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Scotty Pippen Jr. gets positive injury update amid uncertain status

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The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the NBA during the early-goings of the regular season with a 6-1 record. However, the Grizzlies are currently missing a key player in their rotation in point Scotty Pippen Jr. who has been dealing with a back injury. Scotty Pippen Jr. was officially ruled […] The post Scotty Pippen Jr. gets positive injury update amid uncertain status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder's Mark Daigneault keeps it 100 about Jared McCain's shooting slump

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain went 0-for-16 from beyond the 3-point arc in his previous three outings, a fact head coach Mark Daigneault discussed ahead of their rematch against the Cleveland Cavs. Amid a shooting slump, the Thunder exercised McCain’s fourth-year option on his contract, showing commitment to the third-year guard. For Daigneault, […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault keeps it 100 about Jared McCain’s shooting slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Cooper Flagg’s Numbers Reveal About Star Power In The NBA

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Cooper Flagg gave the Dallas Mavericks the biggest number in a study about how much NBA teams lean on their stars. It came from the difference in Dallas’ net rating with him on the floor and with him off it. Casino Guru USA put the Mavericks first in its early-season rankings with a score of […] The post What Cooper Flagg’s numbers reveal about star power in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden State Warriors: The Day Andris Biedrins Lost Everything

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Seeing the news this morning about the Warriors not paying Porzingis and his career likely being done reminded me of our other Latvian center. Sad for both of them. They both had so much promise. I was a huge Biedrins fan. We finally had a decent center after decades of searching. Then injuries took him down after he got paid. I remember his injuries, but it definitely seemed to me at the time like he gave up after getting paid. I could definitely be wrong, but he was never the same. Now he’s...

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Nets Notes: Struggling Offense, C. Johnson, Powell, Saraf, Randle

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Coach Jordi Fernandez lamented the Nets’ inability to put the ball in the basket after Monday’s loss at New York, writes Howie Kussoy of the New York Post. Brooklyn held its cross-town rivals to 103 points, which Fernandez said should be good enough to win on most nights, but the offense collapsed, producing a season-low […]

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Game Thread: Suns vs. Trail Blazers

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PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

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Discuss Trail Blazers-Suns Action Here!

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PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 21, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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Catching Strays | Mikal Bridges is shooting 31%. Mike Brown isn’t worried

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Mikal Bridges is shooting 30.8% through seven games, and Mike Brown says the turnaround is coming. Bridges scored six points on 1-for-7 shooting in 16:06 of Monday’s 103-90 win over the Nets. He missed both of his 3-pointers and was minus-11, the worst mark on the team. He is averaging 6.1 points on 16-for-52 shooting, 7-for-26 from 3-point range, and is minus-62 on the season. Brown was asked about Bridges after the game. “It’s a matter of time, in my opinion, before Mikal gets going,” he sa...

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Longtime Celtic gets first start of the season in Jayson Tatum’s absence

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 26: Jayson Tatum #0 high fives Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics during the second half of game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 26, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee ...

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Warriors’ interest in Jalen Smith comes with a price question

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The Warriors have a reason to want Jalen Smith. The harder part is giving the Bulls a reason to send him their way. That’s the issue explored by Joey Akeley of Warriors on SI⁠, who examines possible trade packages involving Smith and Kristaps Porzingis. His scenarios are hypothetical, rather than reported offers, but they illustrate […] The post Warriors’ interest in Jalen Smith comes with a price question appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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