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Barack Obama Believes Defense Nowadays Is Much Harder

Despite claiming his favorite era of NBA basketball was in the 90s, former President Barack Obama believe the hardest time to play defense in the league is today. And rightfully so. His reasoning? "It looks to me like playing defense today is so much harder because you have to close out everything." Defense is constant movement in today's NBA.

By Samir Mehdi

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NBA Analyst Believes the Heat Are the Best Fit for Ja Morant

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NBA Analyst Believes the Heat Are the Best Fit for Ja Morant

Kevin O'Connor believes that the Heat are the best fit for Morant going forward. "They have organizational stability and a clear need for shot creation after trading away so many ball handlers in the Giannis deal," O'Connor said. He believes that Morant could form a dynamic partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, O'Connor stated that financially, a trade would be tough.

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Houston Rockets Are A Threat To Steal Marcus Smart Away From The Lakers

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Houston Rockets Are A Threat To Steal Marcus Smart Away From The Lakers

"The Rockets do, however, loom as a possible free agent destination for another one of Udoka's former players in Boston: Marcus Smart," report Marc Stein and Jake L Fischer. Smart is also considering not picking up his $5.4 million player option with the Lakers before Monday's deadline. He could then decide to test out the free agent market.

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Valkyries Edge Out The Dream 78-75 As GSV Improve To 12-7

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Valkyries Edge Out The Dream 78-75 As GSV Improve To 12-7

Jordin Canada, despite leading the Dream in scoring tonight with 23 points, would miss a crucial lay-up with less than 20s left and down three. Gabby Williams, who was on fire in the fourth, drained a free throw to essentially ice the game. Kiah Stokes, Tiffany Hayes, and Kaitlyn Chen combined for 38 points in the Valkyries win.

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Cason Wallace’s Future With the Thunder Could Be in Doubt After Isiah Hartenstein’s Deal

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Cason Wallace’s Future With the Thunder Could Be in Doubt After Isiah Hartenstein’s Deal

Jake Weinbach stated that with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein all signed to long-term contracts, Cason Wallace's long-term future may be away from OKC. Wallace is due for a rookie extension that the Thunder may not be able to afford. Cason averaged 8.6ppg, 2.6apg, and 1.9 steals per game in 2025-26, earning All-Defensive Second Team honors.

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Blazers Could Target Jaylen Brown

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Blazers Could Target Jaylen Brown

The Blazers have "long coveted" pairing Brown up with Damian Lillard ever since his first run in Portland. The Celtics are now putting JB up on the trading block so this could be a possibility, according to Fischer and Stein. The Celtics want a minimum of four first round picks for Brown. Luckily for Portland, that's all that they have.

By Samir Mehdi

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