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NBA analyst drops Michael Jordan take about LeBron James' 3rd option role with Lakers

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Updated Mar 14, 6:22 AM ET

Colin Cowherd offered a new comparison involving LeBron James and Michael Jordan during the latest episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, discussing James’ evolving offensive role with the Los Angeles Lakers. The comments came after the Lakers’ 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, a game that showcased the team’s offensive depth […] The post NBA analyst drops Michael Jordan take about LeBron James’ 3rd option role with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Crvena Zvezda shocks EuroLeague leader Fenerbahce - TalkBasket.net

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade delivered one of the biggest EuroLeague results of the week Friday night, defeating Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 79–73 at Belgrade Arena and ending the reigning champion’s nine-game winning streak. The Serbian club relied on second-half defense and an all-around performance from Codi Miller-McIntyre to overturn a halftime deficit and strengthen its position […] The post Crvena Zvezda shocks EuroLeague leader Fenerbahce appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Milan beats Maccabi to boost EuroLeague play-in hopes - TalkBasket.net

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EA7 Emporio Armani Milan strengthened its EuroLeague play-in push with a 96-87 victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on Friday night at Allianz Cloud, improving to 16-15 in the standings. The Italian club secured its fifth win in the last seven games, while Maccabi fell to 14-16 and saw its four-game winning streak come to […] The post Milan beats Maccabi to boost EuroLeague play-in hopes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Hapoel beats Barcelona in closed-door EuroLeague clash - TalkBasket.net

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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv secured an 80-75 road win over FC Barcelona on Friday at Palau Blaugrana in a EuroLeague matchup played behind closed doors, keeping the Israeli club firmly in the race near the top of the standings. The victory lifted Hapoel to 18-11 in the competition, while Barcelona slipped to 17-14 after struggling […] The post Hapoel beats Barcelona in closed-door EuroLeague clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Steve Kerr: “We’re going through it for sure” - TalkBasket.net

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Golden State head coach Steve Kerr described his team’s current situation as a “spell where we’re just getting wiped out” after Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. Kerr highlighted the effort of his players despite the challenges, saying, “You saw how hard the guys played and stayed in it and got […] The post Steve Kerr: “We’re going through it for sure” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Kristaps Porzingis opens up on health, Warriors struggles and upcoming reunion tour - TalkBasket.net

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Kristaps Porzingis is still working his way back physically, but the Golden State Warriors center said he sees progress after starting in Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. “Feeling all right,” Porzingis said after the game. “Step by step, trying to get back into really good shape. Still have a way […] The post Kristaps Porzingis opens up on health, Warriors struggles and upcoming reunion tour appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Gui Santos on Warriors’ injury struggles, Porzingis impact and playing for Curry’s birthday - TalkBasket.net

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Gui Santos said he is adjusting well to heavy minutes amid the Golden State Warriors’ injury crisis after Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I’m feeling good. I’m doing the best that I can for the recoveries and all that,” Santos said. “At the beginning when I started playing a little bit more, I […] The post Gui Santos on Warriors’ injury struggles, Porzingis impact and playing for Curry’s birthday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Brandin Podziemski on Warriors’ resilience amid injuries after Timberwolves loss - TalkBasket.net

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Brandin Podziemski led the Golden State Warriors with 25 points in Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center, offering insight into how the team adapts during stretches of injuries. “I look at it as a blessing in disguise just because it’s an opportunity and you’re able to build confidence,” Podziemski said on […] The post Brandin Podziemski on Warriors’ resilience amid injuries after Timberwolves loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Chris Finch breaks down Timberwolves’ defensive focus after win over Warriors - TalkBasket.net

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addressed defensive concerns following Friday’s 127-117 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. “39-point third quarter is not good enough. Some of our coverages are a little loose right now,” Finch said, highlighting areas for improvement despite the win. The coach noted challenges with rebounding and fouling […] The post Chris Finch breaks down Timberwolves’ defensive focus after win over Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tyronn Lue: "Just make it to the playoffs. That’s our mindset" - TalkBasket.net

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LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue reflected on Friday’s 119-108 victory against the Chicago Bulls, acknowledging moments of sluggish play. Lue noted that the Bulls’ style posed challenges. “Their style of play gives us problems, you know, when they inbound the ball, push it with pace, attack the paint… it was really a one-on-one test […] The post Tyronn Lue: “Just make it to the playoffs. That’s our mindset” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Ivica Zubac reflects on Pacers debut - TalkBasket.net

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Ivica Zubac contributed 11 points and eight rebounds in Indiana’s 101-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “It was pretty good. Watching the team from the sideline, it looked like fun, the way the guys moved the ball, and just being on the court with them. Everyone’s always aggressive to […] The post Ivica Zubac reflects on Pacers debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Leonard Miller believes he can keep playing well - TalkBasket.net

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Leonard Miller, who was acquired from Minnesota at the deadline, made his third start Thursday since joining the Chicago Bulls and continues to deliver strong production. In 31 minutes of action, he recorded 15 points and nine rebounds, following another productive outing Tuesday when he posted 17 points and 11 rebounds across 38 minutes. Miller […] The post Leonard Miller believes he can keep playing well appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Khris Middleton: Shooters keep firing when hot - TalkBasket.net

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The Mavericks ended an eight-game losing streak with Thursday’s victory over Memphis, thanks in large part to a big performance from Khris Middleton, writes Dwain Price of Mavs.com. Coming off the bench, the veteran small forward scored a season-high 35 points on 10-of-17 shooting in only 25 minutes. He took over in the final period, […] The post Khris Middleton: Shooters keep firing when hot appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Wizards vs Celtics injury report: who plays on Saturday - TalkBasket.net

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The Washington Wizards visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night with several rotation players unavailable as both teams try to halt recent losing streaks. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Boston enters the matchup with a 43-23 record, holding the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Washington sits near the […] The post Wizards vs Celtics injury report: who plays on Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Nuggets vs Lakers injury report for March 14 - TalkBasket.net

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The Denver Nuggets head to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night to face the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 p.m. ET. Both teams enter the matchup on winning streaks, looking to maintain momentum down the playoff stretch. Denver has won its last two games, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 136-131 on March 12 and beating the […] The post Nuggets vs Lakers injury report for March 14 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tuomas Iisalo on Ty Jerome: He’s turned into one of the NBA’s premier creators - TalkBasket.net

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Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo expressed the utmost respect for Ty Jerome’s offensive creation after Friday’s 126-110 road loss vs. the Detroit Pistons (21 points/1 rebound/3 assists/8-17 FG/3-7 3-PT/2-3 FT). *averaging 20.1 PPG/2.6 RPG/5.4 APG/1.2 SPG/48.2% FG/55.1% 2-PT/40.5% 3-PT/87.0% FT/57.7% eFG/22.1 MPG in 12 starts* *missed most of season with a high-grade right calf […] The post Tuomas Iisalo on Ty Jerome: He’s turned into one of the NBA’s premier creators appeared first ...

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J.B. Bickerstaff: Marcus Sasser takes advantage of opportunities - TalkBasket.net

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Marcus Sasser made the most of increased playing time on Friday, delivering his highest scoring performance since New Year’s Day. The Pistons guard finished with 16 points in Detroit’s 126-110 victory over Memphis. Sasser has recently moved into the starting lineup while Ausar Thompson remains out with a right ankle sprain, giving him a larger […] The post J.B. Bickerstaff: Marcus Sasser takes advantage of opportunities appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Josh Minott says he’s waited for breakout game - TalkBasket.net

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Josh Minott of the Brooklyn Nets delivered the best performance of his career on Thursday against Atlanta, finishing with 24 points, three rebounds, three steals, and three blocks in 24 minutes of action. The forward was acquired by the Nets from Boston ahead of last month’s trade deadline and is beginning to show what he […] The post Josh Minott says he’s waited for breakout game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Pistons stayed together during losing streak, Ron Holland says - TalkBasket.net

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The Detroit Pistons have responded well after hitting a rough stretch earlier, winning three straight games following a season-worst four-game losing streak. During that span, they also picked up victories over the Nets and an injury-depleted Sixers squad earlier this week. Reserve wing Ron Holland said the group stayed united despite the difficult stretch and […] The post Pistons stayed together during losing streak, Ron Holland says appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Suns' Jalen Green records back-to-back 30+ point games in loss to Raptors

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The 2025-26 season hasn’t been very kind to Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green on the injury front. After missing a grand total of 21 games through the first four seasons of his career (including a grand total of zero for the past two campaigns), Green has missed 48 games this season due to hamstring problems. […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green records back-to-back 30+ point games in loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Steve Kerr's eye-opening 'beaten up' admission after Warriors' 4th straight loss

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SAN FRANCISCO – If the Golden State Warriors’ situation couldn’t get worse, a team already without stars Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, it just did in their 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Al Horford, Quinten Post, and Seth Curry all exited midway through Golden State’s fourth loss in a row. And […] The post Steve Kerr’s eye-opening ‘beaten up’ admission after Warriors’ 4th straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Heat's Norman Powell could make groin injury return vs. Magic after 7-game hiatus

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Updated Mar 14, 2:36 PM ET

After Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, the team is looking to take that historic outing and lead to wins for the team. As the Heat captain’s 83-point night led to an inspiring 112-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, the team is hoping for […] The post Heat’s Norman Powell could make groin injury return vs. Magic after 7-game hiatus appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Are Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Lakers injury report

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The Denver Nuggets visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Jamal Murray is on the injury report alongside Aaron Gordon, with both players listed as probable. Murray is dealing with a left ankle injury, while Gordon is dealing with a right hamstring injury. The Nuggets edged the San Antonio Spurs 136-131 after erasing a […] The post Are Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Lakers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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