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Josh Hart Says Knicks Using NBA Title Repeat Doubts as Fuel for 2026-27 NBA Season

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Updated Sep 10, 3:05 PM ET

New York Knicks star Josh Hart chatted with play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler and analyst John McEnroe during Alexander Zverev's U.S. Open quarterfinal win over Botic van de Zandschulp on Wednesday evening.

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Trademark filing hints at more ABA celebrations for New York Nets

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6th May 1976: American basketball player Julius Erving of the New Jersey Nets, nicknamed 'Dr J,' driving past Bobby Jones of the Denver Nuggets during a game. (Photo by Larry C. Morris/New York Times Co./Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets could be in for more ABA-related fun during the 2026-27 season. Last week, the team announced plans to celebrate the franchise’s 60th anniversary with an “ABA Night” on November 18. This week, a Sacramento Kings fan account on X discovered the NB...

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Alex Toohey Returning To Warriors On Exhibit 10 Deal

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Alex Toohey, a second-round pick by the Warriors in 2025, will rejoin the team for training camp on an Exhibit 10 contract, a source tells Anthony Slater of ESPN (Twitter link). Toohey, a 6’7″ forward out of Australia, signed a two-way deal last September, but he didn’t appear in any NBA games as he dealt […]

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76ers’ Jaylen Brown admits NBA politics can diminish love of basketball

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Updated Sep 10, 11:34 AM ET

Jaylen Brown’s love for basketball remains intact, but the Philadelphia 76ers star acknowledged that life in the NBA can complicate a relationship that began with pure joy. During his conversation with Mahershala Ali for The Hollywood Reporter, Brown discussed whether basketball still feels like play after becoming his profession. His answer separated his connection to […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown admits NBA politics can diminish love of basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Danilo Gallinari: “I’m the biggest what-if guy” - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 10, 1:44 PM ET

Danilo Gallinari believes injuries are the defining “what-if” of his NBA career, particularly because his two ACL tears came when he was playing for teams he believed had legitimate championship potential. “I don’t know, I’m probably the biggest what-if guy in the history of the game, maybe,” Gallinari said in an exclusive interview with Cyro […] The post Danilo Gallinari: “I’m the biggest what-if guy” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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ESPN’s Clippers coverage reportedly caused frustration inside network

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ESPN’s reporting on the Clippers apparently didn’t just create questions outside the company. According to ClutchPoints⁠, citing a report from Status, some ESPN employees were frustrated by the network’s handling of the Clippers’ salary-cap investigation. One reportedly described the situation as a “disaster,” while questions were raised internally about ESPN’s editorial priorities. Now, a word […] The post ESPN’s Clippers coverage reportedly caused frustration inside network appeared first o...

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Inside Diehard Clippers Fans' Minds After Kawhi Leonard Scandal, NBA Punishment

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LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers are entering the next stage of their franchise’s history after the NBA handed down one of the harshest punishments in sports for their involvement in the Kawhi Leonard scandal. It’s been one week since the NBA announced the findings of their investigation into the Clippers and allegations of salary […] The post Inside diehard Clippers fans’ minds after Kawhi Leonard scandal, NBA punishment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything

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ESPN has released its early Cavaliers season preview, which is always useful to read and almost never useful in predicting what will actually happen. ESPN probably knows this, too. But it has 30 teams and needs 30 previews. So here we are. The Cavs received a B for their offseason, with Zach Kram describing the […] The post ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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ESPN reporter defends Clippers coverage after widespread criticism

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ESPN came under fire after the NBA dropped the hammer on the Clippers. Now one of the reporters behind the story that drew much of that criticism is defending the work. Investigative reporter Don Van Natta Jr. told Puck’s John Ourand that ESPN’s Aug. 17 story accurately reflected the state of the NBA’s investigation at […] The post ESPN reporter defends Clippers coverage after widespread criticism appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace could command a $33 million annual salary, per NBA insider

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After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti made some difficult decisions in order to get from under the dreaded second apron, many wonder how he’ll be approaching Cason Wallace’s looming contract extension ahead of the October 19 deadline. Presti moved on from three Thunder veterans this summer — Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Lu Dort. […] The post Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace could command a $33 million annual salary, per NBA insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks Sign Forward Keyshawn Bryant, Waive Devon Higgs

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The Atlanta Hawks have signed forward Keyshawn Bryant. In a related move, the Hawks have requested waivers on guard Devon Higgs who was signed on Tuesday. Bryant brings three seasons of G League experience, having played for the Ontario Clippers in 2023-24, the San Diego Clippers in 2024-25 and the Windy City Bulls in 2025-26. Across 40 career G League games, he has averaged 9.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game. Bryant also spent this past summer with the Chicago Bulls' Summer...

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Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal

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Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined. “The Kings, of course, had been offered Trae Young at […] The post Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/9/26

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Samuel #17 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Conno...

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Blazers risk losing leverage with Deni Avdija - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 10, 1:45 AM ET

Deni Avdija could become a free agent in 2028 despite emerging as the Portland Trail Blazers’ best player, with Sam Quinn of CBS Sports explaining that his current contract structure makes an early extension difficult. “For cap reasons I will explain shortly, right now, it does look like Deni Avdija will become a free agent […] The post Blazers risk losing leverage with Deni Avdija appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Lakers hire Heat vice president of player personnel Eric Amsler as assistant GM

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: The Lakers logo is displayed outside Crypto.com Arena, home of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, on August 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Lakers to venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) | Getty Images It turns out the Lakers are not in a hiring free...

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Sources: Lakers to hire Heat exec Eric Amsler as an assistant GM

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The Lakers are hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.

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Blazers Set Date for Annual Fan Fest

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PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 5: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers signs autographs for fans during the Trail Blazers Fan Fest on October 5, 2024 at the Moda Center Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

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