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New NBA Trade Rumors on Peyton Watson's Market, Bucks' Pursuit amid Nuggets Contract Buzz

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Updated Aug 7, 1:15 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks "remain interested" in a sign-and-trade for restricted free agent Peyton Watson, according to The Athletic's Eric Nehm.

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Kevin Love's Interest in LeBron James Reunion with 76ers Revealed in New NBA Rumors

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Updated Aug 8, 1:38 AM ET

Even though LeBron James and Kevin Love got together this summer as part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers title, a basketball reunion may not be in the cards for the former teammates.

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Garrison Mathews Joining Olimpia Milano

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Updated Aug 8, 1:28 AM ET

Free agent shooting guard Garrison Mathews is joining Olimpia Milano for the upcoming season, he confirmed to Charles Pulliam of The Williamson Herald. Reporting last month indicated that Mathews had reached an agreement with the Italian club on a one-plus-one deal, but Olimpia Milano has yet to formally announce it. According to a report from […]

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Terrell Brown Jr., Jazz Agree To Contract

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Updated Aug 7, 7:58 AM ET

Terrell Brown Jr. and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a contract. Brown has played for the Greensboro Storm of the G League over the past three seasons. Last season, Brown averaged 11.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 50 games as the Storm won the G League championship. Brown played for the Charlotte Hornets in Summer League this year, averaging 3.3 points and 3.0 assists in 11.7 minutes across three games. Brown went undrafted out of Washington in 2022.

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Everything Jaylen Brown Said About Celtics Trade, LeBron James at 76ers Press Conference

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Updated Aug 7, 7:37 AM ET

The Boston Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason was so surprising that the star player himself is "still processing to some degree."

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Latest Russell Westbrook Rumors, Landing Spot Buzz Update Kings' Stance on New Contract

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Veteran guard Russell Westbrook remains an unsigned free agent deep into the summer, but a reunion with the Sacramento Kings for the 2026-27 season reportedly may not be off the table.

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Bucks Hesitant To Offer First Round Pick In Trade For Peyton Watson

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The Milwaukee Bucks are one of several teams actively engaged in sign-and-trade talks for Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson. One holdup on the Bucks side is that the team is reluctant to include a first-round pick in exchange for Watson. Denver is said to be seeking a package that includes first-round picks, young talent or a combination of the two. If Milwaukee is unwilling to include draft capital, they may need to part with rotation players to acquire Watson. One player who could be of ...

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Free Agent Rumors: Duren, Watson, Mathurin, Knicks

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Accepting his $9.6MM qualifying offer is a fallback option for Jalen Duren if he doesn’t get a long-term contract offer he likes from the Pistons, but the consensus around the NBA is that it would be a mistake for the 22-year-old to go that route, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “You can’t take the […]

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Cavs’ starting lineup ranked among NBA’s best, but one question remains

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The Cavaliers aren’t exactly lacking star power. What they may still be lacking is a clear answer at small forward. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report ranked Cleveland’s projected starting lineup seventh in the NBA, with James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen making up the expected first five. That assumes Harden […] The post Cavs’ starting lineup ranked among NBA’s best, but one question remains appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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LeBron James Could Reunite With 2nd Championship Teammate With 76ers

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The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for make a run for an NBA Championship now that they’ve added both Jaylen Brown via trade and LeBron James via free agency. Both players took different avenues to arrive in Philly, but the duo will now team up with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe to try and […] The post Rumor: LeBron James could reunite with second championship teammate with 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 NBA Star-Team Tensions That Could Explode During The 2026-27 Season - Fadeaway World

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Here are five NBA star-team tensions that could explode during the 2026-27 season if losing, contract disputes, or unresolved issues start piling up.

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Clutch Scoops: Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis extension intel, Peyton Watson’s RFA market, Kawhi Leonard investigation

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Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis are among the many big names who are extension-eligible this NBA offseason. Will either star receive a new contract? […] The post Clutch Scoops: Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis extension intel, Peyton Watson’s RFA market, Kawhi Leonard investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report: Kawhi Leonard had undisclosed deal with Clippers' scoreboard maker

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I think there should be no penalty for Kawhi and all the punishment should be on the Clippers. The player/player agent is supposed to ask for the world and it’s up to the team to say no. When Kawhi was negotiating with the Raptors Uncle Dennis asked for No show jobs according to Tannenbaum and the team said they couldn’t/wouldn’t do it. Kawhi didn’t architect this scam. Balmer or Balmer’s people did. Kawhi isn’t an innocent here but he is also not the guy who made it happen. Fine the clippers...

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