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VJ Edgecombe sets record straight on taking backseat to LeBron James, 76ers’ stars

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The Philadelphia 76ers retooled their roster this offseason, bringing in star players like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to add to established stars in Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. But one player whom fans and pundits have wondered where he will fall in the pecking order is second-year 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe. The No. 3 […] The post VJ Edgecombe sets record straight on taking backseat to LeBron James, 76ers’ stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Nobody Except Breanna Stewart Should Be Comfortable’ – Analyst Urges Liberty to Consider Major Overhaul After Getting Swept By Dream

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The Atlanta Dream completed a semifinal sweep of the New York Liberty on Friday, ending a season that began with championship expectations in Brooklyn. Madeline Kenney, the New York Post’s Liberty beat reporter, said Wednesday that only forward Breanna Stewart should feel secure about her future with the team.

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Trey Jemison III Waived By Raptors From Two-Way

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The Toronto Raptors have waived Trey Jemison lll. Jemison appeared in one game with Toronto during the preseason after signing a two-way contract in August. Jemison spent the 2025-26 season with the New York Knicks on a Two-Way. In 13 NBA games, Jemison averaged 1.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.3 minutes. Jemison also appeared in 31 G League games, averaging 8.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.7 minutes. Jemison went undrafted out of UAB in 2023.

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Angel Reese caps tumultuous journey, takes center stage with the Dream in the WNBA Finals

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Angel Reese is the biggest star left on the WNBA's brightest stage as she gets her first chance at winning a pro championship.It’s been a tumultuous journey but coming to Atlanta this season has been the perfect move for the three-time All-Star, who's accomplishments this year have quieted many of her critics.

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Allisha Gray Undergoes Minor Procedure On Left Hand Ahead Of Finals, Considered Day-To-Day

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Allisha Gray underwent a minor procedure on her left hand ahead of the Atlanta Dream's matchup against the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals, she announced on Tuesday. Gray added that she was day-to-day ahead of Game 1. "Progress is great," Gray told WSB-TV when asked at practice whether she'd play in Game 1. "As of right now just day-to-day, and you'll see." Gray did not clarify whether she had surgery on the hand. Gray, the Dream's leading scorer, averaged 19.0 points and 3.5 reboun...

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Former Dream Superstar Reveals How Angel Reese's 'Dog' Is Making Atlanta Dangerous - Fadeaway World

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Angel Reese has brought plenty of attention to Atlanta since joining the Dream, but former franchise star Angel McCoughtry believes one of her biggest strengths can’t be measured in a box score. McCoughtry recently joined NBA TV’s The Association to discuss Reese’s impact in her first season with the Dream. Asked what the young forward […]

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Clippers Waive Cam Christie

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The Clippers have decided to waive 2024 second-round pick Cam Christie, according to reports from Shams Charania of ESPN and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links). The team has officially announced the transaction (Twitter link). Christie’s $2,296,271 salary for 2026/27 was non-guaranteed, so the Clippers won’t be on the hook for any of that money. […]

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Can the Raptors Finish Top Four in the East?

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Last year’s Toronto Raptors exceeded expectations, as the young and athletic squad racked up 46 wins, their most since the 2021-22 season, and finished fifth in the Eastern Conference before pushing the fourth-seed Cleveland Cavaliers to the brink in the first round of the playoffs. The Cavs’ second-half surge in Game 7 highlighted the importance […]

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Are the Mystics ready to move back to Capital One Arena full time?

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Michaela Onyenwere #12, Shakira Austin #0, Georgia Amoore #8, and Kiki Iriafen #44 during the second half of the game against the Chicago Sky at Capital One Arena on September 24, 2026 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. (Photo by Sco...

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Jaylen Brown doubts he will play for Team USA again - TalkBasket.net

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Jaylen Brown does not expect to represent the United States national basketball team again, suggesting that factors beyond his basketball ability could prevent him from receiving another opportunity. Speaking on his livestream, the Philadelphia 76ers star described representing his country as a major honor but acknowledged uncertainty about his international future. “I think it’s a […] The post Jaylen Brown doubts he will play for Team USA again appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Exclusive: Naz Hillmon has seen it all with Dream – now she knows what it takes to win WNBA Finals

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COLLEGE PARK – It was 2022 when Naz Hillmon was drafted by the Atlanta Dream, along with Rhyne Howard. They call themselves the “drywall” of the organization, just because they’ve seen and been through it all in five years. They’ve experienced losing seasons, with some of them actually leading to playoff apperances. In those appearances, they’ve […] The post Exclusive: Naz Hillmon has seen it all with Dream – now she knows what it takes to win WNBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBPA Head Reiterates Desire To Rework Or Eliminate Second Apron

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Reiterating his opposition to the second tax apron that was introduced in the NBA’s most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement, David Kelly – the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association – suggested in an interview with Chris Mannix of SI.com that either reworking or eliminating the second apron will be a primary goal for […]

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Kings re-sign Viktor Lakhin - TalkBasket.net

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The Sacramento Kings have brought back center Viktor Lakhin on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract after previously waiving him earlier this month, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. The move comes as Sacramento deals with several injuries to its frontcourt players ahead of the NBA regular season. Maxime Raynaud has been ruled out for multiple […] The post Kings re-sign Viktor Lakhin appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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VOTE: Will the Rockets trade Kevin Durant at the deadline this year?

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MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 9, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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Tyrese Maxey is built for this

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CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The way the Sixers’ practice facility in Camden is designed, the media only gets to interact with players on the practice floor — by design, of course. The players have their own parking lot (with a roof for their super nice cars) and entranc...

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Northwest Notes: Connelly, McDaniels, Jones, Dundon

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No NBA executive has been more active than Tim Connelly since he was hired as the Timberwolves’ president of basketball operations in 2022, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, who points out that Connelly has made at least one major trade in every season on the job, including controversial deals for Rudy Gobert and […]

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