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• Tantalizing mock free agency pitch sees Suns land Lakers forward

Rui Hachimura to the Suns from the Lakers makes a lot of sense according to Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon and you can understand why....2026
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• Everyone said JJ Redick wasn’t qualified. Two years later, they look ridiculous

JJ Redick silenced critics by leading the Lakers to back-to-back 50-win seasons, transforming LeBron James, unlocking Luke Kennard, unleashing Rui Hachimura and guiding Los Angeles through adversity despite major roster flaws....2026
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• Everyone said JJ Redick wasn’t qualified. Two years later, they look ridiculous

JJ Redick silenced critics by leading the Lakers to back-to-back 50-win seasons, transforming LeBron James, unlocking Luke Kennard, unleashing Rui Hachimura and guiding Los Angeles through adversity despite major roster flaws....2026
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• Rui Hachimura ‘widely believed’ to want to stay with Lakers in free agency

After a strong postseason, Rui Hachimura may be staying with the Lakers this summer....2026
• LeBron James, Lakers Mutually Interested In Continuing Partnership

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed mutual interest in extending their partnership this summer, according to team and league sources. The desire is shared on both sides despite genuine retirement consideration and unresolved questions about salary and roster construction. James, 41, said following Monday's playoff elimination that he will be "processing over the next couple week...2026
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• 3 takeaways from Lakers Game 4 loss vs. Thunder

A spirited final battle cry from the Lakers, led by Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and the fans, nearly ended in a win....2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Thunder West Semifinals Game 4: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

How to watch Thunder vs. Lakers Game 4 Tonight's Game 4 will be broadcast on Prime Video. Category Details Date Monday, May 11, 2026 Tip-Off Time 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT Live Stream Prime Video Venue Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA The Oklahoma City Thunder stand on the precipice of a sweep as they prepare for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers this Monday, May 11. Following a ...2026
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• LeBron James Embraces 'Small Victories' As Lakers Eliminate Rockets In Game 6

LeBron James made NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers' 98-78 Game 6 win over Houston Friday, becoming the oldest player to lead all participants in total points scored across a playoff series. James, at the age of 41, finished with 139 points over the six games "It's not my style at all," James told ESPN after posting 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the closeout victory. "I th...2026
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• Rui Hachimura Reveals Impact of Having Luka Doncic Back With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers may be handling business on the court, but it’s what happens off it that reminded everyone just how important Luka Doncic is to the group. After spending time away receiving treatment in Europe, Doncic recently rejoined the team ahead of Game 1 of their playoff series against the Houston Rockets. While […] The post Rui Hachimura Reveals Impact of Having Luka Doncic Bac...2026
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• How To Watch Jazz Vs Lakers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2025-26 NBA regular season reaches its final day this Sunday, April 12, as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles (52-29) enters the night as the 4th seed in the Western Conference, having already clinched the Pacific Division title. Meanwhile, the Jazz (22-59) arrive in Hollywood looking to finish a developmental year with a signature road win. The La...2026
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• Lakers Injury Report: Latest Updates on Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Others
The Los Angeles Lakers provide injury updates on Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Rui Hachimura as they defend the third seed....2026
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• Deandre Ayton among Lakers’ three rotation players sidelined vs. Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — The Lakers’ injury report grew for Wednesday’s road-trip ending matchup against the Pacers. Starting center Deandre Ayton wasn’t available against the Pacers because of back soreness, joining Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) as Lakers who didn’t play. The Lakers’ injury report grew......2026
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• JJ Redick provides injury updates on Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart

Both Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart missed Monday’s game against the Pistons, but neither looks to be long-term injuries...2026
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• Lakers Injury Report: Latest Updates on Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, Maxi Kleber, Others Ahead of Pistons Clash
The Los Angeles Lakers face a growing injury report ahead of their Pistons matchup, potentially threatening their 9-game winning streak....2026
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• Luka Doncic scores 35, Lakers hold off cold-shooting Knicks 110-97 in LeBron's absence
Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Rui Hachimura scored 13 points for the Lakers, who never trailed the surging Knicks in their fourth consecutive victory even while James missed his second straight game with a bruised left elb...2026
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• Stephon Castle Leaves Win Versus Lakers With Pelvic Contusion

Stephon Castle left the San Antonio Spurs' 136-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers due to a pelvic contusion. X-rays returned negative. Castle suffered the injury when falling to the floor after blocking Rui Hachimura in the second quarter. He was ruled out at halftime. Castle is averaging 17.1 points and 7.0 assists per game....2026
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"Rui Hachimura has spent most of his Lakers career as a fixture in the starting lineup, but that role has changed since his return from a calf injury."

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"Early in the first quarter, Doncic absolutely froze the Utah defense with this nifty fake and overhead pass to the corner for an open three to teammate Rui Hachimura."

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"Early the fourth quarter with Jonathan Kuminga at the foul line, Green was called for a loose ball foul when he took down Lakers players Dalton Knecht and Rui Hachimura at the same time."

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"Weeks ago, the Wizards traded Rui Hachimura, but they aren't expected to make any other big moves ahead of Thursday's trade deadline."

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"The Wizards have multiple young power forwards in Rui Hachimura and Deni Avdija."

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"The Washington Wizards are likely to be without Rui Hachimura to start training camp."

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"Other team reps on the virtual lottery dais Thursday, per sources: De'Aaron Fox (Kings); Devonte' Graham (Hornets); Rui Hachimura (Wizards); Brad Daugherty (Cavs!"

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"NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Rui Hachimura takes over top spot, depth of 2019 class continues to impress"

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• Lakers’ best player this series is about to become free agent

Rui Hachimura has been the Lakers’ most consistent player in their playoff series against the Thunder, outshining LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With free agency looming, Los Angeles faces a costly decision....2026
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• The best player for the Lakers this series is about to become a free agent

Rui Hachimura has been the Lakers’ most consistent player in their playoff series against the Thunder, outshining LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With free agency looming, Los Angeles faces a costly decision....2026
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• Lakers Expected To Prioritize Re-Signing Luke Kennard

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to prioritize retaining Luke Kennard in free agency. Kennard is on an expiring $11 million contract he signed last offseason with the Atlanta Hawks. Kennard will be a non-Bird free agent, which complicates the situation for the Lakers but they have pathways available to re-sign him. The Lakers were once projected to be a cap space team, but they could instead pi...2026
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• Why Lakers’ relatively quiet 2026 trade deadline is paying off in NBA playoffs

The Lakers made just one minor move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and team chemistry are proving why standing pat was the right call despite all the outside noise....2026
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• Why Lakers’ relatively quiet 2026 trade deadline is paying off in NBA playoffs

The Lakers made just one minor move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and team chemistry are proving why standing pat was the right call despite all the outside noise....2026
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• Rui Hachimura Has Suggestion as Lakers Search for Consistency

The Los Angeles Lakers issue with offensive consistency was magnified in Sunday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, when the Lakers managed just 89 points in a game that exposed their offensive stagnation. The following day, Rui Hachimura addressed the problem after practice, offering a candid assessment of what he believes is holding the team back. […] The post Rui Hachimura Has Suggestion as Lak...2026
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• Lakers Targeting Versatile Forwards In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting forwards who can both defend and shoot three-pointers in free agency. How much the Lakers will have to offer free agents is dependent on decisions made with the rest of their roster, including player options for Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart. Los Angeles could have over $50 million in cap space, if they choose to move on from LeBron James and Rui Hachimura thi...2026
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• How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage

The matchup scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, serves as a primary case study for these shifts. As the center of a "Peacock NBA Monday" doubleheader, this contest is part of what NBC Sports has termed its "Legendary February," a month-long celebration of top-tier athletics including Super Bowl LX and the 2026 Wi...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Thunder West Semifinals Game 4: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Thunder West Semifinals Game 2: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

How to watch Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2 Thursday's Game 2 will be broadcast on Prime Video. Category Details Date Thursday, May 7, 2026 Tip-Off Time 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT Live Stream Prime Video Venue Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK The Western Conference Semifinals continue at Paycom Center this Thursday, May 7, as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to take a commanding 2-0 series lea...2026
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• JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets 'A Big Deal'

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win the first-round series 4-2 on Friday night. LeBron James finished with 28 points, with Rui Hachimura adding 21 points. Austin Reaves added 15 points in his second game back from an injured oblique. James credited the Lakers' defense with the win. "In order for us to win we had to protect the ball, we had to rebound and we ...2026
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• LeBron James Embraces 'Small Victories' As Lakers Eliminate Rockets In Game 6
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• JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets Is 'A Big Deal'

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win the first-round series 4-2 on Friday night. LeBron James finished with 28 points, with Rui Hachimura adding 21 points. Austin Reaves added 15 points in his second game back from an injured oblique. James credited the Lakers' defense with the win. "In order for us to win we had to protect the ball, we had to rebound and we ...2026
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• LeBron James leads Lakers' rout of Rockets to close out series

He has 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while Rui Hachimura scores 21 to help the Lakers advance to a second-round series against the Thunder....2026
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• LeBron James, Marcus Smart Key Lakers' Dramatic Overtime Win Over Rockets In Game 3
LeBron James and Marcus Smart combined for one of the most dramatic late-game sequences of the 2026 playoffs Friday, erasing a six-point deficit in the final 28 seconds of regulation to force overtime and ultimately defeat the Houston Rockets 112-108, putting Los Angeles one win from advancing to the second round. Smart ignited the comeback by stealing a Jabari Smith Jr. pass with 27.8 seconds re...2026
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• LeBron James Scores 29 Points In Lakers' Overtime Win In Game 3

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime to win Game 3 and take a 3-0 series lead on Friday night. LeBron James scored 29 points, including hitting the game-tying three in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. Marcus Smart, who finished with 21 points and 10 assists, scored eight points in overtime. Rui Hachimura added 22 points on 8-for-14 from the fiel...2026
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• LeBron James scores 18 in 1st half, Lakers tune up for playoffs with 131-107 win over Jazz
LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each had 22 points and 10 assists. James and Luke Kennard were held out of the second half as a precautionary measure, and the Lakers closed the regular season on a three-game win...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Thunder West Semifinals Game 4: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Thunder West Semifinals Game 2: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• LeBron James Embraces 'Small Victories' As Lakers Eliminate Rockets In Game 6
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• The Linc - NFL insider poll ranks 8 quarterbacks ahead of Jalen Hurts

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/15/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL’s top 10 QBs for 2025 - ESPN+9. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 6 | Lowest ranking: unranked. Age: 26 | Last year’s ranking: honorable mention. Hurts’ status is cemented. He’s a Super Bowl winner who plays big ...2025
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• Lakers Mark Williams trade could have subtly freed them up for another move

Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers not only got better at the NBA trade deadline, they also got more flexible to further improve. The Los Angeles Lakers surprised the NBA world again on Wednesday night. It wasn’t quite the earth-shattering thunderbolt of their Luka Doncic trade earlier in the week, but given that few were even certain that third-year Charlotte Hornets cen...2025
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• Even Anthony Davis’ wife is roasting him for missing clutch free throws now

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Anthony Davis missed two free throws to nearly cost the Lakers a game against the Kings, and his wife made sure to let him know how lucky he was that Rui Hachimura bailed him out in the most savage way possible. Anthony Davis already helped cost the Lakers one game against the Orlando Magic by missing two clutch free throws earlier this season, and he ne...2024
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• LeBron James is losing to Father Time, and the Lakers are cooked

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Only trades for more help can save the Lakers from falling off a cliff. The Los Angeles Lakers’ first 14 games provided a fleeting moment of hope that perhaps a new head coach really could fix all their problems. Since then, the Lakers have descended into the cold reality of their long-time mediocrity, slipping down the Western Conference standings as th...2024
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• Every NBA Playoffs team, ranked by chances to win 2024 championship

Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Let’s rank the 16 teams in the 2024 NBA Playoffs by their championship chances. The 2024 NBA Playoffs don’t exactly feel wide open. There’s a superpower hanging over both the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference as the playoffs begin, but at this point NBA fans should know anything can happen in the postseason. Last year saw a wild run of upsets with the ...2024
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• Why the Wizards not selling is the right call

Weeks ago, the Wizards traded Rui Hachimura, but they aren't expected to make any other big moves ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. The Wizards could acquire pieces rather than selling them off....2023
• Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura Free Agency Update
The Lakers are on the brink of elimination and many fans are wondering what direction the franchise the take next season, especially after seeing players like Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura develop so successfully. The purple and gold are determined to keep both Reaves and Hachimura as they become restricted free agents over the summer, […] The post Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura Free Agen...2023
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• Rui Hachimura to re-sign with Lakers for three years, $51 million, per report

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• Lakers trade rumors: Bojan Bogdanovic remains a top target; Patrick Beverley most likely to be shipped out

The Lakers are reportedly in the market for more wing depth even after trading for Rui Hachimura...2023
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• Shaq Apologizes to Rui Hachimura, Immediately Gets His Name Wrong
Shaquille O’Neal has apologized for saying he’d never heard of Rui Hachimura, and naturally, he got Hachimura’s name wrong (twice) during the apology. “Let me apologize to Rudy Hachimura,” he said on his podcast. “I didn’t know who he was because I never watch the Bullets play, but he’s a fine role-player. He’s giving me […] The post Shaq Apologizes to Rui...2023
• Jamal Murray’s fourth-quarter surge lifts Nuggets over Lakers in Game 2
The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103 in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals Thursday at home behind a strong second-half shooting performance, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Here’s what you need to know: Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 37 points — 23 of them in the fourth quarter — on 11-of-24 shooting, including six 3s. Nikola Jokić put up a 23-point, 17-rebound, ...2023
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• Lakers Likely Have More Trades Up Their Sleeve, Per NBA Insiders
The Lakers are likely to make at least one more move this season, according to a pair of NBA insiders. It comes after they recently traded for Rui Hachimura. “I still think Rob Pelinka has a move or two left in him,” Chris Haynes said on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast. READ MORE: The Latest Lakers Trade […] The post Lakers Likely Have More Trades Up Their Sleeve, Per NBA Insiders appear...2023
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• Sources: Lakers agree to deal for Hachimura

The Lakers are sending three second-round picks and guard Kendrick Nunn to the Wizards for forward Rui Hachimura, sources told ESPN....2023
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• Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wired, Week 8: Opportunity for Rui Hachimura

There are some solid options available in many fantasy leagues, including Rui Hachimura, Tari Eason, and Gradey Dick....2024
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Thunder West Semifinals Game 4: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• The Lakers have a playoff riser

Rui Hachimura has elevated his game in the highest stakes, showing himself to be a playoff riser as a shooter....2026
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• JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets 'A Big Deal'
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• LeBron James Embraces 'Small Victories' As Lakers Eliminate Rockets In Game 6
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• Celtics and Lakers meet again, with both teams rolling

The NBA’s oldest and loudest rivalry hits center stage Friday night when the Lakers visit the Celtics, and for once, both sides are coming in hot. The Lakers just beat Toronto on a Rui Hachimura buzzer-beater and got a 44-point heater from Austin Reaves, who continues to look like someone who thinks he belongs in […] The post Celtics and Lakers meet again, with both teams rolling appeared fi...2025
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• 5 NBA trade deadline teams who desperately need to make a deal

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images These the teams who need to make a bold move at the NBA trade deadline. The 2024 NBA trade deadline represents the last chance for teams to reload their rosters ahead of the playoffs, or get an early head start on a rebuild before the offseason. With the deadline quickly approaching on Thursday, Feb. 8, there are a number of teams who should be feeling ...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Andrew Wiggins, D’Angelo Russell, Miles Bridges and DeMar DeRozan

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images With just a little more than two days to go until the deadline, let’s dive into the latest rumors. With the NBA trade deadline now just about 48 hours away, here are some of the latest rumors and reports as the Feb. 8, 3 p.m. ET buzzer for teams to make moves rapidly gets ready to sound. Will the Warriors trade Andrew Wiggins? While Shams Charani...2024
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• The 6 worst NBA free agent signings of the summer
Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images Not every free agent deal can be a winner for teams. NBA free agency is supposed to be a time of hope and optimism. Even adding a couple decent role players to a team that continues driving down a dead-end road is something to get a little bit excited about, hypothetically speaking. Save the disdain for your team’s first four-game losing streak. It’s all p...2023
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• NBA script leaked: Rui Hachimura spin-off series coming next season
Wondering why everyone is talking about Rui Hachimura even though the Lakers are down 2-0? The NBA script leaked and he’s getting his own spin-off series. Sometimes, even on the best-made television shows, you can see the seams, the places where the production bleeds into the narrative. The crime procedural introducing a guest star in […] NBA script leaked: Rui Hachimura spin-off serie...2023
• Why the Grizzlies and Warriors should both bounce back in first round of NBA Playoffs
Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images A Game 1 loss doesn’t define an NBA Playoff series. It’s going down. The 2023 NBA Playoffs are under way, and some teams are feeling better about their prospects than others. For two squads linked by fairly real bad blood and a possible continuation of their “dispute” in the second round, this is especially true. In Memphis, the Grizzlies are wounded in ...2023
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