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3-Team NBA Trade Idea After Cleveland Cavaliers' Failed LeBron James Pursuit

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The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the spurned suitors, hoping LeBron James would return home for a third stint. Once James chose the Philadelphia 76ers, it was assumed free-agent guard James Harden would re-sign with the Cavs.

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Banner Years: 1976, triple the tension with Celtics-Suns 3 OTs

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Updated Aug 19, 8:12 AM ET

John Havlicek (17) taking last-second shot during second overtime vs Phoenix Suns, Game 5, Boston, MA 6/4/1976. With him are assistant coach John Killilea (left) and trainer Frank Challant. (Photo by Dick Raphael/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. In 1974, the Boston Celtics won their 12th championship in a te...

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Warriors GM hints another major trade could be coming

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The Warriors spent much of the offseason linked to bigger-name additions, but none of those pursuits ultimately produced a deal. That doesn’t necessarily mean Golden State is finished. Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. suggested the team could again turn to the trade market during the season, telling reporters that Golden State has several avenues […] The post Warriors GM hints another major trade could be coming appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Sixers’ loaded offense gives Nick Nurse plenty of options, decisions

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The 76ers certainly don’t appear to have a shortage of ways to score. In fact, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice writes that Philadelphia may have more offensive firepower than at almost any point in recent franchise history, with Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe giving coach Nick Nurse an almost ridiculous […] The post Sixers’ loaded offense gives Nick Nurse plenty of options, decisions appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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OG Anunoby on Knicks defending title: ‘You want to peak toward the end’

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The Knicks finally reached the top. OG Anunoby already is thinking about how they stay there. Coming off New York’s first NBA championship in 53 years, Anunoby told Mark Medina of Fadeaway World that the Knicks can’t simply try to recreate their playoff intensity from October through April. The idea is to build toward it. […] The post OG Anunoby on Knicks defending title: ‘You want to peak toward the end’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Nets owner Joe Tsai calls Knicks championship ‘embarrassing’

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Nets governor Joe Tsai isn’t pretending he enjoyed watching the Knicks win an NBA championship. In fact, he used a stronger word for it: embarrassing. Speaking to NetsDaily, Tsai acknowledged that watching Brooklyn’s cross-town rival capture the title in June wasn’t exactly an enjoyable experience for the Nets or their fans. “Every year, some team […] The post Nets owner Joe Tsai calls Knicks championship ‘embarrassing’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Watch Knicks’ OG Anunoby help players recreate iconic NBA Finals tip-in

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Does OG Anunoby already have a statue in New York? If not, what is taking so long? Anunoby etched his name in the city’s history after helping the New York Knicks win the NBA Finals and end their 53-year title drought. His iconic tip-in in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs instantly became a […] The post Watch Knicks’ OG Anunoby help players recreate iconic NBA Finals tip-in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors fan survey: What should Brandin Podziemski’s extension look like?

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SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

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Celtics Reacts Survey: History Month era debate

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BOSTON - JUNE 17: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics poses with former Boston Celtic Bill Russell after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Six of the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden on June 17, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2008 NBAE (Photo by Bria...

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Jonathan Kuminga suitor drops out, leaves Lakers among final 3 options

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Updated Aug 19, 4:42 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga for months, but the latest update bodes well after weeks of little movement.

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OG Anunoby relives his iconic NBA Finals moment — with the help of fans in Times Square

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Updated Aug 19, 2:20 AM ET

A set of footprints on the court, with an “O” in one and “G” in the other, marked the approximate spot of Anunoby’s historic moment. Fans along the outside tried to capture his presence with their phones.

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Rumor Roundup: Latest updates on Buss family, Lakers sale

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Updated Aug 19, 8:37 PM ET

Los Angeles, CA - March 12: Mark Walter, left, a majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jeanie Buss, minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, talk as the Lakers play the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Between Mark Walter selling the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and the Buss family’s predictable in-fighting over whether to join them, there has been a constant stream of information a...

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Buss siblings' shocking Lakers sale came after emergency meeting on new trust

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On Monday afternoon, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Buss family was selling its remaining share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, who bought the majority of the team’s ownership from Mark Walter last week. The move officially brings the Buss family’s involvement with the […] The post Buss siblings’ shocking Lakers sale came after emergency meeting on new trust appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Isaiah Hartenstein Out For Germany This Summer Due To Ankle Injury

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Isaiah Hartenstein will not play for the German national team this summer due to an ankle injury. The German Basketball Federation made the decision after consulting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hartenstein will remain with the team for the Turkish Airlines Supercup this August. Hartenstein averaged 9.2 points and 9.4 rebounds for the Thunder last year.

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Jeanie Buss' Siblings Still Want To Sell Stake In Lakers

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After word broke on Monday that Jeanie Buss is resisting her siblings’ push to sell the family’s remaining ownership stake in the Lakers to incoming owners Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, her five siblings – Jim Buss, Johnny Buss, Janie Buss, Joey Buss, and Jesse Buss – put out a statement on Tuesday indicating that they […]

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Lakers ownership chaos intensifies as ESPN insider fires back at Jeanie Buss camp

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Updated Aug 19, 1:58 PM ET

Shams Charania is not backing down after Jeanie Buss’ legal team accused the ESPN insider of inaccurately reporting the latest twist in the Lakers’ increasingly messy ownership saga. Appearing Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Charania addressed a letter from Buss’ attorney that accused him of falsely reporting that all six Buss siblings voted to...

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Malik Dia, Pelicans Sign Two-Way Contract

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Malik Dia and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a Two-Way deal. Dia averaged 10.0 points and 5.8 rebounds for the Pelicans during Summer League. Dia went undrafted this year out of Ole Miss.

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NBA's Television Ad Revenue Increases By 38 Percent To Reach $2.11 Billion

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Updated Aug 19, 11:43 AM ET

NBA game coverage generated a record $2.11 billion in advertising revenue during the 2025-26 season, marking a 38% increase from the previous year, according to a new report from Guideline. The league's distribution partners booked $580 million more than the prior season's $1.53 billion total. The growth stemmed largely from higher costs per thousand ad impressions, driven by the NBA's expanded broadcast reach under its 11-year, $76 billion media rights agreement with Disney's ABC/ESPN, NBC S...

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Nets To Sign Nick Pringle To Exhibit 10 Deal

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The Nets are signing free-agent forward Nick Pringle, his agency, Seros Partners, announced (via Instagram). NetsDaily confirmed that the deal is an Exhibit 10 contract (Twitter link). Pringle ended his six-year college career playing for Arkansas last season, where he started 33 of his 35 games and averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 18.9 […]

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Did Stephen Curry just confirm Warriors’ interest in free agent target at Valkyries game?

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Updated Aug 19, 12:50 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors were one of the teams to make the least splash this NBA offseason. Apart from retaining their core players like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Bay Area did not make any new additions. However, it might change soon, as rumors have been linking free agent Dalen Terry with the Warriors […] The post Did Stephen Curry just confirm Warriors’ interest in free agent target at Valkyries game? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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