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Blazers’ Dame Time is officially back, just like Damian Lillard knew it would be all along

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Portland Blazers veteran Damian Lillard’s comeback season is officially underway after a 124-83 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns got things started the right way in their season opener. Lillard started alongside Ja Morant in the backcourt as Portland debuted it new starting duo. Damian led with 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting, including six threes, […] The post Blazers’ Dame Time is officially back, just like Damian Lillard knew it would be all along appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damian Lillard takes shot at everybody hating on Ja Morant fit after nuking Suns

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The Portland Trail Blazers couldn’t have had a better season opener. After starting their matchup against the Phoenix Suns with a 43-12 first quarter, they won 124-83. Damian Lillard returned to the roster, scoring 25 points, hitting six three-pointers, and adding six assists, three rebounds, and one steal. Damian Lillard on Ja Morant's Blazers debut […] The post Damian Lillard takes shot at everybody hating on Ja Morant fit after nuking Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Supercomputer predicts the entire NBA season: Win predictions for all 30 teams

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This advanced model gives us its take on how the 2026-27 NBA season will unfold.

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"I am not worried" – Mat Ishbia isn't stressing about the Phoenix Suns losing fans to a potential expansion NBA team in Las Vegas – Basketball Network

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"I am not worried" - Mat Ishbia isn't stressing about the Phoenix Suns losing fans to a potential expansion NBA team in Las Vegas  Basketball Network

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Kevin Durant fires back at Mat Ishbia’s comments about him

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Mat Ishbia certainly succeeded in getting Kevin Durant’s attention this week. The Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia appeared earlier in the week on CNBC Sport. During the interview, Ishbia made two bold predictions about next season for his team. Ishbia also looked back on the Suns’ failures of years past and specifically name-dropped the Houston Rockets … The post Kevin Durant fires back at Mat Ishbia’s comments about him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bobby Marks predicts how Golden State Warriors would fare if they were in the Eastern Conference this season

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The Golden State Warriors have struggled to make the playoffs in recent seasons. Would they fare any better in the East? Geographically, only the Portland…

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San Antonio Spurs Star Dylan Harper Sends Warning to Entire NBA

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On Thursday, Dylan Harper started in the San Antonio Spurs‘ first preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks.Harper was named starter alongside De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama. Fox was a late scratch and was replaced by Julian Champagnie.The second-year guard looked great, finishing with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists in […] The post San Antonio Spurs Star Dylan Harper Sends Warning to Entire NBA appeared first on HEAVY.

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"Ghost of Beef Stew lives on" – NBA Fans Lose It As John Collins Puts Dillon Brooks In Chokehold During Pistons Vs Suns Clash – sportskeeda.com

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"Ghost of Beef Stew lives on" - NBA Fans Lose It As John Collins Puts Dillon Brooks In Chokehold During Pistons Vs Suns Clash  sportskeeda.com

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Fans all said the same thing about Dillon Brooks’ new contract extension

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Dillon Brooks’ new contract with the Phoenix Suns seems [checks notes] actually pretty reasonable. The Suns are rewarding their veteran swingman Brooks with a new three-year, $73 million contract extension, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Wednesday. Brooks’ new deal now takes him through the 2029-30 NBA season in Phoenix. In response to the news, … The post Fans all said the same thing about Dillon Brooks’ new contract extension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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‘NBA The Run’ Is The Basketball Video Game You’ve Been Waiting For

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Take your favorite NBA stars to streetball courts around the world in 'NBA The Run.'

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Underdog Sports receives cease-and-desist letter from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s lawyers

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The lawyers for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander issued a cease-and-desist letter to Underdog Sports over a promotion from the fantasy sports company that mocked the reigning two-time NBA MVP’s effort to draw fouls, Jason Jones of The Athletic reported on Wednesday night. Underdog Sports created a game called “Unethical Hoops” based on the…

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Kevin Durant’s All-NBA Spot Gave Him Strange Historic Feat

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The 2026 second team All-NBA selection for Kevin Durant added more unique history to his already complicated legacy. Durant became the first player in the league history to make the All-NBA team for five different franchises. The Houston Rockets tenure joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns as all […] The post Kevin Durant’s All-NBA Spot Gave Him Strange Historic Feat appeared first on HEAVY.

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ESPN concocts intriguing Grizzlies’ Ja Morant trade proposals for Timberwolves, Suns

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The Memphis Grizzlies have some big decisions ahead of them this offseason, recently earning the number three pick in what is expected to be a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class. Many anticipate that the Grizzlies will once again look to move point guard Ja Morant this summer after they were unable to trade him during […] The post ESPN concocts intriguing Grizzlies’ Ja Morant trade proposals for Timberwolves, Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Paul Trolls Scott Foster During Thunder-Spurs Game 4

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The crew chief for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs was Scott Foster.During the game, former Thunder and Spurs player Chris Paul trolled Foster on social media. Paul has a long history with Foster, who has been called “The Extender” online by NBA fans.In a […] The post Chris Paul Trolls Scott Foster During Thunder-Spurs Game 4 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Suns owner Mat Ishbia defends keeping local broadcasts over-the-air despite poor financials

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12 NBA teams formerly tied to Main Street Sports Group, the now-defunct owner of the FanDuel Sports Networks, are still in the market for a local broadcaster next season. Many of those teams will consider following in the footsteps of the Phoenix Suns, the first NBA team to make the jump from a traditional regional…

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