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Sources: Pelicans trade Jordan Hawkins to Grizzlies in 4-player deal

ESPN NBAOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 9, 2:55 AM ET

The Pelicans have traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, sources told ESPN.

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New Kawhi Leonard Rumors Update Timeline for Clippers-Raptors Trade to Be Finalized After NBA Probe

Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 9, 12:14 PM ET

With the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers complete, the question now is when Kawhi Leonard will be on his way to the Toronto Raptors following a trade agreement earlier this offseason.

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Wolves Explored Signing Sasha Vezenkov

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Updated Sep 8, 10:19 AM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves explored the possibility of convincing Sasha Vezenkov to return to the NBA, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. No formal offer was made, with Vezenkov likely signaling that he was not looking to return. The Wolves then pivoted and signed Jonathan Kuminga. Vezenkov averaged 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds for the Kings during the 2023-24 season before returning to Europe.

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Sixers Signing Dillon Jones To Exhibit 10 Contract

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 9, 6:08 AM ET

Former first-round pick Dillon Jones is signing with the Sixers on an Exhibit 10 deal, reports Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The 26th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Jones spent his rookie season in Oklahoma City, then was traded to Washington during the summer of 2025. Waived by the Wizards at the […]

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James Harden Officially Signs Three-Year, $97M Contract With Cavaliers

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Updated Sep 9, 8:49 AM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially re-signed guard James Harden to a three-year, $97 million contract. Harden had delayed finalizing the deal pending LeBron James' free agency decision, as well as Cleveland's sign-and-trade acquisition of Peyton Watson. Harden appeared in 70 games last season, all starts, split between 44 games with the Los Angeles Clippers and 26 with the Cavaliers following a February trade. He averaged 23.6 points along with 8.0 assists, fourth in the league, 4.8 rebo...

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Hawks Promote Peter Dinwiddie To Executive VP Of Basketball Ops

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Updated Sep 9, 9:21 AM ET

The Hawks have promoted Peter Dinwiddie to executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced today in a press release. Dinwiddie’s previous position was senior vice president of strategy and analytics. Dinwiddie was hired by Atlanta in June 2025 along with Bryson Graham. Graham has since left the organization to become the head of […]

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New Jimmy Butler Rumors Reveal 'Notable Progress' in Knee Injury Recovery, Targeted Return Timeline

Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 9, 8:32 AM ET

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has made "notable progress" in his recovery from the surgical reconstruction of his right ACL he underwent six months ago, ESPN's Anthony Slater reported Tuesday.

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Hornets Waive Kobe Stewart

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 8, 2:06 PM ET

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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