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LeBron James’ 5-Word Reaction to Major Carmelo Anthony News

April 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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LeBron James shared a message regarding NBA legend Carmelo Anthony.
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LeBron James shared a message regarding NBA legend Carmelo Anthony.

Benedict Mathurin will decide the Pacers playoff fate in 2025

April 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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Third-year pro Bennedict Mathurin will prove to be essential to the Indiana Pacers' playoff success later this year.
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Third-year pro Bennedict Mathurin will prove to be essential to the Indiana Pacers' playoff success later this year.

Bucks Star Reveals What Milwaukee Must Fix to Compete for Title

April 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Milwaukee Bucks currently own the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference with less than a month left in the season.
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The Milwaukee Bucks currently own the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference with less than a month left in the season.

Mike Budenholzer Makes Phoenix Suns' Goal Crystal Clear

March 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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In Mike Budenholzer's first year as the Phoenix Suns' head coach, the team is currently 31-37 with less than a month remaining in the season.
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In Mike Budenholzer's first year as the Phoenix Suns' head coach, the team is currently 31-37 with less than a month remaining in the season.

NBA Insider Provides Shocking Dallas Mavericks Injury Update

March 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Dallas Mavericks have dealt with plethora of injuries all season, including to stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.
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The Dallas Mavericks have dealt with plethora of injuries all season, including to stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.

Timberwolves 'Unwilling' to Move Key Starter in Major Trade Talks

March 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Minnesota Timberwolves could find themselves active in the trade market during this upcoming offseason.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves could find themselves active in the trade market during this upcoming offseason.

Warriors Champion Gets Brutally Honest About Future With Team

March 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Golden State Warriors are red-hot in March, but they will have some decisions to make in the offseason.
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The Golden State Warriors are red-hot in March, but they will have some decisions to make in the offseason.

Phoenix Suns Owner Says Team Will Never Trade This Superstar

March 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Phoenix Suns find themselves in trade rumors amidst a disappointing campaign with a month left in the season.
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The Phoenix Suns find themselves in trade rumors amidst a disappointing campaign with a month left in the season.

76ers Could Make This Shocking Blockbuster Trade, Per Reports

March 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Philadelphia 76ers currently own a 22-43 record and are arguably the most disappointing team in the NBA this season.
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The Philadelphia 76ers currently own a 22-43 record and are arguably the most disappointing team in the NBA this season.

New Motivation for Jimmy Butler Trade from Miami Heat Revealed

March 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Miami Heat traded star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors just before last month's trade deadline.
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The Miami Heat traded star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors just before last month's trade deadline.

Unfortunate Injury News Announced After Wizards-Raptors Game

March 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors went head-to-head on Monday.
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The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors went head-to-head on Monday.

Wizards Young Star Suffers Injury, May Miss Rest of Season

March 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Washington Wizards own the worst record in the NBA with just a month remaining in the 2024-25 regular season.
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The Washington Wizards own the worst record in the NBA with just a month remaining in the 2024-25 regular season.

Golden State Warriors Contributor's Return from Injury Imminent?

March 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Golden State Warriors are 12-2 in their 14 games since acquiring Jimmy Butler and now own the No. 6 seed in the West.
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The Golden State Warriors are 12-2 in their 14 games since acquiring Jimmy Butler and now own the No. 6 seed in the West.

Cavaliers Make Donovan Mitchell Announcement Before Nets Game

March 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off on Tuesday night.
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The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off on Tuesday night.

Pacers v. Bucks injury report Mar. 11: Tyrese Haliburton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, more

March 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Indiana Pacers have lost three consecutive games ahead of their battle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
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The Indiana Pacers have lost three consecutive games ahead of their battle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.

Trail Blazers Expected to Make This Shocking Move, Per Insider

March 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Portland Trail Blazers are 28-37 and own the No. 12 seed in the Western Conference with a month remaining in the season.
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The Portland Trail Blazers are 28-37 and own the No. 12 seed in the Western Conference with a month remaining in the season.

Milwaukee Bucks Star Reveals New Plan to Extend Playing Career

March 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Milwaukee Bucks, who won the NBA Championship in 2021, are in a good spot to make another deep playoff run this year.
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The Milwaukee Bucks, who won the NBA Championship in 2021, are in a good spot to make another deep playoff run this year.

Grizzlies Make Zach Edey Announcement Before Suns Game

March 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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Zach Edey has had a solid rookie season with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Zach Edey has had a solid rookie season with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Celtics Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement After Five Straight Missed Games

March 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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Kristaps Porzingis has missed each of the Boston Celtics' last five games due to an illness.
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Kristaps Porzingis has missed each of the Boston Celtics' last five games due to an illness.

Pacers vs. Bulls injury report Mar. 10: Tyrese Haliburton, T.J. McConnell, and more

March 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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The Indiana Pacers, who are in the midst of a two-game losing streak, will take on the Chicago Bulls for the final time this season on Monday night.
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The Indiana Pacers, who are in the midst of a two-game losing streak, will take on the Chicago Bulls for the final time this season on Monday night.

Ty Lue Makes Ben Simmons Announcement After Four Straight Missed Games

March 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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Ben Simmons joined the Los Angeles Clippers after getting bought out by the Brooklyn Nets.
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Ben Simmons joined the Los Angeles Clippers after getting bought out by the Brooklyn Nets.

Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum Injury News After Lakers Game

March 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM

Elie Deglaoui

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Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
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Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

JJ Redick’s LeBron James Message After Injury in Celtics Game

March 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Elie Deglaoui

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LeBron James suffered an injury during the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday.
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LeBron James suffered an injury during the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

T.J. McConnell suffers brutal injury in just 19 seconds in game vs. Hawks

March 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM

Elie Deglaoui

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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell suffered an injury in the team's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell suffered an injury in the team's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.