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Warriors rumors: Dubs insider delivers Jimmy Butler injury update with training camp approaching

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Updated Sep 9, 2:16 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors are expected to remain without Jimmy Butler III when training camp begins, but the star forward continues to make progress in his recovery from a torn right ACL. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported in late August that Butler would miss the first few months of the 2026-27 season after suffering […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider delivers Jimmy Butler injury update with training camp approaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Frozen Draft Pick Tracker

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In addition to the limitations they face on the trade market and in free agency, NBA teams who finish a season with a salary exceeding the second tax apron also have a future first-round pick “frozen,” meaning it becomes ineligible to be traded. This restriction applies to the draft seven years away. For instance, a […]

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Kings officially sign Ben Simmons

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Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. The Kings have signed Simmons, according to the NBA’s transaction log, four days after his agreement with Sacramento was first reported. Simmons is expected to receive a one-year deal worth roughly $3.5 million, the veteran minimum for a player with his NBA experience. The former No. 1 […] The post Kings officially sign Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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New Jimmy Butler Rumors Reveal 'Notable Progress' in Knee Injury Recovery, Targeted Return Timeline

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Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has made "notable progress" in his recovery from the surgical reconstruction of his right ACL he underwent six months ago, ESPN's Anthony Slater reported Tuesday.

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Can Jaden Hardy prove that he’s more than just salary ballast?

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Jaden Hardy #8 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at Chase Center on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! Fo...

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Dunc'd On: CHA Season Outlook 2026-27 with James Plowright

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James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season. Was the LaMelo trade the right move? How do newcomers Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and the rookies fit in? How can Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel evolve as they take on more offensive responsibility? Plus, we make our predictions for the Hornets season. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger ...

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Bucks Reacts Survey: Are you more excited for this season than last?

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MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 25: The Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins talks to the media with the 2026 draft picks Nate Ament and Brayden Burries of the Milwaukee Bucks during the Bucks Draft Press Conference on June 25, 2026 at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Copy...

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Angel Reese Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore — And the WNBA Should Be Very Worried

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Angel Reese isn’t just having a good year. She’s becoming one of the biggest stars in basketball. After leaving Chicago for Atlanta, Reese has looked completely comfortable with the Dream, putting together a historic season that has seen her break WNBA records for rebounds in a game, rebounds in a season and double-doubles in a…

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Angel Reese Is Breaking WNBA Records — But There’s Still One Big Problem

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Angel Reese is having a ridiculous season. She’s also still missing the biggest piece of her offensive game. Reese has destroyed the glass in Atlanta, setting WNBA records for single-game rebounds, single-season rebounds and double-doubles. She’s become one of the league’s most dominant rebounders almost by default. But the jumper still isn’t there. Reese is…

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Former Lakers player shares high praise for JJ Redick

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The Los Angeles Lakers took a big risk in the summer of 2024 when they hired JJ Redick to be their head coach. He was only three years removed from his playing career, had only been an ESPN analyst and was the same age as the team’s best player in LeBron James. Then, midway through […]

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Nets sign former college star to two-way contract ahead of training camp

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The Brooklyn Nets filled their final open roster spot on Friday, signing forward Grant Nelson to a two-way contract. Nelson spent time with Brooklyn and the Long Island Nets in 2025-26 before patellar tendinitis cut his season short. Nelson did not appear in a Summer League game with the Nets. However, he was on the […] The post Nets sign former college star to two-way contract ahead of training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dean Wade's Ties To Mike Gansey, Sixers' Offseason Momentum Led To Signing

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The Philadelphia 76ers used a portion of their midlevel exception to sign forward Dean Wade this offseason, a move rooted in Mike Gansey's prior relationship with the player from his time as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rather than committing the full midlevel exception to a single player, Philadelphia elected to split it between Wade and guard Anfernee Simons. Gansey played a central role in recruiting Wade, whom he had known since Wade's time in Cleveland, and viewed him as a...

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Sixers' Persistence Calling Celtics Paved Way For Jaylen Brown Trade

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Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey credited a philosophy developed during his years with the Cleveland Cavaliers for helping the franchise ultimately land Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics. Gansey said the approach traces back to his time as Cleveland's general manager, when Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert would routinely press him and his staff on whether they had exhausted every possible avenue in pursuing a target. "There were some trades that we've...

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Hawks Promote Peter Dinwiddie To Executive VP Of Basketball Ops

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Updated Sep 9, 9:21 AM ET

The Hawks have promoted Peter Dinwiddie to executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced today in a press release. Dinwiddie’s previous position was senior vice president of strategy and analytics. Dinwiddie was hired by Atlanta in June 2025 along with Bryson Graham. Graham has since left the organization to become the head of […]

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2026 Offseason Trade Recap: Miles Bridges And Zaccharie Risacher

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Yes, you read the title right and no, you did not miss a transaction… though a Bridges and Risacher trade wouldn’t sound too outlandish… we are in fact reaching the end of our “non-aspiration” trade recap, where the pickings are getting thinner as we move through our chronological process. Please, blog, may I have some more?

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76ers release new arena images. LeBron James surely won’t be still playing when it opens, right?

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The Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday released renderings of their new arena in South Philadelphia. They will share the state-of-the-art venue with the Philadelphia Flyers. It is located on the old site of The Spectrum, which served as the 76ers’ home court from 1967 to 2009. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the new arena, which has […] The post 76ers release new arena images. LeBron James surely won’t be still playing when it opens, right? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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