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For the Spurs, improving in 2026-27 means dealing with expectations

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: Devin Vassell #24, Stephon Castle #5 & De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs look on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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(Ph...

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Celtics Reacts Survey: what’s in store for Mazzulla’s Year 5?

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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 9: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics, Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics, and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 9, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 No...

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Welcome to Preview Month on CelticsBlog

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens (left) and lead owner Bill Chisholm speak during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images What a privilege it is ...

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Lakers’ Ziaire Williams reveals how he can thrive with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

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Updated Sep 1, 4:09 PM ET

Ziaire Williams was an under-the-radar acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason. The Lakers are his third team in six years, and Williams is eager to carve out a consistent role and play for the Purple and Gold for a long time. He is in a surreal situation. He was a die-hard fan […] The post Lakers’ Ziaire Williams reveals how he can thrive with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Rumors: High-End Positions Within Organization Not Being Actively Filled

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At the beginning of the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made it known that building out the front office staff was a top priority. The franchise was expected to hire two assistant general managers to work under Rob Pelinka in addition to filling out the rest of the front office departments such as scouting, which […]

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P.J. Tucker Appreciates How Kobe Bryant Handled Farewell Tour

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The Kobe Bryant farewell tour during the 2016 season was truly one of the most surreal experiences in NBA history. At every stop during Bryant’s final season, the Los Angeles Lakers legend was showered with love and praise, even in those arenas which booed him vociferously throughout the rest of his career. And Bryant took […]

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Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson make Lance Stephenson’s all-time PG ranking

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Updated Sep 1, 1:41 AM ET

For years, the Los Angeles Lakers belonged to LeBron James. Now, Luka Doncic has taken the mantle. With James gone and the Lakers fully committed to building around Doncic, he will carry the weight and opportunity of leading one of the most demanding franchises in sports into a new era. It is off to a […] The post Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson make Lance Stephenson’s all-time PG ranking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Matt Barnes thinks Warriors’ Stephen Curry will follow Kobe Bryant’s retirement footsteps

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Updated Sep 1, 12:44 PM ET

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is entering his 18th season in the NBA. Typically, players in the later stages of their careers are expected to take a back seat to younger teammates and play a supporting role. Such is not the case for Curry. After all, he is not a typical star. The 38-year-old […] The post Matt Barnes thinks Warriors’ Stephen Curry will follow Kobe Bryant’s retirement footsteps appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers flex Damian Lillard’s ridiculous shooting practice total

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You know what time it is. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard grabbed attention with his workout video in which he knocked down 1,110 out of 1,168 shots. We’re not good at math, but that’s a lot of buckets. Also, a jaw-dropping accuracy. Lillard is one of the best snipers in league history, and his […] The post Blazers flex Damian Lillard’s ridiculous shooting practice total appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Southwest division watch: Will the Pelicans ever fly?

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Updated Sep 1, 1:41 AM ET

Another division, another team that is trying to find a better day now that the Golden State Warriors dynasty is on its last legs. We’re in the Southwest division now; let’s take it straight to the bottom. I’m not just talking about the division standings, I’m talking the Bayou where the New Orleans Pelicans reside. The Warriors took two of three from New Orleans last season, getting the best of a team that went 26-56 last year. They fired their coach, hired Jamahl Mosley away from Orlando, a...

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Southwest division watch: Did Wemby just pull a Duncan?

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Updated Sep 1, 2:21 AM ET

Dub Nation! This has been a piece I’ve been looking forward to writing for a minute as we finish our recap of the offseason moves of the Southwest division. The San Antonio Spurs won the Western Conference Finals and in my mind would have won the NBA Finals if they had that dawg in them. But if they had met a healthy Golden State Warriors team in the playoffs last year I HAVE NO DOUBT that the Dubs would have tucked the kids in San Antonio to sleep. But that’s just me though. Golden State and...

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