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New NBA Rumors on Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson's 'Unappealing' Scenario in Latest Contract Talks

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Restricted free agents Jalen Duren and Peyton Watson might not receive long-term contracts following their 2025-26 campaigns with the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets, respectively.

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Warriors in Danger of Losing Steph? Windy Addresses Failed LeBron, Jaylen Brown, Giannis, AD Pursuit

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The Golden State Warriors don't seem to be in serious danger of losing Stephen Curry despite failing to land a star teammate for him this year, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

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Will Joel Embiid Get Blamed if 76ers Lose? NBA Insider Sounds Off After LeBron's Decision

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Even after they added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the Philadelphia 76ers' championship hopes may rest squarely on the shoulders of one player: Joel Embiid.

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Warriors Star Trade Idea After Missing Out On LeBron James

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The Golden State Warriors did not land LeBron James. Without that move—which probably wouldn't have guaranteed contention on its own—Golden State's offseason looks like one of the worst in the league.

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New LeBron Rumors on Knicks Interest and 'Significant Bonus Lure' for 76ers to Land Contract

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The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks didn't pursue LeBron James before he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this past weekend, but that won't stop him from enjoying New York City.

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LeBron's Lakers Teammates Reportedly Predicted Warriors as Landing Spot Before James' 76ers Contract

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The Golden State Warriors were reportedly the "predicted landing spot" for LeBron James in free agency this summer by "plenty" of his former Los Angeles Lakers teammates, per The Athletic's Dan Woike.

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New Warriors Rumors on Plans for Roster Around Steph Curry After Losing LeBron Sweepstakes

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After missing out on LeBron James, the Golden State Warriors could begin looking at what their franchise will look like without Steph Curry.

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Rich Paul Suggests LeBron James Could Have Retired If Lakers Lost 1st-Round Series to Rockets

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Had things gone differently for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, the all-time great could have called it a career.

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Spencer Jones, Thunder Reportedly Agree to Offer Sheet, Latest Details on Nuggets' Timeline to Match

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After recently trading away Isaiah Joe and Lu Dort in cost-saving moves, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping to land Spencer Jones in restricted free agency.

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Ranking Top Available NBA Free Agents After LeBron James Chooses 76ers

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The 2026 free-agent period has seen a whirlwind of action so far, with multiple stars changing teams and available players flying off the board.

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Latest LeBron James Rumors on Free Agency Decision amid Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving Buzz

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Despite rumblings that LeBron James might be holding off on making a decision to see if a team could add either Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving, the future Hall of Famer is actually just taking a very patient approach to things.

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Jalen Duren's Potential Pistons Contract Projected by NBA Execs Amid Talks in Free Agency

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NBA executives proposed a wide salary range when recently asked by The Athletic's Fred Katz what would be an appropriate contract for Detroit Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren.

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Landing Spots for NBA's Best Available Free Agents

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After LeBron James made his decision, a flurry of other free-agency business was expected to follow. So far, it has not. And a handful of impactful names remain unsigned as a result.

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