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Indiana Fever, without Caitlin Clark, defeat Las Vegas Aces

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Updated Jul 6, 11:15 AM ET

Without A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark on the floor, guard Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, including 10 free throws, and the Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces for the first time in Nevada 84-68 on Sunday, improving Indiana's record to 12-8 on the season.

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Lakers Notes: Kessler, Ayton, Thiero, Contention

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Updated Jul 6, 9:01 PM ET

The Lakers‘ decision to enter into a sign-and-trade agreement with the Jazz to acquire restricted free agent center Walker Kessler was an all-in swing to establish a defensive infrastructure to complement offensive-first backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Kessler is the exact type of defender you’d want to play alongside Los Angeles’ two lead […]

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[Stein & Fischer] The Denver Nuggets have rebuffed trade calls for Cameron Johnson. Peyton Watson is said to be seeking a deal north of $25 million in average annual value.

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Updated Jul 6, 8:08 AM ET

How does a lightly used Terrance Mann sound? But in all seriousness, how would we feel about a possible sign and trade for Watson above $25M a year? submitted by /u/Never_enough_Dolf [link] [comments]

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Recap: Cameron Carr Leads Lakers To Double OT Comeback Win Over Heat In California Classic

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Updated Jul 6, 7:35 AM ET

After a rough showing in their California Classic opener, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team looked to get on track on Sunday afternoon when they took on the Miami Heat at Chase Center. It was a much better showing from the Lakers as they fought back from an early double-digit deficit to force overtime. […]

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Rich Paul: LeBron’s Decision Likely Not Imminent

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Updated Jul 6, 1:00 PM ET

Speaking to Forbes contributor Mark Medina, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said he’s not expecting his star client, LeBron James, to make a decision on his next team in the near future. “I don’t think this happens anytime soon,” Paul told Medina. Asked to clarify whether he thought it might be weeks or days, Paul […]

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Atlantic Notes: J. Brown, Tatum, James, M. Brown

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Updated Jul 6, 11:48 AM ET

The Sixers’ pending trade for star wing Jaylen Brown took the basketball world by storm, as it marks the dissolution of one of the most successful NBA partnerships of the generation. Brown’s game is often scrutinized, but he’s coming off one of the most successful individual seasons of his career, and he will bring attributes […]

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'Growing Belief' That LeBron James Returning To Cavs Is Likeliest Scenario

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

There is a "growing belief" from people around the league that LeBron James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. There are whispers that the Cavs are delaying offseason transactions, like signing a new deal with James Harden, because they want to have open roster spots in case they need to trade for Bronny James. Rich Paul previously cited the Cavs as a potential landing spot for James on his "Game Over" podcast. It was reported l...

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Garrett Temple Joins Mavs Coaching Staff

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Updated Jul 6, 1:01 PM ET

Garrett Temple accepted an offer to join Dusty May's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Temple appeared in 22 games for the Raptors last season. Temple joins Willie Green as an assistant on May's staff.

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