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Dribbles: Little things haunt Cavs yet again in loss to Thunder

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CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 117-112 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. 1. How did the Cavs fall to a wildly undermanned Thunder team? Let us count the ways. 2. You can probably start with free throws. The Cavs were a miserable 14-of-24 on free throws. They lost by five. […] The post Dribbles: Little things haunt Cavs yet again in loss to Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Anthony Davis takes charge as Wizards beat Magic 103-94 - TalkBasket.net

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The Washington Wizards outlasted the Orlando Magic 103-94, giving Magic their fourth straight loss on their home court on Monday night. The post Anthony Davis takes charge as Wizards beat Magic 103-94 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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2026/27 NBA Two-Way Contract Conversions

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At Hoops Rumors, we track virtually every kind of transaction, including free agent signings, trades, contract extensions, and many more. One form of roster move that has become increasingly common in recent years is the two-way conversion, involving a player either being converted from an Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal or from a […]

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Short-handed Thunder bounce back, hand Cavaliers first loss at home

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds remaining as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday night at Rocket Arena in the first of a two-game set.

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Sixers play with their food a bit, but take care of business vs. lowly Bulls

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 2: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 2, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

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Angel Reese Announces Six-Month Break Hours After Dave Portnoy Blames Dream Star for Finals Loss

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The end of a season usually brings a moment of reflection for athletes, but Angel Reese appears ready to make the most of her time off the court. After a demanding yet historic campaign that saw her lead the Atlanta Dream to their first WNBA Finals since 2013, the star forward is planning a quieter offseason.

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball makes personal history with 1,000th made career-3-pointer

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LaMelo Ball has not gotten off to the best of starts to begin his tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves following the blockbuster offseason trade that saw him get shipped off from the Charlotte Hornets. Entering play on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Ball is averaging just 14.4 points and 6.3 assists per contest in his […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball makes personal history with 1,000th made career-3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Dusty May hints Cooper Flagg is ‘close to breaking out’ on key area

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Cooper Flagg doesn’t seem to be suffering any sort of sophomore slump. Through five games, he’s averaging 26.8 points on 55.7% shooting, 6.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.6 steals. Talking heads like Kendrick Perkins are already anointing the Mavericks forward as a top-10 player in the league. One of the few areas where Flagg has […] The post Mavericks’ Dusty May hints Cooper Flagg is ‘close to breaking out’ on key area appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope adds fuel to 76ers-Knicks rivalry with 2023 Nuggets boast

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is fully leaning into becoming an integral part of this season’s Philadelphia 76ers squad — a team that has, in the early goings of this season, looked like one of the biggest threats to dethrone the reigning champion New York Knicks. With the 76ers already having taken two games against the Knicks this […] The post Kentavious Caldwell-Pope adds fuel to 76ers-Knicks rivalry with 2023 Nuggets boast appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe sets new career-high in 1st half vs. Bulls

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The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, looking to notch their fourth straight win. The 76ers have been on a roll, proving the offseason hype was quite real. Multiple players have contributed consistently on both ends of the ball, making everything look easy with their synergy and activity. Against […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe sets new career-high in 1st half vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies’ Isaiah Stewart gives Zion Williamson the finger wag after wild dunk rejection

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The Memphis Grizzlies have been the NBA’s best feel-good story to begin the 2026-27 season. Mostly expected to be one of the worst teams in the NBA as they formally begin their rebuild following the departure of Ja Morant this offseason via trade, the Grizzlies have surprised everyone by winning all of their first six […] The post Grizzlies’ Isaiah Stewart gives Zion Williamson the finger wag after wild dunk rejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitchell Robinson injury update: Celtics center leaves game vs Rockets

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Mitchell Robinson #4 of the Boston Celtics shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Get...

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Game Thread: Suns vs. Warriors

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images For the second time in ...

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Atlantic Notes: Barlow, Wade, Bridges, Celtics, Nets

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After being diagnosed with a lumbar spine bone stress response and ruled out for at least two weeks on October 19, Sixers forward Dominick Barlow is set to meet with a specialist on Tuesday about his back injury, head coach Nick Nurse told reporters on Monday (Twitter video link via Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports). […]

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"He'd Probably Need to Take a Cig Break Every Time": Sophie Cunningham Challenges Theo Von While Calling Out Men Who Disrespect WNBA Stars

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Sophie Cunningham has a sharp answer for men who think they can walk off the street and compete in the WNBA. When comedian Theo Von claimed on his show that he could score 8 points in three quarters against league talent, the Indiana Fever guard didn’t hesitate to set the record straight.

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