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3 min read • 2 Nov 2026

JJ Redick believes Sandro Mamukelashvili is a ‘rare’ offensive player

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the second half of a game against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on October 28, 2026 in Inglewood, Californ...

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3 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Celtics will be without star player vs Houston Rockets

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at TD Garden on October 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USE...

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3 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Oklahoma City to retire Russell Westbrook's jersey in Feb. 7 ceremony

James Harden demanded a max contract and wouldn't budge, so Oklahoma City traded him to Houston. Kevin Durant left to form a super team in Golden State.Russell Westbrook stayed, collected triple-doubles at a historic...

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2 min read • 2 Nov 2026

MMBets: Mavericks look to avoid Monday’s trap game against the Sacramento Kings

The Dallas Mavericks’ three-game homestand concludes with a matchup against the winless Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Dallas has won their last three, and looked fantastic in those games. Cooper Flagg will be witho...

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2 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Yaxel balls out + injury-riddled seasons with JE Skeets, Magic check-in with Steve Ceruti + NBA Power Rankings 1.0

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor is joined by JE Skeets to react to the biggest news from the weekend including Yaxel Lendeborg's massive game against the C...

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5 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Grizzlies tore down their core. So how are they the NBA's last unbeaten team?

There's only one undefeated team left in the NBA, and few would have predicted it before the 2026-27 season began.The Memphis Grizzlies are raising eyebrows across the league with a perfect 6-0 record after their fro...

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2 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Thunder announce they'll retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey in February

Nobody will wear No. 0 for the Oklahoma City Thunder again. The Thunder announced Monday they'll retire Russell Westbrook's jersey on Feb. 7 during a home game against the New York Knicks. General manager Sam Pre...

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3 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Lakers coach makes stern demand of players or else: ‘I’ll take these guys out’

JJ Redick is seeing the Lakers create the kind of offensive advantages that come with having Luka Dončić on the team.He’s also tired of those opportunities not being taken care of, making it clear there are consequen...

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4 min read • 2 Nov 2026

‘Right now a top-10 player’: This NBA insider says it with his chest about Cooper Flagg’s arrival

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on October 26, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE T...

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5 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Week in Review: Wembanyama explodes back into form to lead Spurs to undefeated week

SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks over Trey Lyles #41 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Frost Bank Center on October 31: 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE T...

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5 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Late Closeouts, Empty Glass: Breaking Down the NBA’s Worst Defense

Last year, this defense was the whole identity of the team. We watched a roster nobody believed in become a problem every night because they chased, they swiped, they dove on the floor, and they made you earn every bucke...

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2 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Lakers being cautious with Ziaire Williams' foot soreness, considered day-to-day

Following an excellent start to his 2026-27 campaign, Ziaire Williams returns tonight vs. Heat after missing the Los Angeles Lakers' past three games because of a left foot injury. In speaking with reporters prior to...

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