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Clippers Sign Nick Martinelli To Two-Way Contract

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Updated Jul 7, 2:25 AM ET

The Clippers have signed second-round pick Nick Martinelli to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s official log of transactions. Martinelli was drafted with the 55th overall pick and sent from the Rockets to the Clippers, who acquired his draft rights in exchange for cash. He’ll fill L.A.’s second two-way slot alongside Sean Pedulla. The team’s third […]

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Amid boos, Baylor's Nnaji debuts in loss at TCU

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

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Gobert suspended, to miss Wolves' game at Bucks

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Ebuka Okorie Signs Rookie Scale Contract With Pistons

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Ebuka Okorie has signed his rookie scale contract with the Pistons, according to the NBA transactions log. The former Stanford guard was the No. 17 pick in last month’s draft. He’ll make $4,481,280 as a rookie and can earn $21,687,577 over the next four seasons, if team options are exercised in the third and fourth […]

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Scout: Darryn Peterson Will Become Top-10 Player In NBA Within Two Years

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Darryn Peterson had 28 points in his first Summer League game as the Utah Jazz defeated the Atlanta Hawks 103-102 in overtime. Peterson showcased the variety of his scoring ability with step-back three-pointers, transition baskets and out of the pick and roll. The Jazz selected Peterson at No. 2 ahead of Cameron Boozer, whose father Carlos Boozer, works for the team as a scout. The Jazz believed Boozer was worthy of the first overall pick but chose Peterson due to his tremendous upside. "I ha...

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Offseason Observations: Morant, Draft-Pick Trades, Roster Crunches

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After a flurry of NBA action over the past week that included trade agreements involving players like Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, Paul George, Ja Morant, and Walker Kessler, the holiday weekend has provided a much-needed breather. The break in the action likely won’t last long. The July moratorium is set to end on July 6, […]

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Your Ultimate 2026 NBA Summer League Guide: Las Vegas, California Classic, & Utah Schedules

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The basketball universe turns its undivided attention to the desert as the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Summer League takes center stage from July 9 to July 19. All 30 NBA franchises are heading to Las Vegas with their newly drafted rookies, sophomore standouts, and hungry roster hopefuls, setting the stage for 76 high-velocity matchups over an action-packed 11 days. Watch all the action live on Fubo. This year's showcase features an extraordinary influx of elite young talent, headlined by an ...

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Jalen Brunson opens up about Mavericks letting him and Luka Doncic go

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Jalen Brunson reflected on his time with the Mavericks during a sit-down with Sports Illustrated this week. Brunson was going through different images that took him through various points of his career, and stopped on one where he was photographed with star Luka Doncic from the 2018 Draft, where both guards were selected together by...

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Dillon Brooks nears automatic suspension

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is walking a disciplinary tightrope after moving within one technical foul of an automatic suspension. His most recent whistle came Tuesday against the Miami Heat, giving him his 15th technical of the season, according to Clutch Points. The latest penalty stemmed from a heated moment in which Brooks shoved Heat […] The post Dillon Brooks nears automatic suspension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Trae Young market shrinking amid salary concerns

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Among the trade ideas floated for Atlanta, Bobby Marks has pointed to one scenario he considers the most appealing from the Hawks’ perspective. That framework would involve Atlanta receiving CJ McCollum, Malaki Branham, AJ Johnson, and a 2026 first-round pick originally belonging to Oklahoma City, while sending Trae Young and a future second-round pick the […] The post Trae Young market shrinking amid salary concerns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU: Top Draft Prospect Joins Cougars for 2025 Season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2025, has committed to play for Brigham Young University next season. The announcement solidifies BYU’s position as an emerging basketball program under first-year head coach Kevin Young. Standing 6-foot-9, Dybantsa is a highly skilled small forward playing his senior year at Utah Prep in […] The post AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU: Top Draft Prospect Joins Cougars for 2025 Season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Hornets Sign Steinbach, Anderson To Rookie Scale Contracts

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The Hornets have agreed to rookie scale contracts with Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr., according to a press release from the team. Steinbach, the No. 14 pick in the draft, is expected to receive a starting salary of $5,227,200. The total value of the four-year contract is $24,981,907, assuming team options are eventually exercised […]

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Егор Дёмин — участник Матча восходящих звёзд НБА

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

19-летний российский защитник Бруклина Егор Дёмин будет участвовать в Матче восходящих звёзд НБА, который пройдёт в рамках звёздного уикенда лиги в 2026 году. The post Егор Дёмин — участник Матча восходящих звёзд НБА appeared first on Eurohoops .

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