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Suns’ Jordan Ott excited for defensive specialist’s return, but it comes with a cost

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PHOENIX– Jordan Goodwin is back, and it makes head coach Jordan Ott extremely pleased. The Phoenix Suns defensive specialist missed the last six games due to a right calf injury. It was an injury to be very cautious with, and a similar injury to what he had last season. That being said, his defensive production […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott excited for defensive specialist’s return, but it comes with a cost appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Jaylen Brown treating Celtics showdown like it’s ‘war’

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Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown entered Tuesday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics, facing his former team for the first time since his offseason trade. The game reunited Brown with longtime teammate Jayson Tatum after the pair spent nine seasons together in Boston. They reached two NBA Finals and won the 2024 championship before the Celtics […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown treating Celtics showdown like it’s ‘war’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings star Zach LaVine’s attempt to roast De’Andre Hunter hilariously backfires

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Zach LaVine tried to get the last laugh on Sacramento Kings teammate De’Andre Hunter, but the veteran forward was ready with a comeback of his own. Before Hunter’s media session alongside Leaky Black, LaVine stopped by to stir the pot, bringing up their old battles from Hunter’s days with the Atlanta Hawks. “Ask his a** […] The post Kings star Zach LaVine’s attempt to roast De’Andre Hunter hilariously backfires appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets Notes: Demin, Clowney, Early Takeaways, Brown, Rough Start

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The Nets could have second-year guard Egor Demin back in action on Wednesday. Demin, who has missed the last six games due to a right leg bone bruise, is listed as probable to play against New Orleans, Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets. “Egor practiced with the rest of the team,” coach Jordi […]

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76ers’ Joel Embiid limps to the locker room at halftime vs. Celtics

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As the NBA world fixes their collective eyes on the City of Brotherly Love to see Jaylen Brown take on his former team, the Boston Celtics, disaster struck when Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid exited the contest early after taking a hard fall while trying to score on former teammate Paul George. Joel Embiid went […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid limps to the locker room at halftime vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs have options to explore before considering bigger changes

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The Cavs don’t need to tear everything apart after 11 games. They do need to stop playing as if keeping the roster together guarantees that things will improve. At 5-6, the concerns extend beyond a few missed shots or an inconvenient schedule. The rebounding remains unreliable. The defense loses track of shooters. The established players […] The post Cavs have options to explore before considering bigger changes appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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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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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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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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