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Cade for MVP? Plus 3 more important Pistons preseason takeaways

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The Detroit Pistons used their 2026-27 preseason schedule to get many of their new pieces in sync. Their 3-1 exhibition record showed the team is still committed to defense and working together to find success on the basketball court. After last season’s 60-win regular season and newfound postseason success for the Pistons, Detroit will have […] The post Cade for MVP? Plus 3 more important Pistons preseason takeaways appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 Season Preview: What’s New?

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PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Ja Morant #1, Deni Avdija #8 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility 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 Camero...

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Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream even WNBA Finals vs. Valkyries

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Updated Oct 20, 4:48 AM ET

Angel Reese had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Allisha Gray added 18 points and the Atlanta Dream stymied Golden State on both ends in the second half, beating the Valkyries 79-65 on Monday night to even the WNBA Finals at one game apiece.

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Enes Kanter Freedom says he will attend WNBA Finals Game 3 in Atlanta

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Updated Oct 19, 3:38 PM ET

ATLANTA (AP) — Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announced on social media that he plans to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta on Wednesday as a fan.Freedom last was at a WNBA game in late August when he went to see Chicago host Indiana.

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Thunder, Suns Hand Out Rookie Extensions as Deadline Approaches

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 9: Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder smiles during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Round Two Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 9, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 Pa...

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Marc Stein's Zion Wiliamson observation will need to be seen to be believed

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As the NBA season is set to tip off, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plans to expand his game significantly. Williamson is known for relentlessly attacking the basket and being an above-the-rim standout, but the former No. 1 pick wants to expand his game by shooting more 3-pointers. In the latest edition of The […] The post Marc Stein’s Zion Wiliamson observation will need to be seen to be believed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama MVP? LeBron James, 76ers NBA champs? Brett Siegel’s 2026-27 awards, season predictions

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Updated Oct 19, 7:29 PM ET

The 2026-27 NBA season is poised to be significantly different than any other. Beyond all the superstar talent in new places, like LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat, talent across the league is at an all-time high. More importantly, the NBA’s new draft lottery rules have added incentive […] The post Victor Wembanyama MVP? LeBron James, 76ers NBA champs? Brett Siegel’s 2026-27 awards, season predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron Shared Nike's 'Dream' of Joining Knicks & 'Always Flirted with the Idea,' Reveal NBA Insiders

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It's no secret that star forward LeBron James once considered joining the New York Knicks before ultimately signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency this offseason, but it sounds like he wasn't alone with that idea.

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