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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...

On the latest episode of the Game Over podcast, Klutch Sports leader Rich Paul said that he doesn't know which team his friend and client LeBron James will play for next season. Paul made one thing clear about the process however, by saying that it won't be a snap decision. "We're not going to be rushed," Paul said about James choosing his next team. "We're not going to be rushed. It's his choice to make and when he makes the choice, he'll make it." Paul went on to say that James has all the ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer, Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries, Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Meleek Thomas and Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson earned First Team honors. Lendeborg was also Summer League MVP as he led the Warriors to the Summer League championship. In six Vegas Summer League games, Boozer averaged 18.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals in 29.5 minutes. Wilson appeared in four Summer League games, aver...

Jalen Slawson and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a two-way deal. Slawson is represented by Aaron Turner and was the 54th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Furman by the Sacramento Kings. Slawson appeared in 13 games with the Pacers last season while on a two-way, averaging 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 23.9 minutes. Lawson also appeared in 37 G League games, averaging 19.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 blocks.

Peter Suder is set to explore his options after getting waived from his two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. McMenamin adds that Suder would be welcome to join the Coachella Valley Lakers. The Lakers waived Suder to make room for Arthur Kaluma.

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss the trade that sent Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks, and Zaccharie Rissacher to the Dallas Mavericks, then wrap up the latest in NBA free agency news. Timestamps 1:32: Thunder 17:01: Hawks and Mavericks 33:31: Free Agency News Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or via the RSS feed for smart NBA offseason coverage, trade rumors, and big-picture basketball conversations.

Is the NBA overreacting to the second apron? Wes Goldberg argues that the loudest criticism of the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement is missing the bigger picture. He breaks down why recent salary dumps by the Thunder, Celtics and Knicks don't prove the system is broken, explains what the players actually gained in the latest CBA, and makes the case that the one change everyone avoids discussing-reducing the number of regular-season games-is the real solution to many of the NBA's b...

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and leadership from the WNBPA met Tuesday to discuss player safety.

Calabro takes a pointed shot at new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon after parting with the franchise.

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 18: TNT Contributor, Kevin Calabro, looks on during the game between the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks during Round 1 Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2022 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/...

New Bucks guard Tyler Herro was in Paris when he was traded, and had a stern message for the Heat the moment he learned he was being shipped out.

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Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Wednesday, July 22nd.

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The Houston Rockets appear to be locked and loaded after a relatively quiet offseason.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: The sneakers worn by Jalen Slawson #18 of the Indiana Pacers during the game against the Toronto Raptors during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 13, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Be...

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 19: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is surrounded by teammates after he scored the game-winning basket against the Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Victor Wembanyama has retur...

Former Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins believes a third stint in Cleveland would be the ideal way for LeBron James to close out his NBA career. Appearing on Scoop B Radio with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Perkins said the Cavaliers remain an ideal fit as James continues weighing his free-agent options. “He should,” Perkins said when […] The post Kendrick Perkins: Cavs are ‘set up perfectly’ for LeBron James return appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Cavs are keeping an eye on Jonathan Kuminga while looking to trade Max Strus or Dennis Schroder.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images It might not look like it, but the Cleveland Cavali...

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Here are the most likely outcomes for Jalen Duren as his contract talks with the Pistons remain stuck in a dramatic free agency period.