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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo Get Real On Heat's Early-Season Struggles

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LOS ANGELES — Expectations entering this season were sky high for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. But through the first seven games, this Heat team has struggled to stop anybody and boasts a concerning 2-5 record in the midst of a tough, early-season road trip. Miami dropped the first of their five-game West coast […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo get real on Heat’s early-season struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamahl Mosley: We understand what these important moments look like now - TalkBasket.net

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Here’s New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley on what he told his team at the end of regulation during Monday’s 135-134 overtime road win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (3-game winning streak). The post Jamahl Mosley: We understand what these important moments look like now appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Chris DeMarco is out as New York Liberty head coach after one season. Who are the candidates to replace him?

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Chris DeMarco. | Getty Images When reviewing the New York Liberty’s 2026 season, I wondered if general manager Jonathan Kolb would be willing to admit that Chris DeMarco was the wrong hire and move on from him after one season. On Tuesday, we found out that, after some delay, he was, as ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reported that DeMarco will not return as the Liberty’s head coach. The decision reignites the scrutiny that surrounded Kolb electing to fire former head coach Sandy Brondello following t...

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How The Golden State Valkyries Won Their First WNBA Championship

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Updated Nov 4, 3:47 AM ET

After just two seasons in the WNBA as an expansion team and a much-anticipated WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries are champions. Gabby Williams' outstanding second-half performance powered the Valkyries to a 68-63 win over the Atlanta Dream. There are many reasons behind how this team pulled off a finals win in just the first …

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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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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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