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Northwest Notes: Nori, Blazers, Avdija, Jazz, Thunder

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New Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori may have an affable personality, but he holds his players to a high standard and isn’t afraid to let them know when they aren’t executing the team’s game plan, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic (free link). Portland has gotten off to a strong 6-1 start, including a […]

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NBA rumors: Why insider believes Pelicans will trade Herb Jones

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The New Orleans Pelicans are figuring things out. They have won four consecutive games to claw their way back to the .500 mark after a disappointing start to the new campaign, and they should have confidence in their chances of mounting a push for the playoffs if they maintain this level of play. It is […] The post NBA rumors: Why insider believes Pelicans will trade Herb Jones appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Insider labels Raptors, Hornets as prime Domantas Sabonis trade destinations

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It’s no secret that the Sacramento Kings have been looking to trade away Domantas Sabonis to lean further into their ongoing rebuild. And with the Kings having started the season with just one win in eight games, trade talks involving the Lithuanian big man are only going to heat up the deeper we progress into […] The post NBA rumors: Insider labels Raptors, Hornets as prime Domantas Sabonis trade destinations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic rumors: Will Orlando blow up roster at trade deadline?

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It has been a rough start to the 2026-27 season for the Orlando Magic despite being under the tutelage of new head coach Sean Sweeney, whom they hired from the San Antonio Spurs this past offseason. They entered their Thursday night clash against the Phoenix Suns with a 2-5 record, and considering their player payroll […] The post Magic rumors: Will Orlando blow up roster at trade deadline? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns vs. Magic

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The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Click the SUBSCRIBE button. Click the BELL to turn on notifications. Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.

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Lakers vs. Blazers Preview: It’s payback time

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a foul from Ziaire Williams #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on October 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images...

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Iman Shumpert pushes back on shorter NBA season, points to conditioning and style of play

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Iman Shumpert isn’t convinced the NBA needs fewer games. He thinks it needs a closer look at how players prepare for them and what happens once they’re on the floor. The former Cavaliers guard pushed back on calls to shorten the 82-game season, arguing for better conditioning and changes to the way the game is […] The post Iman Shumpert pushes back on shorter NBA season, points to conditioning and style of play appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Preview: The Wizards play the Hawks on Friday

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The Washington Wizards just climbed to the top of the Southeast Division standings, and then lost to the Hawks to drop to second. But they have a great chance to climb back up, as they play these same Hawks for the second game in a row. Here’s the preview! Game info When: : Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. ET Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA How to watch: Monumental Sports Network How to listen: The Team 980 AM, 106.7-2 FM Injury Report Wizards: Alex Sarr, Anthony Gill (Day-to-Day), Reece Beekman, ...

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Suns Notes: Ighodaro, Peat, Goodwin, Fleming, Point Guards

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The struggling Suns have made a changing to their starting lineup, with Oso Ighodaro replacing Khaman Maluach as the first-unit center ahead of Thursday’s game vs. Orlando (Twitter link). Phoenix fell to 1-5 on Wednesday after losing to Portland for the second time this season. Suns reporter/analyst Gerald Bourguet has advocated multiple times for Ighodaro […]

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Pelicans' Trey Murphy III lands on injury report for Timberwolves matchup

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New Orleans Pelicans star Trey Murphy III is dealing with an injury at the moment. He is listed on the injury report for Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as probable with bilateral patella tendinopathy. Barring unforeseen circumstances, it seems as if Murphy should have a good chance of playing. Murphy, 26, is averaging […] The post Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III lands on injury report for Timberwolves matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's honest assessment on Thunder rookies

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid devastating injuries to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s core, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sees hope in his rookies, Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz. Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander led with two 40+ point performances in Oklahoma City’s impressive wins against the Cleveland Cavs this week, sweeping their season series, 2-0. However, his supporting cast kept the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest assessment on Thunder rookies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Does A Balanced NBA Roster Actually Look Like?

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NBA roster balance sounds simple enough until someone tries to put a number on it. A team can spread its scoring around, produce similar shooting percentages across its lineup, or have one player whose impact towers over everyone else’s. Those are different descriptions of how a roster functions. Calling all of them balanced leaves a […] The post What does a balanced NBA roster actually look like? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Game Thread: Suns vs. Magic

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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 31: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 31, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Suns...

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Inside Jeremy Sochan’s ‘Messy’ Breakup With Spurs, Which Young Player Could Be Next?

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Jeremy Sochan spoke to Andscape about his breakup with the San Antonio Spurs. It's pretty clear that Mitch Johnson pushed for him to be taken off the team. Could Johnson's lack of patience with the young guys have a similar effect on someone else? (Spoiler: probably not) submitted by /u/Putrid-Carpenter5204 [link] [comments]

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Game Preview #9: Wolves at Rockets Game Thread

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So… how are we doing folks? We at Canis Hoopus usually try to get game recaps out a full day before the games so everyone can get their jokes and thoughts going in the comments. It’s what makes this community so fun for so many of us, myself included. From GIFs to shitposts to real analysis and everything in between, this is where to find it. However, some of us were a little busy tracking some election day results. We were watching a blue wave instead of watching a wave of blue at Target Cen...

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Could Blazers’ fast start make Scoot Henderson a trade candidate?

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The Trail Blazers are winning now. Scoot Henderson is still trying to find his place. That doesn’t automatically mean a trade is coming. It does create a reasonable question for a team whose expectations could be changing faster than its young guard is developing. As Ethen Hutton of Sports Illustrated writes, Henderson’s fit is worth […] The post Could Blazers’ fast start make Scoot Henderson a trade candidate? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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