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Karl-Anthony Towns has a chance at Willis Reed's Knicks record

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All-Star Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns took a franchise record into Friday’s game at Indiana. Towns opened the season with 11 straight double-doubles, tying Willis Reed (1970-71) for the longest double-double streak to start a season in Knicks history. He finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in Wednesday’s 115-107 loss to Cleveland at the Garden, the night he pulled even with Reed’s mark. A 10-point, 10-rebound night on Friday would give him the record. READ MORE submitte...

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Rival Executives Monitoring Anthony Black's Potential Availability

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Rival executives are watching Anthony Black after he and the Orlando Magic failed to agree on a contract extension in October. Black is set for restricted free agency next offseason, and Orlando's rising payroll could force changes elsewhere on the roster if the team wants to re-sign him. The Magic currently sit just $2.5 million below the second apron. Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs each earn more than $30 million per year on long-term deals. Team and league sourc...

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James Harden is foundational to the Cavs’ Success

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on November 11, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

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Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey Results: East Texas A&M, Valpo share best week-one upset

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 02: Rakim Chaney #0 of the Valparaiso Beacons shoots the ball against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half at Fiserv Forum on December 02, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The first couple days of the college basketball season were headlined by multiple massive upsets for mid-majors, which led us to ask which was your favorite. And there was a tie at the top of the poll. East Texas A&M surprisi...

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Sources: Murray wants trade from Pelicans; both sides working on resolution

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Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray wants a trade from the franchise, and his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, and team officials have started working on a resolution, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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“Ain’t Got Nothing Else to Do”: A'ja Wilson’s  Past Comments Resurface as WNBA Announces Record 50-Game 2027 Schedule

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The longest WNBA season is set for 2027 with 50 games and no break–while the rest of the basketball world can worry about the sustainability of the league expanding its regular season, A’ja Wilson was never worried about the change. After the latest changes were introduced for the upcoming season, the Las Vegas Aces star’s comments resurfaced.

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Bulls To Sign Orlando Robinson

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The Bulls are signing free agent center Orlando Robinson to fill their 15th standard roster spot, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Robinson, 26, spent training camp and the preseason with Chicago prior to being waived before the season began. More to come…

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Erik Spoelstra admits 'tough decisions' amid figuring out Heat's rotation puzzle

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Updated Nov 13, 8:49 PM ET

With the Miami Heat taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Cup group play action on Friday night, the team is looking to continue to improve after their second-straight win on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz, 115-109. As the Heat come back home after the five-game West Coast road trip, head coach Erik Spoelstra gave […] The post Erik Spoelstra admits ‘tough decisions’ amid figuring out Heat’s rotation puzzle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grading the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg is awesome, and he is only going to get better

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Updated Nov 13, 4:18 PM ET

The Mavericks went 3-1 over the last week and sit at 7-5 overall. They won three in a row at home against Utah (112-100), Brooklyn (130-93), and Indiana (125-122). Minnesota pummeled them to start off their road trip, 133-94. Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring with 25.3 points per game.  Grade: A- The Mavericks, once again, had a three-game win streak spoiled by an embarrassing loss. The Timberwolves are much better than the Kings, but the effort from Dallas was similar. Minnesota got ...

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Knicks' Rumored Rob Dillingham Move Is Their Latest Smart Gamble

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It’s a minor move on the margins, but bringing Rob Dillingham into the fold is another low-risk, high reward lottery ticket swing by Leon Rose. Maybe it amounts to nothing, but the 8th pick of the 2024 draft is still just 21-years old & perhaps his presence is insurance in case they eventually trade Tyler Kolek for a big man. submitted by /u/ssimineri [link] [comments]

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Dopirak: Pacers C Ivica Zubac is working on adding 3s to his skills; when will we see it in games?

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"I don’t want to put a timeline on it," Zubac said. “I don’t know when it’s going to happen, but we work on it pretty much every day. I’m feeling a little more comfortable and comfortable, but still not quite comfortable enough to take them in a game. I think reps and working on it every day is going to help. My confidence is better.” submitted by /u/Sko_Neezy [link] [comments]

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Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jaz game preview

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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 3: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Utah Jazz on April 3, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images First off, m...

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Amick's Latest: Irving, Davis, Black, H. Jones, J. Green, More

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Kyrie Irving could be the biggest impact player for a contender ahead of the trade deadline, but the Mavericks don’t appear motivated to move the 34-year-old point guard, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. Irving is off to a strong start after missing 19 months with an ACL tear, averaging 21.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and […]

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Three trade proposals for Nuggets’ Cam Johnson

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Updated Nov 13, 4:12 PM ET

Trading one of your best shooters when you already need more shooting sounds like a strange place to start. But the Nuggets could eventually have a decision to make on Cam Johnson. Johnson is averaging 12.1 points and shooting 43.2% from three, with a $23.1 million expiring contract. The Nuggets are 6-4, and finding enough […] The post Three trade proposals for Nuggets’ Cam Johnson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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