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Cavs have ‘level of concern’ for Sam Merrill’s injury

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Oct 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) looks to shoot in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without the services of sharpshooter Sam Merrill in their matchup against the defending champion New York Knicks on Saturday evening. Merrill suffered a right elbow injury that caused him to miss the second ...

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Robert Williams attempt to honor teammate declined after confrontation with Lakers official

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Just after the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers to notch their fourth straight victory with a 124-118 win on Friday night, Portland big man Robert Williams III had an awkward encounter with a Los Angeles staffer. According to Jason Quick of The Athletic, Williams was seen walking down the court after the final buzzer and...

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Grizzlies Notes: Pippen, Stewart, Losing Streak, Jackson

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Fifth-year guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has a lumbar disc herniation in his back, the Grizzlies announced in their injury report ahead of Friday’s game, which marked his fourth straight absence (Twitter link). While it’s unclear how much time Pippen will miss as a result of the injury, it often takes several weeks to recover from […]

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LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM ET

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Day'ron Sharpe #20 talks with Michael Porter Jr. #17 and Chaney Johnson #31 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on November 04, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 114-104. 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 Sarah Sti...

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Lakers' Luka Doncic Talks Potential Pursuit of Wilt Chamberlain Record Amid Historic Start to Season

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Los Angles Lakers star Luka Dončić says there's a "long season" standing between him and the possibility of joining Wilt Chamberlain as the second NBA player to average 40 points per game.

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Lakers vs. Pistons Preview: Strength vs. strength

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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 23, 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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