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The drastic Kristaps Porzingis Path Warriors Will Not Take As Mysterious Health Issue Threatens Career

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The Golden State Warriors have been rolling of late, winners of five straight games after Monday night’s thrilling home victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Warriors have been doing it all without Kristaps Porzingis, who remains sidelined with yet another mysterious health issue. Some have floated the idea of the Warriors trying to find a […] The post Warriors rumors: The drastic Kristaps Porzingis path Dubs will not take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Yaxel Lendeborg leading pack through first few weeks

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There always seems to be a learning curve when it comes to rookies entering the NBA. The jump from college to the NBA is a big adjustment, yet the 2026 draft class is reaching historic heights in just their third week of the 2026-27 season. From Yaxel Lendeborg’s emergence with the Golden State Warriors to […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Yaxel Lendeborg leading pack through first few weeks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zach Lowe teases Thunder's Jalen Williams return for playoffs, but he also has trade ideas

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ injury has hurt the team’s chances after entering 2026-27 with the best championship odds. Still, NBA insider Zach Lowe isn’t ready to seal Williams’ fate. He also believes that the Thunder could be one trade away from saving their season. If the Thunder haven’t ruled out Williams potentially returning from injury […] The post Zach Lowe teases Thunder’s Jalen Williams return for playoffs, but he also has trade ideas appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James calls out youth sports trend, Blake Griffin weighs in

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LeBron James doesn’t think kids need to pick one sport and make it their year-round job. Especially when those kids are still learning how to tie their shoes. Steve Nash raised the subject on Mind the Game, describing the pressure on families to commit to a single sport when their children are just 6, 7 […] The post LeBron James calls out youth sports trend, Blake Griffin weighs in appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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What Will the Blazers’ Record Be for November?

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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 2: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 2, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Getty Imag...

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Caitlin Clark breaks silence on Valkyries’ WNBA title with begrudgingly ‘awesome’ admission

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Updated Nov 3, 8:29 PM ET

The Indiana Fever did not have the 2026 season of their dreams. Indiana was eliminated by Las Vegas in a brutal first round exit for the organization. Perhaps the Fever can feel optimistic about the future after the Valkyries’ magical run this season. Fever guard Caitlin Clark heaped praise on the Valkyries for winning a WNBA championship in their […] The post Caitlin Clark breaks silence on Valkyries’ WNBA title with begrudgingly ‘awesome’ admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Insider claims Adam Silver is fan of 40-minute games, but idea is DOA

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Updated Nov 3, 10:58 PM ET

The NBA has been hit with a rash of injuries to star players to begin the 2026-27 season, generating conversation about what the NBA can do to try and mitigate the seemingly increasing number of injuries. One idea that has been floated around is potentially shortening games from 48 minutes to 40 minutes, an idea […] The post NBA rumors: Insider claims Adam Silver is fan of 40-minute games, but idea is DOA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Notes: Offense, Doncic, Giannis, Carr, LaRavia, Williams

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Updated Nov 3, 8:08 PM ET

Through eight games, the Lakers are second in the league in scoring at 122.5 points per game and first in offensive rating at 121.9 points per 100 possessions. Even so, there’s still room for improvement, according to Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times. Coach J.J. Redick believes it will take awhile before the […]

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Impact of Draymond's ejections

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After last night's ejection, I looked at what happened to the score after each of Draymond's career ejections. Take the Warriors’ score differential when he gets ejected, compare it with the final score differential, and calc the delta. For example, if the Warriors were down 10 when he was ejected but won by 3, that’s a +13 ejection delta. Since returning from the Nurkić suspension, he’s been ejected six times. Here’s how the Warriors’ score differential changed afterward: Orlando: +8 Memphis...

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Why DeMarcus Cousins’ ‘gut‘ is telling him Giannis Antetokounmp will go back to Bucks after 1 season

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The Miami Heat made arguably the biggest move of the offseason when they pulled the trigger on longtime trade target Giannis Antetokounmpo via a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the Heat’s start to the 2026-27 season has been less than ideal. They currently sit at 2-5 and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference […] The post Why DeMarcus Cousins’ ‘gut‘ is telling him Giannis Antetokounmp will go back to Bucks after 1 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals how Ausar Thompson has influenced his defensive impact

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The Detroit Pistons’ defensive identity shines throughout the roster, including franchise point guard Cade Cunningham. Detroit’s All-NBA talent dominated in their 124-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. With 33 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, Cunningham also stood out defensively with superb on-ball effort and five steals. He spoke about what influences his commitment to […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals how Ausar Thompson has influenced his defensive impact appeared ...

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Matas Buzelis’ troubling confession about no-show vs. 76ers comes with promise

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The Chicago Bulls have budding potential but are still in a critical developmental stage. On Monday, they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 126-107. As a result, Chicago is 1-6. The growing pains of a new roster, new coach, and new dynamic are affecting Matas Buzelis in a unique way. The third-year explosive forward has been […] The post Matas Buzelis’ troubling confession about no-show vs. 76ers comes with promise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA Finals Game 7 becomes W's most-watched playoff game, with Valkyries' title-clinching win drawing 3.3 million viewers

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Updated Nov 4, 2:28 AM ET

Golden State gave its fans a Halloween scare, scoring only 24 first-half points before rallying to finish the first-ever WNBA Finals Game 7 on top, defeating the Atlanta Dream.

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NBA holding exactly zero games today

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Regardless of your feelings on politics, the NBA is asking you to at least pretend to care. Or maybe you’re super into it. Either way, the league is emphasizing that you exercise your right to get out and vote with exactly zero NBA games today, Nov. 3, Election Day. This is the fourth time in […] The post NBA holding exactly zero games today appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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