austin Spurs in the G League.

We know Jayson Tatum is The Man, but who is Robin to his Batman?

Naz Hillmon: "Everybody here is just really special. We're bought in" The post The Atlanta Dream are cool, calm ahead of WNBA Finals appeared first on The IX Sports.

Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox acknowledged the roster's need for more frontcourt depth and defense to help Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and the rest of the team.

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Shawn Marion played alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving when the Cavaliers were trying to put all that talent together in 2014-15. He knows having big names is a good start. Getting everything to work takes a little more. Now he’s watching his former teammates face different challenges, with James in Philadelphia and Irving working […] The post Shawn Marion has questions about LeBron’s Sixers, hopes for Kyrie’s return to form appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Warriors earned a 101-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.

The Toronto Raptors are entering the 2026-27 season as a dark-horse contender after trading for Kawhi Leonard and essentially rescuing him from a sinking Los Angeles Clippers ship. Leonard gives the Raptors a legitimate number one option on offense, and his history of being an elite defender makes him a perfect fit for what Toronto […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard highlights valuable Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles trait appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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