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Silver: Kawhi Leonard probe must finish before season starts

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Updated Jul 15, 4:18 PM ET

Adam Silver acknowledged that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention must conclude before the start of next season.

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NBA reportedly probing another Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal amid nearly yearlong Aspiration investigation

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Updated Jul 15, 2:26 PM ET

The investigation, run by law firm Wachtell Lipton, is entering its 11th month and has already delayed a trade that's supposed to send Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors.

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Bronny James Could Remain With Lakers Next Season

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Updated Jul 15, 5:59 PM ET

The future of Bronny James could be with the Los Angeles Lakers despite the exit of his father, LeBorn James, from the franchise this offseason. There has been some speculation that Bronny could eventually be traded to whatever team LeBron signs with in free agency, but sources tell The Athletic that those assumptions are false. The Lakers guaranteed Bronny's $2.3 million salary in June before the start of free agency. Bronny is well-liked by his Lakers' teammates and has earned respect for h...

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Sources: 76ers' pursuit of LeBron led by Maxey, Embiid, Brown

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Updated Jul 15, 8:00 AM ET

76ers stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James amid the team's pursuit, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge.

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Sixers Stars Leading Recruitment of LeBron James

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Updated Jul 15, 4:54 PM ET

Where LeBron James will end up in free agency remains one of the last remaining major questions of the offseason. There have been reports that the 22-time All-Star is nearing his decision, with five teams being listed as his most likely options. One of those teams, the Sixers, appears to be utilizing its on-court star […]

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Steve Kerr responds to Warriors fan about LeBron James: ‘We got him’

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Updated Jul 16, 7:28 PM ET

Warriors coach Steve Kerr might have caused the biggest buzz of the summer among NBA fans. On Wednesday, a video surfaced on social media of a Warriors fan telling Kerr the team needed to sign LeBron James. Steve Kerr is entering his 13th season as the Warriors’ head coach. “We got him,” Kerr said. The...

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Nets not in a rush to start Michael Porter Jr. contract extension talks

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Updated Jul 15, 4:19 AM ET

He is on an expiring $40.8 million deal, and on July 6 became eligible for a four-year, $234 million extension.

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Bucks Interested In Peyton Watson

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Updated Jul 15, 1:53 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks are interested in a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Watson is currently a restricted free agent with the Nuggets. The Nuggets have said that they plan to match any offer sheet for Watson, but are also open to a sign-and-trade deal. The Clippers and Hawks have also registered interest in Watson.

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LeBron James has comedic response to ‘non-factor’ statement about upcoming season

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Updated Jul 15, 2:51 AM ET

NBA legend LeBron James is laughing off a Los Angeles-based media personality's claim that he'll be a "non-factor" for whichever team he signs with in free agency.

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Kevin Durant weighs in on LeBron James sweepstakes

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Updated Jul 15, 11:38 PM ET

Everyone wants to know where LeBron James will sign this offseason. Kevin Durant weighed in on the highly touted free-agent sweepstakes Wednesday. “That’s the million-dollar question. I wish I knew. If I had to choose one, I would say Cleveland. But I think Philly got a good chance, too,” Durant said. Kevin Durant weighed in...

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Warriors GM fuels LeBron James rumors with latest roster update

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Updated Jul 15, 8:00 PM ET

Mike Dunleavy Jr. may have offered the latest clue in the LeBron James free agency mystery — or simply confirmed the Warriors are already prepared to move on without him. Speaking during Golden State’s summer league game, the Warriors general manager said the franchise is nearing the end of its offseason work. Mike Dunleavy says...

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Warriors no longer seen as focus for LeBron James as Eastern Conference contenders emerge as favorites

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Updated Jul 15, 6:24 PM ET

The Warriors spent the past several days making sure LeBron James knew exactly how badly they want him. Now they may be learning that the feeling is not entirely mutual. Shams Charania says Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia are the focus in LeBron James’ free agency, leaving Golden State on edge. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported...

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Steph Curry makes desperate last-ditch push to land LeBron James

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Updated Jul 17, 1:46 AM ET

Steph Curry has now made another push for LeBron James just as the Warriors appear to be losing ground in the sweepstakes. During a Wednesday appearance on “Good Morning America,” Curry delivered his most direct recruiting pitch yet, selling James on championship pedigree, team chemistry, sunshine, golf and the opportunity to close his career alongside...

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Joey, Jesse Buss reportedly interested in NBA Europe ownership, stake in Padres

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Updated Jul 15, 9:24 PM ET

The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.

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Golden State Warriors feel like underdogs in LeBron James chase - Sportando

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Updated Jul 16, 2:09 AM ET

According to Marc J. Spears, Golden State believes the star may be headed to the East L'articolo Golden State Warriors feel like underdogs in LeBron James chase proviene da Sportando.

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Dan Le Batard Show makes obvious Kawhi Leonard-Groot joke after wild Clippers Marvel revelation

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Updated Jul 15, 5:28 PM ET

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers learned that their trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors was being put on hold as Toronto waits for the investigation of Leonard by the NBA to reach its conclusion. The investigation centers on Leonard’s alleged no-show deal with Aspiration, and recently, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reported that […] The post Dan Le Batard Show makes obvious Kawhi Leonard-Groot joke after wild Clippers Marvel revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iman Shumpert accidentally says Lakers signed Jonathan Kuminga

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Updated Jul 16, 1:22 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are in pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, but Iman Shumpert’s latest remarks appear to hint toward one outcome. On the Shump Street podcast, NBA insider Shams Charania discussed NBA free agency with the former player. Iman Shumpert played 10 seasons in the NBA, winning a title with the Cleveland...

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Warriors news: Stephen Curry takes LeBron James recruiting pitch to GMA

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The Golden State Warriors are one of the teams still in the race for LeBron James, and they’ve been doing whatever they can to bring him to The Bay. Draymond Green already put in his pitch for James while they were golfing, and Stephen Curry has also shared his thoughts about one of the greatest […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry takes LeBron James recruiting pitch to GMA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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