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A slightly amended draft philosophy, some advanced stat interpretation, and a lot on Cam Carr.
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I asked JJ Redick why Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams have been so impactful on the court. He highlighted their on-ball defense and ability lighten the load for Austin Reaves on that side of the ball. Full response below.
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JJ Redick says Cameron Carr got in a full practice today with the G League team, which he called a "very important step."
As far as what is next before a return:
"We want to make sure he's able to take hits and stay in shape."
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Naji Marshall tried copying Kyrie’s layup package after their training session 😭
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Which NBA player gets their threes off the quickest?
Through the first week of the season, Reed Sheppard has the fastest average release time on threes (0.741 seconds) in the league.
Data: NBA Game Pulse / Inside the Game
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Just in: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee and miss up to two months, sources tell ESPN.
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Sources: Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen avoided a serious injury and has been diagnosed with a sprained right wrist. Markkanen is expected to be listed as day-to-day moving forward.
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Malik Beasley, a nine-year NBA veteran, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from a Department of Justice investigation into illegal sports gambling, his attorney told The Athletic. He will plead on Dec. 9 in Brooklyn.
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Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. has sustained a torn MCL in his right knee and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, sources tell me and @BannedMacMahon. Jackson will not require surgery.
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Notably, Coachella Valley used four of its five affiliate player spots on Meechie Johnson, Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, William Kyle III and Chase Ross.
The fifth spot was expected to go to Castro. The Lakers' affiliate have instead pivoted to Sakho in a recent trade.
#LakeShow
Rafael Castro is absent from Coachella Valley's training camp roster, despite previously signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Lakers.
Coachella Valley will assess William Kyle III, Kalifa Sakho, Faizon Fields and Tegra Izay as center options for the 2026-27 season.
#LakeShow
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Coachella Valley recently acquired French center Kalifa Sakho.
The 25-year-old spent five years in college, playing for South Plains, Utah State, Sam Houston State and Houston.
He joins William Kyle III as the main center options ahead of the new G League season.
#LakeShow
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Joe Dumars having a heart-to-heart with Herb Jones after a Pelicans workout yesterday 👀
Jones has struggled to get into the Pelicans rotation
(Via @FletcherWDSU)
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NBA leaders in total contested shots so far:
1. Walker Kessler 46 (3 games)
2. Caleb Wilson 38 (4 games)
3. Myles Turner 39 (4)
4. Alex Sarr 37 (4)
5. Alperen Sengun 37 (4)
6. Victor Wembanyama 34 (3)
7. Anthony Davis 32 (4)
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10/26/26 Bench Mob Player of the Day: Duop Reath
5 PTS (1/1 shooting)
3 REB
1 BLK
+3 +/-
In 7 minutes
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Adou Thiero doing some light work toward the end of shootaround before Tueaday's game.
