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NBA rumors: Insider states obvious about Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker trade vultures

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As the NBA season takes shape, trade chatter is already swirling among the league’s biggest stars. NBA insider Howard Beck is shining a spotlight on three huge names in the league who could spark the NBA’s “next big bang.” Beck set the stage by arguing that loyalty no longer exists in today’s NBA, even for […] The post NBA rumors: Insider states obvious about Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker trade vultures appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"I don't think Heat Culture is anything special…it's overblown" – Stan Van Gundy shares which NBA franchises have a better culture than Miami – Basketball Network

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"I don't think Heat Culture is anything special…it's overblown" - Stan Van Gundy shares which NBA franchises have a better culture than Miami  Basketball Network

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‘Something Was Out of Whack,’ ‘Wasn’t a Reassuring Picture’ — ESPN Legend Linda Cohn Weighs In on Liberty Dysfunction After Chris DeMarco Firing

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Linda Cohn weighs in on the Liberty's coaching turmoil following Chris DeMarco's firing, raising questions about what went wrong in New York.

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Gilbert Arenas’ controversial Cooper Flagg vs. Victor Wembanyama take has many NBA fans calling cap

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The NBA has several young stars who could shape the league’s future. Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg are already part of that conversation, with both showing the potential to become leading figures in the league. However, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas believes Flagg could receive a bigger marketing push than Wembanyama because he is American. […] The post Gilbert Arenas’ controversial Cooper Flagg vs. Victor Wembanyama take has many NBA fans calling cap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Insider dumps cold water on Warriors using Kristaps Porzingis to trade for Lauri Markkanen

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As Kristaps Porzingis’ future with the Golden State Warriors hangs in the balance, an NBA insider is dumping cold water on a potential trade flip for the NBA championship-winning big man. Porzingis has yet to play for the Warriors this season, as he’s been sidelined with an illness. Fischer said the Markkanen trade chatter online […] The post NBA rumors: Insider dumps cold water on Warriors using Kristaps Porzingis to trade for Lauri Markkanen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Insider makes ‘guarantee’ on Heat’s Kyrie Irving trade pursuit as Mavericks reject calls

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The Miami Heat have been a team that has struggled to start the season, as some of their flaws are already showing. One of the biggest flaws is their lack of consistent offense outside of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they need someone at the guard position who can be a threat on almost any night. That’s […] The post NBA rumors: Insider makes ‘guarantee’ on Heat’s Kyrie Irving trade pursuit as Mavericks reject calls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors vs. Nuggets injury report: Kawhi Leonard still out, Cam Johnson listed

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The Toronto Raptors will miss Kawhi Leonard again when they take on the Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, Denver could have Cam Johnson available as he carries a probable designation. Both teams have several players dealing with injuries ahead of the matchup. The NBA’s official injury report lists Leonard as out due to left knee injury management. […] The post Raptors vs. Nuggets injury report: Kawhi Leonard still out, Cam Johnson listed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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In 1974, Larry Bird quit Indiana after 24 days to drive a garbage truck for French Lick; five years later, the Celtics paid him $650,000 a year, the richest rookie deal in NBA history

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Larry Bird's unlikely rise to NBA stardom.

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Bill Simmons blasts Adam Silver for NBA injury crisis

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The NBA is facing an injury crisis unlike anything we have seen in major professional sports early in the new season. And Bill Simmons wants commissioner Adam Silver to do something about it. In just a few weeks, the league has already seen a shocking number of stars sidelined with long-term injuries. Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony…

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DeMarcus Cousins puts Houston on spot to make NBA title run with Kevin Durant

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The Houston Rockets have become one of the biggest stories of the new season, and DeMarcus Cousins looks like a serious title contender. The Rockets sit atop the Western Conference at 7-1, earning a huge victory over the Celtics on Monday evening. Asked by Michelle Beadle whether the Rockets have enough to win the title […] The post DeMarcus Cousins puts Houston on spot to make NBA title run with Kevin Durant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins gives Luka Doncic the Kobe Bryant treatment amid ridiculous start

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has had a phenomenal start to the season, and Kendrick Perkins has drawn comparisons to Kobe Bryant. On the latest edition of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins put Doncic’s play and mentality into perspective. Perkins said Doncic’s mentality makes him the closest thing to Kobe Bryant among the league’s young […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Luka Doncic the Kobe Bryant treatment amid ridiculous start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sophomore point guard emerging as silver lining for Nets amid disappointing 1-6 start

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The Brooklyn Nets haven’t had much to write home about during their 1-6 start. Sophomore point guard Nolan Traore has emerged as a silver lining for the rebuilding squad amid its early struggles. After an underwhelming rookie campaign, Traore has looked like an NBA point guard while stepping into a starting role. The 20-year-old has […] The post Sophomore point guard emerging as silver lining for Nets amid disappointing 1-6 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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