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Raptors Notes: Kawhi, Clips Trade, Barnes, Charles, More

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Appearing on TSN earlier this week (YouTube link), ESPN’s Shams Charania discussed the blockbuster trade that finally sent Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors on Monday after it was initially agreed to on June 30. When asked whether the Clippers and Raptors considered altering the original terms of the deal after Los Angeles was forced […]

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Gilbert Arenas says Knicks won’t repeat as champions - TalkBasket.net

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Gilbert Arenas does not expect the New York Knicks to win a second consecutive championship, pointing to the way NBA teams adjust after losing to a champion and the changes made around the league. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas argued that New York’s decision to largely maintain its championship core could make it harder for […] The post Gilbert Arenas says Knicks won’t repeat as champions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Lakers Sign Forward Anton Watson

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed forward Anton Watson. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but it presumably is an Exhibit 10 contract. That will allow Watson to spend training camp and the preseason with the Lakers and then have his contract transferred over to the Coachella Valley Lakers in the […]

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Lakers Sign Anton Watson To Exhibit 10 Contract

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The Lakers have signed free agent forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic. Watson, who turns 26 years old in October, was the 54th overall pick in the 2024 draft. He spent 2024/25 — his rookie season — on a two-way contract with Boston and New York, having […]

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Suns’ projected starters have a court balance problem, but there’s a solution

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The Suns’ projected starters include Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and Miles Bridges around a center (likely Khaman Maluach, possibly Oso Ighodaro). Those four players are notably right-wing oriented. No, I am not talking about politics! I’m talking about which side of the court three-point shots are made at a higher rate, particularly above the break, or said differently, non-corner threes. Here is a table for those four players and their make percentage for all of last season, p...

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Suns Sign, Waive Jordan Schakel; Cavs Cut Sean McNeil

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The Suns signed free agent guard/forward Jordan Schakel on Wednesday, according to RealGM’s official log of NBA transactions, then waived him on Thursday, per NBA.com’s transactions log. Keith Smith of Spotrac confirms (via Twitter) that Schakel signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Phoenix. He’s now eligible to earn a bonus worth up to $91K on […]

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Former Warriors’ No. 2 pick signs with New York Knicks

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 26: James Wiseman #13 of the Detroit Pistons looks to pass the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on February 26, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Imag...

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Peyton Watson makes a stellar first impression in Cleveland

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MINNEAPOLIS , MN - APRIL 23: Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets works out during shoot around before game three of the best-of-seven series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images First impressions are everything. Peyton Watson made sure to leave a good one during his introductory press conference with the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I’m just Peyton W...

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Cavs' Peyton Watson: 'Very flattering' to be recruited by James Harden

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James Harden did more than wait for the Cavaliers to improve their roster. He helped them do it. Peyton Watson said Harden contacted him during his restricted free agency and made it clear that Cleveland wanted him. “Getting a call or text from him throughout my process to let me know the Cleveland Cavaliers are […] The post Cavs’ Peyton Watson: ‘Very flattering’ to be recruited by James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Paul George’s former Clippers teammate throws shade: ‘don’t see eye-to-eye’

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Updated Sep 17, 10:13 PM ET

It’s been nearly three years since Paul George wore a Los Angeles Clippers uniform, but it appears his past is still continuing to haunt him. Former NBA big man and George’s former teammate, Montrezl Harrell, spoke in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson and was asked about his old teammate during the NBA bubble...

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Warriors Announce Updates To Basketball Operations Dept.

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Updated Sep 17, 8:10 PM ET

Veteran NBA head coach Frank Vogel has officially been named associate head coach of the Warriors, the team confirmed Thursday in a press release (Twitter link). The news of Vogel’s hiring was first reported in July. Vogel, who holds 12 years of head coaching experience in the league, spent last season as the top assistant […]

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Atlantic Notes: Bona, Edgecombe, Knicks, MPJ, Nets

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Sixers center Adem Bona has been diagnosed with a left foot sprain following an MRI and is expected to be reevaluated at the start of training camp in a couple weeks, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports). According to Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link), […]

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Adem Bona suffers foot sprain, to be re-evaluated at start of training camp

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 6: Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via ...

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/17/26

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Nolan Hickman #27 of the Dallas Mavericks wears Nike shoes against the Orlando Magic in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks defeated the Magic 92-69. 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 Candice Ward/Getty Images...

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Cavs' Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’

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Updated Sep 17, 11:42 PM ET

The Eastern Conference spent the offseason adding stars, creating contenders and generally making everyone’s path to June more difficult. Peyton Watson sounds delighted. “It’s a party in the East, dog,” the new Cavaliers forward said during his introductory press conference. The reigning champion Knicks remain loaded. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined Joel Embiid in […] The post Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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