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Heat Evaluating Nick Richards

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Updated Aug 20, 9:23 AM ET

After photos surfaced on social media showing Nick Richards in Heat gear, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald confirms that the free agent center has been working out in Miami with several of the team’s players. While the Heat have mulled the possibility of adding Richards to their roster, there’s no deal in place at […]

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Jeanie Buss Open To Scenario Letting Siblings Sell While She Stays Lakers' Governor

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Updated Aug 19, 11:10 PM ET

Jeanie Buss may have a path to remain Los Angeles Lakers governor even if her siblings proceed with selling their shares, according to The Athletic. A league source indicated Buss would be open to exploring a scenario that lets her retain control of at least 15 percent ownership, the NBA's minimum threshold for team governors. The possibility emerges amid an escalating dispute between Buss and her five siblings, who voted through the Buss Family Trust to sell their shares in the franchise. Th...

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Lakers ownership chaos intensifies as ESPN insider fires back at Jeanie Buss camp

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Updated Aug 19, 1:58 PM ET

Shams Charania is not backing down after Jeanie Buss’ legal team accused the ESPN insider of inaccurately reporting the latest twist in the Lakers’ increasingly messy ownership saga. Appearing Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Charania addressed a letter from Buss’ attorney that accused him of falsely reporting that all six Buss siblings voted to...

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Community Shootaround: Who Will Be The Thunder's Fifth Starter?

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After a summer of not-insignificant moves aimed at keeping the team’s budget under control, the Thunder will enter the 2026/27 season looking to regain their status as top dog in the league. The team is not without questions to answer, though, and that is not exclusive to proving that they can find enough answers to beat […]

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Matas Buzelis has a bone to pick with Luka Doncic after excessive trash talk

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On the latest episode of Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, Matas Buzelis, off the Chicago Bulls, has been letting loose. Buzelis said he wants to stay with the Bulls for the rest of his career. He also talked about the influence Kevin Durant had on his confidence. Now, Buzelis is saying he wants […] The post Matas Buzelis has a bone to pick with Luka Doncic after excessive trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Matas Buzelis can’t imagine’ playing anywhere but with Bulls

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“With his highlight reel dunks, Matas Buzelis has become a fixture with the Chicago Bulls. In just two seasons, he has become a focal point for a team still cultivating an identity. Through managerial and coaching changes, teammates being traded, Buzelis still has love for sweet home Chicago. In fact, Buzelis is determined to play […] The post Matas Buzelis ‘can’t imagine’ playing anywhere but with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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J. Cole Makes Minnesota Fans Erupt After Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball Vouch

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J. Cole needed only a few sentences to send Minnesota fans into a frenzy. During the Minnesota stop of The Fall Off tour, Cole celebrated the Timberwolves’ new partnership between Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. His prediction for the revamped roster drew a massive response from the crowd. “Y’all got my favorite n**** Ant-Man in […] The post J. Cole makes Minnesota fans erupt after Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball vouch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets, Sion James, Mavericks

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Lakers While the Lakers’ ownership situation continues to resemble an episode of Succession, Luka Doncic is taking care of some team business of his own. Doncic is bringing nearly the entire Lakers roster to his native Slovenia for a five-day team-bonding trip, and ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne offered some new details during an appearance on ESPN […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets, Sion James, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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YouTube emerges as favorite for NBA’s massive local streaming package

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The NBA’s next major media move could put local broadcasts for nearly the entire league under one digital roof. YouTube remains the favorite to land the NBA’s proposed local streaming hub beginning with the 2027-28 season, according to Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal. The sides are reportedly in advanced discussions, with some industry executives […] The post YouTube emerges as favorite for NBA’s massive local streaming package appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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What could go wrong (but hopefully won’t) for the Sixers in 2026-27?

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Updated Aug 19, 1:01 PM ET

By no means are we trying to be fatalistic as we trudge along through the middle of August and wait for Sixers training camp to open in late September. However, it’s at least worth pondering what MIGHT not work for Philly in a season that’s probably got more hype than any season we’ve seen for the franchise in over two decades. So, where do we begin? The most obvious concern that comes with the Sixers this season is one that gets paraded out rather frequently whenever LeBron James changes tea...

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