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The Golden State Warriors (45-35) clinched a crucial 100-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (21-59), tying with the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference standings. Stephen Curry led the charge with 22 points, while Jonathan Kuminga contributed 19, helping the Warriors secure their third consecutive…

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter The Los Angeles Clippers have signed veteran guard Russell Westbrook, announced Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations. “Russell is one of the most explosive and competitive players in the NBA,” said Frank. “He has many strengths that can benefit the team and a shared desire…

Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter Reggie Jackson, part of the Nuggets’ NBA championship victory last season, shared insights into teaming up with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic in Denver. Joining the team in the second half of the previous season, Jackson expressed admiration for Jokic’s game control and mental prowess. “Watching how special…

Patrick Beverley’s first game with Hapoel Tel Aviv began with a 79-78 preseason win over Hapoel Jerusalem. The former NBA veteran, who was in the starting five, played 15 minutes, scoring three points and dishing six assists. However, this is an ongoing adjustment for Beverley, who is returning to European…

Photo: Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News Coming from Luka Doncic himself, the Wednesday report that details his rumored intent to push the Dallas Mavericks to make a trade is nothing but a mere fantasy. After dropping 30 markers and dishing out eight assists on a losing effort for the Mavericks’ 130-122…

Via Sporting News Oklahoma City Thunder 7-footer Chet Holmgren is being careful with his body so that he doesn’t add the wrong weight. (via All The Smoke): Matt Barnes: “Recently you said you’ve been trying to add weight to your frame. What has that process been like? You’re still so…