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Rotation battles emerge in October NBA preseason
Oklahoma City tests new lineups with Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein following roster shifts, while the San Antonio Spurs manage Victor Wembanyama's minutes to…
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Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drive Thunder success
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top Western Conference seed with a 64-18 record as Chet Holmgren averages 23 points and 10.5 rebounds in the postseason. Shai…
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Mazzulla’s defensive evolution and Jayson Tatum’s MVP case
Joe Mazzulla has overhauled the Celtics' defensive identity using aggressive schemes that allow only 107.5 points per game. This tactical shift coincides with Jayson…
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LeBron James manages availability amid Klutch Sports expansion
LeBron James monitors his physical health to manage playing time as Rich Paul's Klutch Sports Group expands its influence. The agency now oversees $7.27 billion in…
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Trends in Steve Kerr’s 2026 Warriors October rotation experiments
Steve Kerr experiments with small-ball lineups featuring Draymond Green at center to find rhythm amid Stephen Curry's minutes management. Mike Dunleavy Jr. balances…
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The Spurs coaching transition and NBA coaching longevity
Gregg Popovich retired as the San Antonio Spurs head coach in May 2025 after a career totaling 1,390 wins. This transition follows coaching shifts involving figures…
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Podziemski and Kuminga’s paths diverge in Golden State
Brandin Podziemski faces a contract standoff with the Warriors seeking up to $24 million annually while Jonathan Kuminga has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota…
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Why the Thunder need Denver to hold the third seed
Oklahoma City's pursuit of a favorable playoff bracket depends on the Denver Nuggets securing the No. 3 seed to avoid a rematch until the Western Conference Finals. The…
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Damian Lillard limits minutes as he returns to Portland
Damian Lillard plans to reduce his regular season workload as he returns to the Portland Trail Blazers following a torn Achilles tendon. The 36-year-old guard will…
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Victor Wembanyama’s defensive metrics surpass highlight reel myths
Victor Wembanyama averages 3.1 blocks and 9.5 prevented advantages per game, establishing himself as a premier defensive force. His rim deterrence score of 51…