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Now with the Pacers, Baltimore’s Jalen Smith is making the most of a fresh start: ‘You could see he was happy’

BALTIMORE — It’s possible Jalen Smith’s first sigh of relief since he was selected 10th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2020 NBA draft occurred two years later, in a different city, playing for a different franchise.

Tribune News Service · Oct 30, 2022

Ira Winderman: In a season of NBA lottery lust, Heat with unique perspective

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Google the terms “Miami Heat” and “tank” and you are as likely to get results about Hassan Whiteside’s fish tank with the spinning Heat logo as the Pat Riley-led franchise trying to play the lottery game.

Tribune News Service · Oct 30, 2022

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum rejects the idea he flopped in the 2022 NBA Finals

When it comes to criticism that the St. Louis native flopped for the Celtics on the league's biggest stage, Tatum flatly rejects such a characterization.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2022

Bill Plaschke: 0-82? Winless Lakers seem helpless and hopeless

0-82?

Los Angeles Times · Oct 30, 2022

Celtics star wing Jaylen Brown to host tourney for Donda Academy at Morehouse

"It’s important resources are provided for these student-athletes," wrote Brown, a longtime supporter of education.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2022

Former 76ers top pick Jahlil Okafor talks on his friendship with Jayson Tatum, efforts to return to the NBA

Could the former Sixers center be a potential option for Boston if their current depth bigs don't work out?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2022

NBA Slams Hate Speech in Wake of Kyrie Irving’s Controversial Tweet

The Nets guard promoted an antisemitic film on social media earlier in the week.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 30, 2022

Boston Celtics reportedly pick up the 2023-24 option for Payton Pritchard

While the Oregon alumnus has not been seeing the floor too much this season so far with the Cetics' backcourt as stacked as it is, he is still seen as an important part of the team's depth.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2022

Andre Drummond, Ayo Dosunmu to miss Saturday’s game vs. 76ers

The Bulls will be without two key rotation pieces against the 76ers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2022

Suns Coach Monty Williams Reacts to Barack Obama Ownership Rumors

The reigning Coach of the Year seemed excited at the possibility of having the former president involved in the franchise’s new ownership group.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2022