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Momentum on Jonathan Kuminga signing has ‘stalled,’ Lakers not motivated to include draft capital in sign-and-trade

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on March 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s not even been three whole weeks since Jonathan Kuminga...

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Clippers, Cam Christie Agree To Push Back Salary Guarantee Date

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Updated Jul 21, 9:17 AM ET

For the second time this offseason, the Clippers and Cam Christie have agreed to push back the former second-round pick’s salary guarantee date, according to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Christie’s $2.3MM salary for 2026/27 was originally set to be guaranteed if had remained on the roster through June 30. Murray reported at […]

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4 things as the Wings run out of gas in overtime, 99-98, against the New York Liberty

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 20: Azzi Fudd #35 of the Dallas Wings handles the ball as Pauline Astier #18 of the New York Liberty defends during the first half at College Park Center on July 20, 2026 in Arlington, 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images ARLINGTON, TX — Without their resident s...

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Arthur Kaluma signed by Lakers to two-way contract

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Arthur Kaluma #47 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Malevy Leons #33 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League semifinal game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2026 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. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Im...

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Why WNBA union won’t monetize Sophie Cunningham’s viral point (but she can)

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The image of Sophie Cunningham pointing at DeWanna Bonner during a late-June scuffle between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury is inescapable. Even the White House posted a video featuring Cunningham’s gesture. But don’t expect the WNBA Players Association to get in on the action. The union’s policy, as conveyed to The Athletic, is not to create any apparel that features a confrontation between members of the union. The WNBPA would also not grant an outside entity the right to use the li

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Basketball World Reacts to Caitlin Clark Announcement

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TThe Indiana Fever are riding a two-game winning streak and have won four of their last five games.Leading the charge, especially over the weekend, have been star guards Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.Clark, in particular, erupted for 45 points and 10 assists in Friday night’s win over the Seattle Storm, becoming the first player in […] The post Basketball World Reacts to Caitlin Clark Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Eastern Notes: Risacher, Pick Details, Duren, Claxton

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While the Hawks improved in the short term by trading Zaccharie Risacher and second-round draft capital for Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard, it’s still a disappointing ending to the 21-year-old’s tenure in Atlanta, writes John Hollinger of The Athletic. Risacher was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, but he was selected by […]

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Knicks given surprising offseason grade after winning championship

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Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) reacts to his score against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are still riding the high of winning the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs last month. The offseason has brought difficult choices for the team to make, despite ending a 53-year championship drought. The tea...

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Former NBA champ believes LeBron James and Anthony Davis are headed to the Warriors

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P.J. Tucker weighed in on where he thinks LeBron James will land this offseason. Tucker made a guest appearance on the “Club 520” podcast this past weekend at Fanatics Fest and said he believes James will be going to Golden State, alongside his former teammate, Anthony Davis. “I got him going to Golden State,” Tucker...

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Khaman Maluach earns widespread Summer League praise

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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Trae Young Appears to Shade Hawks, Says Zaccharie Risacher is 'Free' After Trade in IG Comment

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Trae Young appeared to take a dig at the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, writing in an Instagram comment that Zaccharie Risacher was "free" after he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-team deal that sent Lu Dort to the Hawks.

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The Spurs enjoyed the last quiet offseason they’ll have for a while

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Apr 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs general manager Brian Wright before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images The Spurs had a rather boring offseason. They loaded up on size at the draft, they retained Harrison Barnes and Jordan McLaughlin, and their biggest addition was 34-year-old Tobias Harris. Victor Wembanyama got a no-bra...

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ESPN’s Holly Rowe makes debut as WNBA game analyst

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Longtime ESPN women’s basketball game reporter Holly Rowe slid into the game analyst’s seat over the weekend in Dallas. Rowe joined play-by-play announcer John Schriffen on the call as the Los Angeles Sparks visited the Wings on Sunday afternoon, a clear indicator of Rowe’s unusually deep understanding of the game. A source tells Awful Announcing…

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Kelsey Mitchell Misses Practice for Personal Reasons

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Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever have won four of their last five games as the league approaches the All-Star break. Mitchell, who was voted an All-Star starter, is second in the league in scoring at 23.3 points per game, trailing only Las Vegas Aces superstar center A'ja Wilson, who is averaging 25.5. The Fever are heating up as the weather warms, with teammate Caitlin Clark being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June on July 3.

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