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Connelly On Wolves: 'Hard Not To Be Excited About What We Have'

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Updated Jul 14, 5:04 PM ET

Asked on Tuesday at a press conference introducing Timberwolves newcomers LaMelo Ball and Josh Green about the team’s pitch to star forward LeBron James, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said he thinks the situation in Minnesota should appeal not just to James but to any free agent thinking about joining the team. “I like […]

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LaMelo Ball’s 4-word response to reporter asking about Timberwolves recruiting LeBron James

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Updated Jul 14, 9:39 PM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of several teams rumored to be in the mix for LeBron James. Newly acquired guard LaMelo Ball seemingly wants the 41-year-old forward to join him in Minnesota after sharing a hilarious four-word response to a reporter asking him about recruiting James. While talking with media members on Tuesday, Ball put […] The post LaMelo Ball’s 4-word response to reporter asking about Timberwolves recruiting LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiago Splitter’s urgent advice for Dailyn Swain after disastrous Summer League games

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The rigors of NBA Summer League have revealed a few things about the Chicago Bulls. On the one hand, the promise of what is to come with a high-profile rookie like Caleb Wilson. On the other hand, the need for fellow rookie Dailyn Swain to grow into his potential. Over the first two games, Swain […] The post Tiago Splitter’s urgent advice for Dailyn Swain after disastrous Summer League games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Cam Johnson gets ‘crazy’ honest on Peyton Watson ‘elephant in the room’

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The Denver Nuggets are loaded with talent, but that has already and will continue to lead to some tough financial decisions going forward. This offseason, in particular, the team is in the midst of contract negotiations with Peyton Watson. The former first-round pick who averaged 3.3 points per game in college broke onto the scene […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson gets ‘crazy’ honest on Peyton Watson ‘elephant in the room’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls Add Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu, Blake Ahearn To Coaching Staff

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Updated Jul 15, 2:30 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls added Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu, and Blake Ahearn to Tiago Splitter's coaching staff on Tuesday. Kalamian was previously an assistant with the Bucks, Pistons, Kings, Clippers, Raptors, Thunder, Timberwolves, and Nuggets. Herscu was previously the G League coach for the Blazers. Ahearn was also previously the G League coach for the Spurs.

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Bulls news: Caleb Wilson can't explain part of his game amid Summer League

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Updated Jul 15, 12:45 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls expected Caleb Wilson to hit the ground running in the NBA Summer League after he was drafted as the No. 3 overall pick of the 2026 draft. And while that has come to be true considering he has scored a whopping 54 points in just two appearances, his free throw percentage has […] The post Bulls’ Caleb Wilson can’t explain frustrating part of his game amid Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Notes: Bulls, front office, Spurs, Harrison Ingram, Team USA

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Bulls The Bulls believe they’re turning the page. In a lengthy look at the franchise by ESPN’s Jamal Collier, several team sources described a much different atmosphere under new head of basketball operations Bryson Graham than existed under the previous front office. “There’s a very, very, very different vibe,” one basketball operations staffer told ESPN. […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, front office, Spurs, Harrison Ingram, Team USA appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Bulls Notes: Assistant Coaching Hires, Graham, Essengue

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The Bulls, who are in the process of filling out Tiago Splitter‘s coaching staff as he prepares for his first year on the job, will hire Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu, and Blake Ahearn as assistants, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Kalamian is a longtime NBA assistant who has worked for eight different […]

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Bulls news: Bryson Graham's front office 'vibe' much better than Arturas Karnisovas' shady 'cloak of secrecy'

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The rebuilding process for the Chicago Bulls is ongoing. Ever since Bryson Graham was hired as the VP of Basketball Operations, there have been results. They got Caleb Wilson as their No.4 draft pick. Plus, they hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach after turning the Portland Trail Blazers into a playoff-worthy team. With […] The post Bryson Graham’s front office ‘vibe’ much better than Arturas Karnisovas’ shady ‘cloak of secrecy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jazz news: Darryn Peterson's name uttered alongside Anthony Edwards

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The Utah Jazz held the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and they were going to be happy whether they ended up with AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson as the new face of their franchise. Ultimately, the Kansas product fell into their laps. Peterson had a tumultuous collegiate career, in which he displayed […] The post Jazz’s Darryn Peterson’s name uttered alongside Anthony Edwards in game-changing evaluation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls rumors: Staffers begged Arturas Karnisovas to draft Tyrese Haliburton over Patrick Williams

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Undoubtedly, the Chicago Bulls are beginning a new era with Bryson Graham at the helm in the front office. Overall, his adaptable approach is a far cry from the regressive approach of Arturas Karnisovas. As a result, ex-Bulls staffers are opening up about the contrast between working with Graham and Karnisovas. Among the things they are […] The post Bulls rumors: Staffers begged Arturas Karnisovas to draft Tyrese Haliburton over Patrick Williams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Summer League takeaways + Sparks & Liberty check-in

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of the Las Vegas Summer League, check in with the LeBron sweepstakes, and give the latest around the WNBA.

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Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas' record-setting, head-turning summer league sends strong message to NBA

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Updated Jul 15, 12:32 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers second-round rookie Meleek Thomas heard what his college coach, John Calipari, had to say about teams missing the mark with him in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Arkansas standout has a strong opinion about dropping to the 34th overall, too, but his eyes are forward as he continues to carve up the competition […] The post Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas’ record-setting, head-turning summer league sends strong message to NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown gives 76ers a chance at title, but chemistry will decide their ceiling

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It could take time getting used to seeing Jaylen Brown in a Philadelphia 76ers jersey, but the possibilities for his new team are tantalizing. To preview how the 76ers will evolve after trading for Brown, The Athletic put together a roundtable with Celtics writer Jay King and 76ers writer Tony Jones. Read the rest of the article for free here submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

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Sixers coach Nick Nurse makes rotation statement on Labaron Philon Jr.

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""I mean, my thoughts as of right now, today, and nothing has changed this so far, is to play him," Nurse said of Philon. "Like, I'm gonna go in there, and he's in the rotation until something changes, and usually it probably will for the better. I just feel like he's talented enough. I think we like him enough as a staff, organization."" I hope this is some promise for more minutes - not garbage time. Nurse doesn't like playing rookies unless some unforsaken thing - injuries, etc. VJ was pro...

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