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Amick's Latest: Irving, Davis, Black, H. Jones, J. Green, More

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Kyrie Irving could be the biggest impact player for a contender ahead of the trade deadline, but the Mavericks don’t appear motivated to move the 34-year-old point guard, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. Irving is off to a strong start after missing 19 months with an ACL tear, averaging 21.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and […]

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Lakers’ 11-2 start hasn’t convinced everyone they’re title contenders

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The Lakers are among the NBA’s top teams this season. But not everyone is convinced even with the team’s 11-2 start. Former NBA champion-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins doesn’t believe the Lakers have done enough to convince the public that they are legitimate title contenders. Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half of...

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Yaxel Lendeborg Drops Candid Quote About Serving as Warriors' No. 1 Option After Steph Curry Injury

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Updated Nov 13, 6:27 PM ET

Yaxel Lendeborg has shown tremendous confidence already as a rookie, but he is also self-aware enough to know the pressure that comes with needing to be the No. 1 scoring option for the Golden State Warriors with Stephen Curry injured.

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International Notes: Porzingis, Hart, Mays, Teague, Nunn

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Kristaps Porzingis’ NBA career may be over, but he could have a future in the EuroLeauge if he gets his health issues under control, writes Pijus Sapetka of BasketNews. Porzingis announced recently that he’s stepping away from basketball to focus on overcoming a persistent illness. He’s under contract to the Warriors for $20MM this season […]

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LaMelo Helps Wolves Blow Out Mavs, Box Score Stats, Highlights for Flagg, Kyrie, Top Players

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Led by a stellar performance from LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 133-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks at the Target Center on Thursday night.

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Kenny Smith reveals 2 areas where Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg can improve

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as one of the NBA’s most impressive young players through the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season, but former NBA champion and analyst Kenny Smith believes the forward can improve in two areas of his game. As the Warriors (8-4) prepare for Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup […] The post Kenny Smith reveals 2 areas where Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg can improve appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A Blockbuster Devin Booker Trade Idea That Actually Makes Sense

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The 2025-26 Phoenix Suns returned to respectability with 45 wins, fighting through two play-in games before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a quick sweep. Through 10 games this season, the Suns (4-6) have yet to click, as the competition in the Western Conference is unforgiving.

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