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Beyond two-ways, four players to watch on Long Island

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Dain Dainja, Jonathan Pierre, DJ Rodman, Long Island Nets, Getty Images While assignment players and two-ways typically generate whatever intrigue there is in the G League, there’s often a lot more than that going on down on the NBA’s farm. Just below those players are those who might be described as diamonds-in-the-rough development projects, fallen angels looking for a better fit, late bloomers hoping to get noticed or just hoopers looking for steady work. Speaking to NetsDaily at Long Isla...

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[Quick] Deni Avdija, Micah Nori and the summer phone call that defines Trail Blazers’ quick start

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DENVER — To understand why the Portland Trail Blazers are the talk of the NBA this early November, you have to go back to the summer. Back to a phone call. It was June 30, one day after the Trail Blazers had traded for All-Star point guard Ja Morant, and Deni Avdija dialed Portland’s new coach, Micah Nori. Nori, who had been on the job exactly one week, was in South Carolina, preparing for a get-to-know-you lunch with Morant, when he received Avdija’s call. From Avdija, there was no complaini...

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The Point Guard Problem

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NEW YORK - JUNE 25: (L-R) Jordan Hill, Stephen Curry, Hasheem Thabeet, NBA Commissioner David Stern, Ricky Rubio, Blake Griffin and James Harden pose for a portrait during the 2009 NBA Draft on June 25, 2009 at the WaMu Theatre in New York, 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 2009 NBAE (Photo b...

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[Jay King]: Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson on early-season struggles: ‘I know I have to figure it out soon’

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Over six games played with the Celtics, Robinson has already posted five with two offensive rebounds or fewer after only 14 such games all of last season with the New York Knicks. Statistically one of the best offensive rebounders ever — he entered this season tied with Dennis Rodman in career offensive rebound percentage — Robinson is on pace to set a career low in that category. He didn’t want to use the adjustment to a new team as an excuse. “It’s new, but at the end of the day it’s still ...

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Shannon Sharpe knew Lakers’ Luka Doncic would take over NBA when he ‘cooked’ Clippers at start of career

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Playing on back-to-back nights and still delivering consecutive 40-point performances is a rare feat in the NBA, but it hardly seems extraordinary for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. The Slovenian sensation’s remarkable showing this season also did not come as a surprise to NFL legend Shannon Sharpe. During the latest episode of Nightcap, Sharpe […] The post Shannon Sharpe knew Lakers’ Luka Doncic would take over NBA when he ‘cooked’ Clippers at start of career appeared first on Clu...

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The Dallas Mavericks need to grow up

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DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 28: Head Coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 28, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

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Which offseason narratives were wrong (and right) about the Sixers

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 22: Jaylen Brown #7, Tyrese Maxey #0, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 22, 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 (Pho...

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Dalen Terry, Thunder Agree To Two-Year Deal

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Free agent wing Dalen Terry has reached an agreement to sign a standard, two-year contract with the Thunder, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. Terry had been in training camp with Golden State this fall on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract before being waived at the end of the preseason. As Charania notes, the former first-round […]

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Dalen Terry, Thunder Agree To Two-Year Contract

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The Oklahoma City Thunder and veteran wing Dalen Terry have agreed to a two-year contract. Terry will fill the Thunder's open roster spot and will give the team some much needed depth. Last season, Terry split the campaign between the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers. Terry was traded by the Bulls to the New York Knicks at the trade deadline, then he signed a two-way contract with the Sixers. From there, the 6-foot-7 wing signed a standard contract with Philadelphia. The Thunder are curre...

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Thunder Reportedly Sign Former 1st-Round NBA Draft Pick Amid Holmgren, Williams, Wallace Injuries

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The injury-riddled Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent guard Dalen Terry on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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5 Reasons For The Jazz To Consider A Lauri Markkanen/Domantas Sabonis Swap

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 19: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz talks with Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings before the NBA All-Star Game as part of 2023 NBA All Star Weekend on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Vivint Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 N...

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