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The Clippers somehow could not handle the Pelicans' hot scoring as they lost 124-109 in a surprising matchup on Wednesday night.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...

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Gilgeous-Alexander would be the 11th player to win two MVPs through their age-27 season

The Knicks owner spoke publicly for the first time in three years on Monday

San Antonio appears to be getting closer to having Victor Wembanyama back on the floor. The Spurs have listed the big man as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies after he took part in full 5-on-5 action during Monday’s practice, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Wembanyama has missed the […] The post Spurs list Victor Wembanyama as questionable appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Orlando Magic wing Franz Wagner is itching to get back on the court as he rehabs his high left ankle sprain. But after returning too early twice, Wagner isn't going to rush things this time around, no matter how frustrating things have been. Wagner said the injury and returning from it have been a "very frustrating process". "Going into it, I was kind of expecting to feel really good within like 4-6 weeks of the injury," Wagner told the Orlando Sentinel about the injury he suffered in early D...

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton griped that the team wanted to "turn him into Clint Capela". That was a role that Ayton didn't want to play. Since making those comments, the veteran center has taken a different look at things. "I bought in," Ayton said. "Completely, like 110 percent. I hope you see the work." It's been an adjustment for Ayton to play as the fourth or fifth option in some lineups. He said that transition has been hard, but that he's learned to channel his eff...

Veteran big man Kristaps Porzingis has begun to show in recent games why the Warriors traded for him ahead of last month’s deadline, writes Nick Friedell of The Athletic. After missing six consecutive games due to an illness, Porzingis has played five of the past seven contests, averaging 17.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.2 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could reach a resolution on the star forward’s contract situation this summer, according to Zach Lowe. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show podcast, Lowe said the most likely outcome will come once Giannis has a clear yes or no on the extension presented this offseason. Lowe added that while […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Milwaukee Bucks have made it clear they’re exploring ways to strengthen their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but their limited trade assets make it difficult to pursue true superstar upgrades. As a result, the front office has been focusing on players who come with some level of risk – whether due to injury history, contract […] The post Bucks could revisit Dejounte Murray trade option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Dallas Mavericks are unlikely to receive the package they want for Anthony Davis, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Teams are hesitant due to Davis’ age, injury history, and expected desire for a lucrative contract extension this summer. Davis, 32, is averaging 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 18 games this […] The post Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .