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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 6, 8:12 AM ET

Tom Dundon is reportedly nearing completion of his purchase of the Portland Trail Blazers, with the transaction expected to close in the coming weeks. Around the same time, Dundon has also agreed to sell a 12.5% ownership stake in the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes at a franchise valuation of $2.66 billion, according to a report from […] The post Tom Dundon sells Hurricanes stake before Blazers purchase appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 6, 8:09 AM ET

Forward CJ Huntley agreed to a new two-way contract with Phoenix on Monday, returning to the organization after being waived earlier in November. For most of his rookie season, Huntley has been developing in the G League with the Valley Suns, where he focused on improving his game and staying ready for another NBA opportunity. […] The post CJ Huntley reacts to new two-way Suns deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 6, 8:16 AM ET

Head coach Charles Lee offered a straightforward reason for Charlotte’s dominant stretch, as the Hornets have compiled a 16–3 record since January 22 and strung together six consecutive wins, each by margins of at least 16 points. “It’s been cool to have a healthy roster,” Lee said. “That has definitely played into some of the […] The post Hornets send message to league, Moussa Diabate says appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 6, 8:24 AM ET

Reserve center Goga Bitadze had fallen out of the Orlando Magic’s regular rotation lately, appearing in just one of the team’s previous nine games entering Tuesday’s matchup. But with Wendell Carter Jr. unavailable because of a left ankle injury, Bitadze moved into the starting lineup against Washington and made the most of the opportunity. The […] The post Jalen Suggs credits Goga Bitadze for strong fill-in start appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 6, 10:47 AM ET

Lithuanian point guard Augustas Marciulionis spent much of last summer and fall with the Lakers organization and competed in the G League this season after going undrafted. However, he completed a buyout of his G League contract this week so he could continue his career overseas, the South Bay Lakers announced. As reported by BasketNews.com, […] The post Augustas Marciulionis leaves G League, joins Rytas Vilnius appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 6, 2:06 PM ET

The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets are set to clash at the Spectrum Center on Friday, March 6, with both teams managing injury concerns. Miami will be without Simone Fontecchio (left groin strain), Nikola Jovic (low back), Norman Powell (right groin), and Terry Rozier, while Andrew Wiggins is listed as doubtful with bilateral patellar tendinitis. […] The post Heat vs Hornets injury update: key players sidelined ahead of Friday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .