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Karl-Anthony Towns' Dad Rips Jimmy Butler, Says Knicks Star 'Bypassed' His Legacy After NBA Title

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Updated Sep 30, 5:31 PM ET

Even after watching his son, Karl-Anthony Towns, win the 2026 NBA championship with the New York Knicks, Karl Towns Sr. won't forget the past disrespect.

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Kawhi Leonard Reacts to Pablo Torre Report on Video After Raptors-Clippers Trade, NBA Investigation

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Updated Sep 30, 9:56 PM ET

On Tuesday, journalist Pablo Torre continued his investigation into Kawhi Leonard and his questionable no-show endorsement deals that ultimately led the NBA to fine him $700,000 and hit the Los Angeles Clippers with severe penalties for salary-cap circumvention on Wednesday.

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Jazz Notes: Starting Five, Peterson, Sensabaugh, Nurkic

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Updated Sep 30, 12:20 AM ET

It’s a safe bet that Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Lauri Markkanen will be starters for the Jazz, and Jusuf Nurkic seems likely to be part of that group too, writes Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune. Ace Bailey, Brice Sensabaugh, Svi Mykhailiuk, and No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson may all be […]

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Thunder aren’t building their team just to beat the Spurs

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The Spurs ended the Thunder’s season. They’re not going to consume their offseason, too. Oklahoma City lost Game 7 of the Western Conference finals to San Antonio after also losing the regular-season series. But coach Mark Daigneault says the Thunder aren’t redesigning themselves specifically to solve Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. There’s a fairly obvious […] The post Thunder aren’t building their team just to beat the Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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James Harden says he'd ‘love’ to play in Spain someday

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James Harden is in Spain with the Cavaliers. Apparently, he wouldn’t mind playing there, either. Harden told Spanish outlet Cadena SER after Cleveland’s first training-camp practice Wednesday that he would “love” to play in Spain someday, though the 37-year-old made clear his immediate priority remains trying to win an NBA championship with the Cavs. Harden […] The post James Harden says he’d ‘love’ to play in Spain someday appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Open Thread: Dylan Harper continues to roll back his “I ain’t coming off no bench” comment

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SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Stephon Castle #5, De'Aaron Fox 34 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for photos during San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The GQ Hype a...

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It seems like Dylan Harper will start for the Spurs

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Updated Sep 30, 6:48 PM ET

SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Stephon Castle #5, De'Aaron Fox 34 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for photos during San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Media day is ...

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Pablo Torre reveals former Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, 'CLIP' account got $1.9M from Boingo Wireless before military photo-op

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Updated Sep 30, 1:15 PM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers are still recovering from the aftershocks of the punishment the NBA handed down to them for circumnavigating the salary cap regarding Kawhi Leonard. Leonard has since been traded to the Toronto Raptors, while the Clippers face a bleak future with five forfeited first-round picks over the coming years. Although his reporting […] The post Pablo Torre reveals former Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, ‘CLIP’ account got $1.9M from Boingo Wireless before military photo-op appear...

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