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Lakers have already ruled out Kevon Looney as backup center

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The Los Angeles Lakers have already determined that Kevon Looney is not a workable backup center, despite signing the veteran center to a one-year contract in the offseason. The post Lakers have already ruled out Kevon Looney as backup center appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Who Do You Want the Blazers to Extend Most?

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PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 08: Portland Trail Blazers players huddle huddle prior to the game against the Indiana Pacers at Moda Center on March 08, 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) | Getty Images As the first-day-of-season deadline passed this year for rookie contract extensions i...

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Trail Blazers Continue to Stall on Moda Center Lease Agreement

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Portland Trail Blazers ownership continues to show reluctance to engage in meaningful negotiations over SB1501, the state law that provides the framework to fund Moda Center renovations and keep the team committed to Portland on a twenty-year lease. The original timeline on a final vote for lease approval by City Council runs out December 17th, their final session of the year. Given ownership’s stonewalling, “Portland leaders will almost certainly be unable to finalize a deal by next month.” ...

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Austin Reaves considered day-to-day with bruised heel

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 11: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Midway through the third ...

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Jalen Smith is high on Warriors’ list

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The Golden State Warriors have contacted the Chicago Bulls about Jalen Smith, with the 26-year-old center reportedly ranking high on their list of potential targets. The post Jalen Smith is high on Warriors’ list appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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This Week in Pacers History: Billy Knight's 52 and a Franchise That Started in the ABA

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This Week in Pacers History The Pacers host the Knicks tonight in their 60th season as a franchise. That's a rivalry Indiana fans don't need explained, against the team that won last season's title. Here's what this week in November has meant to Indiana. Nov. 11, 1980: Billy Knight's 52 Forty-six years ago this week, Billy Knight scored 52 points in a 119-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs. It was a team record at the time. Knight was one of the Pacers' first great NBA-era scorers. As a secon...

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Nikola Jokic could retire after next contract

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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic could retire from the NBA at the age of 37 or 38, potentially ending his career after signing one more contract with the franchise. The post Nikola Jokic could retire after next contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Stephen A. Smith urges Warriors to lean on Yaxel Lendeborg amid Stephen Curry injury

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After Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry’s MRI confirmed an oblique tear, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith is anticipating that rookie Yaxel Lendeborg will step up for his team. While ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins argues that it’s Draymond Green who needs to step up for the Warriors, Smith believes Golden State’s rookie is ready. Lendeborg is off […] The post Stephen A. Smith urges Warriors to lean on Yaxel Lendeborg amid Stephen Curry injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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