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Stephen A. Smith Questions Darryn Peterson as Washington Wizards’ Franchise Star

Smith said he has “zero questions” about Peterson’s game, but wonders whether Washington can trust him as “that dude” across an 82-game season and the playoffs. He said the No. 1 pick must become the “face of the franchise,” and after moving on from Trae Young, the Wizards owe fans a consistent centerpiece.

By Raahib Singh

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NBA Analyst Explains Reasoning Behind Julius Randle Trade And Potential Minnesota Targets

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NBA Analyst Explains Reasoning Behind Julius Randle Trade And Potential Minnesota Targets

Minnesota traded their 28th pick and Randle to Brooklyn for the 33rd pick. This is a salary dump by Minnesota, explains Jake Weinbach. Naz Reid will likely start at power forward for the Timberwolves. They've also now gone $50 million below the first apron and have a $33 million player traded exception and could target Derrick White or Trey Murphy.

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Alyssa Thomas Breaks Caitlin Clark's Assist Record

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Alyssa Thomas Breaks Caitlin Clark's Assist Record

Alyssa Thomas has now become the fastest player in WNBA history to dish out 500+ assists with a single franchise. She did this in 56 games for the Mercury. She passed Caitlin Clark, doing so in four less games. Funnily enough, she achieved this against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever tonight.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded To The Heat

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded To The Heat

The Heat won the Giannis sweepstakes with them getting Giannis and Bobby Portis. The Heat gave up Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap, 1 second-rounder to the Bucks. The Celtics' Proposed package was Jaylen Brown and two first round picks.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Would've Signed An Extension With The Timberwolves

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Would've Signed An Extension With The Timberwolves

The Miami Heat won the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes with a Tyler Herro centric trade package. The other two teams in the running were the Celtics and the Timberwolves. It's being reported that had the Wolves traded for Giannis, he would've signed an extension with them. He's currently locked in for next season and has a player option for 2027-28.

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Giannis Told The Bucks He Wanted Out Over A Year Ago

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Giannis Told The Bucks He Wanted Out Over A Year Ago

Shams Charania reports Giannis told the Bucks he wanted out of the franchise all the way back in May 2025. This was right after Damian Lillard's Achilles tear and the Bucks losing in the first round of the Playoffs and his own lower body injury. It took over a year for Milwaukee to find the right haul.

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