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With Rudy Gobert… * Wolves had their second-best season ever. * Jazz had their second-best season this century. * France had its best Olympics ever (2020). * France had its two best World Cup performances ever. Correlation does not mean causation or an obvious pattern? … [Read more...] about

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Lineups with Murray were right around the median defensively (and in the 68th percentile when he shared the court with Keon Ellis, the other major defensive presence in the rotation), but he shone statistically in one particular area: isolation defense. According to Synergy, Murray allowed the fewest points per possession (0.681) of anybody in the league (min. 60 possessions) … [Read more...] about

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Rudy Gobert: It is sad to see someone that has accomplished as much as you did @Shaquille O’Neal both in sport and business still be triggered by another man’s finances and accomplishments. I get the entertainment part but unlike other folks, you don’t need that stuff to stay relevant. … [Read more...] about Rudy Gobert responds to Shaquille O’Neal: I get the entertainment part, but you don’t need that stuff to stay relevant

A preseason NBA game is coming to Des Moines for the second time. The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team will play a preseason game in October 2024 at Wells Fargo Arena, home of the Iowa Wolves, Minnesota’s G League affiliate. The Timberwolves will play against the Philadelphia 76ers. … [Read more...] about

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