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NBA’s new lottery gives teams reason to compete, and few reasons to get clever

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The NBA can change the lottery. It can flatten the odds, punish the worst records and make it harder for the same franchise to keep collecting premium picks. What it can’t do is make 30 front offices stop looking for an advantage. That’s the issue raised by John Hollinger of The Athletic in a detailed […] The post NBA’s new lottery gives teams reason to compete, and few reasons to get clever appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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AJ Dybantsa (ankle) upgraded to questionable vs. Cavs

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards shoots a free throw during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 12, 2026 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

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And-Ones: Tanking, Maxey, Edwards, LaVine, Billups, More

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Although John Hollinger of The Athletic believes the NBA’s new anti-tanking lottery rules are a good thing, he points out that there are still a handful of situations in which certain teams won’t be disincentivized from trying to finish in the NBA’s bottom three. Most of those scenarios stem from the rule preventing teams from […]

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/27/26

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: The sneakers worn by Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics against the New York Knicks on October 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Herald Jaylen Brown...

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Walker Kessler says it was ‘crazy’ for Luka Dončić to get MVP chants on the road

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) high five as they run down the court against the LA Clippers on October 223 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Late in the fourth quarter of Luka Dončić’s 52-point detonation against the Utah Jazz on Sunday to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3-0 start, Salt Lake City’s Delta Center broke out in “M-V-P” chants for the Slove...

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Baron Davis blames Giannis Antetokounmpo for Miami’s struggles

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Former NBA guard Baron Davis believes Giannis Antetokounmpo is responsible for Miami’s offensive struggles and argues that the Heat should build their offense around Bam Adebayo instead. Davis questioned Antetokounmpo’s ball-dominant playing style, suggesting that his approach limits the team’s offensive effectiveness. He believes Miami would benefit from giving Adebayo a larger role as the […] The post Baron Davis blames Giannis Antetokounmpo for Miami’s struggles appeared first on TalkBaske...

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Nets assign first-round pick trio to Long Island before start of G League season

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The Brooklyn Nets assigned three recent first-round picks — Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Joshua Jefferson — to their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, on Monday. Powell, Saraf, and Jefferson have not been in the Nets’ rotation at the start of the season. Their assignment to Long Island comes as the team prepares […] The post Nets assign first-round pick trio to Long Island before start of G League season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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DeMarcus Cousins says Bam Adebayo isn’t true scorer

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Former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins thinks Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo should not be considered a natural scorer despite his impressive offensive performances. Cousins acknowledged Adebayo’s talent but argued that his 83-point game has created unrealistic expectations about his offensive abilities. According to the former All-Star, one exceptional scoring performance should not determine how a […] The post DeMarcus Cousins says Bam Adebayo isn’t true scorer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Damian Lillard Discusses Ja Morant Partnership After Blazers-Grizzlies Trade

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Updated Oct 27, 5:48 PM ET

Damian Lillard said he's enjoying his backcourt partnership with Ja Morant thus far after an offseason trade with the Memphis Grizzlies brought the latter to the Portland Trail Blazers, especially given both players' backgrounds as point guards.

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Evan Turner regrets how Sixers handled him

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Former NBA player Evan Turner believes the Philadelphia 76ers mishandled his development after selecting him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Turner entered the league with high expectations after an outstanding college career at Ohio State, where he earned national player of the year honors and was named a consensus […] The post Evan Turner regrets how Sixers handled him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Report: Coulibaly was in extension talks with the Wizards, but no deal

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE...

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NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Hornets, Naz Reid, Spurs

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Grizzlies Ty Jerome has been getting plenty of attention in Memphis, and understandably so. But Cam Boozer is putting together the kind of introduction that gets your name mentioned alongside some fairly famous big men. Boozer totaled 48 points and 35 rebounds through his first three NBA games, becoming the first player to reach both […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Hornets, Naz Reid, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Raptors' Kawhi Leonard slapped with 'worst superstar' take from Stephen A. Smith

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The Toronto Raptors recently learned that superstar Kawhi Leonard would be out of the lineup for weeks due to an ongoing knee issue. The news comes just days into the 2026-27 NBA season, which the Raptors have started with a record of 2-1. Now, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. Smith has dropped his immediate […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard slapped with ‘worst superstar’ take from Stephen A. Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Walker Kessler is anchoring the Lakers defense

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2026 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. (Photo by Ben Liebenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images It took overcoming an 18-point deficit, but the Lakers...

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