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NBA free agents who sign after Tuesday face different trade rules

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Tuesday represents a small but potentially important dividing line for NBA free agents who remain unsigned. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors explained, a newly signed free agent generally can’t be traded until Dec. 15 or until three months after signing, whichever comes later. That means players who sign through Tuesday, Sept. 15, can become […] The post NBA free agents who sign after Tuesday face different trade rules appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Editor-in-chief mailbag: We’re getting close …

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LUANDA, ANGOLA - SEPTEMBER 13: Will Smith, Owner of Westbrook Racing by Visit Angola and Lebron James, Owner of Team AlUla pose for a photo during the E1 Series Luanda GP on September 13, 2026 in Luanda, Angola. (Photo by Malcolm Griffiths/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sixers media day will take place on Sept. 28. That will be our first chance to hear from LeBron James (who is a Sixer now, by the way). Training camp starts the next day. So, what’s on your mind as we inch closer to the start of...

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr ‘doesn’t think he’ll get fined’ for admission about LeBron James free agency whiff

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that the possibility of LeBron James joining the organization never appeared particularly realistic before the superstar ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. With the 2026-27 NBA season approaching, Kerr discussed Golden State’s connection to James during the latest episode of the “Tom Tolbert Show.” The […] The post Warriors coach Steve Kerr ‘doesn’t think he’ll get fined’ for admission about LeBron James free ...

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Brian Windhorst recounts Clippers ‘smothering’ Kawhi Leonard recruitment during Raptors games

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Following Kawhi Leonard’s official trade back to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recalled the Los Angeles Clippers’ aggressive pursuit of the star forward while he was still playing for Toronto during the 2018-19 season. During the latest episode of “The Hoop Collective,” Windhorst detailed how the Raptors began noticing Clippers representatives attending […] The post Brian Windhorst recounts Clippers ‘smothering’ Kawhi Leonard recruitment during Raptors games appeared f...

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr's 'transition' confession acknowledges harsh championship reality

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Despite heavily flirting with the idea of retirement, Steve Kerr is returning as the Golden State Warriors’ head coach for his 13th season at the helm. But, even with much of the core remaining the same, Kerr promises that changes will be made moving forward. Amid a 37-45 season, his second-worst since beginning his coaching […] The post Warriors coach Steve Kerr’s ‘transition’ confession acknowledges harsh championship reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Georges Niang’s nickname already has Dubs calling him the ‘greatest ever’

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is already enjoying one aspect of having Georges Niang on the roster: his nickname. During the latest episode of the “Tom Tolbert Show,” Kerr called Niang’s longtime “Minivan” moniker the “greatest nickname ever” while discussing the Warriors’ roster and how the team’s depth could help withstand injuries to […] The post Why Georges Niang’s nickname already has Dubs calling him the ‘greatest ever’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul George ready to prove self in wake of controversial trade

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Updated Sep 16, 1:15 PM ET

Paul George acknowledged Celtics fans' angst toward the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for him, saying it's understandable.

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Mike Conley explains why he chose Celtics - TalkBasket.net

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Mike Conley has joined the Boston Celtics with a clear objective: help a new-look roster compete for a championship while providing veteran leadership to a team that underwent significant changes this offseason. Conley officially met the media Tuesday alongside Paul George, Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla after arriving in Boston. The veteran point guard signed […] The post Mike Conley explains why he chose Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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2026 WNBA awards: The all-round growth in Shakira Austin’s game makes her the pick for Most Improved Player

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Jessica Shepard and Shakira Austin. | Getty Images Oftentimes, debates about major individual awards in sports can become debates about semantics. What does it mean to be or do the “most”? The 2026 Most Improved Player (MIP) race is illustrative of the mushy malleability of “most,” and how one’s definitional parameters could produce a different, deserving winner. Let’s break it down. A quick MIP shout out to NaLyssa Smith For example, had she not suffered a season-ending injury, I think the L...

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Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey: What’s the best mid-major tradition?

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Students yell in excitement Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, before the 2025 Silent Night game between Taylor and Moody Bible at Odle Arena in Upland, Ind. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co 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. College basketball is littered with traditions. Passionate fanbases. Quirky rituals. Longstanding rivalries. The sport has it all. But we want to know...

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Lakers Unveil Luka Doncic Bobblehead For Nov. 1 Vs. Raptors

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Luka Doncic’s first full season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers was one to remember. The superstar put on some legendary performances on his way to being named to his sixth All-NBA First Team and winning his second career NBA scoring title. Now coming into this year, Doncic is looking to do more […]

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Ranking the Trail Blazers in Five Attraction Characteristics

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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 19: Portland Trail Blazers huddle up on the court during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 19, 2022 at the Moda Center Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Portland ...

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Draymond Green gives prediction for Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley Inside the NBA retirement

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The NBA season is just over a month from kicking off, with the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons squaring off in the first game of the afternoon on October 20. The Inside the NBA crew is gearing up for its second season on ESPN this year after switching over following the NBA’s move from Turner […] The post Draymond Green gives prediction for Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley Inside the NBA retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How the NBA’s updated 2027-28 salary-cap projection could help the Lakers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27: Austin Reaves #15 playfully blocks the shot of Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers before an NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on March 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Saturday, Fred Katz and...

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