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Community Shootaround: Knicks' Roster Openings

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As of Sunday morning, the reigning champion Knicks have 13 players on guaranteed standard contracts and are approximately $3.27MM below the second tax apron, per Yossi Gozlan of CapSheets.com. Owner James Dolan said shortly after New York won its first title in 53 years that the Knicks won’t surpass the second apron in 2026/27, and […]

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Klay Thompson included three Lakers legends in his all-time starting five

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As the offseason winds down, the Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to round out their roster with potentially one more addition. One name who has recently come up is Dallas Mavericks wing Klay Thompson, who may be interested in returning home to Los Angeles. Notably, Thompson could have signed with the Lakers back in […]

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Russell Westbrook vs. Chris Paul: Who Had The Better NBA Career? (Full Breakdown) - Fadeaway World

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After Russell Westbrook announced his retirement, we dive into whether he had a better career than another all-time great point guard, Chris Paul.

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Caitlin Clark Gifts Teammates Nike Sneakers After Big Win Against Dallas Wings

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The vibes are high in Indiana right now as the Indiana Fever are on a hot streak. The Fever defeated the Dallas Wings at home on Friday, 98-87, led by the sharpshooting Caitlin Clark. Despite tweaking her ankle before halftime, Clark and the Fever still held on to the win.

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Jaden Hardy reveals reason for picking No. 7 with the Lakers

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There are a lot of fresh faces on the Los Angeles Lakers this year, including Jaden Hardy, who was acquired in a trade with the Washington Wizards. Hardy has some notable connections on the Lakers as he played with Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks. Coming in as a rookie in 2022, Hardy got the […]

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Mark Walter’s Lakers sale memorialized by mass layoffs, price hikes, losing LeBron

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Updated Aug 16, 1:55 PM ET

When Mark Walter purchased the majority ownership of the Lakers last year, expectations for the franchise’s short- and long-term future soared. After being primarily owned by the Buss family – first Dr. Jerry Buss and then his children, led by Jeanie Buss – for 46 years, which was the longest majority ownership tenure in the...

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Indiana Fever Send Special Message to Sophie Cunningham Before Dream Game

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Updated Aug 17, 7:34 AM ET

The Indiana Fever made sure Sophie Cunningham received some special recognition before Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Dream.

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Austin Reaves' NBA 2K27 Rating Revealed

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Austin Reaves was enjoying the best season of his career for the Los Angeles Lakers before injuries ruined things. Reaves averaged a career-high 23.3 points per game, but was limited to only 51 games and also missed the start of the playoffs. But his overall play when he was on the court greatly outweighed the […]

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SB Nation Reacts: The Answer Isn’t More Vets

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 15: Anthony Edwards #5 celebrates with Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter of a game against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 15, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Agreeme...

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WNBA to Fine Sparks' Rae Burrell $500 for Technical Foul in Loss to Mystics

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Los Angeles Sparks star Rae Burrell is due to receive a fine from the WNBA. This comes after her actions during their game against the Washington Mystics on Saturday at CareFirst Arena. The Sparks were holding a three-point lead with around 3:16 left in the third quarter.

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