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Suns news: Phoenix gets multiple injury updates for Rockets clash

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The Phoenix Suns received several injury updates ahead of their Saturday matchup with the Houston Rockets. Jordan Goodwin is doubtful, while Rasheer Fleming is questionable. Mark Williams remains unavailable as he continues recovering from left shoulder surgery. According to the NBA’s official injury report, Goodwin is dealing with a right calf injury and is listed […] The post Suns news: Phoenix gets multiple injury updates for Rockets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Southwest Notes: M. Johnson, Wemby, Mosley, Thornton

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Morez Johnson Jr. wasn’t in peak physical condition entering his rookie season after battling shin splints in training camp, but the former Michigan standout showed why the Mavericks drafted him No. 9 overall during an impressive two-way performance on Friday, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic (free link). Johnson pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds, […]

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Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits

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Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night. That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly important. The Lakers paid two first-round picks to acquire a center who could finish around the basket, rebound and protect the rim. Ten games into an 8-2 start, they’re getting […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Injury Notes: J. Johnson, McConnell, Aldama, Beringer

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The Hawks have listed Jalen Johnson as probable to suit up for Saturday’s game vs. Brooklyn, tweets Kevin Chouinard of Hawks.com. Johnson, who made his first All-Star and All-NBA (third team) appearances last season, has missed the last three games with a left ankle sprain. Atlanta has been shorthanded in the frontcourt as of late. […]

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Early-season check-in on new Rockets Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic

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With the season being roughly one-tenth of the way through, I figured we could do a check-in on the two of the major offseason acquisitions, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Marcus Smart, who were signed to contracts paying them $3,524,115 and $6,064,00 this season, respectively. Marcus Smart brings a lot more to the table for the Rockets than what appears in the box score. His defensive abilities, constant energy, and ability to make opposing guards miserable earned him Defensive Player of the Year hon...

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‘They Don’t Want To Wait’ — 4-Time Champion Sue Bird Gets Blunt On WNBA Franchises’ Growing Coaching Turnover

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WNBA franchises have shown a willingness to move on from head coaches quickly, with the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty both making changes after the 2026 season. The decisions have caught the attention of four-time champion Sue Bird, who says some franchises simply don’t want to wait before moving on from coaches.

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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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