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NBA Notes: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Raptors

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Nuggets Peyton Watson remains unsigned, and the reason appears pretty simple. The Nuggets have made offers in the range of $16 million to $18 million per year, NBA insider Marc Stein said on the DNVR Sports Nuggets podcast. That lines up with what Stein reported last week, when he wrote that Denver’s best offer to Watson […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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76ers news: Mike Gansey admits the Jaylen Brown truth about LeBron James signing

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Updated Aug 5, 4:34 PM ET

If all goes according to plan, the Philadelphia 76ers can look back at this offseason as perhaps the most consequential in franchise history. Not only did they acquire Jaylen Brown in a trade, but they also landed LeBron James. It turns out that Brown coming to Philly first enabled them to go for LeBron. According […] The post Mike Gansey admits the Jaylen Brown truth about LeBron James signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Davis Refutes Workout Story With LeBron James

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When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Anthony Davis ahead of the 2020 season, expectations for the team shot up as they were immediately considered one of the favorites to win the championship. Pairing Davis with LeBron James would bring the Lakers back into greatness and they would indeed go on to win a ring […]

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Blazers rumors: Marc Stein debunks 'erroneous' Jrue Holiday speculation

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The Philadelphia 76ers have undoubtedly become one of the hottest teams in the NBA after adding both LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to an already-packed roster that boasted of Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey. However, recent reports have claimed that they are not done even after adding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to their rotation, with […] The post Blazers rumors: Marc Stein debunks ‘erroneous’ Jrue Holiday speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green Reacts to Kevin Durant's Comments on LeBron James' 76ers Contract in Video

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Updated Aug 4, 3:21 PM ET

Kevin Durant made headlines when he compared LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason to his own decision to join the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, which drew a response from former teammate Draymond Green.

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New Lakers Rumors on Attendance for Luka Doncic's Upcoming Minicamp Ahead of 2026 NBA Preseason

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Updated Aug 4, 10:45 PM ET

Almost the entirety of the Los Angeles Lakers roster is heading to Slovenia to participate in Luka Dončić's minicamp later this month, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday.

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Pacific Notes: Lakers Targets, Melton, Leons, Wagler

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The Lakers have more players under contract than they can field heading into the season, but they also still have a clear question mark as to who will occupy the starting power forward role next year. With limited assets, both financially and in terms of trade chips, and few targets left on the market, Eric […]

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LeBron James and Steph Curry teaming up would have been incredible. But NBA history is better this way

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“We live in a day and age,” he later added, “where everybody who doesn’t have anything to say has something to say. (LeBron’s) gonna get crushed if he comes to the Warriors. … And I think ultimately, that weighed in on the decision a lot. That played a big role in the Warriors not landing LeBron.” It’s for the best. As titillating as it would’ve been to watch them play together, it’s probably better for them to remain how we remembered them. Because while basketball remembers partnerships, it...

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76ers vs. Warriors: Does LeBron James' team stand up to a dynasty

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The biggest winners of the NBA offseason are the Philadelphia 76ers. The team fleeced the Boston Celtics in one of the biggest trades of one of the most hectic offseasons ever. In that deal, they swapped Paul George and two first-round picks for Jaylen Brown. Labaron Philon was one of the steals of the 2026 […] The post 76ers vs. Warriors: Does LeBron James’ new team stand up to a dynasty, as Kevin Durant believes? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Knicks need to fill their roster. What will they do with their 14th spot?

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To compare how the team stacks up at this point in the offseason as it pertains to its roster, New York is currently the only team in the NBA that hasn’t filled a single two-way spot. Furthermore, the Knicks are one of two teams in the league with 14 players or fewer on some form of contract for next season. Optionality. New York eventually will sign a 14th player and fill out its three two-way spots before the season starts. However, it’s clear that the franchise is playing the semi-long gam...

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Sophie Cunningham protests, explained: How Fever star's transgender athlete comments sparked WNBA controversy

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Updated Aug 5, 10:10 AM ET

Recent comments by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham about transgender athletes have sparked a wave of both protests against her and rallies in support of her.

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