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Wizards Notes: Sarr, Davis, Young, Mann

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Wizards big man Alex Sarr was a full participant in Monday’s practice, which included 5-on-5 with contact, writes Greg Finberg of Wizards Central (Substack link). Sarr underwent surgery in June to address a fracture in his right foot and was a partial participant in the first five days of training camp. Monday represented his first […]

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Report: Davis unlikely to get max extension from Wizards

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Washington...

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Clippers Still Determining Front Office Structure During Lawrence Frank's Suspension

RealGMOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 8, 7:22 PM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers are still determining their new front office structure following the NBA's suspension of Lawrence Frank for six months and Steve Ballmer for 12 months. Both Frank and Ballmer are not allowed to have any contact with the franchise for the duration of their suspensions. The Clippers must make a decision on their front office before moving forward with a proposed trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first round picks and a fi...

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Wizards Promote Amber Nichols To Vice President Of Basketball Operations

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Updated Sep 9, 2:25 AM ET

The Washington Wizards are promoting Amber Nichols to Vice President of Basketball Operations and Personnel, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nichols previously worked as the team's Director of Amateur Evaluation and as the general manager of the Capital City Go-Go.

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Pacific Notes: Ingram, Butler, Sabonis, Simmons

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Updated Sep 10, 2:05 AM ET

Once the Kawhi Leonard trade with Toronto is finalized, the Clippers plan to hold onto Brandon Ingram for a while rather than immediately trying to flip him for other players or draft picks, Jake Fischer said on Bleacher Report’s NBA Insider Notebook (video link, hat tip to BasketNews). Fischer confirms that the Clippers have informed […]

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Grizzlies Partner With DAZN For Local Broadcasts

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Updated Sep 10, 5:55 PM ET

The Grizzlies have reached a multiyear deal with DAZN to be their new local broadcast partner, according to a press release from the team. The direct-to-consumer route has become increasingly common for local media broadcasts in recent years. In addition to all four preseason contests, DAZN will stream 78 of Memphis’ 80 announced regular season […]

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Clippers Still Considering Legal Action, Possible Restraining Order Against NBA

RealGMOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 11, 6:57 AM ET

Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers are still determining how to respond to the NBA's penalties, including whether to pursue a lawsuit against the league that could involve seeking a restraining order, sources tell the New York Times. The move would mark an escalation of the Clippers' public pushback against the league's findings and punishment. The organization has already issued a forceful statement rejecting the NBA's conclusions, calling the investigation "heavily biased" and stati...

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Raptors, Clippers Can Submit Kawhi Leonard Trade At Any Time

RealGMOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 12, 3:24 AM ET

The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are free to submit their Kawhi Leonard trade to get NBA-approved at any time, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There is no holdup at the league level. The trade involving Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first round picks and a pick swap is still expected to go through. Federal prosecutors opened a probe into whether the Clippers helped Leonard circumvent the NBA's salary cap earlier this week.

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Rockets Notes: Sengun, Stone, Sheppard, Offseason Moves

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Updated Sep 12, 2:09 PM ET

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone spent nearly two weeks in Türkiye this summer visiting with All-Star center Alperen Sengun, writes Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscriber link). “It was a great experience,” Stone said on Friday. “I loved the country. Truly beautiful, really nice, sweet people.” According to Young, Stone’s trip was the result […]

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Updated Maximum, Minimum, MLE, BAE Projections For 2027/28

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Updated Sep 15, 12:07 PM ET

The NBA issued a new salary cap projection for the 2027/28 season on Saturday, updating its estimate for next year’s cap to $176MM. There are a number of salary figures directly connected to the cap, including the league-wide maximum and minimum salaries, the mid-level exception, and the bi-annual exception. Those figures increase or decrease each […]

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Pelicans Waive Johnny O'Neil, Christian Shumate

RealGMOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 16, 1:25 PM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans waived Christian Shumate. The Pelicans then signed-and-waived Johnny O'Neil. Both players were signed to exhibit 10 contracts. Both Shumate and O'Neil are expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season. Shumate and O'Neil both played for the Squadron last season.

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Sean McNeil, Cavaliers Sign Training Camp Deal

RealGMOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 17, 9:23 AM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Sean McNeil to an Exhibit 10 contract. McNeil is expected to join the Cleveland Charge ahead of the upcoming G League season. McNeil played in 44 games for the Charge last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 9.5 points on 46/43/92 shooting splits.

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