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Steven Adams to miss time for Rockets

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After Houston’s win over the Atlanta Hawks, we finally got a long-awaited update on Steven Adams’s availability. In the post-game press conference, Ime Udoka said: “Marcus is day-to-day, game-to-game. We’re hoping to have him back, possibly next game. Steven will be out for at least a week or two.“ This means that Adams would return sometime between the Celtics game on November 2 and the Nuggets game on November 9. This raises an interesting question: Can the Rockets trust Steven Adams to be ...

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Meleek Thomas isn’t afraid of the moment: ‘I got everything that I need’

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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 26: James Harden #1 speaks with Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 26, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

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Open Thread: Catching up with Wemby’s rise in the NBA’s blocks leaders

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs goes to block the shot of Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns on October 14, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

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Early season trends and analysis

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 26: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 26, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The H...

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‘I have all the recordings’: Enes Kanter Freedom issues warning to NBA

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Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has spent the past several months waging a very public war against the WNBA, declaring himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft in an effort to force the league to address transgender athletes. But apparently, that was only the beginning of his public push. During a new podcast appearance,…

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NBA Insider Drops 'Cryptic' Thunder Intel on Potential Targets After Williams, Wallace Injuries

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As the Oklahoma City Thunder deal with injuries to both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace that are expected to keep them out indefinitely, it wouldn't be shocking if the team made a big move to bolster the roster around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.

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Enes Kanter Freedom warns NBA of coming exposure over China controversy - TalkBasket.net

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Enes Kanter Freedom has warned the NBA that he plans to expose what he describes as the league’s hypocrisy over China, alleging that league officials threatened him with a ban after he wore shoes supporting Tibet. Speaking to Sage Steele on The Sage Steele Show, the former NBA center said his plans to challenge the […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom warns NBA of coming exposure over China controversy appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Brian Scalabrine takes another jab at Jaylen Brown amid Celtics fallout - TalkBasket.net

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Brian Scalabrine took another apparent shot at Jaylen Brown during Boston’s overtime win over Brooklyn, pointing to the former Celtics star’s league-leading turnover total from last season while praising Jayson Tatum for protecting the ball. During Tuesday’s, October 27, broadcast, Scalabrine highlighted Tatum’s performance before joking about how he could use Brown’s turnover numbers to […] The post Brian Scalabrine takes another jab at Jaylen Brown amid Celtics fallout appeared first on Tal...

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Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg seeks wisdom from legends as his star rises

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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 26: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw during the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 26, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

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Walker Kessler takes blame for Lakers’ defensive issues after Blazers loss - TalkBasket.net

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Walker Kessler took responsibility for the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive struggles after their 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, saying the team cannot rely on its offense alone to win games. “We have a very, very good offense and a lot of great scorers. But that’s not going to be the only […] The post Walker Kessler takes blame for Lakers’ defensive issues after Blazers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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JJ Redick calls out Lakers’ perimeter defense after loss to Trail Blazers - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 28, 9:12 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick blamed defensive breakdowns and poor execution for his team’s 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, warning that the Lakers must improve their discipline after allowing 18 3-pointers. “We just got broken down a lot,” Redick said after the Lakers suffered their first defeat of the […] The post JJ Redick calls out Lakers’ perimeter defense after loss to Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz

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Updated Oct 28, 8:32 PM ET

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 12 : Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz pressures Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first 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 After taking their lu...

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Lakers’ first loss exposes the limits of simply outscoring everybody

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Luka Doncic followed a 52-point game with 41 more Tuesday. Austin Reaves added 26. The Lakers still lost. That should tell you where this conversation is headed. Scoring hasn’t been a problem for Los Angeles. Getting enough stops against another team with serious offensive firepower proved considerably more difficult in a 136-129 loss to the […] The post Lakers’ first loss exposes the limits of simply outscoring everybody appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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