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NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Pacers, Clippers, projections

File photo Pelicans Zion Williamson wants everyone to know he’s not going anywhere. The former No. 1 overall pick told reporters after the Pelicans’ preseason tour in Australia that New Orleans is still “home base,” adding that he takes pride in representing the franchise that drafted him. “It’s always a privilege to throw on an […]

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East Notes: Wizards, Alex Sarr, Nets, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter

File photo Wizards The Wizards are banking on internal growth, starting with former No. 2 pick Alex Sarr. Five scouts who spoke with Josh Robbins of The Athletic offered a mixed outlook on Sarr’s long-term ceiling. None projected him as the best or second-best player on a contender, but most agreed he could grow into

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Jalen Brunson reportedly 'untouchable' in Knicks' Giannis Antetokounmpo talks with Bucks

Talks in August between the Knicks and Bucks about a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade never gained real traction. That shouldn’t be a real surprise. If the Bucks are forced to trade one of the five best players walking the face of the earth — and they would only do so if Antetokounmpo demands it — they

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NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Thunder

AP Knicks The Knicks had at least one real conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, but there was never any chance Jalen Brunson would be part of the deal. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, New York made Brunson “untouchable” when trade discussions with the Bucks took place in August. The logic was simple. Basically,

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Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle still wrapping their heads around Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau decision

Two important characters of the Tom Thibodeau era expressed appreciation for their former coach ahead of their returns to MSG, with one – Julius Randle – saying he wasn’t surprised by the firing and the other – Donte DiVincenzo – being more shocked because of New York’s playoff success. “At the end of the day,…

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