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Hornets Sign Kyle Mangas, Waive Townsend

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The Hornets have signed Kyle Mangas and waived Trey Townsend, according to the team (Twitter links). Charlotte made a similar move on Tuesday when it signed Townsend and waived Josiah Allick. The Hornets are once again using the lone open spot on their 21-man offseason roster to complete their latest transaction. It appears the team […]

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Arn Tellem Recalls How He Orchestrated Getting Kobe Bryant To Lakers In 1996 NBA Draft

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The late, great Kobe Bryant is, in the eyes of many, the greatest Los Angeles Lakers player of all-time and one of the greatest basketball players period. But he almost never suited up for the purple and gold and it took a lot of maneuvering ahead of the 1996 NBA Draft to make that happen. […]

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Keshad Johnson chose Heat two-way deal despite standard offers - TalkBasket.net

TalkBasket.netOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 3, 2:13 AM ET

Keshad Johnson has chosen to return to the Miami Heat on a two-way contract despite receiving standard-contract offers from other teams, accepting a significant salary reduction to remain with the organization. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported that Johnson’s salary will drop from $2 million last season to $678,882 on his new two-way deal, […] The post Keshad Johnson chose Heat two-way deal despite standard offers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Pistons Guarantee Paul Reed's 2026/27 Salary

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Updated Sep 3, 3:23 AM ET

The Pistons have fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s salary for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). As a result of the move, Reed will now be assured of receiving the full $5,602,689 owed to him in the final year of his current contract. It’s essentially a formality […]

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Cavaliers Sign 2022 Second-Rounder Khalifa Diop

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Updated Sep 3, 8:38 AM ET

The Cavaliers have officially signed big man Khalifa Diop to a standard contract, the team announced today in a press release. The 39th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Diop was identified last week as a candidate to become part of the Cavs’ projected 15-man regular season roster, with reporting in the last 24 hours […]

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Josh Giddey confident Bulls have enough to make playoffs - TalkBasket.net

TalkBasket.netOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 3, 2:04 AM ET

Josh Giddey believes the Chicago Bulls have enough talent to compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but he identified consistency as the biggest factor in determining whether the team can turn that confidence into results. “It’s obviously a pretty loaded conference,” Giddey told ClutchPoints. “But I think we’ve got a good mix: […] The post Josh Giddey confident Bulls have enough to make playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Detroit Pistons executive teases ‘first of its kind’ plans for new WNBA franchise

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Updated Sep 3, 6:31 AM ET

As professional women’s basketball prepares to return to the Motor City, we’re finding out just how Detroit plans to make the dreams a reality. Detroit has a rich, championship-winning history with the WNBA that makes its upcoming return all the more significant.

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Warriors insider confirms Golden State whiffed on another attempt to bolster roster

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Updated Sep 3, 2:43 AM ET

The Warriors’ search for another star alongside Stephen Curry has produced a growing collection of almosts. The latest name to add to the list is Jaren Jackson Jr. ESPN’s Anthony Slater revealed Golden State explored acquiring the former Defensive Player of the Year before Memphis traded him to Utah at February’s deadline. Jaren Jackson Jr....

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Timberwolves Could Be Eyeing A Reunion With Kevin Love This Offseason

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Updated Sep 3, 1:49 AM ET

After the acquisition of Jonathan Kuminga, rumors suggest that the Timberwolves could be eyeing a reunion with Kevin Love this summer.

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Dean Wade: 76ers were “super interested” in me - TalkBasket.net

TalkBasket.netOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 3, 2:43 AM ET

Dean Wade revealed that the Philadelphia 76ers made him a priority immediately in free agency before he agreed to a four-year, $38.7 million contract with the team. “The 76ers were super interested as soon as they could start talking with me in free agency,” Wade told ClutchPoints. “Mike and those guys were calling me non-stop […] The post Dean Wade: 76ers were “super interested” in me appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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