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Source: Clippers name lawyer John Gibson interim governor

ESPN NBAOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 21, 10:48 PM ET

Los Angeles-based trial lawyer John Gibson will serve as the Clippers' interim governor, a source told ESPN's Shams Charania. He will take over for Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended one year following an investigation into salary cap circumvention.

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Doc Rivers joins NBC as analyst, says coaching career over

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Updated Sep 22, 6:18 AM ET

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn't promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn't become a coach.

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Pistons reportedly increase contract offer for restricted free agent Jalen Duren to 5 years, $200 million

Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 22, 3:05 PM ET

Duren has declined Detroit's offers previously, seeking the max contract extension for which he became eligible after earning Third Team All-NBA honors.

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Hawks, Hornets Discussing Trade Involving Hield, Finney-Smith

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Updated Sep 21, 12:27 PM ET

While much of the NBA’s business has concluded ahead of the 2026/27 season, some teams are still mulling over decisions or potential changes to be made. Two of those teams are the Hawks and Hornets. The two Southeast Division squads have been intermittently discussing a trade that would include sending Buddy Hield to Charlotte and […]

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Jaden Bradley, Raptors Agree To Four-Year, $9.3M Deal

RealGMOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 22, 1:45 AM ET

Jaden Bradley and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million deal. Bradley initially signed a Two-Way contract with the Raptors after he was the 50th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft out of Arizona. Bradley appeared in five Summer League games with the Raptors, averaging 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 20.5 minutes. Bradley, who was the Big 12 Player of the Year, averaged 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 30.6 minutes across 39 games in his senior se...

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New Jalen Duren Rumors on Upgraded Pistons Contract Offer, 2 New Teams with 'Serious' Interest

Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 21, 9:49 PM ET

Jalen Duren, one of the top free agents remaining, has yet to sign a deal ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, but the Detroit Pistons reportedly have improved their offer to the big man.

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New Knicks Rumors Reveal Mike Brown's Stance on James Wiseman After Center's Recent Contract

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Updated Sep 21, 4:38 PM ET

The New York Knicks signed five veteran players to Exhibit 9 training camp contracts this past week, opening up a battle for the final roster spot (or two) between wings John Konchar, Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji and big men Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman.

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Mavericks Expected To Sign Dwight Powell

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 21, 12:22 AM ET

Free agent center Dwight Powell is expected to sign with the Mavericks, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (via Twitter). Stein’s suggests Powell will likely receive a non-guaranteed training camp deal that features Exhibit 9 language to protect the Mavericks if he were to suffer an injury during camp/preseason. As Stein notes, […]

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Lajae Jones Signs With Italian Team

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 22, 6:38 AM ET

Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones has signed with Pallacanestro Trieste, relays Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. The 22-year-old swingman will be a draft-and-stash for Golden State after being selected with the 54th pick in June. The Warriors will retain his NBA rights as he begins his professional career overseas. After playing his first three collegiate seasons […]

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