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Kendrick Perkins Defends LaMelo Ball as Real Hooper After Minnesota Trade

Perkins defended LaMelo against critics, saying “a lot of people out here” do not take him seriously because of Instagram, tattoos or his style. He said Ball is still “a damn hooper” who gives opponents “that work,” and argued pairing him with Anthony Edwards makes Minnesota’s backcourt hard to trap or game-plan against every night.

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White said Clark “can be out on Saturday” after Wednesday’s game, but is “doing alright.” She gave “no indication” on how long Clark will miss, saying Indiana’s week off creates a good chance to “get her treatment,” “get her healthy” and prioritize “long-term health and wellness” before putting her back on floor safely for the Fever.

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Isaiah Joe Traded From Oklahoma City Thunder to Detroit Pistons

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Isaiah Joe Traded From Oklahoma City Thunder to Detroit Pistons

Oklahoma City is trading Joe to Detroit for two future second-round picks, according to Shams Charania. The move gives the Pistons another floor-spacing guard after an active roster-building stretch, while the Thunder turn one of their shooting pieces into future draft capital as they continue managing depth, flexibility, and long-term assets around their title core.

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Smith said Ant-Man and LaMelo “can potentially be lethal,” but argued their path is harder in the West. He called Giannis “the more impactful deal” because Miami directly solved its paint problem after years in the bottom 10, adding his front line with Bam Adebayo and Bobby Portis is “not something to sneeze at.”

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Charlotte Hornets Called Biggest Winners After LaMelo Ball Trade

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Shams Charania: Lakers Have Not Made an Offer To LeBron James Yet

Charania said the Lakers have been “very active” exploring trades with about $50 million in cap space before deciding LeBron James’ free agency offer. He said “there hasn’t been an offer out” to James yet, as Los Angeles weighs whether to “upgrade the roster” first or “take care of LeBron” before other moves.

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