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Horizon League Watchguide Nov. 2-8

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IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 4: Head coach Andrew Toole of the Robert Morris Colonials reacts in the fist half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 4, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) | Getty Images At long last, college basketball is officially back. Northern Illinois was first to the court in the Horizon League as it fell 89-87 in a 3 a.m. thriller, kicking off a week with a number of high-quality mid-major matchups, and of course, early-s...

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Meet the six new Washington Huskies | The IX Basketball

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Tina Langley: 'They’re coachable, they’re humble, and they love to work. They want to learn, they want to compete, and they pour into their teammates every single day' The post Meet the six new Washington Huskies appeared first on The IX Sports.

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Northern Illinois nearly storms back, falls to Grambling State

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ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 02: Matt Majkrzak of the Northern Illinois Huskies looks on in the first half during the Field of 68 Showcase against the Grambling Tigers at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center on November 2, 2026 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images ROCK HILL, South Carolina — Matt Majkrzak made his Northern Illinois and Division I head-coaching debut at 3 a.m. ET on Monday. While his Huskies never led, they had an opportunity ...

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Bright Side Wonders, Vol 6: 0-2 week and off-court drama?

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PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: Devin Booker #15 and Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the game against the Denver Nuggets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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/...

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Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets: Game Preview

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PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 20: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers attempts a layup defended by Cameron Johnson #23 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portla...

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Nets vs. Knicks preview: Nets look to end the streak

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson look on in ring during Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden on July 18, 2026 in New York, United States. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Maybe that one win in Indy will change things for the Brooklyn Nets. Maybe the cross-town rivalry will get the New York Knicks out of their lethargy. But at the moment, the Nets, despite their awful opening, are 1-5, only a game behind the 2-4 worl...

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ESPN Legend Gives Fever Green Light to Move On From Kelsey Mitchell Despite Record-Breaking Season

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Kelsey Mitchell is an unrestricted free agent for the very first time in her WNBA career, all nine seasons of which she has spent with the Indiana Fever. And judging by her exit interview this season, it feels like the veteran is quite open to opportunities outside Indiana.

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Uncharacteristic sloppiness costing Knicks in early-season losses

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32, and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 27, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE v...

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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies injury report: Trey Murphy III listed as Memphis guns for 7-0 record

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The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Memphis Grizzlies to start the week, and they have some players who may not suit up for the matchup. In their last game against the Atlanta Hawks, Dejounte Murray didn’t play due to personal reasons, but it looks like he’ll be back since he’s not listed on […] The post Pelicans vs. Grizzlies injury report: Trey Murphy III listed as Memphis guns for 7-0 record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Porter Jr. opens up on adjustment to playing with Julius Randle amid Nets’ slow start

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The Brooklyn Nets brought in Julius Randle to lead their offense as they shed the tanking label this season. Six games in, they’re struggling to find an identity on that end of the floor. The Nets rank 28th in offensive rating (105.0), 21st in true shooting percentage (55.5) and 29th in turnovers (19.0 per game) […] The post Michael Porter Jr. opens up on adjustment to playing with Julius Randle amid Nets’ slow start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: Bill Simmons doubles down on bombshell franchise sale report

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On the latest edition of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons is doubling down on his reporting about the impending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly being sold to Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion, but Simmons reported last week that Kushner doesn’t have the funds to finalize the deal. Bill […] The post Lakers rumors: Bill Simmons doubles down on bombshell franchise sale report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nic Claxton upgraded on injury report vs. 76ers, but there’s a catch

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The Chicago Bulls will visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. The Bulls are off to a 1-5 start. Meanwhile, center Nic Claxton has been out with a hamstring injury sustained during a preseason practice. On Monday, Claxton was listed as doubtful on the NBA injury report. In other words, he may play, but it […] The post Nic Claxton upgraded on injury report vs. 76ers, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Early Bird

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Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic Happy For Sandro Mamukelashvili's Lakers Contract

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One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ big signings of the offseason was Sandro Mamukelashvili, who inked a four-year, $52 million contract with a player option in the final year. After originally being drafted in the second round, Mamukelashvili worked extremely hard to earn that contract with him having a breakout season with the Toronto Raptors […]

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Cavs vs. Thunder: How to watch, odds, and injury report

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks for a pass around guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

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Mike Brown’s son puts Kings star Domantas Sabonis on blast after Darius Acuff Jr. rumor

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About years after the Sacramento Kings fired then-head coach Mike Brown, things are getting chippy again. Brown’s son, Elijah Brown, has publicly criticized Domantas Sabonis following a report that the Kings center was unhappy playing alongside rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Elijah brought up Sabonis’ previous partnership with De’Aaron Fox under his father, questioning why the […] The post Kings’ Mike Brown’s son puts Domantas Sabonis on blast after Darius Acuff Jr. rumor appeared first on ClutchPoi...

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Defense emerges as Sixers’ early calling card

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots a contested jump shot during the third quarter of the game against Joel Embiid #21 and Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Image...

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