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Adou Thiero knows he can't be so reckless on drives

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The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting big things from second-year wing Adou Thiero this season. The 2025 second-round pick is one of the most athletic players in the entire league, and that undoubtedly stands out on film. He is a high-flying, high-energy wing defender who exemplifies a lot of what the Lakers need more of […]

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JJ Redick calls Lakers’ first half ‘unacceptable’ in loss to Warriors

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I know it was just a preseason game, but I find JJ Redick’s fire remaining bright as ever a good thing. He cares. And he won't let anyone on the roster care less. “I’ve had a handful of these games as a coach where you’re missing star players, you’re missing a lot of your depth,” Redick said. “I still expect us to win. I still expect us to play to my standards. That first half did not meet our expectations, and I let them know that.” submitted by /u/Ejazz88 [link] [comments]

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Utah Jazz Defeated by Denver in Ugly Home Opener

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 6: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 6, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preseason Preview & Game Thread: Baby steps

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on January 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mi...

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3 Suns players to watch closely the rest of this preseason

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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Haywood Highsmith #19 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons during a preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

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Ranking the Roster: Tyler Herro carries big iron on his hip at 1

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Media Day at Froedtert & MCW Sports Science Center on September 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images It might be painful to adm...

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76ers’ Jameer Nelson Jr. shows out in NBA debut with his dad watching

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Just to make some NBA fans feel older than they think they are, Jameer Nelson Jr., the son of the former NBA guard who was most famous for his time with the Dwight Howard-led Orlando Magic, is now in the NBA as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp roster as an Exhibit 10 […] The post 76ers’ Jameer Nelson Jr. shows out in NBA debut with his dad watching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Aday Mara humbled by incredible career outlook from teammate

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The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their account in preseason on Tuesday with a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. For this contest, OKC held out most of their key players, including their big three in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, which opened up opportunities for their other guys to get some burn. One […] The post Thunder’s Aday Mara humbled by incredible career outlook from teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls’ Matas Buzelis gets blunt about last season’s chaotic situation

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Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis is expected to make a big leap in his third season. He showed vast improvement in his sophomore year, but he continued to struggle with consistency. Armed with more experience, Buzelis will be a key factor on both ends for the Bulls, joining Norman Powell, Josh Giddey, Nic Claxton, and […] The post Bulls’ Matas Buzelis gets blunt about last season’s chaotic situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s unbelievable number of 3-pointers taken in just 1 half in exhibition game

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The Miami Heat gave fans their first look at the new-look roster on Tuesday night, and one team in the annual Red, White, and Pink Game seemed determined to test the limits of the 3-point line. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, the Red Team attempted 40 3-pointers in the first half alone […] The post Heat’s unbelievable number of 3-pointers taken in just 1 half in exhibition game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Can Kyrie Irving return to form for the Mavericks after torn ACL?

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CHENGDU, CHINA - JUNE 27: American professional basketball player Kyrie Irving poses for a photo with young players in a fan meeting during his China tour on June 27, 2026 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China. (Photo by You Fang/VCG via Getty Images) | VCG via Getty Images Remember last year? When the sunshine pumpers swore up and down that Kyrie Irving would be back on the court for the Dallas Mavericks by the New Year? Well, as it turns out, it was always going to be closer to March, which...

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