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The Player Lakers 'Just Want To Be Rid Of' After Jonathan Kuminga Trade Fail Stings

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The Los Angeles Lakers have had an extremely eventful offseason after LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers were hoping to round off their resultant spending spree by adding Jonathan Kuminga in free agency. However, after having failed in their pursuit, Los Angeles is now understood to be looking to move […] The post Lakers rumors: The player LA ‘just wants to be rid of’ after Jonathan Kuminga trade fail appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: How Dean Wade’s free agency dreams became 76ers’ championship-contending reality

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No team put together a better offseason than the Philadelphia 76ers, who enter the 2026-27 NBA season as real championship-contending threats behind the defending champion New York Knicks. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are obviously the two headliner names who signed on to play next to Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe this summer, […] The post Exclusive: How Dean Wade’s free agency dreams became 76ers’ championship-contending reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Extension Candidate: Amen Thompson

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This is the first installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses and evaluate what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background The fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft after bypassing […]

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Even with a key injury and other uncertainties, the Las Vegas Aces are the favorites to again win the WNBA title—and here’s why

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Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon, Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd. (Photo by Ethan Miller) | Getty Images The Las Vegas Aces may have fallen short of a WNBA championship in 2024. And they will be without NaLyssa Smith for the rest of this season. But the way in which they re-asserted themselves as champions last year, with best player A’ja Wilson raising their ceiling through the roof as she ascended to GOAT status, tells me that this is their league until someone takes it from them—and h...

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Which Blazers Player Will Surprise This Season?

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PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 13: Sidy Cissoko #91 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks the ball past Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz during the second half at Moda Center on March 13, 2026 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images At the end of almost every Blazer’s Edge Mailbag—o...

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Hornets Sign Trey Townsend, Waive Josiah Allick

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The Hornets have made a minor change at the back of their roster, announcing today that they’ve signed free agent forward Trey Townsend and waived forward Josiah Allick (Twitter links). Charlotte just signed Allick on Monday, using the lone open spot on its 21-man offseason roster to complete the deal. It appears the team will […]

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September is here, and it’s time to rank the Suns!

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PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 1: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns runs onto the court before the game against the LA Clippers on February 1, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images September. We ...

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Which new Timberwolf are you most excited to watch?

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 13: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for portraits on July13, 2026 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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(Late) August P&T mailbag: Best of the worst years, all-time Knicks vs. all-time Celtics & Juju Reese

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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 3: Michael Doleac #51 of the New York Knicks congratulates Dikembe Mutombo #55 and Kurt Thomas #40 after Thomas made a shot to give the Knicks a 93-90 lead over the Indiana Pacers on February 3, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks won 97-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)...

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Anything but Mid Podcast: America East, American, A10, and ASUN men’s previews

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BURLINGTON, VT - MARCH 10: University of Vermont Catamount Forward Gus Yalden, a Redshirt Sophomore from Appleton, WS, drives to the basket during game action against the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders in the America East Men's Basketball Semifinal Playoff Game on March 10, 2026 at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT. (Photo by Ed Wolfstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In this first episode of the new upcoming season, Isaac Bourne, Ian S...

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Nuggets rumors: Insider compares Jamal Murray trade dilemma to Jaylen Brown

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The current NBA offseason has already seen a range of blockbuster moves, and Jaylen Brown’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers ranks high on that list. One of the biggest reasons why the Boston Celtics decided to make the trade was salary cap constraints, and it now seems a similar situation may be developing with Jamal […] The post Nuggets rumors: Insider compares Jamal Murray trade dilemma to Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trail Blazers Survey: Will Jrue Holiday Get Traded?

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PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 12: Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center on April 12, 2026 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throug...

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Cavs CEO says previous broadcasts 'lacked investment, lacked innovation'

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The Cavaliers aren’t just changing where their games can be watched. They’re changing how they’ll look, too. As part of the team’s new agreement with DAZN, the Cavs are bringing production of their broadcasts in-house through Rock Entertainment Sports Network. And CEO Nic Barlage made it pretty clear why. “If you watched our games over […] The post Cavs CEO says previous broadcasts ‘lacked investment, lacked innovation’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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After 6 straight losing seasons, the Sparks bet on youth and a $150 million practice facility

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The Los Angeles Sparks are looking to the future as their sixth consecutive losing season nears an end. Having traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum and former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike retiring at season's end, the team is positioning itself for yet another rebuild. It also needs a new general manager after firing Raegan Pebley in mid-July.

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Austin Carr notably absent from Cavs' announcement of broadcast team

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Mr. Cavalier may no longer be a part of Cavaliers broadcasts. We don’t know that for certain. But Austin Carr‘s name was notably absent Tuesday when the Cavs announced their new broadcast arrangement with DAZN and listed the on-air personalities who will make the move. Play-by-play announcer John Michael, analyst Brad Daugherty, sideline reporter Serena […] The post Austin Carr notably absent from Cavs’ announcement of broadcast team appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey: Where should the 2027 NIT semis and championship be?

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 05: SA detailed view of the NIT logo on the floor during the 2026 NIT Championship game between the Auburn Tigers and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 5, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. We know the men’s college basketball ...

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