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New Lakers Rumors on Dalton Knecht's Future, 'Odd Man Out' on Roster Ahead of NBA Season

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Updated Oct 2, 1:07 PM ET

Dalton Knecht's career with the Los Angeles Lakers could potentially be over just two years after the franchise selected him in the first round of the 2024 draft.

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Joel Embiid Reacts to LeBron James Saying He Wanted to Help 76ers Star Win NBA Title

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Updated Oct 2, 5:06 AM ET

New Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James has said he wants to be the "final little piece" that helps Joel Embiid win a title and that the big man has "done everything in our league" except win that elusive championship.

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Las Vegas NBA expansion could require a $12 billion investment - TalkBasket.net

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Prospective owners of a Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise could face total expenses reaching $11 billion to $12 billion or more, with the city’s arena situation representing a significant part of the investment. Beyond paying the expansion fee, the successful ownership group may need to construct a new basketball venue, which could cost approximately $2 […] The post Las Vegas NBA expansion could require a $12 billion investment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Luka Doncic isn’t playing follow the leader. He is undisputed Lakers leader

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Updated Oct 2, 12:16 AM ET

Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player. What did they talk about? Leadership. “It’s something he’s really excited about,” Redick said at Lakers practice Thursday. The Lakers belong to Doncic after LeBron James left for the 76ers in free agency after eight...

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Cavs season preview: Mario Hezonja – Unknown commodity

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ZADAR, CROATIA - AUGUST 27: Mario Hezonja of Croatia drives to the basket during the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Group K game between Croatia and Latvia at Dvorana Kresimira Cosica on August 27, 2026 in Zadar, Croatia. (Photo by Vedran Vlahovic/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options ...

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Kings’ Ben Simmons puts ESPN, other media on blast for ‘false narratives’

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Updated Oct 2, 9:17 AM ET

After a one-year absence, Ben Simmons is back on the court after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. Simmons will have to shake off a lot of rust after taking an extended break from basketball to recover from chronic ailments. He said he is confident that he can regain his prime […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons puts ESPN, other media on blast for ‘false narratives’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets must not overpay for Kyrie Irving

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Updated Oct 2, 8:02 AM ET

Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact. Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland. Perhaps it should be Tracy McGrady, but let’s avoid that collective trauma. The memories are visceral. Van Exel was a joy. He was so talented, but never especially impactful. Van Exel was ball dominant. He made bad decisions. He wasn’t much of a defender. He was one of the most fun players in the NBA to watch,...

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[MURRAY] Who starts alongside Luka Dončić? The Lakers have two spots up for grabs

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Prior to media day, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he was “pretty confident” with three spots in his starting lineup. The other two? “The other two spots will not be two White guys,” Redick said. That’s one way to preview what should be a competitive Lakers training camp. Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler are all obvious starters. After that, nearly everything is up for grabs. The Lakers have less than three weeks to get their roster to a maximum of 15 standard contr...

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