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Nets first-round pick cleared for season-opener after missing preseason

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Updated Oct 20, 2:55 AM ET

Brooklyn Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson could make his NBA debut soon. After missing the preseason due to a back ailment, Jefferson practiced fully on Monday, per head coach Jordi Fernandez. The No. 28 pick will be available for Wednesday’s regular season opener vs. the Charlotte Hornets. “[Joshua] will be available, yeah. He just practiced, […] The post Nets first-round pick cleared for season-opener after missing preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘He’s a dog, ’ Rookie Meleek Thomas was the star of Cavs Media Day

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images The season hasn’t started yet, but Meleek Thomas has already won over his teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers spoke highly of their rookie during media day. “That kid’s a dog,” said Donovan Mitchell. “He is who he thinks he is — he reminds me of myself.” That’s a...

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The Biggest Gambles in Celtics History

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One could argue that 16 of Boston's 18 championships came from a trade or a draft pick that could have gone very wrong. Some of those moves paid off within a year, and one took more than a decade. Not every move worked out, and the one Boston made this summer has most fans wishing it never happened. Let’s revisit some of them. 6 Celtics Moves That Could Have Gone Either Way Every move on this list was a big call that could make or break the franchise. In poker, before you make a call, you can...

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Throwback: Rajon Rondo's 29/18/13 triple double in 2010 playoffs

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For today's Throwback Thursday we go back to 2010 when Rajon Rondo had a playoffs as good or better than anyone in the NBA. Through the first three rounds, it could definitely been argued he was the playoffs' top player. And even if you take into account the Finals, he still might win that honor. Here's a look at Rondo in his prime:

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The Celtics’ best closing lineup may change every night

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Tatum, White and George feel like locks. After that, I’m not sure there’s one right answer. Pritchard gives them another creator, Queta and Robinson each solve different problems, and the young wings could make sense depending on the matchup. Can’t wait to see who Joe trusts in crunch time this season. submitted by /u/Frequent-Control7090 [link] [comments]

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