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Hoops Rumors Glossary: Base Year Compensation

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The term “base year compensation” no longer shows up in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and hasn’t since 2011. A relic of past agreements, the base year compensation rule was intended to prevent teams from signing free agents to new contracts that were specifically intended to facilitate salary-matching in trades. While the base year compensation […]

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NBA rumors: The only way Klay Thompson leaves Mavericks for Heat

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The Miami Heat are still trying to find talent to add to their team after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Of course, they’re one of the teams in the race for LeBron James, and the floodgates could open if they end up signing him. At the same time, they have to focus on building the roster […] The post NBA rumors: The only way Klay Thompson leaves Mavericks for Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors news: Draymond Green spotted hanging out with LeBron amid chase

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LeBron James may have the entire NBA world at a standstill after informing the Los Angeles Lakers that he will be joining another team as an unrestricted free agent. However, he appears to be making the most of his time off even as a range of teams chase his signature. That includes the Golden State […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green spotted hanging out with LeBron James again amid free agency chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevon Looney ‘Couldn’t Turn Down’ Opportunity To Join Lakers

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Updated Jul 15, 11:41 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with both players in last year’s center rotation after acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz as the splash deal of the offseason. They let Jaxson Hayes walk — to Kessler’s former team — and traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. […]

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Raptors Insider Dumps Cold Water All Over DeMar DeRozan Reunion Possibility Despite Mutual Interest

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DeMar DeRozan could see himself back in the place where it all began. It has been reported that DeRozan is willing to sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency after being waived by the Sacramento Kings a few days ago. He started his career with the Raptors as the ninth overall pick in 2009. […] The post Raptors insider dumps cold water on DeMar DeRozan signing despite mutual interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks' 2nd-round pick, undrafted rookie making strong Summer League case

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When the 2026-27 season kicks off, the New York Knicks will look to defend their 2026 NBA Championship. To do so successfully, they’ll need some luck. And they’ll also need to fill out their roster, which requires adding at least one more player. New York currently has only 13 players under contract. And while the […] The post Knicks’ 2nd-round pick, undrafted rookie making strong Summer League case for roster spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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[Smith] According to a source close to the beloved former Toronto all-star, DeRozan would welcome a Raptors return “if everything works out,” while other sources say the Raptors front office has been thinking about the possibility for some time.

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The potential role may be the biggest hurdle. DeRozan would be a backup for the first timein Toronto, and while people who know him have been working on him to accept it, it’d be a major career shift. And because he’s so close to cracking the top 10 on the NBA career scoring list (about 2,000 points away), not starting — or not even having a featured scoring role off the bench — would put a crimp in the pursuit of a truly memorable accomplishment. He’s enough of a team player to do whatever i...

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LeBron James sweepstakes continue to center on Cavs, Heat, Sixers

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Updated Jul 17, 1:56 AM ET

LeBron James spoke publicly for the first time since entering 2026 free agency. He left no real clues. But league sources continue to tell Hoops Wire that they believe the focus remains on the Cavaliers, Heat and 76ers as James’ most likely destinations. They also aren’t expecting him to announce a decision this week. Now, […] The post LeBron James sweepstakes continue to center on Cavs, Heat, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Pistons Proposed to Sign 9-Time All-Star After 5-Player Jalen Williams Trade

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Why would this article even get written? OKC has a full roster. Why would OKC take on contracts they would have to waive and stretch? I just don’t get this crap that comes out so unrealistic. Please explain to me why in the world this was put in the universe… submitted by /u/Economy-Kitchen1846 [link] [comments]

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Jalen Duren’s contract talks with Pistons, big swings and more: What I’m hearing

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Updated Jul 17, 1:46 AM ET

But a league source, granted anonymity to discuss negotiations still in progress, told The Athletic that signing Duren is Detroit’s No. 1 offseason priority and the team is confident it’ll come to an agreement with Duren. Both sides want to get a deal done that makes sense for everyone involved, the source said. submitted by /u/Ibo21 [link] [comments]

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