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Partizan targets Malik Beasley amid turbulent season

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Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade is reportedly in advanced talks to sign NBA veteran Malik Beasley for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, according to Novasport on Sunday, December 7. The club is navigating one of the most turbulent periods…

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Nic Claxton: “I’ve grown a lot as a facilitator”

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Brooklyn Nets big man Nic Claxton talked about his improved passing ability after last night’s 119-101 home win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (14 points/11 rebounds/10 assists/3 blocks/5-9 FG/4-6 FT/+24 +/-). *7 assists in the first half* …

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Magic vs. Knicks injury report: Key players status ahead of Sunday matchup

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The Orlando Magic face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, December 7, with tip-off set for 12:00 p.m. ET. Orlando enters with a 14-9 record and a one-game winning streak, while New York holds a 15-7 mark and has won…

Thunder vs. Jazz: Injury report could shape Sunday’s clash

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The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on Sunday, December 7, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. Oklahoma City enters on a 22-1 record, riding a 14-game winning streak, while Utah sits at 8-14, coming off a one…

Lakers vs. 76ers: Key injury updates ahead of Sunday clash

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers face off on Sunday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center, with both teams looking to extend their respective streaks. The Lakers hold a 16-6 record and are on a one-game losing…

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Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies injury report ahead Sunday’s game

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Portland and Memphis enter Sunday’s meeting with long injury lists that shape the outlook for the Western Conference matchup at FedExForum. The Trail Blazers arrive at 9-14 and look to halt a one-game skid after falling 116-122 at Detroit.…

Nuggets vs. Hornets: Full injury report for Sunday

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The Denver Nuggets visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Sunday evening, with the matchup set to tip off at 6:00 p.m. ET. Denver enters at 16-6 and carries a two-game winning streak, including a 134-133 road win over Atlanta on…

Celtics vs. Raptors injury report for Sunday matchup at Scotiabank Arena

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The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors enter Sunday’s meeting with different trends shaping their early December outlook. Boston arrives in Toronto with a 14-9 record and a four-game winning streak. The group posted decisive victories…

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Ime Udoka blames turnovers and defensive breakdowns after Rockets’ loss to Mavericks

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Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka addressed the team’s 122-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, citing turnovers and poor interior defense as key factors. “We had 34 points off our turnovers and that spree of about five live…

Kidd praises Davis and Nembhard after Mavericks beat Rockets

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd credited his team’s performance in their 122-109 victory over the Houston Rockets to a combination of offensive efficiency and strong defensive execution. “I thought offensively, but I thought our…

Kenny Atkinson breaks down Cavaliers’ struggles in loss to Warriors

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson described the team’s 99-94 loss to the Golden State Warriors as a result of poor shooting and missed opportunities. “It’s deflating when you’re missing shots from like… there’s no… I don’t know…

Pat Spencer reflects on career-high in Warriors’ win over Cavaliers

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Pat Spencer described the Golden State Warriors’ 99-94 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday as a testament to the team’s resilience and energy. Any win we can get right now…great energy in the locker room. Just competed our…

Steve Kerr praises Warriors’ resilience after win over Cavaliers

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr highlighted his team’s composure and defensive effort after Saturday’s 99-94 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Despite missing stars Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy…

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Reid hits late three as Timberwolves top Clippers

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Naz Reid hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 109-106 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday at Target Center. Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, while Julius Randle added 24 as…

LaVine drops 42 as Kings claim first double-digit win of season over Heat

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Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points, including eight 3-pointers, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 127-111 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday at Kaseya Center. The victory marked Sacramento’s first double-digit win of the season…

Cunningham guides Pistons past Bucks

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Detroit extended its strong start to the season with a 124-112 win over Milwaukee on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena, ending the Bucks’ 15-game winning streak in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 23 points and 12 assists…

Johnson powers Hawks to road win over Wizards behind another triple-double

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Jalen Johnson recorded his second consecutive triple-double and guided Atlanta to a 131-116 win over Washington on Saturday night at Capital One Arena. The forward finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, marking his fourth…

Porter Jr. drops 35 as Nets pull away from Pelicans

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Michael Porter Jr. delivered 35 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 119-101 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night at Barclays Center. The forward matched his season high and extended his streak of 30-point performances to…

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Anthony Davis leads the Mavericks to repel Rockets

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Despite a slump in the previous weeks, the Dallas Mavericks managed to start winning as they dethroned the Houston Rockets 122-109 after coming off a blowout loss at Oklahoma City. Anthony Davis dropped 29 points with 14 of 19 from the…

Pat Spencer drops career-high as Warriors dethrone Cavs 99-94

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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-94, despite the absence of their superstars, including Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and Al Horford, on Saturday. Pat Spencer with a career-high 19 points in his…

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Clippers split with Chris Paul amid internal friction allegations

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Chris Paul is currently away from the Clippers after the team announced Wednesday that it would be “parting ways” with the 40-year-old guard. The move was surprising, given that Paul had only recently stated that 2025/26 would be his final…

Will Richard credits college experience for smooth NBA adjustment

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At 22 years old, Will Richard entered the draft process considered older than most prospects, a label that sometimes works against players on draft night. However, as Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints notes, Richard believes his age and…

Al Horford admits slow start

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Al Horford came to the Golden State Warriors energized by the idea of contributing to a new contender, but his early stretch in Golden State hasn’t unfolded the way he envisioned. The 39-year-old center has been available for just 13 of…

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Isaiah Stewart: I spent a lot of time getting dunked on during my early NBA years

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Here’s Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart on what’s helped him learn the timing of blocking dunk attempts (career-high 2.1 BPG). (via BASKETMAN): “To be honest, my earlier years in the league, I spent a lot of time getting dunked on.…

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Tuomas Iisalo: Cam Spencer’s causing trouble/on every opposing team’s scouting report

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Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo noticed a hungry Cam Spencer over the summer that’s now translating to a productive sophomore year (averaging 11.0 PPG/2.1 RPG/3.8 APG/0.7 SPG/0.1 BPG/1.2 TOV/1.4 PF/48.8% FG/50.8% 2-PT/47.7% 3-PT…

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Liam McNeeley stays upbeat even with limited playing time

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Although late first-round pick Liam McNeeley hasn’t had a steady role in the Charlotte Hornets’ rotation during his rookie year, the uneven minutes haven’t dampened his enthusiasm. McNeeley has embraced every opportunity, staying upbeat…

Alex Sarr reflects on growth despite Wizards’ rough start

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Josh Robbins of The Athletic reviewed the Washington Wizards’ first 20 games, a stretch in which the team stumbled to a 3–17 record. Although the results have been poor, Robbins points out that Washington has a structural incentive to…

LaMelo Ball exits with ankle soreness

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Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball couldn’t finish Friday’s game in Toronto after the team ruled him out in the second half with left ankle soreness. As Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports, Ball had a “slight limp” as he went to…

Cam Thomas begins on-court work amid recovery

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Nets guard Cam Thomas underwent an MRI earlier this week, and the team announced the scan showed his left hamstring strain is progressing. He has started on-court activities, but he will remain out and won’t be reevaluated for about two…

Mavs plan Ryan Nembhard promotion once cap allows

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Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported that although Ryan Nembhard went undrafted in June, the Mavericks have “already committed” to converting his two-way deal into a standard contract as soon as rules and cap space allow. Nembhard has…