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The 5 hottest cases ahead of the next NBA trade deadline
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NBA: The five hottest cases ahead of the next trade deadline
The trade deadline is not yet officially known. Always placed after the All-Star Weekend, this appointment will be one of the highlights of the 2025-26 NBA season./https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Ficonsport-278412-0065-1-69312e6d3d63a469310865.jpg "Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo")
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his future with the Milwaukee Bucks
Frustrated by the Bucks' disappointing results, Giannis Antetokounmpo begins discussions with Milwaukee about his future./https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Ficonsport-157130-0001-1-692fd9c7aca25767696737.jpg "Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander")
NBA: Nikola Jokic pips Gilgeous-Alexander to Player of the Month award
Nikola Jokic is named Western Conference Player of the Month for October/November, just ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In the East, the NBA honours Cade Cunningham.Dec 3,
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Nba: Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on track for historic season with Lakers
Between them, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are currently averaging 63.9 points (!) and this is unprecedented for a duo since 1976.Dec 2,
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NBA: The Curry brothers soon reunited at Golden State Warriors
Cut by the Golden States Warriors before the restart for financial reasons, Seth Curry will indeed rejoin his brother's team.Dec 1,
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NBA: Jalen Williams can finally launch his season with the Thunder!
Convalescing since his wrist operation, Jalen Williams returns to strengthen an Oklahoma City Thunder team already walking all over the NBA.Nov 28,
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NBA: Could a lengthy Stephen Curry absence derail the Warriors' season?
In addition to losing at home against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors also lost their leader, Stephen Curry. An injury that could weigh heavily on a major NBA franchise already on the edge.Nov 28,
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NBA: Boston Celtics end Detroit Pistons' winning streak!
Cade Cunningham and his crew were riding 13 consecutive victories, a franchise record. But Boston Celtic' efforts finally paid off to win (117-114) and break this fine run.Nov 27,
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NBA: +41 - Magic demolish Sixers' B team
The Magic make short work of a heavily depleted Sixers side, humiliated 103-144 on Tuesday on their home court, as part of the NBA Cup.Nov 26,
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NBA: Luka Doncic's historic numbers in just 12 games this season
Leading the NBA in scoring average so far, with 34.5 per game, Luka Doncic continues recording historic numbers in the Los Angeles Lakers shirt.Nov 25,
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NBA: Toronto Raptors unstoppable as winning streak continues
Brandon Ingram guides his team by recording his best mark this season (37 points), and the Toronto Raptors hold firm at the end of the match to maintain control and secure an eighth consecutive victory, 110-99!Nov 25,
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NBA: The secret of a historic Oklahoma City Thunder
By beating the Portland Blazers on Sunday, Oklahoma City Thunder won their 17th match in 18 encounters this season, one of the most impressive starts in history.Nov 24,
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NBA: In full Allen Iverson mode, Tyrese Maxey (54 points) floors Milwaukee Bucks in overtime
At the end of their efforts, the Sixers sink the Bucks a little deeper (123-114), thanks to 54 points from a Tyrese Maxey on cloud nine.Nov 21,
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NBA: Dallas Mavericks ready to listen to offers for Anthony Davis?
After Nico Harrison's dismissal, the Mavericks could already turn the page on Anthony Davis. Dallas will listen to offers for their All-Star big man ahead of the trade deadline.Nov 20,
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Without forcing, Oklahoma City Thunder string together seventh consecutive victory
Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points, Oklahoma City Thunder stepped on the accelerator in the third quarter to secure the 15th victory of their season, against the Sacramento Kings (113-99).Nov 20,
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NBA: Winning return for LeBron James who makes history
And there we have it, LeBron James has begun his 23rd NBA season. For this longevity record, the King helps the Lakers overcome the Jazz with a double-double of 11 points (4/7 including 2/3 from distance) and 12 assists.Nov 19,
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NBA: Detroit Pistons cannot be stopped, 11th consecutive victory!
On a back-to-back, the Detroit Pistons win 120-112 in Atlanta, where the Atlanta Hawks were without the Young-Porzingis-Risacher trio.Nov 19,
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NBA rumours: LeBron James-Kevin Durant duo has entire league salivating
Currently convalescing, LeBron James is perhaps about to play his final NBA season. Unless he extends the pleasure, in the company of another basketball legend, Kevin Durant?Nov 18,
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NBA: Milwaukee Bucks lose Giannis Antetokounmpo then crumble in Cleveland
Milwaukee Bucks did not have their best player, suffering from a groin injury, in the second half. Inevitably, the Cleveland Cavaliers took full advantage (118-106).Nov 18,
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NBA: How long will Jalen Brunson be out for the New York Knicks?
Suffering from an ankle sprain, Jalen Brunson will now be monitored day-to-day by the New York Knicks.Nov 14,
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