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The Cavaliers didn’t look like themselves for the first half of the season. Not after going 64-18 a year ago. Not while stumbling to a 24-20 start that raised real questions around the league and within the organization. That tone has flipped fast. The Cavs have now won nine of their last 10 games, and […] The post Cavs sensing new opportunity after roster reset: ‘This is the time’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James had one, so too did Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love. In fact, quite a few Cavs have them. But none have been as pronounced as the one sported by the newest Cavalier, James Harden. Of course by “them,” I’m referring to the follicles which have accompanied or still occupy their faces. … their […] The post James Harden’s beard is already the best in Cavs franchise history appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Bucks listened. They just never flinched. According to Jamal Collier of ESPN, Milwaukee took calls on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the trade deadline. Serious ones. Aggressive ones. And then, ultimately, the Bucks decided they weren’t ready to walk away from the face of the franchise. Not yet. League sources told ESPN the Bucks never […] The post Bucks to keep options open on Giannis Antetokounmpo again in summer appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs Stephon Castle’s night ended early Tuesday, but the Spurs don’t believe it’s anything serious. Castle took a hard spill in the second quarter of San Antonio’s win over the Lakers and was ruled out for the second half with what the team labeled a pelvic contusion. Afterward, Castle downplayed the injury and said he’s […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Wizards, Tre Johnson, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Eastern Conference picture is starting to sharpen, but there are still a few pressure points worth watching entering the All-Star break. For ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, it starts in Cleveland. “Harden’s assimilation in Cleveland is an obvious one,” Bontemps said. “Will he and Donovan Mitchell successfully co-exist? Can he coax more consistent play out of […] The post Real Beasts of East? Cavs, Sixers, Knicks aiming to make their claim appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Phoenix Suns dethroned the Mavericks 120-111, sending Dallas to its eighth consecutive loss on Tuesday night. Dillon Brooks dropped 23 points, Devin Booker had 19, Mark Williams added 13, and Oso Ighodaro had 10 points and 10 rebounds from the bench, as they led the Suns by 31 late in the second quarter before […] The post Suns dethrone Mavericks 120-111, extend Dallas’ losing streak to 8 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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No Need For 32 Teams. The post Column: NBA's Tanking Woes Dilute Case For Expansion appeared first on Ballislife.com .
39 lead changes in Knicks/Pacers tonight, the most in a game since there were 42 lead changes in Knicks/Blazers on March 12, 2025.
You already read about the major brawl this week from my good colleague Kelder in yesterday’s rotation notes so I will focus on a less reported set of ejections in the Rockets home loss against the Celtics. The situation starts pretty normal with the coach ejection which we have seen thousands of. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Over a year after his emotional trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic believes he is finally in a great place. Doncic’s surprising trade sent shockwaves throughout the NBA as it rapidly changed the Lakers’ fortunes, giving the purple and gold the perfect successor to LeBron James. On the basketball court, […]
