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Spurs Sign RJ Davis, Jon Elmore, Malik Williams; Waive Jayden Nunn

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The San Antonio Spurs signed a trio of players to Exhibit 10 contracts. The Spurs added guards R.J. Davis and Jon Elmore and center Malik Williams to their training camp roster. In a subsequent move, San Antonio waived guard Jayden Nunn. The Spurs had previously signed Nunn to an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the week. Davis appeared in 49 G League games with the South Bay Lakers last season. The 6-foot guard averaged 18.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. Elmore appeared in 49 G Le...

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Raptors Sign Nimari Burnett, Tyreke Key; Waive AJ Hoggard

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The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Nimari Burnett and Tyreke Key to Exhibit 10 contracts. In a related move, the Raptors waived guard AJ Hoggard. Toronto had signed Hoggard to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Burnett went undrafted out of Michigan at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 8.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game as a super senior for the Wolverines. Key appeared in 48 G League games for Raptors 905 last season. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.8 points on 52%...

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What it means for Kawhi Leonard to retire a Raptor

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Updated Sep 26, 10:08 AM ET

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 14, 2018 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 Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA is a league defined by legacy. Who has a ring, and who doesn’t. Who beat who in what...

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‘It’s Ridiculous’ — ESPN Legend Rips WNBA Hierarchy for ‘Small-Minded’ Approach in Handling Caitlin Clark’s Popularity

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Caitlin Clark has become one of the biggest names in basketball, but Linda Cohn believes the WNBA is still not making full use of that attention. The former ESPN anchor has repeatedly defended Clark, and her latest message for the WNBA is to stop fighting the attention and use it.

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How to watch 2026 WNBA playoffs: Schedule, TV channels for each first-round series

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The longest WNBA campaign ever gives way to one of its most wide-open postseasons in years. With the bracket now set, it looks like all eight playoff entrants have a viable path to glory … should they escape this loaded first round. Stars shine bright as knockout basketball notches up the intensity. Perennial MVP A’ja Wilson leads the Las Vegas Aces in their title defense versus ever-popular Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The propulsive Olivia Miles and the heat-checking Paige Bueckers mak

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Stephanie White’s treatment of Caitlin Clark prompts apology to ex-Fever coach from WNBA expert

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Stephanie White continues to face criticism for her poor utilisation of superstar Caitlin Clark. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have reached the 2026 WNBA playoffs following a rocky regular season as they suffered an embarrassing 20-point blowout defeat during their final game.

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Open Thread: Stephon Castle “rates” his fellow Spurs

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 12: Stephon Castle #5, Carter Bryant #11 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs stand for the National Anthem before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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. Ma...

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When it comes to Anthony Davis, the Doppelganger Machine sees legends

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Can Anthony Davis stay healthy long enough to help the Wizards this season? | Getty Images The big things that came to mind when I sat down to analyze Anthony Davis were negatives: he misses a lot of games, and he’s aging — he’ll turn 34 in March. As Southern Utah University sports economist and author of Wages of Wins David Berri has written, NBA players age like milk. A few other things stand out about Davis, though — mainly how frigging terrific he is when he does play. For example, Davis ...

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2026 WNBA awards: Honors for A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Olivia Miles headline official ballot

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A’ja Wilson. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA regular season was historic. Olivia Miles scored more points than any rookie ever. A’ja Wilson has continued her dominance, leading the league in scoring and blocks for the third-consecutive year. And offense raged like never before, with 14 of the 15 teams having an offensive rating of over 100. These phenomenal team efforts and individual performances made award voting even harder than normal, but that was the task I was given by the WNBA. It’s alwa...

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There are 8 players better than Jayson Tatum? No chance.

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Jayson Tatum dribbles the ball during a playoff game against the 76ers. | NBAE via Getty Images When ESPN released its annual “NBA Rank” top 10 list Thursday morning, many of us in Celtics-centric circles immediately looked for Jayson Tatum. OK, Nikola Jokic is No. 1. I’d go with Victor Wembanyama, but Jokic is certainly special. Then comes Wemby, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That’s pretty clearly the top three until further notice, at least from my perspective. ESPN has Jayson Tatum ...

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2026 WNBA championship odds: Lynx, Aces favored to reach Finals

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The 2026 WNBA playoffs have something for every fan. Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are set to make their playoff debuts. The Indiana Fever will have Caitlin Clark for their stretch run after missing her last postseason. Rookie sensation Olivia Miles will join a veteran-anchored Minnesota Lynx roster in their quest to become the first franchise to win five titles — what would be their first in nearly a decade. (They last won it all in 2017.) That’s without even mentioning that reigning league MV

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Thunder Sign Andrew Holifield, Robert McCray V, Zhaire Smith To Camp Deals

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The Oklahoma City Thunder signed a trip of players to Exhibit 10 contracts. Andrew Holifield, Robert McCray V and Zhaire Smith all signed training camp deals. Holifield went undrafted out of Lamar at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 11.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Cardinals last season. McCray went undrafted out of Florida State at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals as a senior for the Seminol...

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Suns sign Kennedy Chandler - TalkBasket.net

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The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Kennedy Chandler to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. The move gives Phoenix another point guard option ahead of the 2026-27 season. Chandler spent the 2025-26 season between the G League and NBA, producing at a high level with the Delaware Blue Coats before earning an opportunity with […] The post Suns sign Kennedy Chandler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Kelly Oubre Jr. opens up about joining Pac - TalkBasket.net

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Kelly Oubre Jr. says Indiana’s fast-paced style and the opportunity to play alongside Tyrese Haliburton were major factors in his decision to join the Pacers this offseason. Oubre signed a two-year, $16.5 million fully guaranteed contract with Indiana in July after spending the previous three seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. He believes the Pacers’ style […] The post Kelly Oubre Jr. opens up about joining Pac appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Sacramento Kings Sign Leaky Black To Camp Deal; Waive Gabe Levin, Tyrone Marshall Jr

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The Sacramento Kings signed forward Leaky Black to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Kings also waived forwards Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall Jr., who were signed to Exhibit 10 deals earlier in the week. Black appeared in 15 NBA games while on a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards last season. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. Following the preseason, Black, Levin and Marshall are all expected to join the Stockton Kings for the upcoming G Leag...

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Toumani Camara very impressed with Damian Lillard - TalkBasket.net

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Toumani Camara came away highly impressed after getting an opportunity to guard Damian Lillard during offseason workouts at the Portland Trail Blazers legend’s home. Lillard invited Camara to train with him in July, with the sessions taking place on a full basketball court at the 36-year-old guard’s Portland home. After going against Lillard in full-court […] The post Toumani Camara very impressed with Damian Lillard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Brian Windhorst: Cooper Flagg will enter NBA’s top 10 soon - TalkBasket.net

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Cooper Flagg’s rookie season has already convinced Brian Windhorst that the Dallas Mavericks forward is on track to become one of the NBA’s top players in the near future. Speaking on NBA Today, Windhorst compared Flagg’s impact during his first season to LeBron James’ rookie campaign and projected a rapid rise for the 19-year-old. “In […] The post Brian Windhorst: Cooper Flagg will enter NBA’s top 10 soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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