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Golden State sits stuck in the middle of the West. The league has grown bigger, faster and more physical, and the Warriors must evolve or get left behind. That shift means difficult roster choices loom.

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The Warriors Are Set To Make Tough Decision As Reality Sets In
The Warriors confront their average reality as roster flaws mount and pressure rises to make a decision before the season slips away.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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We are still several months away from the NBA trade deadline, but there are several centers available who could bolster a team’s playoff chances.

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5 Available Centers That Could Shift the Playoff Picture Overnight
We are a few months away from the NBA trade season, but there are already some trends that emerge. One of them is many available big men.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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The Los Angeles Clippers built this roster in the summer to win now. Instead, they are out of the play-in picture and look poised to be in the lottery. Can this team do anything to change their season?

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3 Bold Moves the LA Clippers Need to Make Before It’s Too Late
Reality has come knocking on the Los Angeles Clippers' door, as their season already looks finished. Can they salvage it?
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November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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While the league’s biggest names grab headlines and max money, several low-paid players carry their teams on a nightly basis. Could these five cheap contracts be the best deals in the NBA?

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Could These Five Cheap Contracts Be the Best Deals in the NBA?
Last season, it was Ty Jerome. This year, Ajay Mitchell is the poster child for cheap role players. But who else is on the list?
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November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Jaylen Brown has been involved in trade talks and rumors for most of his career. What fans probably don’t know is just how close he came to leaving Boston.

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The Untold Story Behind the Decision That Saved Celtics’ Title Run
With his name often mentioned in trade talks, Jaylen Brown once thought about leaving the Boston Celtics. But a former star convinced not to.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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The Los Angeles Clippers didn’t begin the season as they had hoped to, but can a new trade change that? The newest target might be the most surprising fit yet.

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The Clippers Are Eyeing a $24 Million Trade No One Saw Coming
After a bad start to the season, the Los Angeles Clippers are looking for ways to improve their roster, with several rumored trade targets.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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The ACC had its ups and downs in Week 3 of the college basketball action. Here are this week’s power rankings.

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ACC Power Rankings: FSU Jumps Two Spots While Pitt and Virginia Tumble
Here is a look at Week 3 of the ACC Power Rankings where Virginia and Pitt made the biggest noise by tumbling multiple spots.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Jonathan Kuminga’s role with the Warriors is shrinking, sparking trade rumors as the 23-year-old faces an uncertain future in Golden State.

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Kuminga’s Role Declines as Warriors Trade Talk Grows
Jonathan Kuminga’s role with the Warriors is shrinking, sparking trade rumors as the 23-year-old faces an uncertain future in Golden State.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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The NBA season is only young, yet several teams have already delivered statement runs. Only a few teams can brag about having the longest active streaks, and right now, these four sit at the top.

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The Longest Active Winning Streaks In The NBA Right Now
Explore the NBA’s longest active winning streaks and how early surges from multiple teams are quietly shaping the league’s hierarchy.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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The Lakers sit at 11-4, and for the first time this season, they are fully healthy. Here are three takeaways.

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Three Quick Takeaways Now That The Lakers Are Finally Healthy
Lakers are healthy for the first time, revealing strengths, flaws, and a looming roster decision that could define their title push.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The Dallas Mavericks’ track record with European players has proven highly successful. Should they continue investing in European talent?

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Dallas Mavericks’ Blueprint: Lessons from Nowitzki and Dončić
“Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Dončić proved European talent can transform a franchise. The Dallas Mavericks' blueprint shows why this works.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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The 2026 draft lottery isn’t until May, but the path for Atlanta is already coming into focus. There are franchise-changing prospects in this class, but the Hawks should zero in on one above all: A.J. Dybantsa.

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A.J. Dybantsa to Hawks is the Best Pick for Atlanta
AJ Dybantsa would strengthen the Hawks with elite wing size, scoring and switchable defense that lifts the team’s floor and ceiling.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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One of the newest additions to the Washington Wizards, CJ McCollum, recently completed a feat that’s only been accomplished by some of the league’s greatest players.

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Wizards Guard Completes Rare 3 Point Feat
Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum has hit a career milestone only accomplished by some of the best players the NBA has ever seen.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Fans had high expectations for the Houston Rockets coming into this season. Few probably expected them to lead the NBA in 3-point percentage, though.

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The Houston Rockets Lead The NBA In 3-Point Percentage
Houston fans had high expectations this season with Kevin Durant on board. But the Rockets leading the NBA in 3-point percentage?
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November 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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The Golden State Warriors have dominated the last decade, yet some of their most underrated players rarely get the same spotlight. Here are the five most underrated Warriors of the last decade.

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5 Severely Underrated Golden State Warriors of the Last Decade
The Golden State Warriors have dominated the last decade, yet some of their most underrated players rarely get the same spotlight.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Load management in the NBA has drummed up a lot of controversy. One of its supporters is Tracy McGrady. Recently, he commented on load management as it related to his career.

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NBA Legend Tracy McGrady Sees Upside in Load Management
Following Michael Jordan's remarks on NBA load management, Tracy McGrady responded in support of the controversial subject.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Although the 2025-26 NBA season has just begun, there are quite a few players that look like early trade candidates.

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2025-26 NBA Season: 15 Early Trade Candidates
The 2025-26 NBA season has been an exhilarating affair but rumors, revelations and results have illuminated several early trade candidates.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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After injuring his meniscus, Kevin Porter Jr. will undergo a procedure that will sideline him for about four weeks.

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Bucks Starter To Undergo Knee Surgery
The Milwaukee Bucks underwent a major change in the offseason thanks to an injury and may soon need another.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Having made notable additions in the offseason, many expected the Magic to begin the season much stronger. Where has Orlando’s Magic gone?

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Where Has Orlando's Magic Gone?
Early season struggles continue for Orlando, as the Magic have lost four straight games after defeating the Miami Heat in the season opener.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has taken the next step in his return from a torn UCL. How will the Sixers manage the NBA’s best backcourt rotation?

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How Will Sixers Manage NBA's Best Backcourt Rotation?
It's hard to believe but the Philadelphia 76ers are nearing a return to full health. How will they manage their rotation when that happens?
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October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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If the Kawhi Leonard Aspiration drama wasn’t enough, the Clippers now find themselves in even more hot water with the latest report about Ty Lue.

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Latest Off-Court Story Proves the Clippers Can’t Escape Drama
There is nothing illegal in playing poker, but the NBA draws a line when those games are part of a mafia organization.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Ajay Mitchell is making waves to start the 2025-26 NBA season, but does he have what it takes to even win the 6MOTY for the Thunder?

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Can Ajay Mitchell Win 6MOTY for the Thunder?
Ajay Mitchell is making waves to start the 2025-26 NBA season, but does he have what it takes to even win the 6MOTY for the Thunder?
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October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Amid the criticism surrounding his early struggles, the Rockets’ best move is simple: patience. The organization must protect and nurture the Reed Sheppard’s developmental process.

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Why Rockets Must Shield Reed Sheppard From Early Criticism
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard is full of youth and promise, a combination that leaves him vulnerable to reactionary criticism.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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The Bucks are quietly proving doubters wrong. A 3–1 start has shifted public perception, and one surprising reason behind that success is Ryan Rollins.

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Bucks Doubled Down On Ryan Rollins Decision, And It’s Benefiting Them Already
The Milwaukee Bucks are silencing doubters as Ryan Rollins’ breakout proves their bold offseason decision was smarter than anyone expected.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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The Los Angeles Clippers have embraced the “unction” tag, but it may ultimately cost them as teams begin to expose their main weakness.

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"Unction" Clippers Are Being Exposed on Their Main Weakness
The Los Angeles Clippers have embraced the "unction" tag, but it may ultimately cost them as teams begin to expose their main weakness.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM