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UNC's Caleb Wilson out remainder of season after thumb surgery

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North Carolina star freshman Caleb Wilson will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right thumb during Thursday's practice, the school announced Friday.

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Wizards opt for BYU's Dybantsa with No. 1 pick

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ESPN NBAOutlet infoJun 23, 8:16 PM ET

The Wizards ushered in a new era by drafting AJ Dybantsa first overall.

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Sources: OKC to keep Hartenstein on 3-year deal

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ESPN NBAOutlet infoJun 26, 11:10 PM ET

Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract worth $75 million to return to the Thunder through the 2028-29 season, sources told ESPN.

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Nuggets reportedly waiving C Jonas Valanciunas

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Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoJul 8, 5:06 PM ET

Valanciunas fell out of the regular rotation down the stretch run and during Denver’s first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Sources: Grizzlies land Post after Warriors pass on offer sheet

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ESPN GeneralOutlet infoJul 8, 12:04 AM ET

The Warriors will not match the three-year, $30 million offer sheet for reserve center Quinten Post, allowing the restricted free agent to join the Grizzlies.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks' fans voicing displeasure: 'When I get booed, I boo back'

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Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoJan 14, 8:52 AM ET

The Bucks were booed off the court at halftime during their 139-106 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night.

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Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA

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ESPN NBAOutlet infoJun 17, 10:25 PM ET

Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.

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Basketball NewsWednesday, Jul 8, 2026

UNC's Caleb Wilson out remainder of season after thumb surgery

Wizards opt for BYU's Dybantsa with No. 1 pick

Sources: OKC to keep Hartenstein on 3-year deal

Nuggets reportedly waiving C Jonas Valanciunas

Sources: Grizzlies land Post after Warriors pass on offer sheet

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks' fans voicing displeasure: 'When I get booed, I boo back'

Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA

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