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Heat Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis Seizes First Start as Spoelstra Signals Trust

Spoelstra’s endorsement follows his first start, with future minutes tied to the health of Miami’s crowded backcourt.

Jalen Brunson Calls His Own Winner to Lift Knicks Over Pacers as Brown Declares Him MVP

Rockets Rout Suns 114-92 as Amen Thompson Leads Durant‑Less Houston

No. 20 Tennessee Rolls Past Tennessee State to Reach 5-0

Lakers Edge Spurs 118-116 as Dodgers’ Celebration Adds Pressure and Poise

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Says Family Safe After Reported Burglary at Oklahoma Home

Blazers Assign Rookie Yang Hansen to Rip City Remix for Weekend Practices

Webster Urges Patience as He Takes Charge of Raptors

France Rules Alex Sarr Out of EuroBasket 2025 With Calf Injury as Wizards Expect Him Ready for Season