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Paul Pierce Says Lakers Won’t Beat Rockets in a Potential First Round Series

Pierce doesn't think the Lakers have a chance to beat the Rockets, even if Austin Reaves returns. "You can't beat 'em without Luka, period. If you got Reaves, you still not beating them," Pierce said. He added that Houston got some big wins amid an 8-game winning streak. Pierce doesn't believe the Lakers have the offense to contend without Doncic.

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Mavericks Owner Patrick Dumont Publicly Addresses Mark Cuban's Frustrations

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Sophie Cunningham Returns to the Indiana Fever on a One-Year Deal

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Four-time All-Star Plum is returning to the Los Angeles Sparks on a one-year, $999,999 deal, per Shams Charania. Plum was in line for the $1.4 million supermax but opted for a discounted rate to give the Sparks financial flexibility to build a title-contending roster. She averaged 19.5 points and 5.7 assists last season.

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