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October 19 Is The Deadline For Players To Sign Rookie Scale Extensions

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Five 2023 first-round picks have signed rookie scale extensions this offseason, and another 16 first-rounders from the 2023 class have until 5:00 pm CT on Monday, October 19, to sign new deals with their respective teams. Here are the five players who have signed rookie scale extensions in 2026, along with the values of their […]

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Anthony Gill Makes Wizards Opening Night Roster

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Anthony Gill went to training camp with the Washington Wizards with no guarantees of making the roster. Gill signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 camp contract. Now, after the Wizards have finalized their opening night roster, Gill has made the team for a seventh consecutive season. Gill joined the Wizards ahead of the 2020-21 season after playing four seasons in Europe. Last season, the 6-foot-8 power forward saw the most action of his NBA career. Gill averaged 5.8 points on 63% shooting and 2....

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Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals Pat Riley worked out with him in Greece - TalkBasket.net

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Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed that Miami Heat president Pat Riley traveled to Greece during the summer and worked out with him on the court where the Milwaukee Bucks star grew up playing basketball. Barry Jackson reported the revelation, citing Antetokounmpo’s appearance on the ThanalysisShow. Riley reportedly showed up at Antetokounmpo’s childhood court and worked out with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals Pat Riley worked out with him in Greece appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Bucks Waive Pete Nance, Johni Broome, Jake Stephens

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The Bucks have requested waivers on forward Pete Nance, forward/center Johni Broome, and center Jake Stephens, the team announced today (via Twitter). While Broome and Stephens had been on Exhibit 10 contracts and were always considered likely to be cut before the season, Nance’s release is more noteworthy. His salary was non-guaranteed as well, but […]

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Suns, Oso Ighodaro Discussing Contract Extension

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Third-year center Oso Ighodaro confirmed to reporters on Friday that his representatives have been discussing a potential contract extension with the Suns, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic (Twitter video link). “Yeah, we’re talking about it,” Ighodaro said at the time. “We’ll see what happens in the next couple days.” When asked if he […]

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Celtics Notes: George, Carter, Brown, More

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Celtics forward Paul George admits the pressure and criticism he’s faced — particularly from former players — has bothered him at times over the years, but he’s embracing the opportunity to suit up for his new team, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe (subscription required). “This locker room, the culture here, the front office, […]

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Wolves Waive Five Players, Open Up Two-Way Slot

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The Timberwolves have released five players to trim their roster down to the regular season limit, the team announced in a press release. The list includes third-year power forward Enrique Freeman, who held a two-way contract. Minnesota plans to keep the two-way slot open to see which players become available in the next few days, […]

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Rockets Sign Bryce Harris, Caleb McConnell To Camp Contracts

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The Houston Rockets signed guards Bryce Harris and Caleb McConnell to Exhibit 10 contracts as the end of the offseason approaches. Harris and McConnell joined Cameron Matthews as end-of-preseason additions. Houston is expected to waive Harris, Matthews and McConnell on Saturday. That trio will then join the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the upcoming G League season.

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The Lakers appear to be really high on Adou Thiero

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Injuries not only ro...

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