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Spurs Notes: Three-Guard Lineup, Wembanyama, Fox, K. Johnson

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The Spurs’ new three-guard starting lineup experienced ups and downs during the season opener on Tuesday, but the biggest issue is the effect it has on the rest of the rotation, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Second-year guard Dylan Harper replaced Julian Champagnie as a starter, providing the look that many observers wanted to […]

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Iman Shumpert: Cavs' James Harden must let Donovan Mitchell handle the pressure

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Iman Shumpert has a suggestion for the Cavaliers when opposing defenses turn up the heat. Put the ball in Donovan Mitchell’s hands and let him go. Shumpert, a member of the Cavs’ 2016 championship team, offered that assessment on ESPN’s NBA Today following Cleveland’s season-opening collapse against the Sixers. His message to James Harden was […] The post Iman Shumpert: Cavs’ James Harden must let Donovan Mitchell handle the pressure appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Celtics edge Knicks as Jayson Tatum scores 36 points - TalkBasket.net

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Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 25 in the second half, as the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the New York Knicks 107-103 at TD Garden on Friday night. Tatum scored seven of Boston’s final eight points to help the Celtics secure their first home win of the season and improve […] The post Celtics edge Knicks as Jayson Tatum scores 36 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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NBA Opening Week intel: Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis mystery increases pressure to make trade

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The biggest problem that the Golden State Warriors have faced through the years has been availability. On paper, this team looks like one that can compete in the Western Conference near the end of Stephen Curry’s career. In reality, it’s been a flawed roster because of injuries and prolonged absences, with none standing out more […] The post NBA Opening Week intel: Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis mystery increases pressure to make trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bam Adebayo reveals what can't become 'habit' after loss in Giannis' Heat debut

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MIAMI – With Giannis Antetokounmpo making his Miami Heat debut in the regular season on Wednesday night, it ended in disappointment in a 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves inside the Kaseya Center. While the overreactions around the Heat are sure to surround the team after the opening loss, captain Bam Adebayo would lay the […] The post Bam Adebayo reveals what can’t become ‘habit’ after loss in Giannis’ Heat debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault praises Thunder for 'muddy' win over Nuggets

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OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antoino Spurs on Tuesday, head coach Mark Daigneault watched his team overcome a poor shooting performance to top the Denver Nuggets 96-84 in their home opener at the Paycom Center. From limiting one All-Star center in Victor Wembanyama, the Thunder contained Nuggets All-Star center […] The post Mark Daigneault praises Thunder for ‘muddy’ win over Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What to expect from Booker at 30

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PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 16: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 16, 2026 at 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 The Suns’ ...

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Kings, Raptors eyeing free agent guard

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Sean Pedulla is drawing interest from the Kings and Raptors as both teams evaluate options for their rosters. Pedulla is among the candidates for Sacramento’s remaining two-way spot, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line. Toronto has also considered the free agent guard. “Sean Pedulla is also in the mix for […] The post Kings, Raptors eyeing free agent guard appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Is Josh Giddey playing? Bulls vs Bucks injury report

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The Chicago Bulls will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The World Series forced the game to be rescheduled for the afternoon because Game 1 is at night in Milwaukee. Josh Giddey was listed as probable on the NBA injury report due to a left wrist injury. On Wednesday, Giddey played in the Bulls’ season […] The post Is Josh Giddey playing? Bulls vs Bucks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder Notes: Financial Decisions, SGA, Presti, Topic

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With the Thunder facing an extremely expensive roster next season, rival executives are watching closely to see who might become available, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. He states that Oklahoma City is currently projected to have about $250MM in salary with a roughly $200MM luxury tax payment, but that doesn’t account for three potential […]

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Mountain West in the NBA: Only 5 alums suiting up ahead of 2026-27 season

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While we are 10 days away from the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season, the new NBA season also tipped off this week. In past iterations of Mountain West in the NBA, we have detailed several different alums representing current Mountain West programs. However, as we continue to be reminded, the cupboard is fairly […]

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Luka Doncic was impressed with his new teammate

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Walker Kessler had a historic Los Angeles Lakers regular-season debut, scoring 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting in a blowout win over the Golden State Warriors. He is the only Laker since Shaquille O’Neal to have 10 or more dunks in a game, along with becoming the forst Lakers player to have a perfect shooting night […]

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Nuggets Notes: S. Jones, Johnson, Brazile, DeRozan, Murray

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The Nuggets made Spencer Jones a last-minute scratch before Thursday night’s season opener at Oklahoma City, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. The backup forward has been dealing with a hamstring issue since training camp, but he told reporters over the weekend that he expected to be ready to play. The team decided that […]

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