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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoSep 9, 1:59 AM ET

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The Washington Wizards are promoting Amber Nichols to Vice President of Basketball Operations and Personnel, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nichols previously worked as the team's Director of Amateur Evaluation and as the general manager of the Capital City Go-Go.

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 9, 10:49 PM ET

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Once the Kawhi Leonard trade with Toronto is finalized, the Clippers plan to hold onto Brandon Ingram for a while rather than immediately trying to flip him for other players or draft picks, Jake Fischer said on Bleacher Report’s NBA Insider Notebook (video link, hat tip to BasketNews). Fischer confirms that the Clippers have informed […]

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 10, 5:47 PM ET

The Grizzlies have reached a multiyear deal with DAZN to be their new local broadcast partner, according to a press release from the team. The direct-to-consumer route has become increasingly common for local media broadcasts in recent years. In addition to all four preseason contests, DAZN will stream 78 of Memphis’ 80 announced regular season […]

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoSep 10, 10:54 PM ET

Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers are still determining how to respond to the NBA's penalties, including whether to pursue a lawsuit against the league that could involve seeking a restraining order, sources tell the New York Times. The move would mark an escalation of the Clippers' public pushback against the league's findings and punishment. The organization has already issued a forceful statement rejecting the NBA's conclusions, calling the investigation "heavily biased" and stati...

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoSep 12, 2:26 AM ET

The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are free to submit their Kawhi Leonard trade to get NBA-approved at any time, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There is no holdup at the league level. The trade involving Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first round picks and a pick swap is still expected to go through. Federal prosecutors opened a probe into whether the Clippers helped Leonard circumvent the NBA's salary cap earlier this week.

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 12, 12:45 PM ET

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Chris Kent has been named the Austin Spurs’ head coach, San Antonio’s NBA G League affiliate announced in a press release. Kent joins Austin after serving as assistant coach and director of player development at Florida State last season, helping guide the Seminoles to an 18-15 record. Kent spent the previous two seasons as an […]

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