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Donovan Mitchell didn’t think LeBron James would sign with 76ers

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wait for a free throw during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 —...

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey super stoked about LeBron James team-up, but there’s 1 drawback

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With media day around the NBA officially underway, fans can finally get a glimpse of LeBron James in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform and learn how his teammates feel about “The King” coming to town after a decade-long courtship. For Tyrese Maxey, the seeming heart and soul of the 76ers, the addition of his fellow Klutch […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey super stoked about LeBron James team-up, but there’s 1 drawback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Chet Holmgren plans to use Thunder's WCF loss as learning experience for 2026-27 season

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Although Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren is coming off a breakout season, his lowly performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs is what NBA fans remember most about 2025-26. Holmgren’s four-point dud against Victor Wembanyama ended the Thunder’s first title defense last season. Looking […] The post How Chet Holmgren plans to use Thunder’s WCF loss as learning experience for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets waive Rob Dillingham after Buddy Hield trade with Bulls

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The Charlotte Hornets had been busy before the start of training camp, trading Dorian Finney-Smith to the Atlanta Hawks for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard. They then traded Hield to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham, but it looks like they didn’t plan on keeping the guard going into the season after just waiving him, […] The post Hornets waive Rob Dillingham after Buddy Hield trade with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. ‘lost zero sleep’ over Stephen Curry contract drama

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SAN FRANCISCO – While uncertainty around Stephen Curry’s future with the Golden State Warriors was as thick and persistent as the San Francisco fog this past summer, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. never doubted the transformational franchise superstar would end his tenure in the Bay. “I lost zero sleep over that,” Dunleavy said Monday morning […] The post Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. ‘lost zero sleep’ over Stephen Curry contract drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Highly Unprofessional,’ ‘Unserious League’ – Outrage Erupts Over Cathy Engelbert’s ‘Disrespectful’ Comments During Olivia Miles’ ROTY Ceremony

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is at the helm for her final playoffs. As Engelbert prepares to exit the league at the end of the season, she’s found herself in another controversy following comments she made while praising Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles during her Rookie of the Year ceremony.

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Don’t let LeBron James distract you from how crazy it is that Jaylen Brown is a Sixer

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CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s going to take a long time for this all to set in. These guys still haven’t even played a preseason game together yet, but 2026 Media Day was very exciting for the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s not every day one of the two best players of all ...

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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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Paige Bueckers Pulls Back the Curtain on Dallas Wings’ Turnaround With Unexpected "Uncs" Admission

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Last season, the Dallas Wings won just 10 games, and they were tied with the Chicago Sky for the worst record in the league. A year later, Paige Bueckers and her team pulled off one of the biggest turnarounds in league history.

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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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WNBA Playoff Preview: Liberty at Lynx Game 2 Thread

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 27: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx is introduced before Game One of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs against the New York Liberty at Target Center on September 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are ...

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