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Ziaire Williams is happy to be the Lakers' primary point-of-attack defender

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Going into the season, arguably the biggest question mark surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was their perimeter defense and who would guard the point of attack. But so far, Ziaire Williams has been up to the challenge. Williams signed a minimum contract with the Lakers, but the 25-year-old former lottery pick still has a lot […]

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Cavs keep playing with fire, and even Donovan Mitchell knows it

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The Cavaliers escaped with a win Saturday night. They also escaped with a few more lessons about finishing games, something coach Kenny Atkinson would probably prefer they learn without all the drama. After blowing a 29-point lead in Thursday’s season-opening loss to the 76ers, the Cavs nearly surrendered a 22-point advantage against the Nets before […] The post Cavs keep playing with fire, and even Donovan Mitchell knows it appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Sixers give LeBron a reason to rest easy

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Sixers give LeBron a reason to rest easy LeBron James sat out, and the Sixers still had more than enough offense. That might be the most encouraging part of their 3-0 start. Nobody needs to draw sweeping conclusions from three games in October. But Philadelphia didn’t bring James aboard so every night would require him […] The post Sixers give LeBron a reason to rest easy appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview: The return of Walker Kessler

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 23: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz box out during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 23, 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Im...

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NBA Notes: Mavericks, Walter Clayton Jr, Knicks, Mikal Bridges, Spurs

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Mavericks Walter Clayton Jr. is starting his second NBA season with his third team. That’s a lot of introductions for a guy still trying to get his career going. But Clayton likes where he landed. After being waived by the Grizzlies, he chose the Mavericks over several interested teams and signed a two-way contract Wednesday, […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Walter Clayton Jr, Knicks, Mikal Bridges, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Hawks can’t keep up with Rockets in home opener, lose 121-114

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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 24: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 24, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns vs. Warriors

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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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Game Preview: Knicks vs. Magic, October 25, 2026

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks is defended by Tristan da Silva #23 of the Orlando Magic during the first half of the game at the Kia Center on November 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated The Knicks 133 to 121. 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 Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty...

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Caleb Wilson enters in Michael Jordan territory after first 3 NBA games

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Updated Oct 25, 4:08 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls took on the Washington Wizards in their home opener on Saturday. Although Caleb Wilson soared, finishing with a double-double of 30 points and 14 rebounds, the Bulls lost 124-120. However, Wilson showed signs that he indeed can meet or even exceed expectations. Over the course of the first three games, Wilson put […] The post Caleb Wilson enters in Michael Jordan territory after first 3 NBA games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yaxel Lendeborg is delivering hope even as the Warriors stumble

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Updated Oct 25, 5:43 PM ET

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) drives towards the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) defends during the second quarter of their NBA in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) Being a young-player fan in the Bay has been a creative writing exercise for a while now. How many times has Dub Nation squinted at a flash in the third quarter of a blowout and built a whole career out of it? I’m thinki...

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