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Nets Notes: Demin, Brown, Traore, Wolf, Sharpe, Randle

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Egor Demin will miss his sixth straight game on Sunday in Dallas, but Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez says the second-year guard is making progress in his recovery from a bone bruise in his right leg, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post. The team plans to reevaluate Demin’s leg injury after Sunday’s game. […]

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Only Accurate Shot by Blazers in Loss to Spurs was in the Foot

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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 7: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 7, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

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Against Oklahoma City, the Wizards were the bug

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Updated Nov 8, 9:31 AM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder broadcaster Michael Cage summed up this game perfectly: “In this game, sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield.” In this one, the Wizards were in the role of the bug. Washington was no match for the Thunder. Oklahoma City took control early and the Wizards had no answer for their athleticism, execution, and swarming defensive presence. The Wizards converted just 29.6% of their field goal attempts, including 7-43 from three-point range. That’s 16.3%....

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Nets at Mavericks Preview

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Updated Nov 8, 6:36 PM ET

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: P.J Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

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Suns’ Devin Booker connects with Jalen Green for half-court alley-oop

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Two teams involved in a blockbuster trade back in July 2025 renewed hostilities on the basketball court as outspoken coach Jordan Ott’s Phoenix Suns took on the Houston Rockets at PHX Arena in Phoenix. The game was close in the fourth quarter as Suns stars Devin Booker and verbal leader Jalen Green led their team […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker connects with Jalen Green for half-court alley-oop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trail Blazers Notes: Henderson, Morant, R. Williams, Holiday

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Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori had a private talk with Scoot Henderson before Saturday night’s game against San Antonio, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic (free link). Henderson became the starting point guard last week after Ja Morant was sidelined with a left hamstring injury, but he has struggled since taking over that role. […]

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Dribbles: Cavs run short on help, energy in another loss to Knicks

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Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 109-97 home loss to the Knicks on Saturday. 1. The Cavs looked like a team that played the night before. The Knicks looked like a team that hadn’t played since Wednesday. That doesn’t explain everything about this one, but it would be silly to pretend it explained nothing. 2. Friday, […] The post Dribbles: Cavs run short on help, energy in another loss to Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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'Remarkable' Curry's latest history-making night keeps Warriors rolling

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 17 of his 41 points in the final seven minutes of Saturday night's 126-119 overtime win over the Orlando Magic, setting another late-career NBA record.

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Jalen Johnson scores 30 as Hawks rally past Nets

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Jalen Johnson scored 30 points in his return from a three-game absence as the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday. The post Jalen Johnson scores 30 as Hawks rally past Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Lauri Markkanen gets injury update for Timberwolves clash

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The Utah Jazz come into their matchup againsT the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday looking to get back in the win column and snap a seven-game losing streak. The team has begun the 2026-27 season at 1-8, with their sole win coming against the New Orleans Pelicans in only the second game of the year. And […] The post Lauri Markkanen gets injury update for Timberwolves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns puts Thomas Bryant on a poster with and-1 slam vs. Cavs

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Newly signed Knicks guard Dalton Knecht got his first points for the team with an putback slam on his debut. Not to be outdone, Karl-Anthony Towns got his own highlight reel dunk Saturday against the Cleveland Cavs. With a quick pump fake from the 3-point line, Towns blew right by Thomas Bryant, then put the […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns puts Thomas Bryant on a poster with and-1 slam vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wife of NBA fan kicked out in viral moment by Luka Dončić responds to the incident

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Three days after a fan went viral because Luka Dončić had him removed from the game for passing the ball back to the referee with too much force, finally has an update on the incident. Kellie DeMarco, who is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and now works as a motivational speaker made a post on...

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Discuss the Trail Blazers and Spurs in Action Tonight!

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 21: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs boxes out Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 20...

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Jamal Murray: ‘I would come back’ after Mexico City trip

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Updated Nov 8, 2:56 AM ET

Jamal Murray enjoyed Denver’s visit to Mexico City, praising the fans and the experience after the Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 on Saturday night. The post Jamal Murray: ‘I would come back’ after Mexico City trip appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Nic Claxton Cleared To Make Bulls Debut Saturday Afternoon

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Veteran center Nic Claxton will make his debut for the Chicago Bulls this afternoon. The Bulls acquired Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a multi-team trade this past offseason. Claxton has been out while recovering from a left hamstring strain he suffered in the preseason. The veteran center will be on a minutes restriction and will come off the bench for Chicago against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Lakers vs. Pistons Preview: Strength vs. strength

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Updated Nov 8, 10:08 AM ET

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Cavaliers Bring Back Riley Minix On Two-Way Deal, Waive Tristan Enaruna

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The Cavaliers have re-signed Riley Minix, who was waived from his two-way slot on Thursday to create room for the addition of Norchad Omier, the team announced in a press release. Tristan Enaruna has been released to provide another two-way opening. Minix, a 26-year-old small forward, appeared in one game with Cleveland this season before […]

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“Quite Disrespectful”: Ex-Collegiate Basketball Player Pushes Back on Angel McCoughtry’s Caitlin Clark “Look”

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Updated Nov 8, 3:20 PM ET

Angel McCoughtry might have taken the WNBA’s marketability preference into a very uncomfortable domain with her latest comments. But the former WNBA star’s take on beauty discrimination between Caitlin Clark and one of her teammates made a former Old Dominion basketball player even more uncomfortable.

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Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits

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Updated Nov 8, 11:26 AM ET

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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