The Shot Clock Reset: October 16th

League Alerts Fam,

Welcome to the first edition of The Shot Clock Reset presented by LeagueAlerts! Every week, we reset your week as we reset the shot clock to 14. Scroll below as we curate the 14 most important stories from the NBA and basketball culture—packed into one quick email. Let’s get started:

THE BIGGEST STORIES OF THE WEEK:

  • 1) Kai Jones requested a trade from the Hornets on twitter.

  • 2) Chet Holmgren calls out Victor Wembanyama head butting him.

“The Headbutt is an unstoppable move fasho.”

  • 3) Dillon Brooks first preseason game with the Rockets was cut short after he was ejected 5 minutes into the game. - Link Here

  • 4) The Hornets have waived Kai Jones.

  • 5) Dillon Brooks has been fined $25K for his nut shot.

  • 6) Miles Bridges has turned himself in.

  • 7) James Harden has reportedly stated that his relationship with the Sixers is irreparable. - Link Here

THE FUNNIEST ISH OF THE WEEK:

  • 8) Terrence Ross and Kai Jones went at it in our comment section on Instagram. - Link Here

  • 9) Draymond Green learning Chinese

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: 

  • 10) Paolo Banchero puts Valanciunas on a poster 🫣 

  • 11) Jalen Green spin move and dunk was something different! 🥴 

  • 12) Zach Lavine with the cold Hesiiiiiii!!! 

  • 13) Amen Thompson went full Kobe mode on this baseline dunk! 🐍 

  • 14) Wemby is a cheat code! 🎮️ 

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