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Draymond Green is already hyping up Damian Lillard’s shooting 😳🎯

Dame reportedly knocked down 1,100 of 1,168 threes (94%) during his offseason work, and Draymond says the NBA might not be ready for what’s coming:

“I don’t think the league is ready to see the type of shooting display that Dame bout to put on.”

If that translates to games, defenders might be in for a very long season. 🍿

(via @DraymondShow ht/@LegionHoops )

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Am I the only one noticing Victor Wembanyama body

He’s getting wide than before.

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Victor Wemby and his brother just the height difference, they look so much like each other.

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Ben Simmons on his IG story

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Who is going to stop Sixers this season?

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More LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown gym footage 😮‍💨

Scary hours!

(h/t @ChrisJHoops)

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47%… That’s it. 👀

The Golden State Warriors currently have just a 47% chance to make the NBA Playoffs, according to Kalshi.

For Steph Curry and the Warriors, the road back to the postseason is already looking uncertain.

Will we see Playoff Steph again anytime soon? 🏀🔥

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Jonathan Kuminga will wear No. 24 with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

A fresh number for a fresh start in Minnesota. 👀🐺

Kuminga joins a revamped Wolves roster looking to make another deep playoff run.

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🚨 BREAKING: Ben Simmons has agreed to a 1-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, per ESPN.

Simmons gets a fresh opportunity in Sacramento as he looks to revive his NBA career and make an impact on a new roster. 👀

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Jalen Brunson’s cast is officially off 👀

Right on schedule.

Brunson underwent left wrist surgery on July 7, and reports at the time indicated he’d likely have the cast removed around late August or early September.

Now, he’s right on that timeline as the Knicks gear up for the 2026-27 season. 🗽

(h/t @NBA_NewYork )

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🚨 The Miami HEAT are expected to be in Bendigo later this week to scout 2027 NBA Draft prospect Dash Daniels and other emerging talents at the NBL Blitz, per @OlgunUluc.

Daniels, one of the top young prospects in Australia, is already drawing NBA attention. 👀🔥

(h/t @HeatDiehards )

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Kendrick Perkins did NOT hold back on Kawhi Leonard:

“Kawhi Leonard is arguably one of the worst free agent signings in NBA history since he put on the Clipper uniform. It has been nothing but a disaster for the organization.”

Kawhi arrived in L.A. as a superstar expected to change the Clippers’ trajectory. Instead, injuries and limited availability have kept that championship window from fully opening. 👀

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🚨 BREAKING: Amen Thompson and the Rockets have agreed to a 5-year, $208 million rookie extension, per @ShamsCharania.

The deal includes a 10% trade kicker, locking up one of Houston’s most important young stars through his prime. 🚀🔥

The Rockets clearly believe Amen is a franchise cornerstone.

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Donovan Mitchell says Game 1 against the Knicks is the one game from his NBA career he wishes he could have back:

“We blew it.”

That loss clearly still sticks with Spida. 🕷️

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🚨 BREAKING: The Clippers are set to lose FIVE first-round picks and pay a $30 MILLION penalty after the NBA determined they circumvented the salary cap, per ESPN.

A massive punishment that could reshape the franchise’s future. 😳

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The Trail Blazers believe Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard and Ja Morant can successfully share the floor, per @JakeLFischer. 👀

That’s a LOT of playmaking and shot creation in one backcourt. If Portland can make the fit work on both ends, this could be one of the league’s most intriguing guard rotations. 🔥

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NBA Opening Night is already getting predictions 👀🍿

Kalshi’s current favorites:

🏀 Knicks — 61% vs. Sixers — 39%

New York enters as the early favorite, but 49 days remain until tip-off. Plenty of time for the odds to move.

49 days until the NBA is back. 🔥

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.@BleacherReport predicts the next NBA stars who could land extensions with their current teams 👀🍿

• Steph Curry
• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Nikola Jokic
• Anthony Edwards
• Karl-Anthony Towns
• Keyonte George
• Brandon Miller
• Amen Thompson
• Ausar Thompson
• Anthony Black

From established superstars to the league’s next wave of young talent, these extensions could shape the NBA landscape for years. 💰🔥

Who on this list gets the biggest deal?

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Rich Paul isn’t ready to call the Sixers a “juggernaut” just yet. 👀

“Talk to me after 25 games, then talk to me after the trade deadline, then talk to me at the start of the playoffs.”

No crowns before the work is done. Philly has plenty of hype around them, but the real test comes when the season gets serious. 🔥

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New-look Celtics are putting in work in LA. ☘️🔥

Boston is already setting the tone ahead of the new season. Don’t sleep on the Celtics this year, they could be coming with something to prove. 👀🏀

[76ersMuse @76ersMuse]

The 76ers just had one of the greatest offseasons EVER.

• LeBron James
• Jaylen Brown
• Dean Wade
• Anfernee Simons
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
• Labaron Philon Jr.
• Ariel Hukporti
• Tacko Fall
•Dominick Barlow

Mike Gansey deserves his flowers for this offseason.👏