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Extension Notes: Zion, Bey, AD, MPJ, Wallace

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When the Pelicans published their training camp roster on Friday, forward Zion Williamson was listed at 277 pounds, down seven pounds from last season, notes Fletcher Mackel of WDSU in New Orleans (Twitter link). Speaking to reporters on Monday at media day, Pelicans executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars confirmed that the team is […]

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'That's Bulls--t,' Ben Simmons Calls Out Critics Who Say He Doesn't Love Basketball

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Updated Sep 29, 10:53 AM ET

Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons pushed back against the narrative that he doesn't love basketball during the team's media day on Monday, saying injury issues were the bigger reason he didn't play last season.

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Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part

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CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell didn’t need a sales pitch from the Cavaliers before signing his contract extension. “I told Koby [Altman], ‘Listen, you ain’t really gotta ask,’” Mitchell said Monday at media day. “The first day it’s allowed [I’m signing]. It wasn’t really much of a talk.” Remember when the Cavs traded for Mitchell in […] The post Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Donovan Mitchell didn’t think twice about signing extension in Cleveland: ‘I love being here’

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 05: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena on April 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 117-108. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLEVELAND — Donovan Mit...

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Austin Reaves ‘happy to be back’ with Lakers after ‘weird’ contract negotiations

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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images After being massively underpaid for the first five seasons of his NBA career, Austin Reaves signed a four-year, $184 million deal this summer to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers for the foreseeable future. His 2025-26 salary ($41.2 million) rightful...

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Devin Booker is excited for year 12 and the Phoenix Suns’ continuity

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Updated Sep 28, 7:16 PM ET

Devin Booker kicked off his 12th season for the Phoenix Suns with a new number, but just as cool and as confident as ever. As Booker approaches his 30th birthday in October, he has accomplished a lot in his career, but there is still a lot left in the tank. “I love the game more than ever,” said Booker during his media day press conference. “Honestly, my body feels better than it’s ever felt going into a training camp. So, I think, you know, as you get older you know, you learn new ways to tr...

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘We’re going to hit adversity… and we’re going to embrace it’

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The New York Knicks were back in the spotlight Monday morning during Media Day. Everybody sat at the desk and discussed this and that the other thing, so I had plenty to go through for a first gathering of quotes before I dig deeper to offer more comprehensive bulletins in the next few days. For […]

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Oklahoma City says focus is on improving, not the Spurs

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The Oklahoma City Thunder said they are taking the same approach to the season and are not focused on Spurs after being eliminated by San Antonio in last year's Western Conference Finals.

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Quentin Grimes believes Lakers can shock people this season

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton attend a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

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