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Stephen Curry On LeBron James' Decision: 'You Don't Envision Anything Until It Happens'

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Updated Jul 28, 2:14 PM ET

Stephen Curry addressed LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers rather than the Golden State Warriors, speaking Saturday from Moses Moody's youth camp. "That's why you don't envision anything until it happens," said Curry. "There's a lot of moving parts." Curry had hoped James would choose Golden State, believing the Warriors had a legitimate chance to land him. Once the decision went the other way, he quickly returned to the reality the team has faced for much of the past ...

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Western Notes: Jones, Cuban, Sengun, Durant, Suns Draft Strategy

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In a Linkedin post, Spencer Jones commented on the Nuggets matching the Thunder’s two-year, $12MM offer sheet. Jones hopes that Nuggets fans won’t be upset with him accepting an offer from a main Western Conference rival. “I know some people are confused, and some fans are even upset. How could I sign with a rival? […]

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Atlantic Notes: Towns, Harris, Gansey, James, Clowney

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The Knicks have a tricky offseason dilemma regarding Karl-Anthony Towns, according to Jared Schwartz of the New York Post writes. Towns will make $57,078,728 next season and holds a $61,015,192 option on his contract for the 2027/28 season. He is eligible for a four-year, $272MM extension, a staggering average annual value of $68MM, Schwartz notes. […]

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New NBA Rumors on Jonathan Kuminga Sign-and-Trade in Free Agency Amid Cavs Buzz

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Updated Jul 28, 10:34 PM ET

As the Cleveland Cavaliers wait to see if they are going to win the LeBron James sweepstakes, their front office is also working on potential contingencies if things don't go in their favor.

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Mitchell Robinson Would Have Been Lakers' Next Target If Walker Kessler Pursuit Failed

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The Los Angeles Lakers were prepared to pursue free agent center Mitchell Robinson if they were unsuccessful in their pursuit of Walker Kessler, according to team and league sources. Robinson instead left the New York Knicks to sign a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics soon after the Lakers came to terms with Kessler. The Lakers committed heavily to Kessler with a four-year, $130 million deal along with two unprotected first-round picks and two unprotected first-round pick...

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Derek Fisher Defends LeBron James Amid Ring Chaser Allegations

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Updated Jul 28, 11:24 AM ET

Everyone had been waiting for LeBron James to make his free agency decision and now that the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar has chosen to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, just about everyone has an opinion on that as well. One of the prevailing thoughts is that James is ring chasing by joining a 76ers […]

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Jalen Duren, Pistons Could Have Talks Extend Deep Into August

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Updated Jul 28, 6:29 PM ET

The restricted free agency of Jalen Duren is expected to continue well into August as he and the Detroit Pistons remain in a stalemate. "These talks between the Pistons and Jalen Duren, I'm told, will be going well into August potentially," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. "Both sides appear dug in with where they're at. The Pistons have a threshold for where they approach this contract with Jalen Duren. Jalen Duren and his reps obviously want more than that. These talks are very fluid." Dur...

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Nets Reacts: What is the right price tag for a Michael Porter Jr. extension in Brooklyn?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 01: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Th...

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Fischer's Latest: Kuminga, Allen, Harden, Green, Sixers, Blazers

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Updated Jul 28, 6:50 PM ET

Even after reaching a one-year deal with forward Mario Hezonja, the Cavaliers maintain interest in unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, confirms Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), echoing reporting from Shams Charania. However, Cleveland has had trouble putting together a sign-and-trade offer that would appeal to the Hawks. Max Strus and Dennis […]

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Toronto Tempo shopping future first-round pick ahead of WNBA trade deadline

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Updated Jul 29, 12:44 PM ET

The Toronto Tempo are in the market for a young post player. Canada’s expansion team has been actively shopping a future first-round draft pick since the start of the season to acquire a frontcourt standout they can pair with their dynamic backcourt, according to multiple league sources, speaking anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss a deal that was not yet finalized. In fact, trade proposals have been sent to two teams — the Los Angeles Sparks and the Connecticut Sun — but hav

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What is the holdup with Jonathan Kuminga and the Lakers?

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The Los Angeles Lakers are not done wheeling and dealing this offseason, despite already completely remaking their roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The clear need is a starting-caliber wing, which is why the primary focus has been Atlanta Hawks free agent Jonathan Kuminga. The Lakers and Kuminga have expressed mutual interest ever since […]

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Myles Turner: Start, Bench, Cut? Part 1

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MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 23: Tip off during the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks on January 23, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nati...

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Raptors Reacts: What type of player should Toronto target next?

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TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers is guarded by RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on February 2, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Re...

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Cavs still chasing Kuminga trade; Hawks interested in Jarrett Allen

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 28: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers smiles during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2025-26 Emirates Cup game on November 28, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images...

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NBA trade proposal sends Peyton Watson to Cavs in four-team deal

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The Cavaliers have been mentioned as a possible landing spot for Peyton Watson throughout the offseason. One new trade proposal would actually get him to Cleveland. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report floated a four-team deal that would send Watson to the Cavaliers, Dennis Schroder to the Pistons, Max Strus and Cameron Johnson to the Clippers, […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Peyton Watson to Cavs in four-team deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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