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Hyunjung Lee, Trail Blazers Sign Camp Deal

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The Portland Trail Blazers have signed wing Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 contract, Lee's agency announced. An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guranteed deal that is set up for Lee to eventually join the Rip City Remix of the G League following the preseason. Lee has spent the last three seasons playing for teams in Japan and Australia. He previously played in the G League during the 2022-23 after going undrafted out of Davidson. The 6-foot-7 wing is also a prominent member of the South Korean n...

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Hornets Waive Kobe Stewart

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Three days after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Hornets have officially waived guard/forward Kobe Stewart, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Stewart went undrafted in 2025 after five seasons at Presbyterian College. As a “super senior” with the Blue Hose in 2024/25, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 […]

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Clippers Notes: Strus, Next Steps, Cap Flexibility, More

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Updated Sep 7, 11:25 PM ET

Appearing on the Link with JB podcast (YouTube link), new Clippers wing Max Strus joked that he doesn’t have a “bag” and said he prides himself on doing the “little things” that help his star teammates thrive and help his club win games. “I used to have a bag back in college, but I don’t […]

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Quentin Grimes relishing increased opportunities with Lakers

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For guard Quentin Grimes, the decision to join the Lakers this summer was a “no-brainer.” Because for the 26-year-old Grimes, the Lakers offered several appealing factors: stability, familiarity and opportunity. Stability in the form of a four-year, $60 million contract (with a player option for the 2029-30 season) after playing for four teams over the...

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Newly acquired Lakers forward reveals shocking team chemistry

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Updated Sep 7, 5:48 AM ET

Sandro Mamukelashvili has yet to wear his Lakers uniform in an NBA game but is already making the most of his time with the team. Mamukelashvili appeared in an interview on the golf course with Deondre Hawkins of ESPN and spoke about the team’s recent trip to Luka Dončić’s home country of Slovenia. “First of...

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Former Lakers champion lists Walker Kessler as ‘key piece ‘difference maker’ for 2026 season

NY Post NBAOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 7, 5:48 AM ET

The 2026 Los Angeles Lakers will be a new era for the team, as they will look vastly different after a busy offseason that has been built around Luka Dončić, with hopes of winning an NBA title for the 18th time in franchise history. Robert Horry, who helped win three of the Lakers’ five titles...

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JJ Redick names Curry No. 1 among his top 5 shooters ever - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 8, 5:04 PM ET

Before becoming the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick was known for its deadly perimeter shooting in modern basketball. The former NBA shooting guard believes that Stephen Curry deserves to be called the greatest shooter of all-time. During an appearance on “The Draymond Show,” Redick revealed his all-time top five shooters, placing […] The post JJ Redick names Curry No. 1 among his top 5 shooters ever appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Ranking Top NBA Free Agents Available Ahead of 2026-27 Season

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Most NBA teams have locked in the heart of their 2026-27 rosters. The whirlwind of movement included LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Peyton Watson being sign-and-traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jonathan Kuminga finally inking with the Minnesota Timberwolves at a relative discount.

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CHA Season Outlook 2026-27 with James Plowright

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James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season. Was the LaMelo trade the right move? How do newcomers Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and the rookies fit in? How can Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel evolve as they take on more offensive responsibility? Plus, we make our predictions for the Hornets season. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger ...

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Collin Sexton Says 'Opportunity To Win' Attracted Him To Lakers

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New Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton is excited and ready for his first season with the team to start. Speaking with ESPN LA in a recent interview, Sexton said he's ready to win with the Lakers. "I would say just opportunity to win, being on big stage and being in the situation where I can try to come in and impact winning," Sexton replied when asked about why he chose the Lakers in free agency. "I feel like I've been on different teams where it's just been a lot tougher. Of course, the...

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Central Notes: Duren, Buzelis, Ware, Bucks

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Jalen Duren’s long standoff with the Pistons will likely result in an extension agreement, but Brett Siegel of Clutch Points doesn’t expect him to remain in Detroit for the entirety of his new deal. Speaking recently on the Clutch Scoops podcast (YouTube link, hat tip to Heavy), Siegel suggested that Duren is a strong candidate […]

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