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Gobert suspended, to miss Wolves' game at Bucks

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Duren, T. Smith, M. Williams

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The 65-game rule has been a hot topic of conversation in recent weeks amid injuries to Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic, all of whom would have been shoo-ins for All-NBA spots prior to getting hurt. Pistons star Cunningham reflected on the rule after Wednesday’s win over Milwaukee, his first game back from a […]

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Carsen Edwards is back for Virtus Bologna in EuroLeague’s two-game week

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

After missing one Virtus Bologna game in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season due to injury, 27-year-old Carsen Edwards returns to action The post Carsen Edwards is back for Virtus Bologna in EuroLeague’s two-game week appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Giannis on how confident he is in finishing the season in Milwaukee: “I don’t know, I take it day by day”

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

A non-answer by Giannis Antetokounmpo created more speculations about his future with the Bucks The post Giannis on how confident he is in finishing the season in Milwaukee: “I don’t know, I take it day by day” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Vanja Marinkovic is out indefinitely with an Achilles tendon injury

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Partizan Mozzart Bet updates the status of 29-year-old Vanja Marinkovic after his early exit in Round 24 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season The post Vanja Marinkovic is out indefinitely with an Achilles tendon injury appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Booker scores 33 as Suns cruise past Kings

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Devin Booker poured in 33 points, including 20 in the first quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 129-102 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Dillon Brooks added 18 points and Mark Williams finished with 15 points and nine rebounds as Phoenix built a commanding lead. Collin Gillespie and […] The post Booker scores 33 as Suns cruise past Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Kawhi Leonard reflects on dominant fourth quarter as Clippers extend winning streak to six

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Kawhi Leonard credited aggressiveness and team trust after scoring 45 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night at Intuit Dome. The victory extended Los Angeles’ winning streak to a season-best six games. “Just kept being aggressive. Teammates wanted […] The post Kawhi Leonard reflects on dominant fourth quarter as Clippers extend winning streak to six appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Landry Shamet nearing return from shoulder injury

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Knicks received a small but encouraging update as the calendar turned, with Landry Shamet beginning the early stages of his on-court return. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the reserve guard has started light basketball activity as he continues to recover from the right shoulder sprain that has kept him sidelined […] The post Landry Shamet nearing return from shoulder injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Rui Hachimura’s return expected soon

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

After missing two games last week because of soreness in his right groin, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was again sidelined Tuesday against Detroit, this time due to discomfort in his right calf. While the situation has drawn some concern, the team does not believe the issue will linger long-term, according to reporting from Khobi Price […] The post Rui Hachimura’s return expected soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Nuggets survive late rally against Bucks 108-104

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The shorthanded Denver Nuggets outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks in a close game, 108-104, on Sunday evening. Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr. dropped 25 points, Aaron Gordon scored 23, while Peyton Watson with 19 points, had eight rebounds, and six assists, and Zeke Nnaji added 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. […] The post Nuggets survive late rally against Bucks 108-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Warriors dominate Trail Blazers 119-97

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors overwhelmed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-97 Tuesday night at Chase Center, turning a fast start into a decisive home victory. Golden State opened on a 38-24 first quarter and never relinquished control, building a lead that Portland could not overcome. De’Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 23 points off the bench […] The post Warriors dominate Trail Blazers 119-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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It was far from easy, but Barça got the job done against ASVEL

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Kevin Punter and Toko Shengelia put the blaugrana team on their backs and led a hard-fought victory to end their bad run away from home The post It was far from easy, but Barça got the job done against ASVEL appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Joel Embiid Undergoes Appendectomy

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Updated Apr 10, 4:12 PM ET

Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and underwent successful surgery on Thursday afternoon in Houston. Embiid has appeared in 38 games this season, averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 31.6 minutes. Embiid has a PER of 24.5. NBA players have roughly needed two to three weeks to recover from an appendectomy before returning to game action.

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Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart, LeBron James & Luke Kennard Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Suns

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Updated Apr 11, 7:57 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Luke Kennard (left finger injury management) are available for Friday night’s contest against the Phoenix Suns, while Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury management) is out. Kennard was originally listed as questionable but is able to give it […]

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Deni Avdija Opens Up About Path To Breakout Season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...

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