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The Oklahoma City skyline tonight:

The Oklahoma City skyline tonight:

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Shai after 46 points, being face guarded, doubled, wrestled, and making that last play — a swing pass for a Cason Wallace 3 — to go up 109-102 in Detroit.

Shai after 46 points, being face guarded, doubled, wrestled, and making that last play — a swing pass for a Cason Wallace 3 — to go up 109-102 in Detroit.

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Dillingham, who played 21 minutes tonight, on if he felt confident tonight: “A lil bit towards the end. I’m really just happy I get to play. Play basketball, play hard, actually get to go out there. Definitely felt a lil spark.”

Dillingham, who played 21 minutes tonight, on if he felt confident tonight: “A lil bit towards the end. I’m really just happy I get to play. Play basketball, play hard, actually get to go out there. Definitely felt a lil spark.”

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The Shai 001 in the “Butter” colorway.

The Shai 001 in the “Butter” colorway.

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Josh Giddey says he has “no further comment right now” when asked about going viral over the past couple days.

Josh Giddey says he has “no further comment right now” when asked about going viral over the past couple days.

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Jaylin Williams just lifted Nick Gallo off the ground entirely.

Jaylin Williams just lifted Nick Gallo off the ground entirely.

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Shai was asked how Andrew Nembhard has been able to disrupt and “emotionally agitate him” “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I don’t feel emotionally agitated at all.”

Shai was asked how Andrew Nembhard has been able to disrupt and “emotionally agitate him” “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I don’t feel emotionally agitated at all.”

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulls up to All-Star Sunday. 🎥 Mike Curtis

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulls up to All-Star Sunday. 🎥 Mike Curtis

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Jalen Williams snatches the final prayer, much like he did that game. Huge game from him in a pivotal Game 4 win, which puts the Thunder up 3-1 in the series.

Jalen Williams snatches the final prayer, much like he did that game. Huge game from him in a pivotal Game 4 win, which puts the Thunder up 3-1 in the series.

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I got Collins.

I got Collins.

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Haliburton is being helped off the floor by his teammates. A towel is covering his face, and he can’t put any weight on his right leg.

Haliburton is being helped off the floor by his teammates. A towel is covering his face, and he can’t put any weight on his right leg.

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Caleb Wilson says he’s taking 2k-2,500 shots everyday. Says he’s not changing anything mechanically. “You get more confidence putting in the work.” At UNC: “I didn’t really have the time. Had to go to class. That’s what’s good about the NBA, it’s just your job.”

Caleb Wilson says he’s taking 2k-2,500 shots everyday. Says he’s not changing anything mechanically. “You get more confidence putting in the work.” At UNC: “I didn’t really have the time. Had to go to class. That’s what’s good about the NBA, it’s just your job.”

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“I could shoot in college, it just wasn’t my role. I’m sure you guys watch CBB. We ran the Carolina break. “I’m glad I didn’t shoot in college, because if I did, I wouldn’t be here. I don’t think I’d be a Bull.”

“I could shoot in college, it just wasn’t my role. I’m sure you guys watch CBB. We ran the Carolina break. “I’m glad I didn’t shoot in college, because if I did, I wouldn’t be here. I don’t think I’d be a Bull.”

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Alex Caruso, asked if the Spurs feel like a problem that needs to be solved: “There’s nothing that needs to be solved. We could’ve won the game tonight. You would’ve been asking them the same thing. I don’t think there’s this narrative that this is a bugaboo. We should’ve played better and won the game and been in the NBA Finals. They’re a good team, they’re young. (We’ll) both probably be around for a while. But we’ve gotta get better and try and win next time.”

Alex Caruso, asked if the Spurs feel like a problem that needs to be solved: “There’s nothing that needs to be solved. We could’ve won the game tonight. You would’ve been asking them the same thing. I don’t think there’s this narrative that this is a bugaboo. We should’ve played better and won the game and been in the NBA Finals. They’re a good team, they’re young. (We’ll) both probably be around for a while. But we’ve gotta get better and try and win next time.”

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Asked why he played today when other high draftees have sat, Wilson says “I feel like I’m different than all of them. Not to say they don’t, but I enjoy basketball. I love this shit. I’m going to play as much as I can. Is he disappointed that Peterson/Dybantsa didn’t play? “I felt yesterday was weird because I expected Darryn to play. So when I came into the game, I didn’t have the right mindset.”

Asked why he played today when other high draftees have sat, Wilson says “I feel like I’m different than all of them. Not to say they don’t, but I enjoy basketball. I love this shit. I’m going to play as much as I can. Is he disappointed that Peterson/Dybantsa didn’t play? “I felt yesterday was weird because I expected Darryn to play. So when I came into the game, I didn’t have the right mindset.”

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SGA noted that OKC “needs Chet.” Asked about his conversations with Holmgren after the series, if they’ll talk about his approach to the summer: “I haven’t talked to Chet about that. I won’t. I don’t feel like I need to. I didn’t perform my greatest this series either. Chet won’t come to me with a development for the summer, you know? Chet knows how much I care about this game. I know how much Chet loves this game. … he’s going to be a better player because of his make-up, his talent. I don’t need to umbrella Chet. He’ll figure it out.”

SGA noted that OKC “needs Chet.” Asked about his conversations with Holmgren after the series, if they’ll talk about his approach to the summer: “I haven’t talked to Chet about that. I won’t. I don’t feel like I need to. I didn’t perform my greatest this series either. Chet won’t come to me with a development for the summer, you know? Chet knows how much I care about this game. I know how much Chet loves this game. … he’s going to be a better player because of his make-up, his talent. I don’t need to umbrella Chet. He’ll figure it out.”

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Caleb Wilson at Bulls summer practice “I’m an in-game shooter, bro.”

Caleb Wilson at Bulls summer practice “I’m an in-game shooter, bro.”

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Caleb Wilson said “I do not know why I’m missing free throws.” I asked about touch and whether all these shots feel really different for him “I feel like I’m a rhythm shooter. That’s why I’m so good shooting off the dribble.”

Caleb Wilson said “I do not know why I’m missing free throws.” I asked about touch and whether all these shots feel really different for him “I feel like I’m a rhythm shooter. That’s why I’m so good shooting off the dribble.”

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Caleb Wilson on his early impressions of Tiago Splitter “First, he has a big accent. He’s really detailed. And he’s pretty serious. You have coaches that are joking around and stuff like that, Tiago’s pretty serious. He knows what he wants, he wants it now.”

Caleb Wilson on his early impressions of Tiago Splitter “First, he has a big accent. He’s really detailed. And he’s pretty serious. You have coaches that are joking around and stuff like that, Tiago’s pretty serious. He knows what he wants, he wants it now.”

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Vooch called Bulls soft in walk-off. Afterward: “We just didn’t play up to NBA standards.” Addressed the team postgame and said “I don’t think we understand that it’s just not sustainable to play this way.” What’s most upsetting? “It’s things that we can really control.”

Vooch called Bulls soft in walk-off. Afterward: “We just didn’t play up to NBA standards.” Addressed the team postgame and said “I don’t think we understand that it’s just not sustainable to play this way.” What’s most upsetting? “It’s things that we can really control.”

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New Bull Norman Powell just walked in the gym. Greeting his new teammates.

New Bull Norman Powell just walked in the gym. Greeting his new teammates.

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Practice has begun for the Summer Bulls

Practice has begun for the Summer Bulls

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Nikola Vucevic, the Boston Celtic, checking in. Weird stuff. Told me the morning he got traded in Milwaukee he was ready to come off the bench if need be at his next stop. Here he is, talking shop with Jaylen Brown and giving a cheeky wave to the Bulls bench.

Nikola Vucevic, the Boston Celtic, checking in. Weird stuff. Told me the morning he got traded in Milwaukee he was ready to come off the bench if need be at his next stop. Here he is, talking shop with Jaylen Brown and giving a cheeky wave to the Bulls bench.

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Swain on Caleb Wilson: “Everybody highlights his athleticism, which is generational, but he can do a lot. Face up at the elbow, he’s got a really good middy, he’s been knocking down 3s. Thoughts on Wilson’s jumper? “It looks good. He’s confident and he puts the work in.”

Swain on Caleb Wilson: “Everybody highlights his athleticism, which is generational, but he can do a lot. Face up at the elbow, he’s got a really good middy, he’s been knocking down 3s. Thoughts on Wilson’s jumper? “It looks good. He’s confident and he puts the work in.”

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Chet gets up and heads straight for the LOB. Holds it in his hand while speaking. Stutters during his speech, which prompts him to put the trophy down and say “let me lock in.”

Chet gets up and heads straight for the LOB. Holds it in his hand while speaking. Stutters during his speech, which prompts him to put the trophy down and say “let me lock in.”

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Dailyn Swain on his debut (more specifically his PG duties) “I’m grateful for the opportunity. I’ve never really played on the ball, like in college, more so initiating and getting the ball late clock. … I’m just happy (Tiago) gave me the opportunity to play through mistakes. I had a lot, but he didn’t pull me out or get on my ass. He just let me play free and grow from it.”

Dailyn Swain on his debut (more specifically his PG duties) “I’m grateful for the opportunity. I’ve never really played on the ball, like in college, more so initiating and getting the ball late clock. … I’m just happy (Tiago) gave me the opportunity to play through mistakes. I had a lot, but he didn’t pull me out or get on my ass. He just let me play free and grow from it.”

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LeBron x Ben Taylor here. This crew can’t say they’ve gone without feedback.

LeBron x Ben Taylor here. This crew can’t say they’ve gone without feedback.

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Shai’s been fighting to get free. He steps into a moving 3 here.

Shai’s been fighting to get free. He steps into a moving 3 here.

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Jalen Williams just lit up when he realized he was on his way to talk to team reporter Nick Gallo. The team just absolutely mobbed him.

Jalen Williams just lit up when he realized he was on his way to talk to team reporter Nick Gallo. The team just absolutely mobbed him.

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Oh my. SGA misses the bucket that would’ve put OKC up three, Haliburton — much like a lot of this Pacers playoff run — steals the moment with what seems to be the game winner. Flashbacks of Game 1 vs Denver.

Oh my. SGA misses the bucket that would’ve put OKC up three, Haliburton — much like a lot of this Pacers playoff run — steals the moment with what seems to be the game winner. Flashbacks of Game 1 vs Denver.

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Coby White on his year-long calf issues and playing 30 mins in his last Bulls game before MRI with Hornets revealed a strain “Everybody can have their opinions, but I feel like the medical staff always had my best interest (in Chicago). If I would’ve never got traded, I probably would’ve never said anything about it, just because I thought it was just tightness. I didn’t know, they (the Bulls) didn’t know, that it was a calf strain. It was nobody’s fault. It was never hindering me from playing. Not like I felt it in my right one, my right one I knew I strained.”

Coby White on his year-long calf issues and playing 30 mins in his last Bulls game before MRI with Hornets revealed a strain “Everybody can have their opinions, but I feel like the medical staff always had my best interest (in Chicago). If I would’ve never got traded, I probably would’ve never said anything about it, just because I thought it was just tightness. I didn’t know, they (the Bulls) didn’t know, that it was a calf strain. It was nobody’s fault. It was never hindering me from playing. Not like I felt it in my right one, my right one I knew I strained.”

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