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Is Mitchell Robinson washed? (and other Mailbag answers)

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics high-fives Mitchell Robinson #4 during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the TD Garden on October 30, 2026 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. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ok, for full disclosure, the question i...

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Open Thread: Enter to win the Classic on the Court Giveaway

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Basketball: NBA Playoffs: San Antonio Spurs George Gervin (44) in action vs Boston Celtics John Havlicek (17) at HemisFair Arena. Game 2. San Antonio, TX 4/15/1977 CREDIT: Manny Millan (Photo by Manny Millan /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X21381 ) This season the Spurs unveiled their City Edition jerseys with a throwback video: The reveal, which featured Spurs 2025 draftees Carter Bryant and Dylan Harper, starts in an animated form while the voice of Spurs legend George “T...

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Rich Paul rejects claim LeBron’s exit made Lakers better

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Rich Paul pushed back on the suggestion that the Los Angeles Lakers are playing better because LeBron James is no longer on the roster, crediting the team’s improved personnel and defensive structure during a discussion with Max Kellerman on the Mind the Game podcast. The post Rich Paul rejects claim LeBron’s exit made Lakers better appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Rich Paul says LeBron James is playing with more joy in Philadelphia

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Updated Nov 4, 3:28 PM ET

Rich Paul says LeBron James is enjoying a different experience with the Philadelphia 76ers than he had during his final seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The post Rich Paul says LeBron James is playing with more joy in Philadelphia appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Celtics need more from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard

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Updated Nov 4, 8:07 AM ET

Over the past few years, the Celtics have seen a lot of guards come and go. Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, Jrue Holiday and Anfernee Simons have all come in and eventually been shipped out. In that timespan, both Derrick White and Payton Pritchard have remained in green. Pritchard, a 2020 draft pick, and White, acquired at the 2022 trade deadline, have been the guards Boston has chosen to lead them going forward. However, to start this season, neither of them are playing very well. Neither Wh...

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The Celtics are showing progress attacking the rim, but there’s room to grow

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Updated Nov 4, 8:07 AM ET

In his season-ending press conference immediately after Boston’s first-round playoff exit, Brad Stevens made a comment about the state of the Celtics that reverberated through every offseason decision leading up to the start of the season.  “I think one of the things that we’ve gotta figure out is how to have more impact at the rim,” Stevens said. “I thought we struggled to get to where we wanted to go on offense.” He had a point. In the regular season, the Celtics were dead last in volu...

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Heat continue monitoring Kyrie Irving

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The Miami Heat are still heavily monitoring Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, according to Jake Fischer. The post Heat continue monitoring Kyrie Irving appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Clippers prioritize winning to attract 2027 free agents

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The LA Clippers are focused on winning games in the 2026-27 season to strengthen their appeal to free agents next summer, when they are expected to have maximum salary-cap space, according to Jake Fischer. The post Clippers prioritize winning to attract 2027 free agents appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Lakers vs. Kings Preview: Quick road trip

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Updated Nov 4, 9:49 AM ET

After taking care of business at home, the Lakers (6-2) head to Sacramento where they will take on the Kings (1-6) for the first time this season. Both teams enter this matchup coming off wins. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings When: 7 p.m. PT, Nov. 4 Where: Golden 1 Center Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet The Lakers responded to their worst loss of the young season by stringing together two straight victories, which wasn’t an easy task consi...

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Thunder not expected to make major trades

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to pursue major additions on the trade market as they look to stay below the NBA's second apron, according to Jake Fischer. The post Thunder not expected to make major trades appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Kevin Durant says Shaquille O’Neal would average triple-doubles today

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Kevin Durant believes Shaquille O’Neal would average triple-doubles if he played in today’s NBA, arguing that the league’s increased three-point shooting and spacing would create more opportunities for the Hall of Fame center. The post Kevin Durant says Shaquille O’Neal would average triple-doubles today appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Nick Young questions Evan Mobley’s aggression, but the Cavs’ issue goes deeper

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Nick Young wants to know when Evan Mobley is going to take the next step. That could be considered a fair question. His assessment of what’s missing, though, needs some work. “He’s not even aggressive. He got like that Bam sh*t in his head,” Young said on Gil’s Arena, in a clip shared by Ahn […] The post Nick Young questions Evan Mobley’s aggression, but the Cavs’ issue goes deeper appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Sonics’ return still has hurdles, but Adam Silver’s comments offer some encouragement

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Seattle fans have heard enough about what might happen. They’d understandably prefer to hear that the SuperSonics are coming back. There’s no announcement to celebrate yet. But after a report raised questions about Seattle’s place in the NBA’s expansion plans, commissioner Adam Silver offered a somewhat more encouraging public assessment. During an Oct. 20 appearance […] The post Sonics’ return still has hurdles, but Adam Silver’s comments offer some encouragement appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Status - ESPN

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I feel like we’re really gaining some positive momentum here after that gutsy win on Monday in Cleveland. I really hope we can carry it into these next couple of tough matchups before we hit a less difficult stretch of the schedule next week submitted by /u/ShabbyLiver [link] [comments]

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Game Preview: Knicks vs. Bulls, November 4, 2026

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Updated Nov 4, 7:19 PM ET

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 28, 2026 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images One of...

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Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game preview

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Last season, the three matchups between the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves ended in a combined score of 350-351. None of the three were blowouts, as the largest margin of victory was Houston’s lone win in the series (by 5 points). The two losses were different levels of devastating, though. Both came towards the end […]

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Could Clippers’ rough start lead to a trade deadline fire sale?

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The Clippers don’t have to decide their entire future after seven games. But at 1-6, they probably ought to start thinking about what they’d be willing to sell. That’s the argument from Cem Yolbulan of Clippers On SI⁠, who believes the team should use the months before February’s trade deadline to turn veterans into draft […] The post Could Clippers’ rough start lead to a trade deadline fire sale? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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