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Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is wise not to meddle with team

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Updated Jul 31, 6:05 PM ET

You don’t need to understand basketball to own an NBA team. You need to understand money. How it talks and walks. The mechanisms it uses to make the world go around. Basketball is merely a conduit. For a while, it was unclear whether Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta understood his function. It’s somewhat understandable. When you own something, there’s an understandable instinct to take ownership. (I assume). But Fertitta does not know basketball. He said Chris Paul had the worst contract...

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Report: Warriors eyeing another run at Rockets SF Kevin Durant

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 5: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

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Mavericks news: Dallas exec gives final word on Kyrie Irving trade

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Cooper Flagg won the Rookie of the Year award despite the Dallas Mavericks finishing 12th in the West last season with a 26-56 record. Flagg announced his generational talent to the NBA in fitting fashion despite the injury-curtailed campaigns both Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving had. As a result, both the players have been linked […] The post Mavericks exec gives final word on Kyrie Irving trade that should shut everybody up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why LeBron James just made the 76ers Knicks' biggest threat to return to Finals

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The New York Knicks are hoping to be the NBA’s first repeat champions since 2018. Their path to doing so just got a little bit harder. The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of LeBron James last week, and the league’s power dynamic just shifted. That shift will almost certainly end with the 76ers coming for […] The post Why LeBron James just made 76ers Knicks’ biggest threat to return to NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What's Warriors, Steph Curry's next steps after missing out on LeBron?

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Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jaylen Brown. Kawhi Leonard. Anthony Davis. And now LeBron James… again. These are all stars the Golden State Warriors were interested in and linked to in rumors from the moment they lost to the Phoenix Suns in the play-in tournament and their offseason began on May 17. The Warriors, a championship organization with […] The post Stephen Curry remains a lone wolf. What’s Warriors’ next steps after missing out on LeBron? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dwane Casey turns down Rome interest, will stay in NBA with Pistons - Sportando

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Updated Aug 1, 3:25 AM ET

According to Marc Stein, the 2018 NBA Coach of the Year had drawn strong interest from Rome’s new Serie A team L'articolo Dwane Casey turns down Rome interest, will stay in NBA with Pistons proviene da Sportando.

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Real Madrid officially part ways with Mario Hezonja - Sportando

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The Spanish club announced the end of the Croatian forward’s stint, with Hezonja set to continue his career in the NBA with Cleveland L'articolo Real Madrid officially part ways with Mario Hezonja proviene da Sportando.

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/31/26

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: The sneakers worn by Jesse Edwards #41 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 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 Candice Ward...

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Lakers are being linked to a center on the trade market

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The center position has been a point of discussion for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason as the team acquired Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz to become their starting center for the foreseeable future. The Lakers also signed veteran Kevon Looney for some depth, but the team apparently doesn’t feel like that’s […]

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Why the Trail Blazers Staying in Portland is the Sensible Scenario

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PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 29: An overhead close up view of the NBA Cup logo painted court during a game between the Sacramento Kings v Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on November 29, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Tom Hauck/Getty Images) | Getty Images Controversial negotiations between th...

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Thunder news: OKC exec's 'sad 'confession on trading Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, Lu Dort

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Updated Jul 31, 8:20 PM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 offseason facing the difficult realities of maintaining a championship-caliber roster, and one team executive admitted the decisions to trade Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Lu Dort were among the toughest the organization has made. Keith Smith of Spotrac shared comments from a Thunder front office executive, who described […] The post Thunder exec’s ‘sad ‘confession on trading Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, Lu Dort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks Notes: Offseason Additions, Risacher, Irving, Draft

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Updated Jul 31, 3:51 PM ET

The Mavericks invested heavily in international talent this summer as new president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri rebuilt the roster with a strong “overseas flavor.” A rival team’s lead overseas scout told Keith Smith of Spotrac during Summer League conversations that much of the credit should go to general manager Mike Schmitz, who has a wealth […]

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Nuggets holding firm on Peyton Watson asking price

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If the Cavaliers — or anyone else — hope to land Peyton Watson, it won’t come cheap. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets continue to seek at least one first-round pick and a proven rotation player in any sign-and-trade involving the restricted free agent. So far, no one has met that asking price. Scotto […] The post Nuggets holding firm on Peyton Watson asking price appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Moe Wagner’s signing signals end of Nets free agency

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 10: Moritz Wagner #21 of the Orlando Magic walks backcourt during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Emirates Cup Quarterfinal at Fiserv Forum on December 10, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets annou...

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Rich Paul reveals how Jaylen Brown feels about LeBron James-76ers partnership

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Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown was fully supportive of the team’s pursuit of LeBron James throughout free agency, according to James’ longtime agent, Rich Paul. Speaking on the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul dismissed any notion that Brown was hesitant about sharing the spotlight with the four-time NBA […] The post Rich Paul reveals how Jaylen Brown feels about LeBron James-76ers partnership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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