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Bucks vs. Timberwolves Player Grades: Green and Turner lead in improved effort

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 02: AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on November 02, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Bucks 112-110. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Image...

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Nuggets Pass On 2027/28 Option For DaRon Holmes

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Updated Nov 3, 11:37 AM ET

The deadline for teams to exercise rookie scale options for the 2027/28 season has passed without the Nuggets picking up their option on 2024 first-round pick DaRon Holmes. The decision ensures that Holmes will become an unrestricted free agent next summer rather than earning a guaranteed $5,547,137 salary in ’27/28. The Nuggets were high out […]

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WNBA faces new crossroads of opportunity in 2027. It all starts with hiring the right commissioner

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The first big surprise of Saturday came around lunch. News began to trickle out that viewership for the WNBA Finals Game 6 played two days earlier — which had been moved up to a 12:30 p.m. start — had more than outperformed expectations. Even though more than 17,099 people had seemingly called in sick to work in Atlanta that day, some assumed the television ratings would be dismal. Many guessed the numbers would be buried amid offseason news days after the championship trophy had been hoisted an

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Gilbert Arenas predicts Knicks tensions over Karl-Anthony Towns - TalkBasket.net

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Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas suggested that New York Knicks owner James Dolan could retaliate against Karl-Anthony Towns if the center decides to exercise his $63 million player option rather than negotiate a new contract. The post Gilbert Arenas predicts Knicks tensions over Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Terps’ unranked recruit Addi Mack dropped 35 in sophomore season opener

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Jordan Lee defends Addi Mack. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect When Maryland’s Addi Mack scored 17 points in a single quarter against Georgetown last year, we waited to crown her. We wanted to see it against better competition. She delivered two games later with 15 points against then-receiving-votes and eventual-NCAA-Tournament- team Princeton. The then-freshman, who was unranked in the SportsCenter NEXT 100, went on to average 11 points per game on the season, far exceeding expectations. ...

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Suns’ fourth-quarter mistakes overshadow promising first half

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Nov 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) and forward Oso Ighodaro (11) return to the bench as a call is reviewed during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect You watch the Suns, and you feel like Bob Wiley following the guidance of Dr. Leo Marvin. Baby steps. Baby steps. If this team is going to get better, they have to start taking baby steps. ...

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Open Thread: Harris Barnes creates a memeworthy moment

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs smiles before the game against the Utah Jazz on November 2, 2026 at 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 (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Late in ...

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Chandler Parsons blames Anta shoes for injuries - TalkBasket.net

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Former NBA forward Chandler Parsons criticized Chinese sportswear company Anta, claiming that its basketball shoes were so uncomfortable that they may have contributed to the knee problems he experienced during his career. The post Chandler Parsons blames Anta shoes for injuries appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Mark Cuban criticizes NBA's shifting financial priorities - TalkBasket.net

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Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban criticized the NBA's changing priorities, claiming that discussions among team owners and league executives increasingly focused on raising franchise valuations rather than improving the experience for basketball fans. The post Mark Cuban criticizes NBA’s shifting financial priorities appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Southeast Notes: Giannis, Portis, Conwell, Knueppel, Suggs

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The struggling Heat were blown out by the Lakers on Monday, an ominous start to a five-game road trip. But Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t wavered in his belief the team can be a contender this season, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “Do I think we have the pieces? Yeah,” he said. “Do I […]

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The Fever's Missing Pieces: Offseason Trades And Signings To Secure WNBA Ring

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The Indiana Fever fell short in the WNBA playoffs by losing in the first round against the Las Vegas Aces. The Fever dominated teams all season with their trio of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston. So, what can help the Fever make it to the finals? The offense isn’t the problem. The Fever […] The post The Fever's Missing Pieces: Offseason Trades And Signings To Secure WNBA Ring appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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