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NBA Announces Ausar Thompson News Before Big Pistons Decision

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On Friday, May 22, the NBA announced the All-Defensive teams for the 2025-2026 NBA season. Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson earned First Team honors. According to the announcement, Thompson finished with the third-most first-place votes with 72 total. He was ahead of Rudy Gobert and Derrick White, trailing only Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Thompson […] The post NBA Announces Ausar Thompson News Before Big Pistons Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Tobias Harris Linked As Los Angeles Lakers Free Agent Target

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The Los Angeles Lakers will look at every realistic name on the free agent market, and Tobias Harris may be one of the best options. Harris recently was viewed as the second-best player for the Detroit Pistons during their playoff run falling one game short of the Eastern Conference Finals. However, Detroit could try to […] The post Tobias Harris Linked As Los Angeles Lakers Free Agent Target appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to replace Daryl Morey

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The Philadelphia 76ers may not have to look very far to find Daryl Morey’s successor. Retired former NBA All-Star point guard Nelson is a candidate to replace Morey as Philadelphia’s next head of basketball operations, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported this week. Jones further notes that Nelson is the “strongest internal candidate” for the … The post 76ers could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to replace Daryl Morey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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What Does LeBron James’ Support Mean for Jalen Duren’s Free Agency?

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Heading into the 2026 NBA offseason, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is in a difficult spot. Perhaps a little public support from LeBron James will go a long way. Prior to the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Jalen Duren was looking like one of the next young players to land a max deal in free agency. The […] The post What Does LeBron James’ Support Mean for Jalen Duren’s Free Agency? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Teams That Could Create Surprise Draft Sleepers

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Winning your league requires finding hidden value where other managers see question marks. Some of the biggest fantasy basketball wins come from players who step up in the right team situation. While everyone fights over first-round superstars, seasoned managers know that championship rosters are ...

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Donovan Mitchell Expresses Confidence in Cavaliers’ Ability to Come Back in Series vs. Knicks

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The Cleveland Cavaliers authored one of the biggest playoff collapses in recent memory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks. After leading by as many as 22 points in the fourth quarter, the Cavs ended up losing the game in overtime.In the second game of the series, the Cavs […] The post Donovan Mitchell Expresses Confidence in Cavaliers’ Ability to Come Back in Series vs. Knicks appeared first on HEAVY.

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Despite 2-0 comeback vs. Pistons, the Cavs are cooked after MSG meltdown vs. Knicks

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are in danger, and it will be concerning for Cavs fans just how many times this seems to have been the case in this year’s playoffs. They did look like they were in trouble when they went down 2-0 against the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals, but they managed to […] The post Despite 2-0 comeback vs. Pistons, the Cavs are cooked after MSG meltdown vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Josh Hart Game!” Knicks Fans React To New York’s Game 2 Win Vs Cavaliers in ECF

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The New York Knicks zoomed to a 2-0 record in the Eastern Conference Finals after dispatching the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-93 in Game 2 on Thursday night.  Josh Hart led the way for the Knicks with 26 points, a playoff career-high, on 10-for-21 shooting from the field, along with four rebounds and seven assists.  Hart took […] The post “Josh Hart Game!” Knicks Fans React To New York’s Game 2 Win Vs Cavaliers in ECF appeared first on HEAVY.

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LeBron James Defends Jalen Duren Amid Lakers Free Agency Rumors

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Following a rough run with the Detroit Pistons in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Jalen Duren is heading into free agency for the first time as a restricted prospect. The basketball world might be down on Duren at this time, but he was defended by one of the most prominent figures in the game, LeBron James. […] The post LeBron James Defends Jalen Duren Amid Lakers Free Agency Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.

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3 best Kyrie Irving trade destinations if Mavericks want to move on after firing Jason Kidd

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Dallas Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving will be primed to return for the 2026-27 NBA season after sitting out all this season to rehabilitate from knee surgery. Irving has been diligent on his road through recovery and has been a constant presence through all Mavericks team activities, offering a consistent voice on the bench throughout the […] The post 3 best Kyrie Irving trade destinations if Mavericks want to move on after firing Jason Kidd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Veterans Who Need a New Team to Matter

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Some older NBA players are entering the 2026-27 season in a tough spot. They have plenty of talent, but they are stuck on teams that do not fit them anymore. Right now, their fantasy value is very low. The most important thing to know is that these veterans must get traded to a new team to matter ...

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Amen and Ausar Thompson receive an offer that could change their careers

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The Thompson twins may want to consider an offer from a basketball influencer. Both Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson are now in vacation mode after their respective teams fell short of the ultimate goal in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Amen and the Houston Rockets were bounced out of the first round by the Los Angeles … The post Amen and Ausar Thompson receive an offer that could change their careers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons GM addresses Jalen Duren’s future with team

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Jalen Duren’s rough playoffs have not changed the organization’s opinion on him. Pistons president Trajan Langdon addressed Duren’s future during his end-of-season press conference Tuesday and left little doubt that the team intends to keep him for years to come. “JD had a fantastic season. All-Star. One of the biggest contributors to us being a … The post Pistons GM addresses Jalen Duren’s future with team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cavs’ ECF appearance features 1 of the wildest playoff coincidences

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For the first time since parting ways with LeBron James in 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to the Eastern Conference Finals after eliminating the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.   The Cavs’ success may also have something to do with a particular bloodline. As pointed out by y Zach … The post Cavs’ ECF appearance features 1 of the wildest playoff coincidences appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update emerges on Jalen Duren’s future after lousy playoffs

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There is some good news and some bad news right now for Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. The Pistons are expected to try to retain Duren in free agency this offseason, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported on Monday. However, Detroit will reportedly try to do so at a lower rate amid a widely-held belief … The post Notable update emerges on Jalen Duren’s future after lousy playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid now owns a very dishonorable distinction

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Joel Embiid is getting roasted on his day off. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid was in the news again this week amid the latest development with the NBA playoffs. On Sunday, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell led his team to an Eastern Conference Finals berth with a Game 7 victory over the Detroit Pistons at … The post Joel Embiid now owns a very dishonorable distinction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Donovan Mitchell’s fiancee had a Game 7 scare

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Donovan Mitchell had an unexpected interaction with his fiancée, Coco Jones, during Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. Jones was among the thousands in attendance to watch the Cavs and the Pistons go at it in the finale of their second-round series at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. … The post Video: Donovan Mitchell’s fiancee had a Game 7 scare appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ausar Thompson leaves a bold message after getting knocked out by the Cavs

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It’s going to take some time before Ausar Thompson completely moves on from the painful ending of the Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 NBA campaign. The Pistons’ dream of winning an NBA title in 2026 was dashed on Sunday, as Thompson and company were embarrassed at home in a 125-94 loss in Game 7 of their second-round … The post Ausar Thompson leaves a bold message after getting knocked out by the Cavs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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