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Suns could put Jalen Green on trade market

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Sean Deveney believes Jalen Green should be available for a trade, as the Phoenix Suns face questions about his fit alongside Devin Booker after a difficult start to the 2026-27 season. The post Suns could put Jalen Green on trade market appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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[Robbins] Trae Young swept up by emotions in Atlanta homecoming: ‘A different feeling’

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The final buzzer sounded Friday night. Red streamers fell from the State Farm Arena ceiling. Then the hugs, handshakes and daps finally flowed. Almost everyone affiliated with the Atlanta Hawks wanted to say hello to Trae Young. First, Dyson Daniels. Then Jalen Johnson, Quin Snyder, Asa Newell, Mouhamed Gueye. The franchise’s principal owners, Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz, and alternate governor Nick Ressler followed. Too bad for Young and his Washington Wizards that the Hawks didn’t act as wa...

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Lakers' Luka Doncic Talks Potential Pursuit of Wilt Chamberlain Record Amid Historic Start to Season

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Los Angles Lakers star Luka Dončić says there's a "long season" standing between him and the possibility of joining Wilt Chamberlain as the second NBA player to average 40 points per game.

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Walker Kessler expressed appreciation to Lakers fans for their support

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After an offseason in which the Los Angeles Lakers turned over nearly their entire roster, fans weren’t sure what to expect this season. Their big offseason acquisition was Walker Kessler, who had missed nearly all of last season with the Utah Jazz. So far though, everything has worked out extremely well as Kessler is fitting […]

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Grizzlies To Sign Second-Rounder Saunders To Two-Way Deal

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The Grizzlies are signing No. 32 overall pick Richie Saunders to a two-way contract, agents Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Saunders, who is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in February, was recently cleared to increase his on-court activities, according to Charania, who notes that the move […]

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Beyond the Box Score: How Celtics Fans Can Read a Basketball Game

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A basketball game tells a different story when fans look beyond the final score. The Boston Celtics can shoot efficiently, move the ball with confidence, and still struggle if opponents dominate the boards or create easy opportunities in transition. A strong performance depends on how individual contributions connect across four quarters, not just on how many points appear beside each player's name. For Celtics fans, understanding these details makes every possession more interesting. A misse...

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Luka Doncic is soaring, Lakers are No. 1 in West. His brilliance is leaving mark

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Lakers coach JJ Redick was stumped.  He had recently likened Luka Dončić to a supernova. He said you have to pick your poison against him.  So, when asked if he had any superlatives to offer following Dončić’s 53-point, five-rebound, five-assist performance in the Lakers’ 124-118 win over the Trail Blazers on Friday, Redick stumbled. “Sure,”...

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Knicks could consider trading Karl-Anthony Towns

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The New York Knicks could consider trading Karl-Anthony Towns if the sides cannot resolve their contract situation before the 2027 offseason, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. The post Knicks could consider trading Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Oso Ighodaro is starting; is that a good thing?

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PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 5: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns grabs the rebound during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 5, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

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Greg Oden visited Paul Allen before draft

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Former NBA center Greg Oden said he participated in a second, private workout for the Portland Trail Blazers before they selected him with the first overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. The post Greg Oden visited Paul Allen before draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Is DeMar DeRozan playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Pacers injury report

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The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will play on Saturday. Both teams are dealing with injury concerns. For Denver, DeMar DeRozan is listed on the injury report, so is he playing tonight vs. the Pacers? Here’s everything we know about DeMar DeRozan’s injury status for tonight’s game as the Nuggets hope to have the star […] The post Is DeMar DeRozan playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Could Lindsey Harding be a WNBA head coach target?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 11: Assistant Coach Lindsey Harding of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena 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 ...

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Brandon Knight cried after falling to No. 8 in 2011 Draft

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Former NBA guard Brandon Knight discussed his disappointment on the night of the 2011 NBA Draft, admitting that he cried after being selected eighth overall despite expecting to be a top-five pick. The post Brandon Knight cried after falling to No. 8 in 2011 Draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Lakers Notes: Doncic, MVP, Sims, Redick, Coach K

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Luka Doncic’s torrid start to 2026/27 continued on Friday as the Lakers superstar poured in a season-high 53 points in the comeback victory over Portland, per Ben Golliver of ESPN.com. “Luka can do some things that maybe a handful, if not no one, can do in basketball,” head coach JJ Redick said. Through nine games, […]

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What we learned from the Spurs’ win over the Kings

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SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 6: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Rocky Widner/N...

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2026 WNBA season review: After another disappointing year, the Los Angeles Sparks are defined by uncertainty—unless one thing happens

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Dearica Hamby, Ariel Atkins and Cameron Brink. | NBAE via Getty Images When a season’s biggest highlights are the celebrations of two franchise legends, one retiring and one receiving a statute, that’s a sign it wasn’t a great season. Nneka Ogwumike, certainly, deserved all the flowers and more she received during her final WNBA season. Lisa Leslie’s statue, likewise, was a long overdue honor for the women’s basketball icon. Yet, that the past took priority over the present was an indictment ...

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Nets vs. Hawks preview: Brooklyn opens four-game road trip in Atlanta

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 6: Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Hagy/NBAE via Gett...

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