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Draymond Green: No one can stop Giannis one-on-one

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Draymond Green believes stopping Giannis Antetokounmpo requires a collective defensive effort, not an individual matchup, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Miami Heat 120-100 on Thursday. The post Draymond Green: No one can stop Giannis one-on-one appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Jordan Ott explains Suns' defensive progress after Magic win

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Updated Nov 6, 8:10 AM ET

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott praised his team's defensive activity and communication after a 117-104 win over the Orlando Magic ended a four-game losing streak. The post Jordan Ott explains Suns’ defensive progress after Magic win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr doesn’t need Draymond Green to score more: ‘I don’t care’

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Draymond Green scored two points Thursday. Steve Kerr sounds perfectly willing to live with that. The Warriors coach has other priorities for Green, whose move primarily to center has made his defense and playmaking more important than his shot total. “I really don’t care,” Kerr told reporters before the win over the Heat, via Luca […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr doesn’t need Draymond Green to score more: ‘I don’t care’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Regular Season Games Averaging 2.92M Viewers Across Broadcast Partners

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Updated Nov 6, 11:35 AM ET

Regular season games from the opening two weeks of the NBA are averaging 2.92 million viewers across NBCUniversal, ESPN, and Amazon Prime. That number is up 25% from last year and also represents the highest viewership on record at this point in the season. It is also the highest average viewership for NBA TV since the network launched in 2003. Prime Video is averaging 2.38 million viewers per game, up 101% from last season. NBC is averaging 4.76 million viewers per game across linear and str...

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WNBA Playoffs Average 1.49M Viewers, Most Since 1997

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The 2026 WNBA playoffs averaged 1.49 million viewers across NBCUniversal, USA Sports, ESPN/ABC and Prime Video. That number is up 27% from last year is also the highest number since the inaugural season in 1997. The seven-game series between the Valkyries and Dream averaged 1.88 million viewers, up 30% from last year. It was the most-watched Finals since 1999. Game 7 also was the most-watched WNBA playoff game on record with 3.28 million viewers.

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NBA rumors: Could Pelicans emerge as Domantas Sabonis trade suitor?

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The New Orleans Pelicans have rebounded from a poor start to the 2026-27 season, as they have now won four consecutive games to claw back to the .500 mark (4-4). New head coach Jamahl Mosley appears to have stumbled upon a formula that works, balancing out a roster filled with talent but just couldn’t seem […] The post NBA rumors: Could Pelicans emerge as Domantas Sabonis trade suitor? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Why insider believes Pelicans will trade Herb Jones

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Updated Nov 6, 12:46 AM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans are figuring things out. They have won four consecutive games to claw their way back to the .500 mark after a disappointing start to the new campaign, and they should have confidence in their chances of mounting a push for the playoffs if they maintain this level of play. It is […] The post NBA rumors: Why insider believes Pelicans will trade Herb Jones appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Insider labels Raptors, Hornets as prime Domantas Sabonis trade destinations

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Updated Nov 6, 4:59 PM ET

It’s no secret that the Sacramento Kings have been looking to trade away Domantas Sabonis to lean further into their ongoing rebuild. And with the Kings having started the season with just one win in eight games, trade talks involving the Lithuanian big man are only going to heat up the deeper we progress into […] The post NBA rumors: Insider labels Raptors, Hornets as prime Domantas Sabonis trade destinations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iman Shumpert pushes back on shorter NBA season, points to conditioning and style of play

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Updated Nov 6, 1:51 PM ET

Iman Shumpert isn’t convinced the NBA needs fewer games. He thinks it needs a closer look at how players prepare for them and what happens once they’re on the floor. The former Cavaliers guard pushed back on calls to shorten the 82-game season, arguing for better conditioning and changes to the way the game is […] The post Iman Shumpert pushes back on shorter NBA season, points to conditioning and style of play appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Wizards vs. Hawks injury report

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The Washington Wizards are set to play the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Anthony Davis is dealing with an injury concern, however. So, is Davis playing tonight vs. the Hawks? The veteran big man has played in eight games this season. Davis has stepped up as a leader and the Wizards are certainly hoping to […] The post Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Wizards vs. Hawks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic leads NBA in defensive stat

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Entering Wednesday’s game against the Kings, Luka Doncic was leading the NBA in defensive two-point field-goal percentage as the primary defender (21.9%) with a minimum 30 attempts defended. It’s an eye-popping stat for Doncic, who is known for his wizardry on offense but who has been a lighting rod for criticism on defense over his...

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New Warriors Rumors Reveal Nikola Jokic Links in 2027 NBA Free Agency, Pursuit of 'Someone Big'

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The Golden State Warriors are maintaining financial flexibility to pursue a major star such as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić during the 2027 offseason, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

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Isaiah Stewart Has 'No Regrets' About Trying to Fight LeBron James, Talks Viral Lakers-Pistons Video

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Updated Nov 6, 10:27 AM ET

Memphis Grizzlies center Isaiah Stewart said he doesn't regret his attempt to fight LeBron James in a 2021 game or his part in a February brawl involving a number of players from the Charlotte Hornets.

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Robbie Avila Granted Injunction To Return To Saint Louis For 5th Season

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Updated Nov 6, 2:25 AM ET

Forward Robbie Avila was granted an injunction to return to Saint Louis for a fifth season of college basketball. A judge also ruled that Saint Louis can have a 16th roster spot for Avila. Avila played with the Lakers during Summer League but never signed a professional contract. Avila averaged 12.8 points last season, and 17.3 points as a junior with Saint Louis. Saint Louis went 29-6 last season and won the A-10 regular season title.

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Devin Booker drops 30 as Suns past Magic 117-104

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The Phoenix Suns dethroned the Orlando Magic to snap their four-game losing streak on Thursday night. The post Devin Booker drops 30 as Suns past Magic 117-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Preview: Klay returns to Chase Center with new look Heat

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Updated Nov 6, 3:14 AM ET

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 4: Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat leaves the court after a 117-116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on November 4, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s a great time for sports fans to be in the Bay Are...

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