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Alex Kirschenbaum
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Basketball scribe for On SI (via @sportsillustrated.bsky.social), @newsweek.com, @sportingnews.bsky.social. Film writing for @trailersfromhell.bsky.social.
I consulted with an orthopedic surgeon about Taurean Prince's concerning neck surgery!

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Surgeon Gets Honest About Bucks Forward Taurean Prince's Neck Surgery Rehab
The Milwaukee Bucks are in a dangerous slump. Currently down starters Kevin Porter Jr. (meniscus surgery) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin strain), plus 3-and
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November 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Clippers Star Chris Paul Plans to Retire After This Season

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Clippers' Chris Paul to retire after this season
Future first-ballot Hall of Famer Chris Paul is reportedly calling it a career.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Spoke with the great Tristan Thompson for @newsweek.com as he launched an exciting new personal initiative!

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Cavs champ Tristan Thompson partners with Epilepsy Foundation, Waymo to honor brother Amari
NBA champion Tristan Thompson has announced some major personal news in an exclusive statement to Newsweek Sports.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Action cinema reached its absolute U.S. cultural apex in the 1990s. For @trailersfromhell.bsky.social, I spoke with Dwight Little, who directed several great '90s action flicks (including the Brandon Lee spectacular Rapid Fire), about what made the era so special.

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Rapid Action: Dwight Little Unpacks His Legendary '90s Run | Trailers From Hell
Action cinema arguably reached its absolute U.S. cultural apex in the 1990s. TFH recently spoke with Dwight H. Little, who directed several great '90s actioners, about what made the era so special.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Heat's Tyler Herro Receives Bad News on Contract Extension Amid Injury Setback

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Heat's Tyler Herro receives bad news on contract extension amid injury setback
Miami All-Star guard Tyler Herro, still on the mend from offseason surgery, has gotten bad news on his hoped-for contract extension.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
For @trailersfromhell.bsky.social, I recently caught up with the producers of the new PBS doc Fortunate Sons, an insightful look at how a major moment of change in American history impacted the students and teaching tenets of an exclusive L.A. private school.

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Fortunate Sons | Trailers From Hell
Trailers From Hell caught up with the stars/producers of the fresh PBS documentary Fortunate Sons, an insightful look at how a major period of tumult in American life changed the students and tenets o...
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November 16, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Should Lakers Restrict LeBron James to a Minutes Plan When He Returns From Sciatica?

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Should Lakers Restrict LeBron James to a Minutes Plan When He Returns from Sciatica?
While 21-time All-NBA power forward LeBron James continues to recover from a sciatica injury afflicting his right side and lower back, his Los Angeles Lakers ha
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November 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
My conversation with Dr. Todd Albert about LeBron was too epic to be contained to just one story or platform! Here's another insight he shared with me about LeBron James' sciatica injury, this time for @newsweek.com:

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How worried should Lakers be about LeBron James' sciatica later this year?
LA star LeBron James has been out all year with a lingering ailment. Should the Lakers be worried for a re-injury when he returns?
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November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Doctor Gets Brutally Honest About LeBron James' Sciatica Injury, Lakers Return

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Doctor Gets Brutally Honest About LeBron James' Sciatica Injury, Lakers Return
The Los Angeles Lakers have a LeBron James problem. For the first time in his career, the 21-time All-NBA superstar power forward missed his team's season opene
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November 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Critical Bucks Forward to Miss 'Significant Amount of Time' with New Injury: Report

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Critical Bucks Forward To Miss 'Significant Amount of Time' with New Injury: Report
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without a critical rotation forward for what is said to be a 'significant amount of time' as he grapples with a new injury. Per Sham
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November 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
3-Time Basketball Hall of Famer, 9-Time NBA All-Star Passes Away at 88

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Basketball Hall of Famer, NBA champion passes away at 88
A former nine-time All-Star point guard and NBA champion head coach has sadly passed away at age 88.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Spurs Have Surprise Injury Update on Critical All-Star

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Spurs have surprise injury update on critical All-Star
San Antonio has a surprise update for one of its best players ahead of a Pelicans matchup on Saturday.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Former Pacers Star Myles Turner Gets Honest About First Game vs Indiana

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Former Pacers Star Myles Turner Gets Honest About First Game vs Indiana
When longtime 3-and-D former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner agreed to a four-year, $108.9 million free agent contract with the Milwaukee Bucks this past sum
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November 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I recently had the opportunity to chat with director Dwight H. Little about his movie Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, one of my favorite sequels in the franchise!

Further pieces from our conversation are on the way.

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'I Made It As A Cop Thriller:' Dwight Little Talks Halloween 4
A conversation with Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers helmer Dwight H. Little about one of the series' best installments.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Lakers Make Final Injury Decision on Luka Doncic Ahead of Grizzlies NBA Cup Game

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Lakers Make Final Injury Decision on Luka Doncic Ahead of Grizzlies NBA Cup Game
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been sidelined for the past week, as he deals with dual finger and leg injuries. Now, the five-time All-NBA First T
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November 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Just in time for the beginning of NBA Cup play, our Bulls Bros podcast takes stock of Chicago's stunning, undefeated season start!

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Opening Night 2023, Part 1 - Already Time to Tank?
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November 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Bulls, Mavericks Trade Idea Sends $36 Million Star to Dallas

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Bulls, Mavericks trade idea sends $36 million star to Dallas
A bold trade pitch would send a rising Chicago star to the Mavericks.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Warriors Wanted Top Free Agent Before He Signed $40.7 Million Deal with Rival

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Warriors wanted top free agent before he signed $40.7M deal with rival
Golden State pursued a champion big man in free agency before he agreed to a $40.7 million agreement with a rival club.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:53 AM