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New Lakers owner Bob Iger is a Clippers fan, previously told JJ Redick: Rooting for Lakers 'is not in my DNA'

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Updated Aug 13, 1:54 PM ET

Being a Clippers fan, of course, is not a crime, though can make the case that it demonstrates questionable judgment. But it's going to eventually require an explanation from Iger to the fans of the team that he's soon to own.

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Ethan Thompson Set To Leave Pacers For Partizan

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Updated Aug 13, 5:09 PM ET

Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson is reportedly set to leave the team to sign with Partizan in Serbia. Several European outlets have reported that Thompson is set to join the Serbian power after he secures a release from his two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers. The 6-foot-4 guard spent most of last season with the Pacers on a two-way deal. In 32 NBA games, Thompson averaged 7.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. In 16 total G League games, the 27-year-old averaged 26.9 points, 6.3 rebou...

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Kendrick Perkins drops wildly ludicrous take on Lakers’ 2026 expectations

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Updated Aug 13, 11:49 PM ET

Kendrick Perkins believes the Los Angeles Lakers should enter the 2026-27 season with championship expectations, even if he still has serious doubts about how the roster is built around Luka Dončić.

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Draymond Green suggests dangerous precedent in Kawhi Leonard, Clippers scandal

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Updated Aug 13, 8:59 PM ET

Draymond Green has never been shy about challenging the NBA’s power structure, and the Golden State Warriors veteran is now taking aim at one of the league’s foundational economic rules: the salary cap. Discussing the NBA’s investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, Green argued that a light punishment...

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Stephen A. Smith makes bold prediction on Rob Pelinka’s future

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Updated Aug 13, 5:59 PM ET

Times are changing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and they’re changing fast after the team was sold by Mark Walter to former Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner. With so much happening so fast for the organization, television personalities have offered strong opinions. None stronger than Stephen A. Smith, who believes...

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Steph Curry Trade Rumors Called 'Clickbait' by Warriors' Joe Lacob After Missing Out on LeBron James

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Updated Aug 13, 4:58 PM ET

After the Golden State Warriors fell short in their pursuit of star forward LeBron James in free agency, team owner Joe Lacob made it clear that the team has no intention of trading Stephen Curry.

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Eastern Notes: McBride, Giannis, Niang, Mast

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Observing that August 11 came and went without a contract extension for Miles McBride, Jared Schwartz of The New York Post (subscription required) makes the case that Tuesday represented a “soft deadline” for a new deal for the Knicks guard. In Schwartz’s view, McBride is now unlikely to receive an extension before the February 11 trade […]

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NBA Prioritizing Vegas, Europe Expansion Ahead Of Seattle

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The NBA is prioritizing a Las Vegas expansion sale ahead of a potential Seattle sale, according to a league office source who spoke with ESPN. The move aims to lock in a premium franchise fee that would set a precedent for future expansion costs. There has been significantly more competition for the Las Vegas market compared to Seattle. Several groups remain in contention for the Las Vegas franchise even after Bob Iger and Josh Kushner exited the bidding to instead purchase the Los Angeles La...

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Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 8/13/2026

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Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill will hold a live chat Thursday at 11 am Central time (noon Eastern) exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Use the link below to ask a question in advance, participate in the live event and read the transcript afterward. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access […]

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Mavericks Notes: Thompson, May, Offseason

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Updated Aug 14, 6:43 PM ET

Veteran guard/forward Klay Thompson has been the subject of both trade and buyout rumors this offseason, with the Mavericks said to be open to the former and not pursuing the latter. On a Twitch stream with PlaqueBoyMax, Thompson explained his primary goal in the latter stage of his career (Twitter video link via Kevin Gray […]

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Nuggets Offering Peyton Watson Four-Year, $70M Deal

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Updated Aug 13, 1:49 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets are offering Peyton Watson a four-year, $70 million contract, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. The deal includes a team option in the fourth year. Watson has reportedly been looking for a deal of more than $25 million per season. It was reported on Tuesday that the Cavs are a serious threat to land Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade with the Nuggets. The Nuggets are currently the only team in the league in the second apron. The Clippers and Bucks are also mentioned as...

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And-Ones: Expansion, Schwartz, NBA Schedule, Japan

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Updated Aug 13, 9:58 PM ET

Within a story about the Lakers’ shocking sale to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin takes a look at how the pending transaction could impact expansion. Kushner and Iger’s group was one of several pursuing an expansion team in Las Vegas, and McMenamin hears from a league office source that the NBA is […]

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Warriors’ Joe Lacob breaks silence on LeBron James free agency whiff

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The Golden State Warriors pulled out all the stops in their effort to sign LeBron James in free agency. They, however, still did not measure up, as James chose to go with the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that was not expected by many. After failing to land James, the Warriors chose to stay put and […] The post Warriors’ Joe Lacob breaks silence on LeBron James free agency whiff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Lakers sale offers another speed bump of instability for Luka Doncic

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Updated Aug 13, 10:04 PM ET

Welcome to Los Angeles, Luka Doncic.  I know you were upset about The Trade, but now you can decompress amid the stability of one of the greatest brands in sports. You’ve joined the darlings of the NBA. The 17-time champions. It’s all sunshine, sea breezes and engraved diamond rings from here on forward.  Or is it?...

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Bob Iger says it’s premature to speculate on plans for Lakers’ future because they haven’t made any yet

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Updated Aug 13, 4:26 PM ET

Bob Iger, former chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Co., during the Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, US, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The event brings together many of the biggest names in AI, media and technology. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Bloomberg via Getty Images For most people, an impulse purchase is a candy on display near the checkout counter. For Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, it’s the Lakers. In just 72 hours, th...

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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Has Perfect Response to Ivica Zubac Concerns

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With the NBA season just over two months away, Ivica Zubac is ready for the new season. Tyrese Haliburton is ready to return after missing the 2025-26 season and dismissed concerns over his ability to play with him, according to Hoops Hype. “I have had zero court time with Zu. But I don’t think that’s […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton fires back at concerns over Ivica Zubac revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s ‘Hall of Fame’ bar on bringing back Steve Kerr amid retirement speculation

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Steve Kerr has been just as synonymous with the Golden State Warriors’ golden age of success as the likes of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors head coach made a dramatic U-turn after reportedly being very close to retiring at the end of last season, recently signing a two-year deal to extend his stay. […] The post Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s ‘Hall of Fame’ bar on bringing back Steve Kerr amid retirement speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Love reveals wild LeBron James Toronto Wi-Fi story

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Just a few days following LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, rumors popped up that Kevin Love wants to get reunited with his former teammate. Love is an unrestricted free agent after spending last season with the Utah Jazz. James and Love won a title together with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, […] The post Kevin Love reveals wild LeBron James Toronto Wi-Fi story appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Lacob demands patience from desperate fans with Stephen Curry nearing retirement

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It’s been crystal clear that Stephen Curry is looking to retire anytime soon. He is entering the season with the Golden State Warriors on an expiring $62.5 million contract. On August 29, he will be eligible for a two-year extension reported up to $136.7 million. At 38, Curry’s retirement will certainly come, and for many […] The post Joe Lacob demands patience from desperate fans with Stephen Curry nearing retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: Ramona Shelburne gives eye-opening Chris Paul advice to Bob Iger after franchise purchase

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Updated Aug 13, 10:54 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers rocked the sports world on Wednesday. Owner Mark Walter sold the Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion. One year after Walter acquired the Lakers from Jeanne Buss for $10 billion, the franchise is scrambling. Certain names will remain in place for now, such as […] The post Lakers rumors: Ramona Shelburne gives eye-opening Chris Paul advice to Bob Iger after franchise purchase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA trade proposal sends Kevin Durant to Cavs in three-team James Harden blockbuster

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If the Cavaliers really wanted to shake up the Eastern Conference, well, this would certainly qualify. A hypothetical three-team trade proposal making the rounds would send Kevin Durant to Cleveland while moving James Harden back to the Rockets in a deal that also includes the Pistons. Yes, there’s a lot going on here. The proposal, […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Kevin Durant to Cavs in three-team James Harden blockbuster appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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