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Pistons Notes: Jenkins, Lineup, Collins, Duren, Okorie

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Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff tweaked his lineup on Monday, inserting guard Daniss Jenkins in place of big man Paul Reed. The move paid dividends, as Jenkins supplied 22 points, eight assists, six rebounds and four steals in a 122-111 win over Washington. That snapped a two-game slide and improved Detroit’s record to 7-3. Bickerstaff indicated […]

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“Perfect Archetype”: Former College Player Weighs In on Estranged Valkyries Star’s Possible Future With Indiana Fever

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Nobody wins a championship hoping to leave, and that is what makes the Golden State Valkyries’ offseason so strange. Less than two weeks after Game 7, and a week after a parade along the Embarcadero, one member of the champions has been telling reporters back home that she may not return.

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Cavs at Knicks: How to watch, odds, and injury report

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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 7: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk after the game on November 7, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

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Jaylen Brown appears to brush off Jayson Tatum before Celtics-Sixers reunion

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Updated Nov 11, 12:59 AM ET

Jaylen Brown said to “just check the ball up.” He certainly didn’t appear interested in much small talk. Before Tuesday’s Celtics-Sixers matchup in Philadelphia, Jayson Tatum approached his former teammate and tapped him. Brown continued spinning the basketball on his finger without visibly acknowledging Tatum in a clip shared by MrBuckBuck on X⁠. LeBron James, […] The post Jaylen Brown appears to brush off Jayson Tatum before Celtics-Sixers reunion appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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76ers' Brown gives Tatum frosty reception early in 1st post-trade matchup

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Updated Nov 11, 1:15 AM ET

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum kept their distance during pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday night's Celtics-76ers matchup, before Tatum tried to dap up Brown before tip but was given the cold shoulder from the 76ers forward.

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Game Thread: Suns vs. Clippers

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 01: Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 01, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Clippers defeated the Suns 117-93. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Image...

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Cavs’ numbers raise more questions about James Harden’s fit

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The Cavs brought in James Harden to make life easier for Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Through the opening stretch of this season, the numbers suggest those partnerships need work. Quite a bit of it, actually. Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs highlighted several lineup splits Tuesday that help explain why the Cavs are having […] The post Cavs’ numbers raise more questions about James Harden’s fit appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Apparently, kicking Devin Booker in the nuts is a judgment call

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Nov 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) reacts after suffering an injury against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect If there’s one thing that gets my blood boiling and sends me rushing to my keyboard, furiously typing away while using this space as a personal therapy session, it’s NBA officiating. And once again, we witnessed not only inconsisten...

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Lakers waive Lawson Lovering, sign Carson Cooper

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MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 31: Carson Cooper #20 of the Memphis Grizzlies plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 31, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Grant Burke/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The L...

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Luka Doncic points to key area Lakers can vastly improve to bolster championship odds

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The Lakers have the NBA’s best record at 10-2. They’ve won six games in a row. They have the highest-rated offense (121.5). They’re considered real championship contenders. Their biggest hole? Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense against the Atlanta Hawks during a game in Atlanta, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. They’re rated...

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Hawks have pieces for a trade, but finding the right upgrade another matter

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The Hawks have enough young talent to make things interesting in the East. Whether they have enough to make a serious playoff run is a different question. At 7-5, Atlanta also has several veteran contracts that could help facilitate a deal if a meaningful upgrade becomes available. Jackson Caudell of Hawks On SI examined that […] The post Hawks have pieces for a trade, but finding the right upgrade another matter appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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One WNBA reporter says the Mystics must push for a superstar guard

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The Washington Mystics head into the 2026-27 offseason with plenty of promise after making the WNBA Playoffs with the league’s youngest roster. Now it’s time for Michael Winger and his staff to decide how to position Washington for a deeper playoff run and a second championship. Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic published an analysis piece […]

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Raptors’ young players offer encouragement amid veteran injury concerns

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The Raptors are getting useful answers from some of their younger players. The bigger questions involve veterans they expected to count on. A stock report from Jeremy Brener and the Raptors On SI staff highlights that contrast, pointing to Jamal Shead and Collin Murray-Boyles as encouraging developments while raising concerns about Jakob Poeltl and Kawhi […] The post Raptors’ young players offer encouragement amid veteran injury concerns appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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