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Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Timberwolves, which includes a player option, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania. Part of Minnesota's pitch is an expectation Kuminga will fill the vacant starting power forward slot.

Kings The Kings apparently intend to look under every rock for another guard before training camp. Gabe Vincent is the latest name to surface. Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Sacramento is among the teams considering Vincent, who remains available after spending the past three seasons with the Lakers. A return to the Heat is […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Gabe Vincent, Clippers, Jordan Miller, Rockets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Here is why ESPN’s 47-win prediction for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat could end up looking way too low this upcoming season.

Knicks - 53-29 Pistons - 53-29 Cavaliers - 51-31 76ers - 50-32 Celtics - 48-34 Hawks - 47-35 Heat - 47-35 Raptors - 45-37 Pacers - 44-38 Magic - 44-38 Hornets - 34-48 Wizards - 31-51 Bulls - 31-51 Bucks - 25-57 Nets - 18-64 Thoughts on the Sixers being projected 4th? I can understand projecting around 50 wins because this team will probably manage Embiid and LeBron pretty aggressively, but I have a hard time seeing three East teams being better over 82 games if Philly is relatively healthy. s...

Mychal Thompson says the Heat better have a championship-or-bust mindset next season.

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Klay Thompson said he's relishing the chance to win at the highest level again with a revamped Miami Heat team featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo.

MIAMI – With Klay Thompson joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, there is one player that fans have been comparing the signing to who could have championship gold on their mind. As Thompson makes the move to the Heat with the prospect of competing for a title, head coach Erik Spoelstra […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shuts down Klay Thompson-Ray Allen comparison with ‘special’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 36-year-old guard agreed to a buyout with the Mavericks in order to sign with the Heat.

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers already had some decisions to make in their crowded backcourt. Shaedon Sharpe’s injury may have bought them some time. Sharpe is expected to miss about six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his knee. That could keep him sidelined until around February. As Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated noted, […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, backcourt, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat signing three-point specialist Klay Thompson, there is no denying that a lot of expectations will be put on the four-time champion after an up-and-down tenure with the Dallas Mavericks for the last two seasons. As Thompson joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with the Heat, Thompson would be candid […] The post Klay Thompson hungry for ‘redemption season’ after Heat move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors The Warriors’ next move could be another familiar name, at least to the organization. NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that he and Marc Stein continue to hear a reunion with Georges Niang is “in the Warriors’ offseason plans.” Reunion requires a little explaining. Niang has never actually played for the Warriors, but he did […] The post NBA Rumors: Warriors, Georges Niang, Heat, Nick Richards, Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Also, some LeBron James and Simone Fontecchio news.

The Dallas Mavericks have undergone a major shift both with respect to their roster and the front office in recent months after the arrival of Masai Ujiri. That recently culminated with the Klay Thompson buyout, with the Warriors legend joining the Miami Heat to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now, it seems as if two further […] The post Mavericks rumors: 2 more departures leave just 1 holdover from Nico Harrison regime appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes the Miami Heat could become the team to beat in the Eastern Conference if they add another championship-winning guard to their revamped roster. Following Miami’s signing of Klay Thompson to a two-year, $13 million contract after the veteran received a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks last Friday, Teague warned […] The post Jeff Teague sends Jrue Holiday warning to Knicks, 76ers after Heat’s Klay Thompson signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.