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Utah Jazz Reacts: Jazz fans grade the offseason

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Updated Aug 29, 1:43 AM ET

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jazz fans have had one of the most eventful offseasons I can remember. Arguably the greatest prospect in team history was drafted while a massive trade for their starting center surprised everyone. So how do Jazz fans feel about it? Well, that was the point of this week...

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WNBA Broadcast Captures Sophie Cunningham Recreating Her Viral Gesture With Simone Biles & Jonathan Owens in Attendance

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Sophie Cunningham has never shied away from making a moment her own, and during the Indiana Fever’s latest game, she did just that. Against the Connecticut Sun, cameras caught the veteran guard bringing back one of her most well-known gestures in front of two key audience members.

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Kevin Durant Throws Shade At Top NBA International Stars

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Updated Aug 29, 1:03 AM ET

Future Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Durant is never shy to share his thoughts and made an interesting comment slighting the accomplishments of international stars. A conversation has emerged around the NBA about whether or not the league is now more international than American. Recent MVP winners like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and […] The post Kevin Durant Throws Shade At Top NBA International Stars appeared first on HEAVY.

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell break former MVP’s WNBA record

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During Friday night’s bout between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell put on another record-breaking performance. The Fever defeated the Sun 111-91 dominantly, as the duo has recorded 4 30-point games together in one season, surpassing former MVP Aja Wilson and Jackie Young’s record of two such games. Clark…

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Enes Kanter Freedom sets condition to quit WNBA - TalkBasket.net

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Enes Kanter Freedom says the WNBA can bring his controversial draft effort to an immediate end by making its eligibility requirements more specific. Freedom has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft while challenging the league over how it defines who can participate. He says he would walk away if the rules explicitly restricted competition to […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom sets condition to quit WNBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Fever news: Caitlin Clark joins elusive WNBA club with another 30-10 double-double

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Updated Aug 29, 8:18 AM ET

Caitlin Clark was unstoppable as she made WNBA history following her performance in the Indiana Fever’s 111-91 blowout win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night. Clark is going through the third season of her WNBA career with the Fever. After going through injuries in 2025, she has enjoyed a healthy season as Indiana looks forward to playoff […] The post Fever news: Caitlin Clark joins elusive WNBA club with another 30-10 double-double appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacific Notes: Suns, Curry, Lakers, Whitmore, Clippers

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Zach Kram of ESPN lauds the Suns for the contracts they gave to Collin Gillespie (four years, $48MM), Jordan Goodwin (three years, $19MM), Mark Williams (three years, $38MM) and Luke Kennard (two years, $12.4MM) this summer. However, he strongly disagreed with the decision to trade an unprotected first-round pick (plus Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale) to […]

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Damian Lillard Posts Photo of Astonishing Shooting Percentage in Practice Ahead of NBA Season

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Updated Aug 29, 8:02 PM ET

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is making his much-anticipated return to the court after missing the 2025-26 season with a torn left Achilles tendon.

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Klay Thompson Reveals Real Reason He Chose Miami Heat

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The Miami Heat fixed multiple issues by signing Klay Thompson after he got bought out by the Dallas Mavericks. Multiple teams had interest in Thompson as a respected NBA veteran still good enough to hit the three-point shot. Miami’s bigger move of trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo completely gutted their depth to make shooting a flaw. […] The post Klay Thompson Reveals Real Reason He Chose Miami Heat appeared first on HEAVY.

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Projected NBA Trade Lands Lakers 7’0″ Positionless Unicorn Next to Luka Doncic

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The Los Angeles Lakers are still in the market for additions that can further bolster the roster. One position that was the first to be addressed this offseason was a starting center spot, which they fixed by adding young center Walker Kessler. For depth, they brought in veteran star Kevon Looney. However, their big man […] The post Projected NBA Trade Lands Lakers 7’0″ Positionless Unicorn Next to Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

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Angel Reese earns suspension for biggest game of the season

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The WNBA is officially in the home stretch of the season, and the eight playoff teams have already been decided. Now, those eight squads are vying for seeding. One of the most important battles in the standings is between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever, who entered Friday night as the fourth and fifth seeds,…

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each score 34 as Fever stay hot with 111-91 victory over Sun

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points as the the Indiana Fever got past the Connecticut Sun 111-91 on Friday. Clark added 12 assists, marking the fifth time this year she's had a double-double with at least 30 and 10. Mitchell notched her 24th straight 20-point game in the Fever's final game before a three-week break for the FIBA Women's World Cup.

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NBA Insider Lists New Reason Jonathan Kuminga Snubbed Lakers

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The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to figure out their next move to add another forward before the season starts thanks to missing out on Jonathan Kuminga. Most NBA odds sites listed the Lakers as the top team most likely to sign Kuminga, but he ultimately chose the Minnesota Timberwolves to start for a title […] The post NBA Insider Lists New Reason Jonathan Kuminga Snubbed Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Wizards Star Trae Young Sends 2-Word Message With New Roster Taking Shape

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Trae Young says he’s ready to “Lock In” as the Wizards prepare for a new era featuring AJ Dybantsa and another recent roster shakeup. The post Wizards Star Trae Young Sends 2-Word Message With New Roster Taking Shape appeared first on HEAVY.

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