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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoAug 21, 3:13 PM ET

Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers. Thompson joined the Mavericks during the 2024 offseason on a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. With the Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers to 2025 and subsequent injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, the team quickly went from a Finals contender to a rebuilding one around Thompson. Thompson was on a...

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoAug 20, 12:34 PM ET

Duke freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje has emerged as the early front-runner for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA Draft, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo. The 7-foot-2 forward will spend two seasons at Duke before becoming draft-eligible in 2028. Boumtje Boumtje made his USA Basketball debut at the Under-17 World Cup in Istanbul, averaging 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.1 blocks while shooting 59.8 percent from the field and 53.1 percent from three-point range. He earned tournament M...

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Publisher:NY Post NBAOutlet infoAug 20, 4:36 PM ET

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The Nuggets and Jokić have been in contract limbo.

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Publisher:CBS Sports CBBOutlet infoAug 21, 9:19 AM ET

Louisville has one of the highest NIL budgets in all of college basketball. Will the investment lead to wins?

Publisher:CBS Sports CBBOutlet infoAug 21, 9:55 AM ET

Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish surveyed nearly 100 coaches to provide the first big preseason college hoops poll

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoAug 21, 11:55 AM ET

Tyrese Haliburton, Kyrie and Dame are among the stars who are ready to get back in the game.