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Jayson Tatum insists 'there's no beef' with Jaylen Brown in wake of trade

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Updated Oct 24, 11:19 PM ET

Jayson Tatum spent most of his postgame news conference Friday night addressing speculation about his relationship with former Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown in the wake of the latter's shocking trade to Philadelphia over the summer.

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg doubles down on jawing with Luka Dončić: 'He's not Michael Jordan'

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Updated Oct 25, 4:34 AM ET

Lendeborg conceded that he might have gone overboard with his postgame comments, but he's not budging on his on his on-court trash talk.

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WNBA Finals live updates, Valkyries-Dream box score: Angel Reese, Atlanta look to extend 2-1 series lead over Gabby Williams, Golden State

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Updated Oct 24, 9:41 PM ET

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream look to take a 3-1 lead over Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

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Steph Curry’s brother criticizes Warriors over dire roster situation

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Updated Oct 25, 4:24 AM ET

The Warriors are already short-handed. In the second game of the season, Golden State deployed two-way player Graham Ike as their starting center against the Grizzlies. Seth Curry, brother of Steph Curry, weighed in on the grim situation as the Warriors began the campaign with back-to-back losses. Stephen Curry and Seth Curry on the bench...

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Bulls Notes: Wilson, Jones, Giddey, Buzelis, Essengue, Swain

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After a rough regular season debut in which he committed nine turnovers and shot just 7-of-21 from the field in the Bulls’ blowout loss to Toronto on Wednesday, No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson bounced back with a strong performance in Friday’s matinee game in Milwaukee, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. While Wilson […]

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2026-27 Summit League preview | The IX Basketball

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Consistency is defined as “acting, behaving, or happening in a steady and predictable way over time.” Coaches in any sport are constantly looking for consistent results from their teams – in practices, games and their everyday habits. They preach doing it the right way and little by little, finding a consistent path to winning and sustained […] The post 2026-27 Summit League preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

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Steve Kerr calls Michael Jordan most emotionally dominant athlete - TalkBasket.net

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has described Michael Jordan as the most emotionally dominant athlete he has ever encountered, explaining how the Chicago Bulls legend’s mentality influenced everyone around him. Kerr, who won three NBA championships alongside Jordan in Chicago, believes his former teammate possessed a psychological advantage that extended far beyond his […] The post Steve Kerr calls Michael Jordan most emotionally dominant athlete appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Spurs rally late past Mavericks for first win of the season - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 25, 11:59 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday, October 24, at American Airlines Center, securing their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season. Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and blocked four shots, while Dylan Harper added 22 points as San Antonio improved to 1-2. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle contributed 19 points […] The post Spurs rally late past Mavericks for first win of the season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Jerome, Boozer lead Grizzlies past Warriors with late comeback - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 24, 12:41 PM ET

Ty Jerome scored 28 points and rookie Cameron Boozer delivered the go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds remaining as the Memphis Grizzlies erased a 12-point deficit in the final 3:47 to beat the Golden State Warriors 111-108 on Friday night at Chase Center. Memphis trailed 106-94 after De’Anthony Melton’s three-pointer with 3:47 left, but the Warriors […] The post Jerome, Boozer lead Grizzlies past Warriors with late comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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How To Watch And Live Stream Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets NBA Game Tonight: TV Channels, Team News, Start Time

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Updated Oct 24, 9:50 PM ET

Game Details Date Saturday, October 24 Start Time 8.30 PM ET / 7.30 PM CT / 5.30 PM PT Location Philips Arena, Atlanta How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for this afternoon's game: CHECK NATIONAL CBS National Broadcast (check format) CBS Atlanta Home Broadcast ANF - Atlanta News First Houston Away Broadcast Space City Home Network How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your loc...

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In the WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream are proving the South has always had something to say

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The Atlanta Dream. | Getty Images Atlanta is a city of rich history and culture—rooted in Black excellence, resistance and pride. Those tangibles came to life inside State Farm Arena for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, when the Dream steamrolled to a 97-71 win to take all the momentum that comes with a 2-1 series lead. Game 3 was a movie 🍿🎥. So, we made you one. Relive Wednesday night's THRILLER in the 🅰️ and get ready for another one in Game...

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The All-WNBA First and Second Teams have, finally, been announced

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Updated Oct 25, 6:30 AM ET

Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images Exactly one month after the conclusion of the 2026 WNBA regular season, the 10 players deemed to have had the best seasons, finally, are getting their due. Prior to Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, the league revealed the 10 players voted to the All-WNBA First and Second Teams. The 10 names should be unsurprising, as they correspond to the top 10 finishers on the MVP ballot. The First Team is headlined by 2026 MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Ac...

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The Hallway Rivalry between Lakers and Clippers has devolved into Freeway Snore

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Updated Oct 24, 12:25 AM ET

The Hallway Rivalry between the Lakers and Clippers is dead. It’s a relic of the past. It’s a cemetery of unrealized fun.  It was never a real rivalry.  Not when the Lakers have won 17 championships while the Clippers have never reached the championship round in their 56-year franchise history.  But there were brief pockets...

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Why (almost) every other NBA superstar wants to shoot like Warriors’ Stephen Curry

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Ask the NBA’s biggest superstars which skill they would steal from a peer, and the answer keeps coming back to Stephen Curry. In a league video released Oct. 24 as part of its American Express NBA Tip-Off content, 19 players said they would take Curry’s shooting, the most votes for any skill named. The record […] The post Why (almost) every other NBA superstar wants to shoot like Warriors’ Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Golden State doom loop?

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors throws his arms up in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 101-89. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Ima...

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Talkin' Cavs: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Kenny Atkinson

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I joined the BIGPLAY Cleveland show and I can tell you I didn’t overreact to the Cavaliers’ season-opening meltdown vs. the 76ers. But I sure didn’t take it easy on them, either. You can listen to my entire semi-rant in this very post. All I can tell you is … well, my complete thoughts are […] The post Talkin’ Cavs: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Kenny Atkinson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview & Game Thread: David vs. Goliath?

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bucks 139-122. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty...

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Submit your questions for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

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Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live Saturday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss the beginning of the Pistons’ season. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown has a p...

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How experience is reshaping the Suns’ two-way contract strategy

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Pat Spencer #61 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 14, 2026 at the 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

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It’s taken two Celtics games for me to become a Paul George stan

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics stands for the National Anthem before the game against the New York Knicks on October 23, 2026 at 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 Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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2026-27 Missouri Valley Men’s Basketball Conference Preview

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Murray State head coach Ryan Miller, middle, and assistants Brendan Mullins, left, and Jahenns Manigat get excited as the Racers battle the Bradley Braves in the second half of their MVC college basketball game Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Racers 87-78. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Another year of Missouri Valley hoops is fast approaching. While the league is not undergoing the shuffling of teams that some of the other mid-major leagues are, t...

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Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks game preview

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HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 20: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on March 20, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images With th...

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Cavs have chance to quiet outside noise that comes with meltdowns

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The best thing about the NBA is that there’s always another game. And between now and mid-April, the Cavaliers will have 81 of them. So, yes, the meltdown on opening night in Philadelphia will be a long-forgotten memory that means nothing by the time the playoffs roll around. This is assuming the Cavs make the […] The post Cavs have chance to quiet outside noise that comes with meltdowns appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Trail Blazers at Kings Preview

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Updated Oct 24, 12:05 AM ET

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Deni Avdija #8, Ja Morant #1 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a dominant season-open...

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