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Mavericks Klay Thompson Praises Past Finals Foe

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The Dallas Mavericks are slowly finding their way this season after moving above the .500 mark with Tuesday night’s win over the injury-ravaged New Orleans Pelicans. It also happened to be an NBA Cup schedule matchup, which moved the Mavericks to 1-1 for the mini-tournament. The 132-91 blowout was fun to watch, but one particular Mavs player received much of the attention … [Read more...] about Mavericks Klay Thompson Praises Past Finals Foe

Rutgers’ Ace Bailey’s Bewitching Talent Should Charm East Team

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No 2025 NBA Draft prospect has received as much hype as Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, but Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey comes close. Rutgers’ Ace Bailey’s Bewitching Talent Should Charm Wizards Ranked as the consensus No. 2 high school recruit in the Class of 2024, Bailey’s size, shot-making, and defensive impact give him a legitimate chance to be the No. 1 pick. In every game, he … [Read more...] about Rutgers’ Ace Bailey’s Bewitching Talent Should Charm East Team

Discussing the Clippers & Lakers Playoff Hopes in a Brutal Western Conference

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After ten games of the 2024/25 NBA season, both LA teams can look at the job they have done so far and be fairly happy with things. Both the Lakers and Clippers went 6-4 after ten games, and both have improved on last season’s starts (the Clippers went 3-7 in the opening 10 of last season; the Lakers went 5-5).  Yet, it’s worth noting that the Western Conference looks tight – … [Read more...] about Discussing the Clippers & Lakers Playoff Hopes in a Brutal Western Conference

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt To Be Re-Evaluated In A Couple Weeks

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The Los Angeles Lakers announce that forward Jarred Vanderbilt’s ramp up after offseason foot procedures in May has gone slower than the Lakers anticipated. There have been no setbacks, however, but he will be re-evaluated in a couple weeks, per the team. Vanderbilt has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery on both of his feet at the start of the offseason. The feet … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt To Be Re-Evaluated In A Couple Weeks