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Central Notes: Pistons Ranking, Thompson, Jones, Hezonja, Smith

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The Eastern Conference looks a lot stronger than it did a year ago. So where do the Pistons, who had the best record in the conference last season, currently stack up against their peers? Assuming they re-sign restricted free agent Jalen Duren, they should remain competitive within the conference, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic writes. […]

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Fire Take on Caitlin Clark and the Fever

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 28: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts during the first half against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on July 28, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire (11-17) begin a five game homestand tonight with a...

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NBA.com ranks East after busy offseason; Knicks, Sixers, Cavs lead the way

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The Eastern Conference may be deeper than it has been in years. That’s the opinion of NBA.com’s John Schuhmann, who released his updated Eastern Conference offseason power rankings after a summer that featured LeBron James joining the 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo heading to the Heat and plenty of movement throughout the conference. Here’s how Schuhmann sees […] The post NBA.com ranks East after busy offseason; Knicks, Sixers, Cavs lead the way appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Utah Jazz 1997–98: The Other Side of The Last Dance (1/2)

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Hi Jazz fans, I recently wrote a two-part historical piece on the 1997-98 Utah Jazz, the last great Stockton/Malone/Sloan team and the other side of The Last Dance. The idea was to look beyond the usual Bulls-centered version of that season. Utah finished with the best record in the league, swept the young Shaq/Kobe Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, and came within a few possessions of forcing a Game 7 against Chicago. But the season was also full of tension and strange details: Stockt...

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