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Community Shootaround: Knicks' Roster Openings

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As of Sunday morning, the reigning champion Knicks have 13 players on guaranteed standard contracts and are approximately $3.27MM below the second tax apron, per Yossi Gozlan of CapSheets.com. Owner James Dolan said shortly after New York won its first title in 53 years that the Knicks won’t surpass the second apron in 2026/27, and […]

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Miles Bridges Likely To Wait On Extension Until After Offseason

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The Suns shored up their starting power forward spot when they traded Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a first-round pick for Miles Bridges, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick this summer. Even though Phoenix and Bridges have yet to come to terms on an extension, it appears that they’re planning on keeping him around long-term, […]

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Extensions Not Expected For Tyler Herro, Michael Porter Jr.?

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At the end of his Bleacher Report live stream (video link) this past week, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line said he isn’t expecting offseason contract extensions for Bucks guard Tyler Herro or Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. Based on his wording, it’s unclear if Fischer was reporting that extensions aren’t expected for the two […]

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LeBron Is 'King on the Chessboard' and 76ers Are Favorites to Win Title, Says NBA Legend Rajon Rondo

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Updated Aug 16, 10:55 AM ET

Rajon Rondo knows what it takes to reach the NBA mountaintop as a two-time champion himself, and he believes LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers are well positioned to do just that during the 2026-27 season.

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NBA scout not sold on reported Cavs targets Jonathan Kuminga, Peyton Watson

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A rival NBA scout isn’t convinced that either of the Cavaliers’ supposed wing targets would necessarily make them better. In fact, when it comes to Jonathan Kuminga, the scout thinks the Cavs could be taking a step backward. “The Cavs are not a better team if they lose Dean Wade and Max Strus and replace […] The post NBA scout not sold on reported Cavs targets Jonathan Kuminga, Peyton Watson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Klay Thompson included three Lakers legends in his all-time starting five

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As the offseason winds down, the Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to round out their roster with potentially one more addition. One name who has recently come up is Dallas Mavericks wing Klay Thompson, who may be interested in returning home to Los Angeles. Notably, Thompson could have signed with the Lakers back in […]

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NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Clippers, Bradley Beal

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Suns The Suns apparently didn’t acquire Miles Bridges with the idea of making him a short-term rental. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Phoenix intends to give Bridges both a significant role and, eventually, a new contract. The expectation, though, is that the sides will wait until later to work out an extension. “Phoenix not only has […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Clippers, Bradley Beal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA Notes: Bucks, Peyton Watson, Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Bulls

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Bucks Would Peyton Watson make the Bucks considerably better next season? Maybe not. But that might not really be the point. The Bucks have been linked to Watson for more than a month, and Tre Allen of NBA On SI examines what the 23-year-old forward could mean for a Milwaukee team that has entered a […] The post NBA Notes: Bucks, Peyton Watson, Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA trade idea sends Jonathan Kuminga to Kings, Domantas Sabonis to Blazers

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Jonathan Kuminga is still looking for a home, so naturally, we have reached the let’s trade half the Western Conference portion of the offseason. Jackson Caudell and Rohan Raman of Hawks On SI cooked up a three-team sign-and-trade proposal involving the Hawks, Kings and Trail Blazers. And there are some rather large names involved. Under […] The post NBA trade idea sends Jonathan Kuminga to Kings, Domantas Sabonis to Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Mavericks, offseason, Grizzlies

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Timberwolves Anthony Edwards isn’t talking championship just yet. First, he wants to see what the new-look Timberwolves actually look like together. Minnesota made one of the summer’s biggest changes by acquiring LaMelo Ball in the four-team trade that sent Naz Reid to Charlotte and Julius Randle to Brooklyn. That gives the Wolves a dynamic new […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Mavericks, offseason, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA Notes: Knicks, roster, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Heat

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Knicks The defending champion Knicks still have some roster work to do, particularly behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond. New York has 13 players on guaranteed standard contracts and sits roughly $3.27 million below the second tax apron, according to Yossi Gozlan of CapSheets. Owner James Dolan has already indicated that the Knicks don’t intend […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, roster, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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‘Players Won’t Qualify as Women’ – Clay Travis Doubles Down on Wild Theory That WNBA Players Won’t Pass Gender Test

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Updated Aug 17, 2:39 PM ET

Discourse over whether the WNBA should permit trans women from entering the league has reached an all-time high. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White threatening to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft has kicked decision-making into overdrive for league officials.

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