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Cavs have multiple potential landing spots for Dennis Schroder

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images T...

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Cavs now viewed as ‘serious’ candidate to land Peyton Watson

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Updated Aug 10, 10:47 PM ET

The Cavaliers’ pursuit of Peyton Watson apparently has moved beyond merely kicking the tires. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said Monday on NBA Today that Cleveland is considered a legitimate threat to land the Nuggets restricted free agent. “I’m told that they are a ‘serious’ candidate to land Peyton Watson,” McMenamin said. “There are other teams interested […] The post Cavs now viewed as ‘serious’ candidate to land Peyton Watson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Victor Wembanyama reveals Frenchman he’d like to team up with on San Antonio

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After the San Antonio Spurs lost the NBA title to the New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama has been putting in the work. Wembanyama is more determined than ever to be one of the best. He also knows more than ever what he wants in a teammate. Wembanyama recently mentioned the name of a fellow Frenchman […] The post Victor Wembanyama reveals Frenchman he’d like to team up with on San Antonio appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Jayson Tatum not speaking to Jaylen Brown after Celtics' trade with 76ers is strange

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Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum didn’t have to be best friends throughout their 10 seasons together with the Boston Celtics. The All-Star tandem found success anyway, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals five times and the NBA Finals twice before winning the franchise its 18th championship in 2024. Brown’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers spelled the […] The post Why Jayson Tatum not speaking to Jaylen Brown after Celtics’ trade with 76ers is strange appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs rumors: The ultimate factor in De’Aaron Fox vs. Dylan Harper debate

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The San Antonio Spurs learned plenty of lessons from their run to the NBA Finals last season. They were ahead of schedule, which also became a double-edged sword. Their inexperience showed in their loss to the New York Knicks, but it was also a glimpse of what the Spurs could do in the immediate future. […] The post Spurs rumors: The ultimate factor in De’Aaron Fox vs. Dylan Harper debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard still expected to join Raptors as NBA investigation nears end

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Kawhi Leonard‘s return to Toronto apparently remains on track. The question is what happens to the Clippers before he gets there. Leonard expects the NBA’s investigation into allegations of salary-cap circumvention involving himself and Los Angeles to be completed before training camp, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Fischer added that Leonard remains […] The post Kawhi Leonard still expected to join Raptors as NBA investigation nears end appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Report: ‘Zero truth’ to Stephen Curry trade rumors

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The Warriors have spent another summer trying to find Stephen Curry some help. What they apparently don’t have to worry about is Curry asking them to send him somewhere else. Despite speculation about the 38-year-old superstar potentially becoming frustrated with Golden State’s direction, NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints says there is “zero truth” to […] The post Report: ‘Zero truth’ to Stephen Curry trade rumors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Pelicans Mini-Camp 2026: Final Roster Auditions Begin

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The New Orleans Pelicans are not waiting until the official start of training camp to evaluate the final pieces of their 2026–27 roster. According to multiple reports, the organization is holding private offseason workouts at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, during a reported August 8–13 evaluation window. These sessions give the Pelicans an extended look at young players competing for the final standard roster spot and an available two-way contract. submitted by ...

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How the Celtics' Offseason Compares With Other NBA Championship Contenders and Early Odds

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Picture credit Few NBA offseasons generate as much discussion as one driven by blockbuster trades and shifting championship expectations. Boston has become one of the league's biggest storylines after taking a different path from several contenders. The offseason is still unfolding, yet enough significant moves have already reshaped the early championship picture. Boston's roster decisions stand in sharp contrast to the approaches taken by other leading title hopefuls. Comparing those strateg...

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Pistons’ Jalen Duren is back in the lab amid contract uncertainty

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Over a month has passed since the NBA’s free agency period began, and Jalen Duren, coming off a season in which he made the All-NBA Third Team, remains a free agent. The Detroit Pistons are playing out the strings with Duren in restricted free agency, and neither side appear to be ready to budge. All […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren is back in the lab amid contract uncertainty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks Notes: Where things stand on possible Karl-Anthony Towns extension

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Here are a few decisions the Knicks need to tackle between now and Opening Night, including possible extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride

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Enes Kanter keeps stunt going by claiming he has submitted 2027 WNBA Draft paperwork

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Updated Aug 11, 11:39 AM ET

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he has officially submitted his paperwork for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

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‘The Coach and I See Eye to Eye’ – Royce White Picks Potential WNBA Draft Landing Spot Amid Trans-Athlete Drama

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Updated Aug 11, 8:33 AM ET

The transgender debate in the WNBA is getting a new chapter almost every day now, and former NBA player Royce White has just added another page. White has made it clear that he isn’t done stirring the pot, and this time he has dropped a hint about exactly which WNBA team he’d like to land on if he gets drafted.

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NBA Offseason Rumors: New Kevin Love Information

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 26: Kevin Love #42 of the Utah Jazz in action during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center on February 26, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season, the Utah Jazz brought on Kevin Love ...

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How Kawhi Leonard-to-Raptors trade fallout can impact Knicks hopes of repeating

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The New York Knicks are probably feeling pretty good about themselves right now. In case you somehow missed it, New York recently won its first NBA Championship in 53 years. They retained every role player from its championship team other than Mitchell Robinson, who was adequately replaced. Despite Jaylen Brown and LeBron James arriving in […] The post How Kawhi Leonard-to-Raptors trade fallout can impact Knicks hopes of repeating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls' Norman Powell On Giannis Antetokounmpo's Impact On His Free Agency, Caleb Wilson's Potential - Fadeaway World

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Updated Aug 11, 2:11 AM ET

Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell spoke to Fadeaway World about his new deal with the Bulls, how Giannis Antetokounmpo impacted his future with Miami Heat, the Jamaican national team and his summer camp in San Diego.

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Updated Aug 10, 1:18 PM ET

Official NBA.com link. This likely means we start hearing leaks about the schedule soon. Keep your eyes and ears open! submitted by /u/xskarma [link] [comments]

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Bill Simmons would ‘bet anything’ on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert being replaced

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Bill Simmons believes commissioner Cathy Engelbert is the biggest problem in the WNBA, and he expects that problem to be resolved before next season. Despite boasting players who are both uniquely talented and marketable personalities leading to record ratings and popularity, the national conversation around the WNBA continues to be largely negative. The WNBA has…

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Bucks' Tyler Herro breaks silence on contract status after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

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Updated Aug 10, 12:08 AM ET

With Tyler Herro starting a new chapter of his NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks after being traded from the Miami Heat in the Giannis Antetokounmpo deal, there is the question regarding his contract. As the Bucks trade involving Antetokounmpo and Herro was arguably the biggest deal of the offseason, the guard would speak truthfully […] The post Bucks’ Tyler Herro breaks silence on contract status after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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