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Nets not in a rush to start Michael Porter Jr. contract extension talks

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Updated Jul 15, 4:19 AM ET

He is on an expiring $40.8 million deal, and on July 6 became eligible for a four-year, $234 million extension.

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Silver: Kawhi Leonard probe must finish before season starts

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Updated Jul 15, 4:18 PM ET

Adam Silver acknowledged that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention must conclude before the start of next season.

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Updated Jul 15, 3:41 PM ET

Brazile (shoulder) registered 32 points (11-19 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one steal and one block over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Thunder. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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Warriors GM fuels LeBron James rumors with latest roster update

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Updated Jul 15, 8:00 PM ET

Mike Dunleavy Jr. may have offered the latest clue in the LeBron James free agency mystery — or simply confirmed the Warriors are already prepared to move on without him. Speaking during Golden State’s summer league game, the Warriors general manager said the franchise is nearing the end of its offseason work. Mike Dunleavy says...

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LeBron James has comedic response to ‘non-factor’ statement about upcoming season

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Updated Jul 15, 2:51 AM ET

NBA legend LeBron James is laughing off a Los Angeles-based media personality's claim that he'll be a "non-factor" for whichever team he signs with in free agency.

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Warriors no longer seen as focus for LeBron James as Eastern Conference contenders emerge as favorites

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Updated Jul 15, 6:24 PM ET

The Warriors spent the past several days making sure LeBron James knew exactly how badly they want him. Now they may be learning that the feeling is not entirely mutual. Shams Charania says Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia are the focus in LeBron James’ free agency, leaving Golden State on edge. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported...

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Bronny James Could Remain With Lakers Next Season

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Updated Jul 15, 5:59 PM ET

The future of Bronny James could be with the Los Angeles Lakers despite the exit of his father, LeBorn James, from the franchise this offseason. There has been some speculation that Bronny could eventually be traded to whatever team LeBron signs with in free agency, but sources tell The Athletic that those assumptions are false. The Lakers guaranteed Bronny's $2.3 million salary in June before the start of free agency. Bronny is well-liked by his Lakers' teammates and has earned respect for h...

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Sources: 76ers' pursuit of LeBron led by Maxey, Embiid, Brown

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Updated Jul 15, 8:00 AM ET

76ers stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James amid the team's pursuit, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge.

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Heat Notes: Powell, Jaquez, Johnson, Goldin, Haslem

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Updated Jul 15, 2:35 AM ET

Norman Powell recently signed a two-year deal to join the Bulls, and while he’s excited about his future, he spoke about the disappointment of not staying with the Heat, with whom he made his first All-Star team at 32. “Did I want to return to Miami? Yeah, I did,” Powell said, according to Anthony Chiang of the […]

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NBA reportedly probing another Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal amid nearly yearlong Aspiration investigation

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Updated Jul 15, 2:26 PM ET

The investigation, run by law firm Wachtell Lipton, is entering its 11th month and has already delayed a trade that's supposed to send Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors.

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Sixers Stars Leading Recruitment of LeBron James

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Updated Jul 15, 4:54 PM ET

Where LeBron James will end up in free agency remains one of the last remaining major questions of the offseason. There have been reports that the 22-time All-Star is nearing his decision, with five teams being listed as his most likely options. One of those teams, the Sixers, appears to be utilizing its on-court star […]

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Kevon Looney ‘Couldn’t Turn Down’ Opportunity To Join Lakers

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Updated Jul 15, 11:41 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with both players in last year’s center rotation after acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz as the splash deal of the offseason. They let Jaxson Hayes walk — to Kessler’s former team — and traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. […]

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Luke Kennard Joins Suns On Two-Year Deal

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Updated Jul 15, 2:47 AM ET

July 14: Kennard has officially signed with the Suns, the team announced in a press release. “Luke’s work ethic and commitment to his craft have ade him one of the most efficient three-point shooters in NBA history,” Suns general manager Brian Gregory said in a statement. “His floor spacing, high basketball IQ, and connective play-making […]

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Wizards shut AJ Dybantsa down for rest of NBA summer league

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Updated Jul 15, 7:31 AM ET

The Wizards are shutting AJ Dybantsa down for the final two games of summer league after an impressive debut from the rookie.

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Spurs Withdraw Harrison Ingram’s Qualifying Offer

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Updated Jul 15, 12:32 PM ET

The Spurs withdrew their qualifying offer to forward Harrison Ingram on Monday, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. The move, which makes Ingram an unrestricted free agent, is listed in RealGM’s official log of NBA transactions. The 48th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Ingram has spent the past two seasons on two-way contracts in San […]

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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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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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Knicks Have Another Pelicans Center to Consider Trading for

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Updated Jul 15, 2:51 AM ET

Joe Dumars has made it clear that Yves Missi is off limits. But how about Karlo Matkovic, who will be entering his third season and is a very intriguing young big man. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

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Bucks Interested In Peyton Watson

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Updated Jul 15, 1:53 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks are interested in a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Watson is currently a restricted free agent with the Nuggets. The Nuggets have said that they plan to match any offer sheet for Watson, but are also open to a sign-and-trade deal. The Clippers and Hawks have also registered interest in Watson.

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