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Wizards at Pelicans Preview: Washington wrap up preseason in New Orleans

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Updated Oct 15, 6:22 PM ET

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

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Charlotte drafts Mourning in 1992, New Orleans trades for Trey Murphy in 2021

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Tracking the Alonzo Mourning trade from 1992 helps Hornets/Pelicans land Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray: Charlotte drafts Mourning in 1992 then traded to Miami for Glen Rice Rice → Eddie Jones → PJ Brown → Tyson Chandler → Emeka Okafor → 2012 2nd Rd pick → draft Darius Miller → Steven Adams & Eric Bledsoe → Trey Murphy → 2025 1st Rd pick → Larry Nance → Dejounte Murray submitted by /u/miikeeed [link] [comments]

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One person played a major role in Quentin Grimes signing with the Lakers

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There are a lot of things that players take into consideration in deciding where to sign during free agency. Money, opportunity, a winning environment and previous relationships with coaches and players all come into play when making that choice and one of those in particular was the biggest factor for Quentin Grimes in joining the […]

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Mavs Notes: Sasser, Aldama, Johnson, Cisse, Powell, More

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Mavericks point guard Marcus Sasser, an offseason acquisition, has missed the first three games of the preseason due to a left adductor injury that he suffered in practice, but head coach Dusty May said on Thursday that Sasser is expected to be active for Dallas’ preseason finale on Friday, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops […]

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Reggie Miller Gets Real On Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart Contract Stalemates

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The New York Knicks have been preparing for the defense of their 2025 NBA Championship, but that’s taken a backseat at times to the contract negotiations involving Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Miller believes the Knicks will continue to negotiate with their players privately, but want to close the door on constant […] The post Reggie Miller gets real on Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart contract stalemates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 reasons why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans will finally clear NBA Playoffs hurdle

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The New Orleans Pelicans have spent most of Zion Williamson’s career selling hope, only to watch injuries, inconsistency, and disappointing finishes turn optimism into another offseason of unanswered questions. Seven seasons into his career, the former first overall pick is still waiting to make his playoff debut. Jamahl Mosley’s ‘All Crash’ approach is here to […] The post 5 reasons why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans will finally clear NBA Playoffs hurdle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tarris Reed gives the Spurs the backup plan they lacked last season

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 12 : Tarris Reed Jr., #10 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Jonas Aidoo #13 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of their preseason game at the Delta Center on October 12, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) | Getty Images Following the ...

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Why Tom Dundon’s Approach to NBA Ownership Sucks

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 2: Tom Dundon speaks during the Rip City Rising Press Conference on April 2, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images News broke yesterday that the Portland...

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Shakira Austin and Sonia Citron named to the WNBA All-Defensive Team

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Sonia Citron #22 and Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics walk to the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at CareFirst Arena on August 15, 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Thursday, the WNBA announced that Washingt...

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Looking back at the Sixers and their backup center problems

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Stop me if you’ve heard this before — the Sixers may have problems this season in the front court when Joel Embiid doesn’t play. In this case, it wasn’t for a lack of trying. One of Mike Gansey’s ancillary moves this summer was to bring in Ariel Hukporti on a one-year contract. At 24 years old, he was a much younger option behind Embiid than Andre Drummond, who ironically signed with Hukporti’s former team, the New York Knicks. Gansey was betting on Hukporti ascending and being a useful 10-15...

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Austin Reaves’ gushing Victor Wembanyama praise rubs Lakers fans wrong

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Lakers guard Austin Reaves chose an interesting player to show love to before the NBA season. On Wednesday, the NBA’s official X account posted a video in which select players were asked who they believed deserves their flowers. Most players named guys who are typically underappreciated or underrated by sports media or the broader fan...

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Trail Blazers Signing Caleb Houstan To Exhibit 10 Deal

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Four-year NBA veteran Caleb Houstan is signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian (Twitter link), who says the plan is for the forward to eventually join the Rip City Remix, Portland’s G League affiliate. The 32nd overall pick in the 2022 draft, Houstan spent three years […]

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Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts to Steve Kerr no longer giving special treatment for awful turnovers

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The Golden State Warriors are currently making the final preparations for their upcoming regular season. It’s already been a tumoltuous preseason for the Warriors, with Draymond Green showing up to training camp out of shape and Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely once again after yet another mysterious ailment. At the center of the organization remains Stephen […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry reacts to Steve Kerr no longer giving special treatment for awful turnovers appeared first on Cl...

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Mavericks’ Dusty May provides important Santi Aldama injury update ahead of season opener

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The Dallas Mavericks are a week away from opening the regular season against the Houston Rockets, but there are still some injuries they’re trying to get through. Santi Aldama happens to be one of those players, as he’s still recovering from right knee surgery. Head coach Dusty May was recently asked about Aldama’s progress ahead […] The post Mavericks’ Dusty May provides important Santi Aldama injury update ahead of season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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