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Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon earns ‘All-Star’ praise from insider despite sorry loss to Thunder

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The Denver Nuggets looked like they forgot how to play basketball on Thursday, dropping their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96-84, at Paycom Center. The Nuggets were handcuffed by the Thunder. Nikola Jokic only scored 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting, including 1-of-7 from three-point range, while Jamal Murray only had eight points on […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon earns ‘All-Star’ praise from insider despite sorry loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Devin Booker gets floated as sensible ‘all-in trade’ target for Rockets

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The Houston Rockets will face an early test as they take on the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center on Friday. The Rockets handily won their first game against the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, on Wednesday. Houston looked great versus the Mavericks, showcasing its starting unit of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., […] The post Devin Booker gets floated as sensible ‘all-in trade’ target for Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flatbush 5 flat on Opening Night … should we worry?

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BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 21: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense open Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets eon October 21, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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The new normal for the Toronto Raptors: 40 point wins, the Bench Mob 2.0, and more?

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TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against Leonard Miller #11 of the Chicago Bulls in the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 21, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images “Here we go,” said D...

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Former Lakers Wing Dalton Knecht Finds a New Home

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 16, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

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Joe Mazzulla shares expectations for East: ‘It could go either way’

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Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect BOSTON — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t doesn’t anticipate a clear pathway to coast this season in the Eastern Conference. Unlike last season, the conference is in much different shape. The return of Tyrese Haliburton plus the upgrade-filled offseason executed by the ...

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Warriors home openers have been a house party for everyone else

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It’s about time for the housewarming party, Dub Nation. The Warriors come home tonight after getting run off the floor 127-105 in LA, with Walker Kessler going 12-for-12 in his Lakers debut and Luka dropping 28 in three quarters. Chase Center should be the cure for that. But in 17 seasons with Steph Curry, the Warriors are just 8-9 in their first home game of the year, and the building has a habit of letting other teams have the party. Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors When: Friday, ...

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