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Joel Embiid reacts to LeBron James asking ‘why the f**k he’s so close to locker’

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Following the Lakers’ 112-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons, LeBron James and Joel Embiid shared a hilarious moment that highlighted James’s most recent historic achievement. Embiid was speaking to the media about Wednesday’s win when James walked up behind Embiid and jokingly teased him for having the interviews so close to his locker. LeBron: “Why […] The post Joel Embiid reacts to LeBron James asking ‘why the f**k he’s so close to locker’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Unsung Performance of Baylor Scheierman

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 1, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Boston...

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Derrick White flipped the switch when the Celtics needed him

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HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics is introduced before 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 Getty Images BOSTON ...

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Erik Spoelstra Reveals Difference Between LeBron James' Heatles And Giannis-Led Heat

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LOS ANGELES — The Miami Heat have surprisingly struggled out of the gate to start the 2026-27 regular season. Erik Spoelstra’s club had lost five of their seven games coming into Wednesday night’s contest against the LA Clippers, and desperately needed a win on what was the first night of a back-to-back set. Spoelstra’s team […] The post Erik Spoelstra reveals difference between LeBron James’ Heatles and Giannis-led Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Teams Advanced | Stats | NBA.com

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We've been better than: Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls. And pretty much tied with Clippers. Last year we were 29th in net rating and 30th in true shooting. yes a tanking year but still. submitted by /u/ConferenceAny3412 [link] [comments]

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[Aldridge]: CJ McCollum, Hawks ‘heading in the right direction’ by crashing glass, staying ready

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The last time CJ McCollum had 16 rebounds in a game? “Maybe in high school,” McCollum said after the Atlanta Hawks’ 120-105 win in Washington over the Wizards. At 35, and in his 14th NBA season, McCollum is highly unlikely to hit that mark in the remaining years of his pro career. Wednesday, his teammate Dyson Daniels was the guy who did that level of work on the glass, setting a career high in rebounds in a game, as Atlanta played without Jalen Johnson (sprained ankle) and got through the se...

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Nikola Jokic predicts low-post basketball will disappear

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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic believes traditional low-post basketball could largely disappear from the NBA within the next five to 10 years because of the physical contact defenders are allowed to use. The post Nikola Jokic predicts low-post basketball will disappear appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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NCAA gameday discussion: When No. 5 Michigan hosts No. 1 UConn, watch out for Syla Swords and Jovana Popovic

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Jovana Popovic. | Getty Images The early-season women’s college basketball menu is often overstuffed with a buffet of blowouts, as top-ranked teams fatten up on overmatched opponents, resulting in games that not only are uncompetitive and sometimes unwatchable, but also uninformative. (Hi, LSU!) And yet, those gluttonous games are balanced by a few delicacies, when top teams please the palates of fans hungry for some high-level hoops. No. 2 UConn’s visit to No. 5 Michigan might be the most de...

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