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NBA Thoughts: Early and Idle

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Pretty short, but a nice little blurb on Kyrie Irving, making the case for keeping him alongside Cooper Flagg. submitted by /u/Odd_Yam_3788 [link] [comments]

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Warriors Withhold Kristaps Porzingis Salary Payments

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INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 15: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors smiles during the game against the LA Clippers during the SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 15, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty ...

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The Blazers are rolling, but Micah Nori wants perfection: ‘I see what they can be’

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With the Blazers leading 109-90 in the fourth quarter, wing Sidy Cissoko went under a screen, leaving enough space for Suns forward Miles Bridges to launch an uncontested 3-pointer. The Blazers didn’t want to go under screens to give Bridges space. They were supposed to fight over the screen and stay in contact. Bridges’ shot went in, and as Nori called a timeout, he stomped and seethed as he left the sideline, delivering a few choice words as Cissoko passed. Yes, the Blazers were routing the...

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Norman Powell: Opponents look at Bulls ‘like it’s lunch’

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The Bulls are 1-7, and Norman Powell doesn’t think opponents are particularly worried about making them 1-8. “Teams are coming at us and looking at us like it’s lunch,” Powell said, via Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. “Like they’re going to get their numbers and it’s going to be an easy win. We’ve got […] The post Norman Powell: Opponents look at Bulls ‘like it’s lunch’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals

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Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the general consensus was the Sixers had vaulted themselves into contender status in the Eastern Conference and in the NBA in general. But for ESPN media personality Stephen A. Smith, the one player on the roster that is key to the 76ers winning […] The post Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Development was the plan. So why is Maluach watching from the bench?

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Oct 21, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) grabs a rebound during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect After yet another double-digit loss on Wednesday night, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers (again), the Phoenix Suns find themselves at 1-5. They are a team desperately searching for an identity. Players are trying to esta...

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Warriors' Steve Kerr has 'strange' admission to seeing Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins with Heat

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With the Golden State Warriors coming off the win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday, 116-113, the team now prepares for what will be an emotional game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night against two critical players of their past. As the Warriors take on Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins with the Heat, head […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr has ‘strange’ admission to seeing Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins with Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Lakers are ‘surfing the wave’ of Luka Dončić’s crazy scoring run right now

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 30, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s like déjà vu all over again: Luka Dončić score...

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Cavaliers To Waive Riley Minix From Two-Way Contract

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The Cleveland Cavaliers will waive Riley Minix from his Two-Way Contract to sign Norchad Omier. Minix averaged 18.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in the G League last season. Minix appeared in one game this season with the Cavaliers. Omier originally agreed to sign a two-way deal with the Wolves but changed his mind.

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One-on-one with Warriors radio voice Tim Roye

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After dropping their first three games of the season, the Golden State Warriors have run off five straight wins. I had the opportunity to speak with Tim Roye, who is in his 30th season as the radio voice of the team. Q: What has stood out to you most about Yaxel Lendeborg’s game, and how […] The post One-on-one with Warriors radio voice Tim Roye appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Dwight Howard explains why Lakers trade angered him

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Former NBA star Dwight Howard has revealed that he never wanted to join the Los Angeles Lakers in 2012, claiming the Orlando Magic had promised to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets instead. The post Dwight Howard explains why Lakers trade angered him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Read the Game — Understand the NBA, Every Night

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I recently discovered Read the Game, a resource that brings together NBA tracking data, defensive matchups, offensive gravity, and ESPN's advanced impact metrics. I wanted to take a closer look at five Bulls players: Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Tre Jones, Caleb Wilson, and Matas Buzelis, and consider some of the roster narratives that have been discussed in game threads. Is Giddey the best defender among the starters? Should Tre start? Is Powell a net negative? What exactly does Matas give us...

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Austin Reaves knows he has to fix a glaring issue

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Coming into this season, there was a lot of pressure on Austin Reaves as he was firmly placed in the number two role alongside superstar Luka Doncic and finally received his big payday from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. So far, Reaves has looked good for the most part, though he has had an […]

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Bulls Notes: Wilson, Smith, Claxton, Swain, Powell

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After losing in New York by 30 points on Wednesday, the Bulls are tied for the NBA’s worst record at 1-7 and have the league’s worst net rating (-17.5). As Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune writes (subscription required), the team hasn’t been good at either end of the floor, ranking 28th in offensive rating […]

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2026 WNBA season review: The Toronto Tempo were on track for a special expansion campaign, until injuries derailed everything

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Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey. (Photo by Tara Walton) | NBAE via Getty Images You can’t talk about the Toronto Tempo’s inaugural season without starting with Marina Mabrey’s WNBA-record-tying 53 points in a single game on June 25. MARINA MABREY TIES THE WNBA SINGLE GAME SCORING RECORD. 53 POINTS. WOW 🤯 (via @WNBA) pic.twitter.com/b6B39X309z — Overtime (@overtime) June 26, 2026 Mabrey ended up averaging a career-high 20.8 points per game, a mark that not only was a significant increa...

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One move the Rockets must make this season

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls attempts a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half 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 The Houston Rockets are off to their ...

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