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Sixers Notes: McCain Trade, Draft Assets, Roster Spots, Barlow

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Updated Feb 7, 2:23 PM ET

Despite exceeding expectations so far this season and holding a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race at 29-22, the Sixers were sellers at the trade deadline, sending second-year guard Jared McCain to Oklahoma City in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick and three future second-rounders. Speaking today to reporters, Sixers president of basketball […]

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Pistons Plan To Promote Daniss Jenkins This Weekend

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Updated Feb 7, 10:37 AM ET

Pistons head of basketball operations Trajan Langdon said on Friday that the team plans to promote two-way standout Daniss Jenkins to a standard contract over the weekend, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter video link). Jenkins, who reportedly turned down a two-year, minimum-salary contract offer near the end of January, will […]

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Why Spurs’ Stephon Castle had new bench role vs. Mavericks

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For the first time this season, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle came off the bench. The game at the Dallas Mavericks represented the second of a back-to-back for the Silver and Black, and the reigning Rookie of the Year was listed as questionable for their game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder the night before. […] The post Why Spurs’ Stephon Castle had new bench role vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Doug Christie gets reassurance on future with Kings

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Job security goes a long way for Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie, who took over for Mike Brown on an interim basis last season before accepting the job officially ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Amid a busy week in which the Kings acquired De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavs in exchange for Keon Ellis and Dennis […] The post Doug Christie gets reassurance on future with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Knicks’ Jose Alvarado embraces GTA-themed nickname with new jersey number

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A nickname can take a player quite far, especially when he resides in the largest media market in the country. Jose Alvarado is embracing the “Grand Theft Alvarado” moniker that fans have used to describe his tenacious defense and high-motor. The former No. 15 will wear No. 5 for the New York Knicks. GTA 5 […] The post Knicks’ Jose Alvarado embraces GTA-themed nickname with new jersey number appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Nic Claxton: Cam Thomas wasn’t happy here

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Here’s Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton reacting to Cam Thomas getting waived. (via YES Network): “I mean, you wish him the best. He wasn’t happy here, so you wish him the best wherever he ends up and hopefully he can help out whatever team he goes to and impact winning and continue to be the […] The post Nic Claxton: Cam Thomas wasn’t happy here appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Ivica Zubac pens heartfelt goodbye to the Clippers

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With the Indiana Pacers trading for Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac at the NBA trade deadline, it marks the end of a productive stint for the big man on the West Coast. As the Clippers traded Zubac, the 28-year-old would take to social media to say his farewells to the team and the fanbase. […] The post Ivica Zubac pens heartfelt goodbye to the Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Pelicans pointing to 7 improvements in new starting five formula

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Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans have discovered a formula that’s breathing new life into the James Borrego-led locker room. Getting Herb Jones back in the fold allowed for a shift to a supersized starting lineup built around Williamson and Trey Murphy III’s strengths. Derik Queen has been doing what’s comfortable and limiting mistakes, while Saddiq […] The post Pelicans pointing to 7 improvements in new starting five formula appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Submit your questions for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

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Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question to the comments section here or on X/Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @blakesilverman. Join us live on Friday afternoon for the show where we’ll recap this week’s games and Thursday’s trade deadline. How would you grade the Pistons’ […]

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Kendrick Perkins really just said Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is ‘prime example’ of himself

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Updated Feb 7, 8:32 AM ET

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins drew attention Thursday night after comparing San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to himself during a postgame segment on NBA Today. The remarks came following San Antonio’s 135-123 win over the Dallas Mavericks, a performance in which Wembanyama again showcased his expanding offensive range and all-around impact. Perkins said Wembanyama’s […] The post Kendrick Perkins really just said Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is ‘prime example’ of himself appeared firs...

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Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce clash over Celtics’ success before Big Three

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Former Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce engaged in a pointed on-air debate over the franchise’s direction before the formation of the Big Three during the latest episode of KG Certified, revisiting long-standing disagreements about Boston’s success prior to their 2008 title run. The discussion began as Pierce reflected on how his role […] The post Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce clash over Celtics’ success before Big Three appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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