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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Grading the Dorian Finney-Smith trade (and more): Which team gets a B-?

We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the Atlanta deal that sent Hield and Nembhard to Charlotte for Finney-Smith....

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3 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Trae Young says Atlanta front office turnover led to his push for trade

It felt like time. Trae Young was in his eighth season in Atlanta and things felt stagnant. This was a team — and Young was a player — in need of a change, and while it wasn't always smooth, the team worked with ...

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4 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Why the Warriors should be making lofty promises to Jalen Duren

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 20: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on March 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expr...

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2 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Henri Veesaar tears ACL, will miss entire NBA season

North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates after a three point basket during the second half of the Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division game against the Michigan State Spartans at Suncoast Credit Union A...

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Raptors unveil Kyle Lowry 'Greatest Raptor of All Time' statue at block party

Lowry also received a key to the city of Toronto and a special dinner to honor his contribution to the franchise....

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2 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones signs with Italian team

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Lajae Jones #25 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Summer League Championship on July 19, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack C...

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Grading every free agent signing, extension: Why Raptors get a 'B-' for Kawhi deal

Assessing Leonard's new deal in Toronto....

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9 min read • 22 Sep 2026

The unique brilliance of Jalen Brunson

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson is seen outside City Hall at the New York Knicks ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images) In the immediate aftermath of winning a champ...

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6 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Five players facing critical comeback seasons: Tyrese Haliburton, Kyrie Irving, more

Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports and change the course of every NBA season. However, last season seemed more severe than most — a rash of top players missed considerable time, if not the entire season. It cha...

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Wigan and Leigh face conduct probe, says RFL

Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors are issued letters to inform them there will be an independent investigation into their conduct over the past 12 months....

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3 min read • 22 Sep 2026

MMBets: The Cleveland Cavaliers are all in

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the second quarter an in Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO ...

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5 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Will the Lakers’ bet on Walker Kessler pay off?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after throwing the ceremonial pitch prior to the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadi...

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