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Dunc'd On: Dort/Risacher Trade; OKC, ATL, DAL, WAS, MEM, CHI Offseasons

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Nate and Danny go long on the fascinating Dort/Risacher trade. Was this the right way to save money by OKC? And was giving up on Risacher the right move for Atlanta? Then, we break down the offseasons with our letter grading system for OKC, ATL, DAL, WAS, MEM and CHI, before hitting on some news including Matisse Thybulle in LA. 0:42 - Oklahoma City Thunder 31:06 - Atlanta Hawks 53:56 - Dallas Mavericks 1:07:32 - Washington Wizards 1:18:41 - Memphis Grizzlies 1:27:32 - Chicago Bulls Join Dunc...

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Sam Presti Describes Lu Dort Trade As 'Financial Decision'

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Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti described the team trading Lu Dort to the Chicago Bulls as a "financial decision." "This was a financial decision. The impression I have been given is that the savings generated this summer, and from being out of the tax the last several years, will be re-allocated to future teams," said Presti on Monday. The Thunder acquired three second-round picks in exchange for Dort. Presti also mentioned Ajay Mitchell and Caso...

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Cameron Boozer Says Versatility Sets Him Apart, Cites Knicks As Model

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Cameron Boozer said his ability to fill multiple roles on the floor is what sets him apart, pointing to the New York Knicks' championship run as a blueprint for the kind of versatile play teams now covet. The Memphis Grizzlies' first round draft pick spoke to The Athletic about his approach following a standout summer league performance. "Versatility is the name of the game. That's what teams are looking for," said Boozer. "Teams want five guys who can make plays. Look at the Knicks this year...

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Walmart Heiress Nancy Walton Laurie Explores Las Vegas NBA Bid

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Nancy Walton Laurie and her husband, Bill Laurie, are considering a bid for an NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, according to three people familiar with the league's process, according to Sportico. The couple, worth $17.8 billion according to Forbes, live just outside Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada. Walton Laurie is the youngest daughter of Bud Walton, who co-founded Walmart with his brother Sam. She and her sister, Ann Walton Kroenke, split their father's Walmart stock following his deat...

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Cam Christie Pushed Back Guarantee Date For Second Time

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LA Clippers guard Cam Christie has pushed back his contract guarantee date for a second time this offseason. Christie's $2.3 million contract with the Clippers is now set to become fully guaranteed on October 15. Given the proximity of that date to the start of the season, it's unlikely Christie's guarantee date will be pushed back again. The deal for the third-year guard was originally set to guarantee in late-June. He agreed to push it back to July 20 earlier this offseason. Now, Christie h...

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