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The Suns’ defense is disconnected. Somebody find the light switch!

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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 7: Head Coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 7, 2026 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Fall is settli...

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (knee) to miss up to 2 months, sources say

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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee that will sideline him for up to two months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly, Thunder

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Mavericks Cooper Flagg’s shoulder held up just fine. So did his ability to find pretty much everybody on the floor. After missing Saturday’s game with a sprained left shoulder, Flagg returned Monday and played 40 minutes in the Mavericks’ 113-109 win at Miami. He finished with 29 points, six rebounds, five steals, three blocks and […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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

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Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly has been involved in contract extension negotiations, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. That said, nothing was finalized. Here is the snippet: The Stein Line has learned that the Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly did engage in some 11th-hour discussions last Monday. No deal was ultimately reached, meaning Coulibaly […]

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Kawhi Leonard to miss Raptors game vs. Lakers with knee swelling

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on October 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) | Getty Images After sitting out Sunday’s game between the Toronto Rapto...

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Lakers make roster decision on rookie guard amid injury

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LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the general consensus was they had gotten a steal. The Lakers new rookie was projected to go higher in the first round but ended up slipping as the team moved up via draft […] The post Lakers make roster decision on rookie guard amid injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Women’s Other Top 25: Fairfield is unanimous No. 1

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The new college basketball season begins next week, and our Women’s Other Top 25 preseason poll is here. Fairfield is the No. 1 team, followed by Princeton, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, and Columbia to round out the top five. The Stags have won the last three championships in the MAAC (now Metro) and bring back several top players, including each of their top four scorers. Kaety L’Amoreaux won the Player of the Year award after averaging 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and ...

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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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