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Cavs, former lottery pick Mario Hezonja agree on 1-year deal

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Updated Jul 27, 2:20 AM ET

The Cavs have agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with Mario Hezonja, the No. 5 pick in the 2015 draft who has shined in the EuroLeague since last playing in the NBA in the 2019-20 season.

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New NBA Rumors on Dereck Lively II Contract Talks amid Foot Injury Recovery

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Updated Jul 28, 2:11 PM ET

Dereck Lively II only played seven games in the 2025-26 season and had season-ending surgery in December due to issues with his right foot. Nonetheless, the young center remains a major part of the Dallas Mavericks' future plans.

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Wendell Moore Jr. isn’t joining Partizan, Rome is reportedly his next stop

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Updated Jul 27, 5:24 PM ET

The former NBA guard will try his hand in Europe for the first time, and in the end he has chosen Rome The post Wendell Moore Jr. isn’t joining Partizan, Rome is reportedly his next stop appeared first on Eurohoops.

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New NBA Trade Rumors on Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson After LeBron's Decision on 76ers Contract

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Updated Jul 28, 2:12 PM ET

After star forward LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, teams around the NBA are searching for alternatives, and the Dallas Mavericks have a pair of veterans who are garnering interest in point guard Kyrie Irving and shooting guard Klay Thompson.

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NBA Rumors: Duren, DeRozan, Thompson, Kuminga, Broome, Harden

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Updated Jul 27, 7:38 PM ET

Like Nuggets restricted free agent wing Peyton Watson, Pistons RFA center Jalen Duren has been considering accepting his $9.5MM qualifying offer to hit unrestricted free agency next year, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Shams Charania of ESPN touched on Duren’s situation on Monday’s NBA Today (YouTube link), stating that […]

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Why LeBron James could be traded by the Philadelphia 76ers

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Updated Jul 27, 10:34 PM ET

LeBron James' new two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers includes a player option and a 15% trade kicker, but no no-trade clause. Here's why the Sixers could still move the NBA superstar if their season unravels.

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Ανακοινώθηκε ο ΛεΜπρόν που θα μένει… Νέα Υόρκη και πιθανότατα θα ταξιδεύει στη Φιλαντέλφια με ελικόπτερο

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Ο ΛεΜπρόν Τζέιμς μετακομίζει στη Φιλαντέλφια για να παίξει στους Σίξερς... The post ΛεΜπρόν: Θα μένει στη … Νέα Υόρκη και πιθανότατα θα ταξιδεύει στη Φιλαντέλφια με ελικόπτερο appeared first on Eurohoops.

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LeBron James Found Warriors 'Appealing For A Time' But Needed Anthony Davis Trade

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LeBron James found the Golden State Warriors "appealing for a time" when he was considering his free agency options, but it was contingent on the team trading for Anthony Davis. James would have had the opportunity to team up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green with the Warriors after playing against those stars in four consecutive Finals between 2015 and 2018. James and Curry were also teammates for Team USA in 2024 and have developed a fondness for each other years after the peak of their...

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Cathy Engelbert May Not Return As WNBA Commissioner In 2027

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Multiple team sources from around the league do not expect Cathy Engelbert to return as WNBA commissioner in 2027, according to ESPN. Engelbert did not directly respond to the question during All-Star Weekend. "I will just continue to do my job, execute the strategy, because it has been working," said Engelbert. "Make sure we listen to the players, communicate with the players. Absolutely just love this league and blessed to have had the career I had before and the career I have now, and just...

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Dunc'd On: LeBron James to Philly + Summer League Prospects: OKC, CHA, DET, TOR, SAS

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LeBron James stuns everyone by agreeing to join the Philadelphia 76ers. He said it was about the best chance to win, so how good is this Sixers team in the East? What is the best way to maximize the talents of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron, and Embiid? Are they going to be able to guard anyone? Plus, should LeBron have chosen another team as the best shot of winning a championship? Nate and Danny continue their review of every relevant player in Summer League, continuing th...

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Warriors Focused On Building Team For After Stephen Curry Retires

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The Golden State Warriors were hopeful of signing LeBron James this summer. The team even looked at trading for Anthony Davis, as a means to entice James to sign in the Bay Area. However, these are short-term moves for Golden State. The Warriors real focus is reportedly on building a roster for after Stephen Curry retires. "What (team governor Joe) Lacob wants to do, and this might get Warriors fans mad. He wants to build the next team after Steph Curry," veteran reporter Tim Kawakami said on...

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Efes’in Yeni Guardı: “2 Takım Hariç Tüm EuroLeague Beni İstedi”

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Anadolu Efes'in yeni transferinden çarpıcı açıklamalar. The post Efes’in Yeni Guardı: “2 Takım Hariç Tüm EuroLeague Beni İstedi” appeared first on Eurohoops.

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Στραζέλ: “Μόνο οι Παναθηναϊκός & Χάποελ δεν ενδιαφέρθηκαν για μένα”

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Ο Ματ Στραζέλ τράβηξε το ενδιαφέρον της μισής Ευρωλίγκας. The post Στραζέλ: “Μόνο οι Παναθηναϊκός & Χάποελ δεν ενδιαφέρθηκαν για μένα” appeared first on Eurohoops.

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Hoops Rumors Live Chat: 7/27/2026

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Hoops Rumors is hosting a live chat today at 3:00 pm Central time (4:00 pm Eastern). Click here to submit your questions about the remaining free agents, trades, extension candidates, offseason roster moves, salary cap situations, CBA rules, or any other NBA-related topic. Then join us at 3:00 pm CT to chat!

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Matthew Strazel: “Every EuroLeague team except Panathinaikos and Hapoel showed interest”

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The French guard explained his decision to join Efes and recalled Mike James’ unexpected return for Monaco’s title-clinching game The post Matthew Strazel: “Every EuroLeague team except Panathinaikos and Hapoel showed interest” appeared first on Eurohoops.

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Zalgiris Kaunas reportedly targeting Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu - Sportando

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The Nigerian big man could make the move to EuroLeague after the Lithuanian club activates his exit clause. L'articolo Zalgiris Kaunas reportedly targeting Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu proviene da Sportando.

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Στεφ Κάρι: Ο προβληματισμός για τη μη απόκτηση του ΛεΜπρόν ή οποιουδήποτε άλλου σταρ

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Ο Στεφ Κάρι δεν έκρυψε τον προβληματισμό και την απογοήτευση του που οι Ουόριορς δεν απέκτησαν τον ΛεΜπρόν Τζέιμς. Ή οποιουδήποτε άλλου παίκτη, σταρ ή μη... The post Στεφ Κάρι: Ο προβληματισμός για τη μη απόκτηση του ΛεΜπρόν ή οποιουδήποτε άλλου σταρ appeared first on Eurohoops.

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How LA can still improve the new-look Lakers roster in free agency after LeBron’s final decision

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Updated Jul 28, 2:02 PM ET

LeBron James no longer has the Los Angeles Lakers, and a significant chunk of the NBA, in a holding pattern. James is now officially with the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Lakers in free agency.  His other potential suitors — the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves — are no longer...

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