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Paige Bueckers is built differently 💎🔥, and the buzz around her is off the charts 🚨📈.

Here’s a detailed scouting report from our draft analyst @bjpf_ 📋on why the Dallas Wings must go ALL IN for this once-in-a-generation player. 🌟🏀

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Tyler Reddick reacts to Michael Jordan's viral moment with his son after Daytona Win. Read what he said here:
https://t.co/8QLjw4x5mK

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg ruled out of All-Star weekend with devastating injury.

Know more: https://t.co/VrVY75DMpt

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

Thunder's Ajay Mitchell spoke to @Sportskeeda about NBA title, preparing for a bigger role and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Mitchell on Shai: "He’s consistent throughout everything. For young players like us, it’s really important to have leaders like that." https://t.co/3vhuIh18Hx

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

Grizzlies' Cam Spencer spoke to @Sportskeeda about his extension, Ja Morant calling him 'psycho,' his trash talk with Kevin Durant and the Desmond Bane trade. Spencer on extension: "There’s no other organization that I’d rather compete with." https://t.co/YpIl25k4LA

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

.@MiamiHEAT rookie Kasparas Jakučionis spoke to @Sportskeeda on Summer League ups & downs, Udonis Haslem's help & admiring LeBron James: "When I was little, he was my hero. He’s a complete basketball player. He does everything for the team to win." https://t.co/ALSz5wKfnr

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

Two NBA executives & a scout spoke to @Sportskeeda about Cooper Flagg & if there's any scenario Mavs should trade No. 1 pick. NBA executive: "With Kyrie being hurt & you don’t know if he’s coming back next year, I just don’t know if I would do it." https://t.co/KsAJyiFjWB

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

In part two of a two-part interview, @MettaWorld37 spoke to @Sportskeeda on prediction that Pacers will win NBA title over Thunder in 6 games, compares Tyrese Haliburton to "Reggie Miller with a handle," likens Rick Carlisle's enduring coaching success to Nas & reflects on Pacers' matchup vs Pistons in 2004 East Finals. https://t.co/d3DHg7OUgR

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Gary Payton to Sportskeeda’s @arhaan_nba on Luka Doncic’s defense:

"You have to be dedicated to playing defense. You gotta be dedicated. Maybe that's not for him. He's a scorer he can do it. Now if he gets his mind to it (he can). I tell every kid that I go and do camps with. I say it's a mindset to play defense. Not just say, you want to play defense. You can't do that. Because you have a mindset to do that. You need to have great hands and feet to do that. You've got to be able to move, you have to be willing to make sacrifices and do things. And that's just the way it goes. I don't think Luka is a defensive player. I think he's a scorer. But now, if he wants to, yea, he can get his mind into it to do it. But do he want to do it? That's left up to him. That's not left up to us. You know, he's an athlete, he's got great ability. Now does he want to go and change it and prove people wrong that he can't play defense? If that was me, I'd change it. I would say, 'Yeah, I'll go out here and try to defend somebody and I’ll try to get in shape and do the things that I need to do and I'm gonna do that.’”

#LakeShow #Lakers #NBA

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

.@AtlantaDream's Rhyne Howard spoke to @Sportskeeda on increased role, chemistry w/ Brittney Griner, scuffle w/ Caitlin Clark, Unrivaled & Dream's potential once healthy: "They’re going to start calling us a 'Super Team.'" https://t.co/93iBoERy1h

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@airswoopes22 Full exclusive here:

https://t.co/IOMlqmsoKh

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

.@chicagosky's Courtney Vandersloot spoke to @Sportskeeda about returning to Sky, team's ups & downs & Angel Reese/Kamilla Cardoso: "You can see glimpses how great they can be in this league. They each have a skillset that they can dominate." https://t.co/VgMzmvvTAr

[Ben Pfeifer @bjpf_]

for @SK_Hoops, i wrote about hansen yang's potential fit as a los angeles laker. would it make sense for LA to target yang as a potential starting or rotation center of the future?

https://t.co/xDXzrkf2uL

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

.@valkyries' Kate Martin spoke to @Sportskeeda on Unrivaled, close friend Caitlin Clark & early ups and downs. Martin: "My main focus is always being on a good teammate. When you're a good teammate, you have to be adaptable." https://t.co/lbabwFlv0c

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3-Team Blockbuster Trade Idea 🤯

- Dallas Mavericks get Ja Morant 🚀
- Los Angeles Lakers get Daniel Gafford without spending a first-round pick 🙌
- Memphis Grizzlies get Austin Reaves 🔥 to lead their team

Who says no?

https://t.co/fyyMeXdsCb

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

Warriors' Quinten Post to @Sportskeeda on his rookie success, dealing with Rockets' physicality & Steph/Draymond/Jimmy. Post on Steph dealing with Rockets' defense: "He’s just a killer. He doesn’t get bothered by anything. It’s really impressive." https://t.co/qhrgw6rdmk

[Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina]

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka sounds devoted to LeBron/Luka/Reaves core, to prioritize center position, expressed confidence in JJ Redick and expects a lot of off-season movement. For @Sportskeeda https://t.co/lVLthUSl6y

[Ben Pfeifer @bjpf_]

Mikel Brown Jr hopes to add to the long list of elite guards to come through Louisville. For @SK_Hoops, I sat down with Mikel and discussed his journey to this point and what makes him such an excellent player:

https://t.co/JudXw65aOL

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12. New York Liberty – C
⏳ Only one pick: Adja Kane (stashed).
Zero immediate impact. Not much to grade here.

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2025 WNBA Draft Grades & Breakdown
From future stars to quiet gems, here’s how every team did on draft night 🧵

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11. Atlanta Dream �� A-
🚨 Steal alert: Te-Hina Paopao. First-round talent in Rd 2.
📈 Taylor Thierry brings shooting + D.
Low usage, high efficiency. Quietly one of the smartest drafts.