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The 2024 NBA Draft brought significant changes to many teams, but a few stood out as the biggest winners. Here's a closer look at the teams that made the most impactful moves:
Minnesota Timberwolves The Timberwolves, boasting the best defensive rating (108.4) in the NBA according to NBA.com, addressed their offensive needs by trading up for Rob Dillingham with the San Antonio Spurs for a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap. The Kentucky standout shot 44.4 percent from three and averaged 15 points per game, filling the scoring void behind Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite Dillingham's defensive...

Biggest winners of 2024 NBA Draft

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The Houston Rockets received a considerably high draft grade for their first round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Rockets Earn High Grade for First-Round Selection in 2024 NBA Draft

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The Houston Rockets continue to pile up assets. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Thursday that the Rockets have acquired young forward AJ Griffin in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Houston will be sending back the No. 44 overall pick in this year’s draft to Atlanta. Griffin, who is still only 20, was the No....
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Rockets trade for former 1st-round pick

On Thursday, the Houston Rockets finally nabbed their defensive-oriented, rim-protecting center, by way of the 2024 NBA Draft Class.

Rockets Finally Add Defensive-Minded, Rim-Protecting Center

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Next Up: No. 3 Pick Reed Sheppard Could Step Into Rockets Rotation 'From Day One'

No. 3 Pick Reed Sheppard Could Step Into Rockets Rotation 'From Day One'

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The next star on the Houston Rockets list is reportedly New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson.

Houston Rockets chasing Pelicans’ Zion Williamson this offseason?

After a solid rookie season in 2022-23, AJ Griffin has been traded just one season later by the Atlanta Hawks. Prior to the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, it was announced that the 20-year-old Griffin would be dealt to the Houston Rockets. In return, the Hawks would receive the 44th pick in yesterday’s second round. The trade was later expanded to three teams after Atlanta traded the 44th pick and cash to the Miami Heat for the 43rd selection.

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Next Up: Rockets 'Could Make It Into The Play-In Tournament' With Current Roster

Rockets 'Could Make It Into The Play-In Tournament' With Current Roster

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Will the Rockets be drafting in the lottery once again?

Way-Too-Early 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Houston Rockets Make Odd Selection

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The Houston Rockets know a little about great play from the center position.
Once the home of the Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, the Rockets have signed former Oregon Ducks center N’Faly Dante to a two-way deal after he went undrafted this week.
The “two-way” deal means Dante will most likely be going back and forth from the Rockets to the Grande Valley Vipers of the G-League throughout the season. After the 2024 season, the NBA plans to disband the minor league and it’s unknown what the plans are after that.
As for Dante, unfortunately, he went undrafted after his appeal for a sixth season at Oregon was denied by the NCAA. He was looking for an extra year after battling numerous injuries that cost him time and games as a Duck.
In what turned out to be his final season in Eugene, Dante averaged 17 points and 6.4 rebounds while playing in 22 games for the Ducks.

N’Faly Dante agrees to a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets

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One of the core members of the Los Angeles Clippers will be returning to the team. Russell Westbrook, the former NBA MVP, has picked up his player option for the 2024-25 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook’s player option is worth $4 million for next season. “ESPN Sources: Nine-time All-Star G Russell Westbrook is picking up […]
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Clippers PG Russell Westbrook’s $4 million move ahead of NBA free agency

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The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a successful 2024 season. However, their loss in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics has left them hungry to be back for more. It is now time to retool the roster. While the pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving is one of the best in the league, Dallas needs to upgrade the pieces around them. One of the obvious upgrades was Tim Hardaway Jr. It didn’t take long for Dallas to make a move. They sent Hardawar Jr. to the Pistons for guard Quentin Grimes.

Dallas Mavericks Trade Tim Hardaway Jr. For Former 1st Round Pick

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The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons agreed to a trade on Friday. As part of the deal, the Pistons will receive Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Mavs receive Quentin Grimes in return. Hardaway enjoyed a respectable start to the 2023-24 season but...

Grading Mavericks-Pistons Tim Hardaway Jr., Quentin Grimes trade

According to NBA reporter Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, James Harden is expected to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, Russell Westbrook is not expected to be back. The former MVP has a player option for next season. The Clippers are dealing with a major Paul George situation. The All-Star...

Report: James Harden Expected To Re-Sign With Clippers, Russell Westbrook Won’t Be Back

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

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The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the 44th pick in the 2024 NBA draft on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Atlanta Hawks are now at the $171 million luxury tax mark after trading AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets. Griffin, 20,...

Hawks Trade AJ Griffin to Rockets For No. 44 Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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3 Best Draft Targets for Rockets with 44th Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

With the Houston Rockets' first round pick in the books, let's take a look at what they could be looking at in the second...

3 Best Draft Targets for Rockets with 44th Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

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