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Luka Doncic showed love to his teammates for their play on the road trip

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The Los Angeles Lakers began their road trip with back-to-back impressive wins given the circumstances. On Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, they were able to score with ease against the best defense in the league with the NBA’s leading scorer Luka Doncic out on the lineup. Austin Reaves dropped 43 points in that one, but […]

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Dwyane Wade names Steph Curry's greatest strength

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NBA legend Dwyane Wade thinks Stephen Curry's conditioning is his greatest strength, explaining that the Golden State Warriors superstar becomes particularly difficult to defend when he doesn't have the ball. The post Dwyane Wade names Steph Curry’s greatest strength appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Dwyane Wade thinks Darius Acuff Jr. can transform Kings

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NBA legend Dwyane Wade believes Darius Acuff Jr. is already making a significant impact on the Sacramento Kings by attracting attention to the franchise and giving the organization a player to build around. The post Dwyane Wade thinks Darius Acuff Jr. can transform Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Dwyane Wade defends Darius Acuff Jr.'s shooting approach

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Former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade defended Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. against criticism of his shot selection and shooting percentages, arguing that the young player should continue playing aggressively. The post Dwyane Wade defends Darius Acuff Jr.’s shooting approach appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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UConn, USC and South Carolina headline three standout storylines from the start of the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season

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South Carolina’s Agot Makeer looks to drive past UNC’s Kate Harpring. | Getty Images This 2026-27 women’s college basketball season hasn’t wasted much time giving us something to talk about. So, here are three storylines worth watching as the season gets going. In the comments, share you thoughts on these three narratives, in addition to letting us know what you’re watching, and why. 1. Non-conference schedules will test the cream of the crop There’s only so much you can take away from watchi...

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Kenyon Martin defends LeBron James despite nepotism concerns

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Former NBA player Kenyon Martin believes Bronny James was not ready for the NBA when the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him, but he defended LeBron James for using his influence to help his son. The post Kenyon Martin defends LeBron James despite nepotism concerns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Steph Curry explains what keeps him motivated

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Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry says he has achieved more in the NBA than he ever expected, but continues to use what he describes as a “healthy insecurity” to stay motivated. The post Steph Curry explains what keeps him motivated appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Kevin Garnett sees himself in Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Kevin Garnett sees similarities between himself and Giannis Antetokounmpo, pointing to the Miami Heat star’s competitiveness, emotional investment and effort on every possession. The post Kevin Garnett sees himself in Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Hornets trade ideas range from Kyrie Irving to smaller fixes for struggling offense

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Updated Nov 11, 4:59 PM ET

The Hornets finally got some shots to fall against the Cavs. Now comes the harder part. Building an offense that works without needing to make 23 threes. Charlotte’s struggles have prompted Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World to examine five possible additions, ranging from established All-Stars to guards who could help organize things. The names are […] The post Hornets trade ideas range from Kyrie Irving to smaller fixes for struggling offense appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Steph Curry picks himself over Magic Johnson

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry believes he has a strong case to be considered the greatest point guard in NBA history, choosing himself over Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The post Steph Curry picks himself over Magic Johnson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Bucks face major punishment risk in Gary Trent Jr. probe

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The Gary Trent Jr. investigation could leave the Milwaukee Bucks facing lost draft picks, lengthy suspensions and a major front-office crisis, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon. The post Bucks face major punishment risk in Gary Trent Jr. probe appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Can the Hawks be more than average? Here are reasons for optimism (and worry)

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Here's a gift link (hope it works) to Hollinger's Athletic article today. He makes the points that the Hawks as constructed are a decent, average team with some serious limitations that are hard to overcome. Specific observations. - Hawks really suffer from lack of size and are getting killed at the rim even as our defense is pretty good elsewhere. - Year too late on CJ ane year too early on Flemmings puts us in a bit of a bind for this season unless Kingston makes an early leap. - We are goo...

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Knicks Notes: Alvarado, Kolek, Hart, Shamet, Jenkins, Towns

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Brooklyn native Jose Alvarado became a fan favorite after being traded to the Knicks in February, but he has dropped out of coach Mike Brown’s rotation lately, with third-year guard Tyler Kolek taking his place, Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News writes in a subscriber-only piece. Alvarado’s playing time has fallen to 10.4 minutes […]

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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg Says Draymond Green Was 'Encouraging' Trash Talk vs. Luka Doncic, Lakers

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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg made waves with his comments about Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić last month, and the rookie revealed this week that his actions may have been egged on by a teammate.

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Anthony Black praises Darius Acuff Jr.’s poise/shot-making ability

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Here’s Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black on the smooth NBA transition of rookie Darius Acuff Jr. after Tuesday’s 107-100 road win vs. the Sacramento Kings (29 points/4 rebounds/6 assists/2 steals/10-21 FG/4-9 3-PT/5-6 FT in 40 minutes). The post Anthony Black praises Darius Acuff Jr.’s poise/shot-making ability appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith reveals why he backed out of confronting LeBron James courtside

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The public disagreement between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James has been a fixture for more than a year. The two have been in the NBA news, especially after their March 2025 exchange at a Lakers game brought the tension to the arena. Smith has now explained why he chose not to confront James after […] The post NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith reveals why he backed out of confronting LeBron James courtside appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mid-Major Madness Men’s Player of the Week Voting: Nov. 2-8

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Graphic by Hannah Butler. We need your help to decide our men’s player of the week from the opening week of the college basketball season by voting in the poll below. Here are our top five men’s candidates for Nov. 2-8 and a recap of their outstanding performances from across the first week of college basketball action. Jayden Reid — Memphis Following stints at South Florida and Northwestern, 5-foot-10 senior guard Jayden Reid has seemingly finally found a home at the head of this Memphis off...

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