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Domantas Sabonis, Hornets Trade Rumors Addressed by Kings Insider After Report Surfaces

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After a rumor surfaced online that the Charlotte Hornets are on the verge of completing a trade for Sacramento Kings veteran big man Domantas Sabonis, one expert quickly dismissed the idea.

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Hornets Sign Bez Mbeng

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The Charlotte Hornets signed Bez Mbeng, the team announced on Tuesday. Mbeng averaged 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 41 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce last season. The Skyforce still control Mbeng's G League rights. The Greensboro Swarm would need to acquire Mbeng should he be waived by the Hornets and return to the G League.

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Pelicans Waive Taj Gibson

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As expected, the Pelicans have officially waived big man Taj Gibson, the team announced today in a press release. Gibson was sent from Memphis to New Orleans as part of the four-player trade completed by the Grizzlies and Pelicans on Tuesday. The 17-year NBA veteran was included in that deal for cap purposes and was […]

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Hoops Rumors Live Chat: 9/9/2026

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Hoops Rumors is hosting a live chat today at 1:00 pm Central time (2:00 pm Eastern). This will be the new day and time going forward for my weekly live chat. Click here to submit your questions about the remaining free agents, trades, extension candidates, offseason roster moves, salary cap situations, CBA rules, or any […]

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Fischer's Latest: Hawkins, Grizzlies, Vincent, Kings, Sabonis, More

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After being traded from New Orleans to Memphis on Tuesday, former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins will likely get “a chance to stick around” and compete for a spot on the Grizzlies’ 15-man regular season roster, NBA insider Jake Fischer said during his latest live stream for Bleacher Report (video link). If the Grizzlies do end […]

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NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: Atlanta Hawks

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Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Atlanta Hawks. Free […]

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Heat Notes: Irving, Holiday, Wiggins, Thompson, Roster Flexibility, Larsson

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It’s unrealistic to expect the Heat to add either Kyrie Irving or Jrue Holiday in order to upgrade their point guard situation, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. In Irving’s case, his $39.4MM salary this season would be a major roadblock. If the Mavericks chose to trade Irving at some point, the Heat would […]

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Chris Paul revealed his greatest moment in sports - TalkBasket.net

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Chris Paul has revealed that the greatest moment of his sports career came before he reached the NBA, when he scored 61 points in honor of his late grandfather. Paul, who went on to become one of the most accomplished point guards in NBA history, shared the story of his senior-year performance while explaining the […] The post Chris Paul revealed his greatest moment in sports appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Patrick Beverley recalls Clippers contract talks - TalkBasket.net

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Patrick Beverley has recalled the contract negotiations that preceded his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers, saying he turned down more money from the Sacramento Kings because he wanted to remain with the Clippers. “I signed a three-year $40 million contract with the Clippers. I turned down a three-year $50 million with Sacramento just to […] The post Patrick Beverley recalls Clippers contract talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Anthony Edwards reacts to Jonathan Kuminga joining Wolves - TalkBasket.net

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Anthony Edwards believes the Minnesota Timberwolves have assembled a roster capable of making a serious run in the 2026-27 season after adding Jonathan Kuminga. “Ya’ll see what going on. This sh*t over, man. Wrap this sh*t up. This sh*t over this year, man,” Edwards said after Kuminga arrived in Minnesota. Kuminga gives the Timberwolves another […] The post Anthony Edwards reacts to Jonathan Kuminga joining Wolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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

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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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