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D’Angelo Russell and LaMelo Ball: Darling vs. Discarded

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Updated Nov 14, 3:01 PM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 12: The back of LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves jersey during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 12, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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Kyrie Irving earns warm welcome before Mavericks-Cavs clash

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Updated Nov 15, 2:38 AM ET

Kyrie Irving returned to Cleveland on Saturday as the Cavaliers hosted the Dallas Mavericks. The Cavs were significantly shorthanded as they were without James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the rest of their usual starting lineup for the visit of Irving and the Mavs. Before the game, the Cavs crowd gave Irving a warm welcome as […] The post Kyrie Irving earns warm welcome before Mavericks-Cavs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dejounte Murray officially requesting a trade should interest Suns

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If like the trade for Murray, if they aren't gonna move Green to the bench and start Gillespie or Goodwin in his place. Right now the most helpful trade would be for Sabonis as he'd fill the weakest position and bring much needed rebounding and some playmaking. Both players fit the Booker timeline. And the compete now reasoning by the front office. But if they decide to look for players that extends beyond a couple more years for Booker, they should target someone like Josh Giddy.A big PG, th...

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Is Jalen Duren playing tonight? Pistons vs. Heat injury report

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The Detroit Pistons (8-3) will be without star center Jalen Duren once again when they continue their four-game road trip against the Miami Heat (6-6) on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Detroit’s latest injury report Saturday afternoon officially ruled out Duren with a right hamstring strain, extending his absence as the […] The post Is Jalen Duren playing tonight? Pistons vs. Heat injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Game Preview: Nets close out the road trip in Memphis

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Updated Nov 14, 7:38 PM ET

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Ty Jerome #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 11, 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ...

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Fischer's Latest: Nets, Porter Jr., Pacers, Clippers, Bucks, Trade Strategy

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There’s an expectation among some executives around the league that the Nets will shop some of their prominent veterans, including Michael Porter Jr., between now and the Feb. 11 trade deadline, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports. The Nets do not control their own first-round pick in June, since they still owe Houston for the […]

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JJ Redick explains why he likes Jake LaRavia in Lakers starting group

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Establishing a consistent starting lineup has been an issue for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past few seasons. Head coach JJ Redick has often needed to maneuvere through injuries to key players, resulting in a lack of continuity. This year presents a new challenge with nine new players, so Redick has been experimenting and […]

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WOWY Combos | databallr

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Everyone will keep saying OO is not the problem and the team defensive rating suffers when he sits, but that's just ignoring the carry job DD is singlehandedly doing for this defense. If you just look at DD on/off, hawks have a 107.1 defensive rating with him and 124.1 without him. If you do the same exercise with Zuby, the defensive rating is 100.0 with him and Dyson on and 105.9 with Zuby on and Dyson off Source linked, feel free to play around submitted by /u/gilady7 [link] [comments]

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Mario Hezonja says NBA easier than EuroLeague

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja believes playing in the NBA is easier than competing in Europe, pointing to significant differences in organization, travel, and scheduling. The post Mario Hezonja says NBA easier than EuroLeague appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Phoenix might be figuring things out, one stop at a time

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PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Miles Bridges #22 and Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns touch fingers after the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 12, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Imag...

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What Clippers’ Darius Garland said about making Intuit Dome history with rare start time vs. Hornets

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The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for an unusual challenge when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The Clippers’ recent victory over Oklahoma City has given them momentum heading into a historic afternoon at Intuit Dome. Sunday’s game tips off at 1:30 p.m. PT, marking the earliest start in the arena’s history. The unusual […] The post What Clippers’ Darius Garland said about making Intuit Dome history with rare start time vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘I tweaked my calf’

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Fake comeback attempt by New York on Friday. Fake concerning development across the nation’s airspace, too. Here’s a bunch of the latest, including some interesting Josh Hart revelations. Mike Brown On the decision to draw up the final shot for Karl-Anthony Towns instead of Jalen Brunson: “We needed a 2-pointer. We had executed something like […]

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Nets Listening To Offers For All Players

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Updated Nov 14, 8:14 PM ET

The Brooklyn Nets are open to hearing offers for any of their players. Brooklyn isn't necessarily shopping their player, and some would take good offers for the Nets to part with, but the team is listening when they receive calls. Veteran forwards Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle are expected to draw interest leading up to the February 11 trade deadline. Porter is on an expiring contract, while Randle holds a player option for the 2027-28 season. Both forwards could fill roles on any numb...

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