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Austin Reaves on Russell Westbrook: Unbelievable teammate, unbelievable guy

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Austin Reaves: But, you know, being around Russ for—I think it was a year and a half—he’s an unbelievable teammate, an unbelievable guy. Yeah, great. I mean, so genuine. During COVID, my rookie year in Minnesota, I was stuck, and he texted me two or three times in the three days I was there, asking if I needed anything. So, to see a guy like that go be successful and be an … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves on Russell Westbrook: Unbelievable teammate, unbelievable guy

Victor Wembanyama, Alperen Sengun, Jalen Williams earn All-Star honors for the first time

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Shams Charania: 2025 NBA West All-Star reserves: Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Jaren Jackson Jr., Alperen Sengun, Jalen Williams, Victor Wembanyama.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie With @_JasonLT yesterday, talked about what the fit with De’Aaron Fox and Wemby could look like. Think it would be pretty lethal. … [Read more...] about Victor Wembanyama, Alperen Sengun, Jalen Williams earn All-Star honors for the first time

Toronto looking for more than one first-rounder for Jakob Poeltl

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However, Toronto is rumored to be seeking more than a first-round pick for Poeltl (and perhaps even two). It’s the kind of price the Lakers just wouldn’t pay for a player like him, likely requiring they trade Rui Hachimura and maybe two first-round picks for a center who, ultimately, plays the same position as Davis — only worse.Source: Los Angeles Times More on this … [Read more...] about Toronto looking for more than one first-rounder for Jakob Poeltl