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Zion Williamson was 'respectfully' processing another tough loss...and pondering a future with Jeremiah Fears' Pelicans. https://t.co/kzglAFhoZT

Zion Williamson attempted four threes in the Pelicans' season opener, matching his career-high for a single game, and he made 50% of them. 👀🎯 New season, new Zion? If that outside shot becomes part of his game, the league better watch out. 🔥

Yves Missi passed a huge test to start the season! Next up? Jokic and Jaren Jackson Jr...so no worrries right? https://t.co/L0XYro7eT3

Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy must find 'beauty' after loss to Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers, per Jamahl Mosley. https://t.co/PihlLjBJrI

The Pelicans are keeping their young core intact, exercising their 2027-28 team options on Jeremiah Fears ($8.27M), Derik Queen ($5.67M), and Yves Missi ($5.60M), per Michael Scotto. 👀 New Orleans is investing in its young talent as the rebuild continues. 📈

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10/21/2026

Wizards-Pelicans Highlights

10/16/2026

Matković Finishes the Break 💨

10/16/2026

Fears Lobs Up an Alley-Oop 🔥

10/16/2026

Pelicans-Mavericks Highlights

10/14/2026

Missi Finishes in the Paint 💪

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Ranking Top 10 NBA Trade Targets 🎯

Why Trey Murphy III can realistically be on the move this season 📲

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Haliburton shines in return, Pacers top Pelicans

For the first time in 486 days, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton played in a meaningful basketball game. And he returned with a bang. The Indiana Pacers opened the

Pacers-Pelicans Highlights

10/21/2026

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Hali Leads Dub Over Pels In Return 💪

Pacers star, Siakam edges out Zion and Murray in narrow victory 📲

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Pelicans' 25th Anniversary Should Also Inspire Some Changes

The best season in the history of New Orleans basketball is old enough to vote. Chris Paul throwing lobs to Tyson Chandler. David West getting to his spot in th

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New NBA Power Rankings 🔢

Where the Pelicans stand in the league 📲

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Predicting Every Pelicans Player's Minutes on Opening Night vs. Pacers

The New Orleans Pelicans showed that they were willing to defend this preseason. They also showed how little that improvement will matter if they cannot generat

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3 reasons to watch the Indiana Pacers' season opener against the Pelicans

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pacers officially start their season tonight when they take on the Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has b

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Latest Top 10 NBA Free Agents Available 🙋

Ranking the best players still on the market 📲

Derik Queen's preseason offered the New Orleans Pelicans a familiar dilemma: solid production on the glass and too many questions everywhere else. Queen average

Derik Queen's Preseason Was a Total Mixed Bag

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers start their season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night. After a dreadful 19-63 seasons, the team is

Two key players to miss Pacers season opener against Pelicans

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Rule Changes and New NBA Cup Format

Quick explainer of what's new in 2026-27 season

Those who don’t learn from the past are destined to repeat it, a saying the New Orleans Pelicans hope won’t apply to them this season. After back-to-back sub-30

Jamahl Mosley's Most Important Task for Pelicans' Opening Game Is Clear

How the Pelicans will fare this season ➡️

Final Record Predictions for Every NBA Team 🔮

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Bold NBA Predictions 🔮

5 hot takes as new season tips off 📲

The New Orleans Pelicans can't keep changing everything around their core while treating the core itself as untouchable. Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, and Zion W

3 Pelicans Who Could Be Entering Their Final Season in New Orleans

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Top 30 Creators in NBA 📊

🤯 Stunner at No. 15 🥶 Tatum, Sabonis miss out 📲 Tap to see full list

Track all latest news and analysis with rumor mill heating up ➡️

Extension Deadline Madness 🤯

All 30 squads set ahead of Tuesday's tripleheader 📲

NBA Opening Night Rosters 🔒

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What We Learned About the Pelicans From Their Preseason Play

The New Orleans Pelicans finished the preseason 3-1 and will begin the regular season on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. While many people don’t put

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Dybantsa Has Mild Ankle Sprain

Wizards HC says taking AJ out after rolling ankle was precautionary

Wizards-Pelicans Highlights

10/16/2026

Matković Finishes the Break 💨

10/16/2026

Dybantsa Exits to Locker Room

Wizards' No. 1 pick appeared to roll his ankle vs. Pelicans

Fears Lobs Up an Alley-Oop 🔥

10/16/2026

The Washington Wizards have just one collective task ahead of them before bracing for next week's regular season tip-off. They're set to make the trip down to N

Three Storylines to Monitor Entering Wizards' Preseason Pelicans Finale

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent seven years trying to figure out how to build around Zion Williamson. The franchise's best season still belongs to a team th

Pelicans' New Top Priority Centers Around Jeremiah Fears

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Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide 🏀

1st-round mock draft, sleepers and more 📲

The Washington Wizards want to finish preseason on a high note. The DMV hoopers have two wins and one loss in preseason, with that loss coming against the Brook

Everything to Know Ahead of Wizards at Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans' final preseason game should tell us more about how they intend to play when the results count. Friday's matchup with Washington is the

4 Burning Pelicans Questions Ahead of Preseason Finale vs. Wizards

How Zion and more stack up ahead of 2026-27 📲

Top 30 Scorers in NBA 📊

Execs pick MVP, ROY and more 📲

NBA GM Survey 🗳️

⚡ OKC leads way with 5 picks 🤨 AD barely cracks top 20 📲 See who made the cut

Top 30 Defenders in NBA 📊

The New Orleans Pelicans grabbed their second preseason win with a 101-97 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. With the regular season less t

3 Things That Mattered From Pelicans' Win vs. Mavericks

It has been a eye-opening year for purchasing sports cards ➡️

10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Sales of 2026 🤑

🫣 Klay doesn't make cut 🫨 Shocker in top 3 📲 Tap to see full list

Top 30 Shooters in NBA 📊

Pelicans-Mavericks Highlights

10/14/2026

Missi Finishes in the Paint 💪

10/14/2026

Tap to see which Pelicans made the cut ahead of 2026-27 📲

Top 99 Players in the NBA 📊

After an NBA All-Rookie Second Team campaign last season for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, many wondered how quickly the 6-foot-3 guard would hit t

Jeremiah Fears' Preseason Breakout Could Change Pelicans' Backcourt Plans

League drops fully customized, fresh looks for all 30 teams 📸

NBA Cup Courts Unveiled 🔥

Knicks surpass Lakers in Sportico's annual list after title win 📲

Most Valuable NBA Teams 💰

The New Orleans Pelicans got solid contributions from a lot of players against Miami. What they didn't get was enough from the two players expected to lead them

Grading Every Pelicans Player After Preseason Loss vs. Heat

League releases statement on positive impact of second apron 📲

NBA Pushes Back on Report

Who the Pelicans will have to consider moving on from 📲

1 Player Every Team Should Trade 🔀

The New Orleans Pelicans have changed coaches. However, through two preseason games they haven't provided much evidence that their biggest problems have changed

3 Takeaways From Pelicans' Preseason Loss to Heat: Fears Shines, Starters Still Searching

The New Orleans Pelicans opened a new ear with a starting lineup that raised an old question: How well do these players actually fit together? Dejounte Murray,

Pelicans' New Regime Is Facing Too-Familiar Concerns Early On

The New Orleans Pelicans opened their preseason with a 116-110 comeback victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. While New Orleans used an 18-0

Yves Missi's Preseason Debut Was Enough for Pelicans to Worry

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the 2026 NBA preseason with a 106-100 loss at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. The Bourbon Street Ballers played their e

OKC Thunder Player Grades From Preseason Opener vs. Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans officially began their 2026-2027 season with their first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. New Orleans prevailed 116-11

3 Biggest Pelicans Storylines From Preseason Win vs. Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the New Orleans Pelicans as the two sides get together to open up the NBA Preseason in Tulsa, Ok. The Thunder are playin

OKC Thunder Announce Starting Lineup vs. Pelicans in Preseason Opener

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Latest Free-Agency Moves ✍️

All of the roster moves this summer 📲

The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their five game NBA Preseason journey on Tuesday in Tulsa, Ok. against the New Orleans Pelicans. This is the front end of a back

What to Watch For in OKC Thunder Preseason Opener vs. Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent training camp talking about a fresh start. Tuesday night brings the first chance to see what that looks like. After a 26-56

Five Things to Watch for in Pelicans' Preseason Opener

Jordan Poole arrived in New Orleans as the player who was supposed to give the Pelicans' offense another gear. As the 2026-27 preseason begins, he now has to sh

Jordan Poole Has a Lot on the Line as Pelicans' Preseason Begins

Breaking down if the Pelicans will either exceed or fall short of expectations 📲

'Over-Under' Predictions for Every NBA Team's Record 🔮

Reflecting on what move the Pelicans and Warriors should have made ➡️

Trades That Should've Happened During NBA Offseason 🏀

Bulls Signing Jordan Hawkins

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Former No. 14 pick Jordan Hawkins is signing a two-way NBA deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN.

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The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have mutually agreed to part ways, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.

No one in the New Orleans Pelicans' main rotation has a wider range of outcomes this season than second-year forward/center Derik Queen. That makes him a candid

Derik Queen Could Be Weakest Link of Pelicans' Main Rotation This Season

Hawkins, Grizzlies Part Ways

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The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have mutually agreed to part ways, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.

Tap to see all the days you'll be saving on your calendar this year 📲

Key Dates For 2026-27 Season 📅

Where the Pelicans stand in the league ➡️

NBA Power Rankings Entering Preseason 🔢

Jeremiah Fears gave Pelicans fans plenty of reasons to believe as a rookie. Now a stronger frame could give them another. He played all 82 games, averaged 14.3

Jeremiah Fears' Body Transformation Could Unlock More of His Game

When the Knicks signed James Wiseman to compete for their third center spot, how he played during his time with Golden State was likely less of a factor than wh

Knicks Might've Just Re-Opened the Door to a Pelicans Center Trade

Where New Orleans' first five stands among the league 📲

Ranking Every NBA Team's Starting Lineup Ahead of Preseason 🔢

The New Orleans Pelicans have enough individual talent to make an optimistic case for this season. They also have enough familiar weaknesses to make that optimi

3 Pelicans Weaknesses That Could Derail Their Season

The New Orleans Pelicans held their annual Media Day on Monday, and all eyes were on new head coach Jamahl Mosley’s message about the upcoming season. New Orlea

What Jamahl Mosley's Remarks Really Mean for Pelicans' Season

Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars offered plenty of reasons to believe the New Orleans Pelicans will compete harder this season. He o

Joe Dumars' Media Day Answers Leave the Pelicans' Plan in Doubt

This year’s Media Day for New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray looked a whole lot different than the one a season ago. Last year, Murray was still rehabbi

Dejounte Murray's Comments Are a Great Sign for Pelicans' Season

New video details changes for upcoming season 🎥

NBA Reveals 'Points of Emphasis' for Refs

What the Pelicans have to address going into training camp ➡️

1 Big Question for Every NBA Team⁉️

Pelicans exec Joe Dumars says Williamson is in 'impeccable condition'

Zion Lost 7 Pounds 😯

The New Orleans Pelicans filled their final two-way roster spot after signing former undrafted forward Julian Reese this week. Reese is the brother of former L

Diving Into Julian Reese's Fit With Pelicans After Signing

4x champ is the only player ever to surpass $600M. Full list 📲

🚨 Steph No. 1 in NBA Earnings

Who is feeling the pressure for New Orleans as preparations begin for the season 📲

Players With Most to Lose at Camp 😓

The New Orleans Pelicans can get better this season and still miss the playoffs. That's where we have to start before training camp optimism turns into playoff

Assessing How Much Better the Pelicans Can Really Be in 2026-27 Season

The New Orleans Pelicans entered the offseason with several obvious weaknesses. They needed more shooting, better rim protection, additional ball-handling, and

The Most Important Weakness for the Pelicans to Fix in 2026-27

After a 26-win campaign last season, the New Orleans Pelicans hope for more consistency this season under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. The former Orlando Magic

Yves Missi Has Widest Range of Possibilities of Any Pelican This Season

Assessing how the Pelicans did in managing their roster ➡️

Offseason Grades for Every Team 🧑‍🏫

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Pelicans Sign Julian Reese

New Orleans adds forward on two-way deal (FOS)

Projecting an NBA rotation before training camp always requires some guesswork. Injuries, lineup experiments, and unexpected performances could change everythin

Ranking the Pelicans' Most Important Bench Players

It's no secret the New Orleans Pelicans have been terrible the last two seasons. Now, they're retooling the organization and the roster while still trying to an

Herb Jones Matters More to the Pelicans Than You Might Think

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Predicting the NBA's 5 Best and Worst Contracts 🔮

Gauging which Pelicans player will underperform based on their current value ➡️

Former Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins recently asserted the team didn't get better after he tore his Achilles during the 2017-18 season. It's an understandab

Did the Pelicans Actually Improve After DeMarcus Cousins' Injury? Revisiting the Major What-If

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NBA Training Camps Start Dates 🗓️

Schedules for every team and storylines to watch 📲

Insider on Latest Extensions 💸

Jake Fischer explains Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey deals, predicts future value for Cason Wallace and Brandon Miller

The New Orleans Pelicans spent the summer adding talent to their backcourt, but they still don't have a shooting guard who checks every box. Herb Jones is an el

Pelicans Can Build One Complete Shooting Guard From Four Imperfect Options

Around 1M fans attempted to get tickets to Paris and Manchester games, highest demand ever

2 NBA Europe Games Sold Out 😳

The New Orleans Pelicans enter this season with questions throughout the roster. They need Zion Williamson to remain healthy and engaged. They need Dejounte Mur

Pelicans Can't Take Trey Murphy III for Granted as Franchise Changes Mount

The New Orleans Pelicans will enter training camp with only two players who naturally fit the "point guard" label. However, neither Dejounte Murray nor Jeremiah

Pelicans' Point Guard Pecking Order Is Clear — For Now

Only one week until training camp! The NBA season is right around the corner, and the last week until the unofficial start of the season can bring roster moveme

Crafting a Three-Team Trade The Fixes Atlanta's Biggest Roster Issue and Sends Trey Murphy III To Houston

The three-year extension to keep Saddiq Bey is a win for both him and the New Orleans Pelicans. Bey was a key contributor last season, averaging a career-high 1

One Pelican Who Should Be Thrilled About the Saddiq Bey Contract Extension

Former NBA guard making quite the return to competition 🎥

Fredette Wins MVP at 3x3 Tourney 🏅

Youth is one of the things the New Orleans Pelicans have on their side. Heading into the 2026-2027 NBA season, the team has only one player over 30 (DeAndre Jor

Ranking Every Player Under 25 on the Pelicans' Roster

A preview of the Pelicans’ 2026–27 season through the lens of an anonymous NBA scout.

Unfiltered NBA Scout’s Thoughts on Pelicans’ Derik Queen Experiment: ‘I Don’t See It’

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is about to embark on his eighth season in the NBA. Despite the meteoric expectations when the Pelicans draft

Why Jamahl Mosley Is Perfect Coach to Unlock Zion Williamson

Despite getting drafted to the NBA a mere six years ago and never peaking higher than a solid role player, few contributors to the 2020s era of hoops have alrea

Looking Back: Did the Wizards Properly Manage their Saddiq Bey Situation?

The New Orleans Pelicans have extended Saddiq Bey, but questions remain in the aftermath. New Orleans still very much needs to figure out the right combination

Jordan Poole Trade Could Be Pelicans' Next Move After Bey Deal

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Saddiq Bey to a three-year, $55.5 million extension, as was reported Thursday night. The agreement keeps a productive, 27-y

Grading the Pelicans' Saddiq Bey Extension: A Calculated Risk After Big Year

Veteran forward agrees to three-year extension with trade kicker (Shams)

Pels Giving Saddiq Bey $55.5M 💰

Expect this player to emerge as a difference-maker for the Pelicans ➡️

Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Candidate This Upcoming Season 😀

How far does Fultz drop? Full redo of class with Tatum, Spida, Bam and more 📲

Wild 2017 NBA Re-Draft 🫨

The New Orleans Pelicans should not spend this season trying to rebuild Jordan Poole's value. They should sit him. Poole isn't one of the Pelicans' eight best p

Harsh Jordan Poole Reality Is Setting in as Pelicans Season Draws Closer

Christian Shumate is a long shot to make the New Orleans Pelicans' final roster. That doesn't make his invitation to training camp any less meaningful or valuab

Why Christian Shumate Is an Intriguing Addition to Pelicans Training Camp

Preseason games are roughly three weeks away for the New Orleans Pelicans, and this time usually means different things for two distinct camps. Core starters li

Why Pelicans' Preseason Is Quietly Huge for Bryce McGowens

Adam Silver Happy with Anti-Tanking Rules

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that commish feels upcoming season will be 'best season yet to come'

Which players would the Pelicans protect if expansion happened today? 📲

Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮

Insider: NBA Europe on Track 🌍

Jake Fischer reports that Adam Silver is 'optimistic' new league will take shape in time for 2027-28 season

NBA commish says expansion talks are ongoing, explains Clippers punishment and more at Board of Governors meeting 📲

Adam Silver's Latest Press Conference 🎤

There has been plenty of buzz suggesting the New Orleans Pelicans pursue Michael Porter Jr. Porter would give the Pelicans another proven scorer. However, that

Michael Porter Jr. Trade Is Not Worth the Cost for Pelicans

Saddiq Bey's first season with the New Orleans Pelicans was better than anyone could have expected when he was acquired along with Jordan Poole from the Washing

Can Saddiq Bey Prove His Pelicans Breakout Was More Than a One-Year Renaissance?

When the New Orleans Pelicans struck a deal last week to move guard Jordan Hawkins, many supporters frowned on the assets the team surrendered. Along with Hawki

How AJ Johnson Could Factor Into Pelicans' Plans After Trade

With training camp less than a month away, the New Orleans Pelicans roster is set, including its training camp invitees and two-way players. The Pelicans signed

Pelicans Two-Way Signing Could Be Much More Than That This Season

Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen don't have to turn into former franchise cornerstones Chris Paul and Anthony Davis overnight. However, the second-year performanc

What Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Can Learn From Chris Paul and Anthony Davis in Year 2

The 2027-28 season is expected to contain a $176M salary cap (The Athletic)

New NBA Salary Cap Projections

5 players that could upgrade rosters on the cheap ➡️

Bargain NBA Free Agents 🏷️

Any optimism surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans must be measured. This team won 26 games last season and still has significant questions about shooting, size,

Five Reasons for Optimism About the Pelicans in 2026-27

Derik Queen's rookie season gave New Orleans Pelicans fans plenty of reasons to imagine what he could become. He made history against the San Antonio Spurs, rec

The Ideal Next Step for Derik Queen With Pelicans Is Clear

The New Orleans Pelicans facilitated a trade earlier this week that sent former No. 14 overall pick Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, the Peli

Pelicans Trading Away Micah Peavy Is More Than Just a Small Loss

Why Trey Murphy III could be on the move this season 📲

Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Trade Targets 🎯

8 of the league's oldest franchises getting custom Nike edition threads

NBA 'Specter' Jerseys Revealed

Jamahl Mosley's most difficult preseason assignment may be finding enough minutes for everyone on the New Orleans Pelicans' roster. An NBA team has 240 regulati

Pelicans' Rotation Crunch Will Test Jamahl Mosley's Creativity

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Hot Take for the Pelicans 🔥

A prediction for the upcoming year as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

The New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2026-27 season with a new head coach, a slightly revamped roster, and no shortage of unanswered questions. Several playe

Zion Williamson and 3 Other Pelicans With the Most at Stake This Season

After winning the 2022 NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors had a Jordan Poole decision to make. They could either let the scoring guard play out the 20

Warriors Must Avoid Jordan Poole Mistake with Brandin Podziemski

The Pelicans have injected new life into a relatively unchanged roster by inking Bennedict Mathurin this summer. Adding one of the league's top free agents is a

What Could Go Right and Wrong for Pelicans With Bennedict Mathurin This Season

Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥

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LeBron Gives VJ Bloody Nose 🩸

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Ant RIPS Heat Bench Player 🫵

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Dray: Luka Will Never Win MVP 😳

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Nike Dropping New LeBrons 👀

Russ Explains Retirement ▶️

Pacers-Pelicans Highlights

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LeBron Gives VJ Bloody Nose 🩸

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Ant RIPS Heat Bench Player 🫵

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Dray: Luka Will Never Win MVP 😳

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