Jamison Battle’s return reminded Raptors fans how much the bench missed his shooting
Jamison Battle made his long-awaited return to the court for the Raptors and quickly reminded everyone why his shooting makes him such a valuable reserve.
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“I Got Death Threats, Cross Burning in My Yard”: Dominique Wilkins Reveals Scary Past That Made Him Leave Hometown for 30 Years
Dominique Wilkins became a hometown hero in Washington, North Carolina, before he had played a minute in the NBA. But the decision that shaped his future also turned some of that admiration into hostility. The HoF says the backlash was so frightening that he stayed away from the town for 30 years. A painful chapter […] The post “I Got Death Threats, Cross Burning in My Yard”: Dominique Wilkins Reveals Scary Past That Made Him Leave Hometown for 30 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Rasheer Fleming has the tools, but his decisiveness needs to catch up
In the Suns’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs in their fourth preseason game, one that featured San Antonio’s starters playing into the third quarter while Phoenix rested its entire starting unit, there was plenty of opportunity to evaluate where certain players stand in their development. Understanding that many of these players were operating outside […]
Canis Pulsus Vol. 51 – 2026-27 Season Predictions Results
We’re finally back with our first edition of Canis Pulsus this season. We had 40 participants in our predictions edition, so let’s take a look at the results and how previous season takes have panned out. What record to you think the Timberwolves will finish the season with? 50-32 (17.5%) Last prediction: 52-30 (W: 49-33)2024 […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Preseason Preview & Game Thread: One last tune-up
The Milwaukee Bucks venture to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on their mid-west rival Indiana Pacers in both sides’ preseason finale tonight. The Bucks have looked expectantly up and down this preseason, as Taylor Jenkins tries to find cohesion within an essentially brand new roster—11 of the 19 rostered players weren’t with the team to begin […]
76ers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season
The Philadelphia 76ers picked VJ Edgecombe as the No. 3 overall pick of a stacked draft class that also included talents such as Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel. The 21-year-old did little wrong in his rookie season in Philadelphia, averaging 16 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting at 51% […] The post 76ers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Will the Colts DOMINATE? Hoosiers face their biggest test! Pacers vs old friends tonight!
Will the Colts DOMINATE? Hoosiers face their biggest test! Pacers vs old friends tonight!
“I Wasn’t a Fan of Shaqs”: Shareef O’Neal Gets Honest on Being Mocked Over Dad’s Sneakers and Wearing Jordans
Shareef O’Neal tried to figuratively walk in his dad’s shoes, made two shots at the NBA, and pivoted. Now he sells Shaq’s shoes. Ironically, without ever trying them himself. And for good reason. The son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal opened up about the unique challenges of growing up in his father’s immense shadow alongside […] The post “I Wasn’t a Fan of Shaqs”: Shareef O’Neal Gets Honest on Being Mocked Over Dad’s Sneakers and Wearing Jordans appeared first on EssentiallySports .
“I’m Not Mad at This at All”: Carmelo Anthony And Monica McNutt Clash Over Dylan Harper Refusing to Come Off the Bench For Spurs
Dylan Harper’s first NBA season gave him a taste of the biggest stage. And he has little interest in starting his second year on the bench. The SA Spurs guard made that clear in the GQ interview. And his blunt answer has sparked a debate about confidence and locker room judgment. For Carmelo Anthony and […] The post “I’m Not Mad at This at All”: Carmelo Anthony And Monica McNutt Clash Over Dylan Harper Refusing to Come Off the Bench For Spurs appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Davion Mitchell can be Heat's first Defensive Player of the Year in 26 years
Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell just set a goal to be Defensive Player of the Year. Here's how he can make it a reality.
“Deeply Saddened”: Magic Johnson Mourns MSU Legend Jim Bibbs After First Black Head Coach Dies at 97
NBA Hall of Famer and Michigan State University alumnus Earvin “Magic” Johnson is one of those mourning a profound loss to the Spartan community. He expressed grief following the passing of legendary MSU track and field head coach Jim Bibbs. The Spartan icon passed away on Saturday, October 10 at the age of 97. Not […] The post “Deeply Saddened”: Magic Johnson Mourns MSU Legend Jim Bibbs After First Black Head Coach Dies at 97 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
“We Need Him”: Stephen Curry Puts Pressure on National Champion Rookie as Kristaps Porzingis Absence Leaves Warriors Thin
The Warriors’ rookie has not had much time to settle into NBA life. Yaxel Lendeborg joined the Warriors after a national championship run at Michigan. But the injuries and uncertain front court have already shaped the team’s early-season plans. Stephen Curry has made clear that the rookie will be asked to contribute quickly. The question […] The post “We Need Him”: Stephen Curry Puts Pressure on National Champion Rookie as Kristaps Porzingis Absence Leaves Warriors Thin appeared first on Ess...
Pacers training camp day eight notebook: Injuries, Haliburton, and more
The Pacers have nearly reached the regular season.
Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 player preview: Asa Newell
Asa Newell is coming into Year 2 of his career, and there’s a good chance that he’ll have a bigger role when looking at the frontcourt. In his rookie season, Newell was fighting for minutes with players such as Mouhamed Gueye and Jonathan Kuminga, but with the former currently rehabbing from injury and the latter […]
Ime Udoka: We want to increase our pace/hunt shots earlier in the clock
Here’s Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka on wanting the team to play faster this season. (via Rocket Fuel-A Houston Rockets show): “The quicker the better. The pace that we want to play at, it’s advantageous for us and we really emphasize getting out and running, kick-aheads, and taking the first quality shot. And so, […] The post Ime Udoka: We want to increase our pace/hunt shots earlier in the clock appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cam Christie Could Remain With Clippers Under One Condition
The door to return to the Clippers remains open for Cam Christie, but it also demands a significant change for the young guard.
CJ McCollum Fires Back At ‘False Blame’ On Hawks Over Dream’s WNBA Finals Scheduling Conflict
CJ McCollum just silenced Hawks critics with one bold statement.
SGA had a chip on his shoulder well before latest MVP prediction slight
OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been "hungry" to prove the narrative wrong long before the NBA's recent GM survey.
The 25 greatest NBA careers derailed by injuries
From Derrick Rose to Bill Walton, these are the players that could have been so much more had it not been for injuries.
Every NBA contender's biggest weakness to begin the regular season
With the NBA season nearly upon us, here are the biggest flaws of the top eight contenders.
Ranking the Top 30 NBA Creators Ahead of 2026-27
Debating top-10-star status has become a rite of passage for NBA fandom.
Open Thread: Spurs launch “Los Spurs”
Per a Spurs press release: “The San Antonio Spurs announced the launch of @LosSpurs, a dedicated Spanish-language Instagram account for the organization. The platform will serve as a digital space catered to Spanish-speaking Spurs fans, with curated content, storytelling and fan engagement efforts. Fans are encouraged to follow the @LosSpurs account to catch the latest news […]
Vague injury status clouds Santi Aldama’s immediate outlook — but what about the full 2026-27 season?
I just want to put this out there right up front. Something about the way the Dallas Mavericks are handling Santi Aldama’s recovery from an undisclosed(?) injury is telling me we should be more patient than we think we must with the player and more skeptical than we usually are about anything the team says […]
4 Best Trade Destinations For GG Jackson II As Grizzlies Explore Trade Market
As the Grizzlies aim to get below the roster limit, we explore four trade destinations for GG Jackson II
Pistons have three of the league's best shooters, and could add more
The Detroit Pistons had an unexpected name in the best shooters rankings.
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