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New NBA Rumors on Expansion Timeline, Franchise Values for Las Vegas, Seattle

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Updated Sep 16, 4:04 AM ET

The NBA Board of Governors previously authorized an exploration of expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle back in March, and now the process is advancing into further stages, per ESPN's Shams Charania, who provided an update on Tuesday's edition of NBA Today.

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Mike Conley, Paul George share underrated reason they will benefit the Celtics

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers talks with Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on February 28, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

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NBA weighed precedent before punishing Clippers in salary cap case

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Updated Sep 16, 11:38 AM ET

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the L.A. Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.

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WNBA Legend Sends Strong Caitlin Clark Message Ahead of Playoffs

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On Friday, the Indiana Fever are back in action after a long break because of the 2026 FIBA World Cup.The Fever will take on the Toronto Tempo at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in the first of their last four games of the regular season.Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and coach Stephanie White are back with the team […] The post WNBA Legend Sends Strong Caitlin Clark Message Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Where Michael Porter Jr. and Julius will work … or not

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Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rear) and guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Let’s face it, last June’s big move, the three-team deal that brought Julius Randle to Brooklyn, was a salary dump on behalf of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nets got the 31-year-old Ra...

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EXCLUSIVE: Dejounte Murray On New Balance Partnership, Return From Injury, Russell Westbrook, And More

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BOSTON — After missing 13 months of action due to a torn right Achilles tendon, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray made his return during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. It marked a major accomplishment for one of the league’s most athletic players, who very quickly looked like his old self. In 14 appearances last […] The post Dejounte Murray on New Balance partnership, return from injury, Russell Westbrook, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Mazzulla explains how Celtics will build a new identity - TalkBasket.net

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla believes the team’s identity in 2026-27 will be shaped not only by its revamped roster but also by the different experiences each player brings to the group. Mazzulla spoke Tuesday, September 15, during the Celtics’ introductory press conference for Paul George and Mike Conley. The two veterans joined Brad […] The post Joe Mazzulla explains how Celtics will build a new identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Julius Randle sends message to Nets’ doubters after joining team in surprise trade

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Julius Randle told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. following the draft that the Brooklyn Nets would “shock the world” this season. The three-time All-Star isn’t backing off that stance as the 2026-27 campaign approaches. “Whatever your expectations are, whatever expectations are that are put upon us, we’re gonna exceed them,” Randle told reporters while hosting a […] The post Julius Randle sends message to Nets’ doubters after joining team in surprise trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard's Return To Raptors Considered 'Legacy Play'

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Kawhi Leonard chose the Toronto Raptors for his trade out of the Los Angeles Clippers with his eye on building the legacy of his career back where he previously won a championship in 2019. Leonard also reportedly had interest in the San Antonio Spurs, which would have similarly been a return engagement. Leonard also received trade interest from the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, but he directed his efforts to the Raptors. "This is a complete legacy play for Kawhi," said Shams Cha...

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Player Preview: Rasheer Fleming is about to get his chance to prove it

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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 31: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on March 31, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Every day,...

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Celtics' Paul George: 'I feel great again' after two injury-riddled seasons

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Paul George knows the questions are there. After two injury-plagued seasons, he says he finally has a different answer. “I feel great again,” George said Tuesday during his introductory press conference with the Celtics, via John Karalis of NBA On SI. “I feel like I’ve turned that corner of dealing with injuries.” That would certainly […] The post Celtics’ Paul George: ‘I feel great again’ after two injury-riddled seasons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Two New WNBA Stars Emerge As New Names In Projected 2028 Team USA Olympic Roster - Fadeaway World

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Team USA just finished another dominant run at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, but the conversation around the national team has already shifted toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. A projected roster from USA Today includes two notable names who were not part of the World Cup team: Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles and […]

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Southwest Notes: Mathurin, Scheyer, Mavs, Flagg, Stewart

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Bennedict Mathurin’s two-year deal with the Pelicans was reported last month to be worth $16MM, but the official contract actually came in a little below that, Hoops Rumors has learned. Mathurin will earn a guaranteed salary worth $7,500,000 in 2026/27, with a second-year player option for ’27/28 worth $7,875,000. As a result, the guard’s new […]

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Lakers defense could exceed expectations next season - TalkBasket.net

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The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2026-27 season looking to make defense a bigger strength after finishing 18th in that area last year. “We clearly need to have a better overall season defensively,” JJ Redick said in May. Los Angeles improved during the second half of last season, but the coch still wanted greater […] The post Lakers defense could exceed expectations next season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Kawhi Leonard avoided suspension due insufficient evidence - TalkBasket.net

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Kawhi Leonard avoided a suspension or the cancellation of his contract following the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers, with Shams Charania explaining that the league lacked sufficient evidence to impose either punishment. While Los Angeles received a $30 million fine and lost five first-round picks, Leonard kept his contract before eventually returning to the Toronto […] The post Kawhi Leonard avoided suspension due insufficient evidence appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Paul George shares crucial injury update in intro presser

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Gett...

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