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Austin Reaves Happy To Have Walker Kessler On Lakers

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Updated Nov 4, 4:12 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers identified Walker Kessler as the big man they wanted to pair with their dynamic backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this offseason and the front office traded a lot of draft capital to bring him in while signing him to a four-year, $130 million contract. So far, the returns […]

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball goes viral for tunnel interaction with team employees

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After arriving in Minnesota following a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball is getting along with the Timberwolves quite well. Apart from his teammates, the star point guard treats everybody with respect and makes them feel seen. He has been earning praise for how he treats people around the Timberwolves organization. A video showing […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball goes viral for tunnel interaction with team employees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why the Raptors could negate Jokic despite question marks at the five

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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 4: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 4, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Toront...

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Roundtable: What would it take for YOU to trade Kyrie Irving?

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DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center on October 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The scuttlebutt over the weekend was a series of quasi...

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Luka Doncic teammate marvels at his greatness

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It is far too early to talk about MVP, but if there was a conversation right now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic would be at the forefront. Doncic is averaging 38.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 8.1 assists while shooting 49.7% from the field and 42.7% from 3-point range. But the last five games have […]

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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks

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Updated Nov 4, 9:07 PM ET

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 24, 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m a little excited that we’re struggling’

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 2: Tyler Kolek #13 of the New York Knicks faces off against Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game on November 2, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty I...

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Week 3 Buy/Sell: Well Deserved Mr. Westbrook

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Some moments in basketball go far beyond the game itself. Sam Presti reminded us of that with a beautiful gesture, surprising Russell Westbrook live with the announcement that his jersey will be retired this season. The emotion on Westbrook’s face said everything. Please, blog, may I have some more?

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New York Liberty fire Chris DeMarco as head coach

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - MAY 08: Head coach Chris DeMarco of the New York Liberty looks on during the first quarter of the season opener against the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center on May 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images After one season...

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Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Durant name all-time starting fives and coaches

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Updated Nov 4, 2:36 PM ET

NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Durant have shared their all-time starting lineups, selecting five players and a head coach to lead their respective dream teams. The post Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Durant name all-time starting fives and coaches appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Giannis calls out Heat’s effort and pride after another defensive collapse

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LOS ANGELES — Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was doing his best to remain composed, but it was not easy after his team suffered its fifth loss — a 138-117 beatdown at the hands of Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers — in a fashion that has become all too familiar in the first two weeks of the 2026-27 season. “What wasn’t I trying to tell my defense?” Spoelstra asked sarcastically in response to a question about a defensive breakdown at the end of the first quarter of Monday’s game. “Serio...

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2026 WNBA season review: Was this just the beginning of the Golden State Valkyries dynasty?

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The Golden State Valkyries. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries have defied the odds at every turn. In their first season, they broke records by selling out every home game and posting a WNBA-high attendance total. The Valkyries also reached the playoffs in that opening year, the first expansion team to do so. Somehow, their second season was even grander. Golden State dominated the league, posting the best defense in the regular season and earning the No. 2 seed. They took that momentu...

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