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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 02/13/2026 > spurs-carter-bryant-rising-stars-game > 88666163007

Spurs' Carter Bryant selected as a replacement for Rising Stars Game

Spurs' Carter Bryant selected as a replacement for Rising Stars Game1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (243+ words) San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant has been selected as an injury replacement player for the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend on Friday, the league announced. Bryant will take the place of Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward, who…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 02/13/2026 > nba-slam-dunk-contest-jase-richardson-jason-interview > 88653866007

Jason Richardson believes son Jase will shock people in Dunk Contest

Jason Richardson believes son Jase will shock people in Dunk Contest3+ hour, 56+ min ago   (767+ words) After accepting an invitation to the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, Jase Richardson didn't waste time enlisting the help of his father, Jason Richardson, a two-time winner of the event, to serve as his mentor. Jase is among four first-time…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 02/10/2026 > kings-maxime-raynaud-doug-christie-rookie-growth > 88614233007

Kings' Doug Christie details the growth of rookie Maxime Raynaud

Kings' Doug Christie details the growth of rookie Maxime Raynaud2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (381+ words) Maxime Raynaud has had a productive campaign with the Sacramento Kings, and his coach can see the rookie growing each time he steps onto the court. Raynaud is averaging 9.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and one assist while shooting 55.5% from the field in…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 02/07/2026 > kings-dylan-cardwell-scott-perry-ben-wallace > 88567808007

Kings GM sees similarities between Dylan Cardwell and a Hall of Famer

Kings GM sees similarities between Dylan Cardwell and a Hall of Famer6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (344+ words) After converting Dylan Cardwell to a standard contract, Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry spoke very highly of the rookie, even comparing him to a Hall of Famer. Cardwell has emerged as a key contributor for the Kings, averaging 5.1 points,…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 02/06/2026 > mavs-cooper-flagg-michael-jordan-30-point-streak > 88548405007

Mavs' Cooper Flagg joins Jordan in history with latest 30-point game

Mavs' Cooper Flagg joins Jordan in history with latest 30-point game1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (361+ words) Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg produced another 30-point game on Thursday and joined some Hall of Famers in the history books following the performance. Flagg produced 32 points, six rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots and two steals in a 135-123 loss…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 02/03/2026 > suns-trail-blazers-full-injury-report-stream-odds-feb-3 > 88491037007

Suns at Trail Blazers: Full injury report, stream, odds for Feb. 3

Suns at Trail Blazers: Full injury report, stream, odds for Feb. 31+ week, 3+ day ago   (314+ words) On Tuesday, the Portland Trail Blazers (23-27) host the Phoenix Suns (30-20) at the Moda Center, and if you're wondering how to catch the action live, you've come to the right place. The Trail Blazers dropped their fifth straight game on Sunday,…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 02/01/2026 > kings-dylan-cardwell-nba-contract-two-way > 88463809007

Kings' Dylan Cardwell earns new contract after productive rookie start

Kings' Dylan Cardwell earns new contract after productive rookie start1+ week, 5+ day ago   (262+ words) Sacramento Kings two-way rookie Dylan Cardwell is reportedly set to be converted to a standard contract following a recent roster move executed by the organization. The Kings on Saturday night agreed to trade Dennis Schro'der and Keon Ellis to the…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 02/01/2026 > mavs-cooper-flagg-jason-kidd-postgame-press-conference > 88463001007

Mavericks' Jason Kidd goes on NSFW rant after Cooper Flagg question

Mavericks' Jason Kidd goes on NSFW rant after Cooper Flagg question1+ week, 5+ day ago   (445+ words) Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd took exception to a question about Cooper Flagg on Saturday, going off on a profanity-laced tirade when asked about the No. 1 overall pick. The question was posed after the Mavericks suffered a 111-107 loss to the…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > rookie > 01/31/2026 > pelicans-derik-queen-larry-bird-rookie-season > 88451624007

Pelicans' Derik Queen joins Larry Bird in history with latest effort

Pelicans' Derik Queen joins Larry Bird in history with latest effort1+ week, 6+ day ago   (315+ words) Rookie Derik Queen registered his ninth 20-point performance of the season on Friday, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Queen tied a team high with 22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two blocked shots…...

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therookiewire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > suns > 01/31/2026 > suns-cavaliers-score-game-analysis-takeaways > 88348482007

Phoenix Suns continue impressive run since Christmas. Takeaways

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1047+ words) The Phoenix Suns are a season-high 11 games above .500 after topping the Cleveland Cavaliers, 126-113, on Friday, Jan. 30, before a sellout crowd of 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Coming off an 18-point victory over the East-leading Detroit Pistons, the Suns (30-19) led by as…...