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Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo still lead the way in second returns of NBA All-Star Game fan voting

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.

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Jamal Murray’s positive takeaways in Nuggets shorthanded loss to Cavaliers

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Updated Jan 18, 2:18 AM ET

The Denver Nuggets fell 108-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Despite the loss, point guard Jamal Murray found some reasons for optimism despite the disappointing result for the undermanned Nuggets. Denver entered the fourth quarter with a solid 97-88 lead before being outscored 25-11 down the stretch. However, Murray emphasized the growth happening […] The post Jamal Murray’s positive takeaways in Nuggets shorthanded loss to Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Giannis delivers clutch block on LeBron, Bucks prevail in Los Angeles

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

A clutch block by Giannis Antetokounmpo on LeBron James sends the Milwaukee Bucks to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers The post Giannis delivers clutch block on LeBron, Bucks prevail in Los Angeles appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Tony Bradley, Pacers Sign 10-Day Contract

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Updated Jan 18, 9:23 AM ET

The Indiana Pacers have signed center Tony Bradley to a 10-day contract. Bradley has appeared in 29 games this season with the Pacers, averaging 3.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.7 minutes. Bradley is represented by Mitch Frankel and is in his eighth NBA season.

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Kawhi Leonard Out At Least Two More Games With Knee Injury

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Star forward Kawhi Leonard is being sent home to Los Angeles for treatment on his injured left knee and will miss the final two games of the Clippers‘ road trip, the team announced (Twitter link via Law Murray of The Athletic). More to come…

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will take NBA championship over MVP any day

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Updated Jan 19, 3:14 PM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned every accolade that NBA players dream of, from the MVP award to a championship. The Thunder had the fifth-most wins in a year by any team in league history in 2025. Sports Illustrated named Gilgeous-Alexander Sportsman of the Year. When a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander to rank his […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will take NBA championship over MVP any day appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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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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Trae Young Trade Notes: Possible Extension, Trade Bonus, TPE, More

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Updated Jan 11, 6:45 PM ET

Once the trade sending Trae Young to Washington is officially complete, the Wizards and their new starting point guard will be open to exploring a potential contract extension, but it won’t be “top of mind,” reports ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne (Twitter link). As Shelburne explains, both the Wizards and Young may take the opportunity to evaluate […]

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Monaco adds NBA veteran Cory Joseph

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

AS Monaco strengthened its backcourt on Thursday, December 4, announcing the signing of veteran guard Cory Joseph as the club continues its push up the EuroLeague standings. Joseph, 34, joins a roster sitting fifth at 8–5 and will make his EuroLeague debut after 14 seasons in the NBA. Monaco turned to the experienced playmaker to […] The post Monaco adds NBA veteran Cory Joseph appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s leadership despite Lakers’ loss to Spurs

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reflected on his team’s 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, highlighting Luka Doncic’s performance and the squad’s resilience. “We’ve had so many of these games this season. It almost feels normal,” Redick said, emphasizing the team’s “level of spirit and toughness and fight and […] The post JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s leadership despite Lakers’ loss to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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LeBron James faces 3 possible paths after season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

According to Brian Windhorst, league executives see three realistic options ahead for LeBron James once the season concludes. He could remain with the Lakers on a reduced contract, explore opportunities elsewhere through free agency, or decide to step away from the game entirely. What seems increasingly unlikely, however, is Los Angeles continuing to pay him […] The post LeBron James faces 3 possible paths after season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out team with harsh reality after loss to Blazers

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Updated Jan 15, 8:58 AM ET

For the third team in five games since a Christmas Day win that sent shock waves through the basketball world, the San Antonio Spurs lost a game to a team with or near a losing record. A 115-110 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers dropped the Silver and Black to 25-10, which still ranks second […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out team with harsh reality after loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie’s season-high 20 points

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Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the Brooklyn Nets 119-99 on Friday at Capital One Arena. The win marked Washington’s fourth victory in five games, a level of consistency the team hasn’t seen since February 2023. Alex Sarr added 19 points and CJ McCollum contributed 17 as the Wizards […] The post Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie’s season-high 20 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU: Top Draft Prospect Joins Cougars for 2025 Season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2025, has committed to play for Brigham Young University next season. The announcement solidifies BYU’s position as an emerging basketball program under first-year head coach Kevin Young. Standing 6-foot-9, Dybantsa is a highly skilled small forward playing his senior year at Utah Prep in […] The post AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU: Top Draft Prospect Joins Cougars for 2025 Season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Steve Kerr and the Warriors have stopped talking turnovers – And it’s working

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Updated Jan 10, 12:53 PM ET

SAN FRANCISCO– Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to stop acknowledging it. That is the exact approach the Golden State Warriors have taken to their turnover issues, a true ignorance is bliss approach to one of their biggest weaknesses. And it’s kind of working. After their 137-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, […] The post Steve Kerr and the Warriors have stopped talking turnovers – And it’s working appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Barcelona cruises past Partizan to extend dominance in EuroLeague

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

FC Barcelona continued its EuroLeague mastery over Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade with an 88-70 home victory at Palau Blaugrana on Friday. The win marks the Catalan club’s 13th consecutive triumph over the Serbian side and improves its record to 14-7, while Partizan slips to 6-15 after a sixth straight loss. Toko Shengelia earned player of […] The post Barcelona cruises past Partizan to extend dominance in EuroLeague appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Jantunen’s career night powers Fenerbahce past Partizan in Belgrade

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul kept its winning streak alive with a 99-87 road victory over Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Friday at Belgrade Arena. The Turkish side relied on outstanding three-point shooting to maintain control from the opening minutes through the final buzzer. The visitors stunned the home crowd with a 0-14 opening run, exploiting Partizan’s […] The post Jantunen’s career night powers Fenerbahce past Partizan in Belgrade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Armoni Brooks’ eight threes propel Milan past Panathinaikos

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Armoni Brooks delivered a decisive performance at the Unipol Forum on Thursday, lifting EA7 Emporio Armani Milan to a 96-89 win over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in Round 15. The guard missed his first two long-range attempts, but his response changed the rhythm of the night. Panathinaikos opened the game with a 0-14 run and held […] The post Armoni Brooks’ eight threes propel Milan past Panathinaikos appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Chris Finch on Edwards’ 10K points, team chemistry after Timberwolves win over Cavaliers

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Updated Jan 14, 2:38 AM ET

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch spoke to reporters after his team’s 131-122 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night at Target Center. The win marked Minnesota’s fourth straight and improved their record to 25-13. Finch praised the balanced offensive effort that produced 33 assists. “Just making the right play, keeping it simple. Ant […] The post Chris Finch on Edwards’ 10K points, team chemistry after Timberwolves win over Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tyronn Lue reflects on Knicks’ late surge in Clippers loss

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue acknowledged New York’s fourth-quarter dominance after Los Angeles fell 123-111 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. “It just looked like that second half it was easier for New York to get,” Lue said. “Brunson really took over the game down the stretch, and KAT was aggressive the whole game.” Lue […] The post Tyronn Lue reflects on Knicks’ late surge in Clippers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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