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Steve Nash calls Kyrie Irving most skilled player ever. What does LeBron James think?

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has made his long anticipated return to the court after missing the entirety of the 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury. And so far, he’s been phenomenal for the Mavericks, forming a solid one-two punch with budding star Cooper Flagg. Irving is without a doubt a future Hall of […] The post Steve Nash calls Kyrie Irving most skilled player ever. What does LeBron James think? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeff Teague stirs pot with claim about Luka Doncic's true feelings about LeBron James leaving Lakers

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After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic tied Hall of Famer Jerry West for the most 40-point games, he’s on pace for an MVP-caliber season, as former NBA player Jeff Teague predicted, believing LeBron James’ exit helped pave the way. While leading the league in scoring, Doncic says he’s most focused on the Lakers winning, […] The post Jeff Teague stirs pot with claim about Luka Doncic’s true feelings about LeBron James leaving Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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When the game is on the line, where has Devin Booker gone?

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Updated Nov 3, 8:14 PM ET

Nov 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect There was an unfortunate trend that began to manifest itself during the back half of last season. When the going gets tough, your best players need to get going. And unfortunately for the Phoenix Suns, that trend involved D...

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Celtics injury report reveals team could be without two stars vs. Bucks

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HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jayson Tatum #0 and Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 2, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

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Cavs need Donovan Mitchell to read the game, not carry every possession

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The Cavaliers want Donovan Mitchell to get everyone involved. They also want him to take over when things get tight. Both are reasonable requests, though figuring out when to switch from one to the other isn’t always as easy as it sounds. That’s part of the discussion after Monday’s 117-112 home loss to the Thunder, […] The post Cavs need Donovan Mitchell to read the game, not carry every possession appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Northwest Notes: Henderson, Thunder, Jokic, Adelman

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When Ja Morant went down last week with a hamstring injury, the expectation was that Jrue Holiday would enter the Trail Blazers’ starting lineup, but head coach Micah Nori instead inserted Scoot Henderson in Morant’s place, citing a need to keep Holiday’s minutes in check. It’s a huge opportunity for Henderson, who didn’t sign a […]

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Chandler Parsons describes misery after $94M contract

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Former NBA forward Chandler Parsons opened up about the difficult period he experienced after signing a four-year, $94 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2016. The post Chandler Parsons describes misery after $94M contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Austin Reaves gave the Lakers a reminder amid their 6-2 start

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The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 6-2 with their victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night, putting forth arguably their best offensive performance of the season in a blowout victory. There have certainly been some ups and downs so far, but Luka Doncic is performing at an MVP level and Austin Reaves has slotted […]

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And-Ones: NBA Cup, 2027 Draft, Rookies, More

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Ahead of the start of this year’s NBA Cup group stage on Friday, Mavericks star Kyrie Irving admitted that he “wasn’t that excited” by the idea of the in-season tournament when the league first introduced it a few years ago, but he has come around on it since then. “I think I understand the concept […]

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Caleb Wilson joins Allen Iverson in unique rookie category

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The struggle is very real for the Chicago Bulls, but Caleb Wilson is thriving. Chicago is 1-6 and coming off a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-107, on Monday. However, Wilson finished with 24 points and 7 rebounds. As a result, Wilson once again found himself in the same company as a legend of the […] The post Caleb Wilson joins Allen Iverson in unique rookie category appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Suns

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Cavaliers Kenny Atkinson isn’t on the hot seat in my view. Seven games into a season, with the Cavaliers at 4-3, that would be getting ahead of things. But asking why the same problems keep showing up? That’s fair. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI raises that question, pointing to Atkinson’s rotations, closing lineups and […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/3/26

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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 David Dow/N...

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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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