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Bam Adebayo reveals what can't become 'habit' after loss in Giannis' Heat debut

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MIAMI – With Giannis Antetokounmpo making his Miami Heat debut in the regular season on Wednesday night, it ended in disappointment in a 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves inside the Kaseya Center. While the overreactions around the Heat are sure to surround the team after the opening loss, captain Bam Adebayo would lay the […] The post Bam Adebayo reveals what can’t become ‘habit’ after loss in Giannis’ Heat debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA streaming offers more options, more headaches

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Every NBA game can now be streamed. Finding the right service and figuring out what it will cost? Well, that’s where watching basketball becomes a homework assignment. As Jacob Feldman of Sportico details, the league’s streaming expansion has created wildly different viewing experiences depending on where fans live. Local broadcast territories still apply, and League […] The post NBA streaming offers more options, more headaches appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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A moment of Zen about the Spurs’ opening night loss to the Thunder

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 20, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

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Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga

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The NBA officially closed their investigation into the LA Clippers regarding potential salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard, and the official punishments were handed down. With everybody in the world weighing in on the situation, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was one of the latest to express his thoughts, as per Daniel Roberts of Front […] The post Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks' Mike Brown encourages Mikal Bridges 'to keep shooting' after going scoreless in loss to Celtics

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Updated Oct 24, 12:25 AM ET

"For the most part, most of his looks... I mean, he had three or four wide open threes. And we want them to make half of them if they're open," head coach Mike Brown said of Bridges after the loss. "But he's got to keep shooting them. And hopefully, they'll eventually go in sooner than later, but he's getting the looks that he needs to get. He's just gotta knock them down now." "He's got to make sure that he's physical on the defensive end," Brown continued on Bridges. "And he, as well as eve...

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Austin Reaves Tells Funny Rui Hachimura Story Ahead Of First Game Against Former Teammate

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Updated Oct 24, 7:28 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-0 after a dominant win to start the 2026-27 NBA season. The trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler was even better than advertised. And now, they look to start 2-0 on Friday night as they face Rui Hachimura and the L.A. Clippers. Hachimura left the Lakers and […]

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Mark Daigneault praises Thunder for 'muddy' win over Nuggets

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OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antoino Spurs on Tuesday, head coach Mark Daigneault watched his team overcome a poor shooting performance to top the Denver Nuggets 96-84 in their home opener at the Paycom Center. From limiting one All-Star center in Victor Wembanyama, the Thunder contained Nuggets All-Star center […] The post Mark Daigneault praises Thunder for ‘muddy’ win over Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Opening Week intel: Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis mystery increases pressure to make trade

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The biggest problem that the Golden State Warriors have faced through the years has been availability. On paper, this team looks like one that can compete in the Western Conference near the end of Stephen Curry’s career. In reality, it’s been a flawed roster because of injuries and prolonged absences, with none standing out more […] The post NBA Opening Week intel: Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis mystery increases pressure to make trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers Broadcaster Demers Contract may be Better than Advertised

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PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: A general view of the Portland Trail Blazers half court logo prior to Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | ...

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