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NBA Trade Rumors: Wait-and-See on Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler & More

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The NBA trade rumor mill is turning over to in-season deals, and there are players like Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and others to watch. The post NBA Trade Rumors: Wait-and-See on Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler & More appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rookie Extension Market Remains Quiet With Only Victor Wembanyama Signed

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The NBA could have a crowded restricted free agency class in 2027 given the slow development of extensions for players from the 2023 NBA draft. Victor Wembanyama is the only player from the class who has signed an extension with his team and there reportedly has been a dearth of meaningful discussions with other candidates. Going into the offseason, Brandon Miller, Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson were considered the other players drafted in 2023 with the best odds of signing an extension wit...

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Bulls’ plan with new analysts to fill Stacey King’s place

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Updated Aug 28, 3:20 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls will enter the 2026-27 season with a huge void. They will not have the beloved Stacey King in his analyst seat in the broadcast booth. In June, King unexpectedly passed away at the age of 59. The cause of King’s death was cardiovascular disease. As a result, the void is great and […] The post Bulls’ plan with new analysts to fill Stacey King’s place appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Drops in NBA 2K27 After Missing Entire Season

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Tyrese Haliburton received a 90 overall rating in NBA 2K27, down from 93 last year, after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a torn Achilles.

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Jonathan Kuminga's agent explains decision to pick Wolves over Lakers

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The Jonathan Kuminga free agency saga finally came to an end this week when he signed a two-year, $13 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga reportedly turned down a three-year offer from the Lakers starting at $12 million annually to join Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in Minneapolis. Both teams were in search […]

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Steve Ballmer, Clippers discussing ‘settlement’ with NBA for Kawhi Leonard investigation

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With training camp for the 2026-27 NBA season set to begin around the league in about a month, the league has yet to provide any updates on the ongoing investigation into the LA Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and star Kawhi Leonard for potential cap circumvention violations. Commissioner Adam Silver pointed out in July that he […] The post Steve Ballmer, Clippers discussing ‘settlement’ with NBA for Kawhi Leonard investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Floated in Blockbuster Trade Involving Brandin Podziemski After Kuminga Saga

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The Warriors could face another major decision on a young player after a blockbuster trade proposal involving Brandin Podziemski. The post Warriors Floated in Blockbuster Trade Involving Brandin Podziemski After Kuminga Saga appeared first on HEAVY.

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8 Best Free Agents Left for Knicks With Nick Richards Off the Board

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Barring a trade, it’s becoming more & more likely that the Knicks will invite multiple veteran FA big men to camp to battle it out for the third center spot. Pickins’ are slim & I understand that a few other names might shake loose when teams trim rosters down the line. I also excluded two-way options such as Liam Robbins, Julian Reese & Duop Reath. This is the current Knicks third center reality. Who will be the lucky winner? submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

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Ex-NBA All-Star Goes OFF After Jonathan Kuminga Lands $12.4M Wolves Contract

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Jonathan Kuminga spent months waiting for his next NBA contract. At 23 years old, the former No. 7 pick still had the age, athleticism and flashes of production that made him one of the league's most interesting young forwards. His next deal, however, did not look like the payday that usually follows that profile. The …

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Mavs Proposed to Trade Kyrie Irving Back to Celtics in Massive 3-Team Deal

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The Dallas Mavericks are quickly transitioning with teenage sensation Cooper Flagg as the new face of the franchise. The Mavs took some significant steps toward a winning future this offseason, starting with multiple changes at the top of the organization, as ESPN’s Tim MacMahon outlined.“The major changes made by the Mavericks this offseason were in the […] The post Mavs Proposed to Trade Kyrie Irving Back to Celtics in Massive 3-Team Deal appeared first on HEAVY.

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Knicks Proposed to Trade Josh Hart to Lakers for $90M Elite Two-Way Forward

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The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on a couple of high-upside wing targets in the past week, most notably Peyton Watson and more recently Jonathan Kuminga, who reportedly agreed to a deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, the door is not yet shut on adding a high-impact athletic wing capable of stretching the […] The post Knicks Proposed to Trade Josh Hart to Lakers for $90M Elite Two-Way Forward appeared first on HEAVY.

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Warriors Proposed to Trade Draymond Green for $134M Star SG in Blazers Deal

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Although some off-court matters have hung a cloud over the Portland Trail Blazers, they will be a team worth following in the 2026-27 season. There is no shortage of talent on the Blazers roster. In fact, Portland’s mixture of veteran starpower and emerging young talent is rather unique and enough to make the team no walk […] The post Warriors Proposed to Trade Draymond Green for $134M Star SG in Blazers Deal appeared first on HEAVY.

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Proposed NBA Trade Lands 76ers Kevin Durant for Joel Embiid in 3-Player Deal

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Could the Houston Rockets use a major change … again? It has only been one year since one of the biggest trades in franchise history. That deal sent Kevin Durant, a 16-time All-Star and 12-time All-NBA performer, to Houston from the Phoenix Suns, ending Durant’s two-year run in the desert. A lot can be said about how […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Lands 76ers Kevin Durant for Joel Embiid in 3-Player Deal appeared first on HEAVY.

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5 players the Lakers could target for their final starting spot

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Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) boxes out Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con As underwhelming an option as he may have been, the Lakers’ chase for Jonathan Kuminga felt like a necessary one given the hole in their starting lineup. His decision to spurn purple and gold for the Wolves, then, leaves that hole in the sta...

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"Greatest Statistical Season": WNBA Broadcaster Makes Strong Case for Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell as the League's Greatest Backcourt Ever

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The conversations around Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell right now have largely centered on them being the best duo in the WNBA this season. In fact, with both players putting in MVP-caliber performances, the Fever themselves have started the co-MVP, aka “MVP²” campaign on social media.

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