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After a couple of costly late-game mistakes against the Celtics on Tuesday, Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. took responsibility and vowed to bounce back. 📸 Winslow Townson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. accepts responsibility for late-game mistakes

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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa cleared to make debut Wednesday vs. Cavaliers 📸 Geoff Burke, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Wizards' AJ Dybantsa cleared to make debut Wednesday vs. Cavaliers

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Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. accepts responsibility for late-game mistakes 📸 Winslow Townson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. accepts responsibility for late-game mistakes

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Through four games to begin the 2026-27 NBA season, Hornets forward Naz Reid has yet to knock down a free-throw, having only accumulated two attempts. 📸 Petre Thomas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
You won't believe this crazy Naz Reid stat

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How to watch Magic at Raptors: Full injury report, spread, odds on Oct. 28 📸 Ken Blaze, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
How to watch Magic at Raptors: Full injury report, spread, odds on Oct. 28

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The 3-1 Charlotte Hornets travel to Detroit to face the 3-1 Pistons Wednesday night. 📸 Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Hornets vs. Pistons: How to watch, injury report and projected lineups

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You won't believe this crazy Naz Reid stat 📸 Petre Thomas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
You won't believe this crazy Naz Reid stat

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Hornets vs. Pistons: How to watch, injury report and projected lineups 📸 Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
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The Wizards have listed rookie forward AJ Dybantsa as questionable to play in Wednesday's road game against the Cavaliers. 📸 Geoff Burke, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Wizards' AJ Dybantsa receives positive injury update before Cavaliers game

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The Charlotte Hornets will be retiring the No. 1 jersey for Muggsy Bogues, a point guard who spent 10 seasons with the franchise. 📸 Petre Thomas, USA TODAY Sports therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Hornets plan jersey retirement ceremony for franchise legend Muggsy Bogues

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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa receives positive injury update before Cavaliers game 📸 Geoff Burke, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Wizards' AJ Dybantsa receives positive injury update before Cavaliers game

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After a stellar performance on Monday, Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg earned high praise from coach Steve Kerr for his skill set and potential. 📸 Ron Chenoy, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Warriors' Steve Kerr names 'rare' trait of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg

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Hornets plan jersey retirement ceremony for franchise legend Muggsy Bogues 📸 Petre Thomas, USA TODAY Sports therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
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Warriors' Steve Kerr names 'rare' trait of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg 📸 Ron Chenoy, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Warriors' Steve Kerr names 'rare' trait of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg

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The Charlotte Hornets improved to 3-1 Monday night, defeating the Wizards behind 26 second-chance points and a career night from Brandon Miller. 📸 Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
3 things from Charlotte's 110-103 victory against Washington

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The Charlotte Hornets have now won two games in a row, defeating the Washington Wizards Monday after a 39-point performance from Brandon Miller. 📸 Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Photos: Best images from Hornets' 110-103 win against Washington

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3 things from Charlotte's 110-103 victory against Washington 📸 Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
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Photos: Best images from Hornets' 110-103 win against Washington 📸 Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
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Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller posted his strongest performance of the season Monday, scoring a career-high 39 points against the Wizards. 📸 Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Brandon Miller shines, posts career-high in Hornets' win over Wizards

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The Magic announced an injury update for Jalen Suggs, who was helped off the court on Sunday in a road win over the Knicks. 📸 Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect therookiewire.usatoday.com/s…
Jalen Suggs injury: Magic announce update for starting guard

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