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Warriors news: Steve Kerr gets honest on failing to get help for Stephen Curry

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One of the main priorities of the Golden State Warriors in the offseason was to retain coach Steve Kerr. They were able to do that, signing him to a two-year contract extension worth $35 million. As soon as Kerr was back on board, the Warriors pivoted their attention to the roster. Getting more help for […] The post What Steve Kerr is saying about Warriors’ repeat failures to land superstar sidekicks for Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks Notes: Cisse, Gafford, Irving, Roster

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After signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Mavericks as an undrafted rookie out of Memphis in 2025, center Moussa Cisse was promoted to a two-way contract at the end of the preseason in October, then made 38 regular season appearances over the course of his rookie season. When he reached restricted free agency this […]

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Eastern Notes: Brown, Thompson, Heat, Okpara, Pistons

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After spending the first three years of his NBA career on a standard contract, former first-round pick Kobe Brown signed a two-way deal to stay in Indiana this offseason. The 26-year-old forward said it was an easy decision to return to the Pacers, according to Forbes contributor Tony East. “Standard [contract] is always the goal,” […]

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Buducnost Extends Juwan Morgan

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Morgan was a reliable perimeter threat last season, knocking down over 40% of his three-point attempts in both the EuroCup and the ABA League L'articolo Buducnost Extends Juwan Morgan proviene da Sportando.

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Panathinaikos Linked with Sylvain Francisco in Surprise Twist - Sportando

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Updated Jul 30, 3:46 PM ET

Sport24 claims the French guard has agreed to a three-year deal, despite earlier reports suggesting ASVEL were determined to keep him. L'articolo Panathinaikos Linked with Sylvain Francisco in Surprise Twist proviene da Sportando.

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Knicks Among Several Teams With Two-Way Openings

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You can check out our glossary entry to learn more about two-way contracts, but in short, two-way deals allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but remain under team control and can’t […]

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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he's slick with Klay Thompson social media move

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With the Miami Heat trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo to kick off a team-altering offseason, the goal for the team now is rounding out its roster and putting the pieces around the star. Though the Heat missed out on signing LeBron James, who chose to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, the team shifts focus and sets […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he’s slick with Klay Thompson social media move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why adding Marcus Smart is a step in the right direction of reshaping the Rockets' identity

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Veteran guard Marcus Smart proved his worth in his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning him a pay raise and a reunion with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Smart agreed to a two-year $13 million contract with the Rockets this summer. It’s been four years since Marcus last played for Boston Celtics’ […] The post Why adding Marcus Smart is a step in the right direction of reshaping the Rockets’ identity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James' History Against Warriors Factored Into Decision

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Team sources believe part of LeBron James' hesitancy to ultimately sign with the Golden State Warriors stemmed from his history battling the franchise during its dynasty years, along with how the choice might have been perceived from a legacy standpoint. James played against the Warriors in four consecutive Finals while with the Cleveland Cavaliers between 2014 and 2018. "I believe there's more appeal to playing with Steph Curry on a different franchise rather than that franchise," said one l...

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LeBron James Had In-Person Meeting With Cavaliers In Early July

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LeBron James had an in-person meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the early part of July. James hosted the meeting in his home in Akron and featured only Grant Gilbert, Koby Altman and Brandon Weems from the Cavaliers' side. James and the members of the Cavaliers discussed what a third stint with the franchise would look like. James remained fairly distant from the other teams during the process, allowing Rich Paul to handle the correspondence. James ultimately decided to sign with th...

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76ers' LeBron James co-signs Maverick Carter's denial of Last Dance-like documentary with ESPN

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Updated Jul 30, 7:42 PM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers are still pinching themselves after recently signing NBA legend LeBron James in free agency, weeks after trading for Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics. The moves have taken the 76ers to a new stratosphere of NBA relevance as the team looks to end its 40-plus-year championship drought. Recently, James’ high school friend […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James co-signs Maverick Carter’s denial of Last Dance-like documentary with ESPN appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sixers Notes: Caldwell-Pope, Backup Centers, Brown, LeBron

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Updated Jul 30, 1:51 AM ET

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will give the Sixers another veteran with championship experience and familiarity in playing alongside LeBron James, but he may not be a regular part of the rotation, Adam Aaronson of The PhillyVoice writes in a mailbag column. Caldwell-Pope cleared waivers on Tuesday following Sunday’s buyout agreement with Memphis and is expected to sign […]

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Draymond Green Waived Implicit No Trade Clause In New Deal With Warriors

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Updated Jul 30, 5:50 PM ET

Draymond Green is waiving his implicit no trade clause and will receive a 15 percent trade kicker as part of his new one-year, $27.7 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. The contract will function the same as it did as if he never declined his option for the 2026-27 season. Green became a free agent to give the Warriors the flexibility to sign LeBron James had he chosen the team. The Warriors intended to sign Green to a three-year, $60 million contract had they reached an agreemen...

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3 LeBron James bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season after choosing 76ers in free agency

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Updated Jul 31, 3:04 AM ET

LeBron James, over the past weekend, put an end to his free agency saga, choosing to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract. After eight long years, James is set to return to the Eastern Conference where he reigned in terror, although now that he’s 41 years of age (turning 42 […] The post 3 LeBron James bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season after choosing 76ers in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spencer Jones' eye-opening reaction to Nuggets matching Thunder offer sheet

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After restricted free agent Spencer Jones agreed to a $12 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets were forced to match it to keep him ahead of the 2026-27 season. For many, this was Thunder GM Sam Presti forcing the Nuggets into a tough spot. Amid contract negotiations with Peyton Watson, which […] The post Spencer Jones’ eye-opening reaction to Nuggets matching Thunder offer sheet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitchell Robinson looks to have been Plan B for the Lakers this offseason

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Tyrese Maxey pushed hard for LeBron as Sixers jersey sales hit record - Sportando

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Updated Jul 30, 2:34 AM ET

Maxey reportedly recruited James relentlessly, while Rich Paul believes Philadelphia could keep LeBron energized for up to four seasons L'articolo Tyrese Maxey pushed hard for LeBron as Sixers jersey sales hit record proviene da Sportando.

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Warriors rumors: 4 realistic free agent targets after missing on LeBron James

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The Golden State Warriors have roster spots to fill following LeBron James’ recent decision in free agency this summer. James announced his choice to join the 76ers on Friday, signing a two-year deal that includes a player option in the second year. This marks his 24th and possibly 25th seasons in the NBA, a historic […] The post Warriors rumors: 4 realistic free agent targets after missing on LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Next move Timberwolves must make after missing out on LeBron James in free agency

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The Minnesota Timberwolves took their pursuit of LeBron James until the very end, but James decided to join forces with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown on the Philadelphia 76ers. The Timberwolves have been in constant search of the missing piece that would take them over the hump after four consecutive playoff heartbreaks, and […] The post Next move Timberwolves must make after missing out on LeBron James in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr never believed Warriors were ‘realistically’ in LeBron sweepstakes

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Updated Jul 30, 12:53 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors are still trying to recover after recently swinging and missing on LeBron James in free agency. James instead chose to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love and join the Philadelphia 76ers in a shocking move. Recently, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr weighed in on how close he thought […] The post Steve Kerr never believed Warriors were ‘realistically’ in LeBron sweepstakes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rich Paul sets record straight on thinking LeBron James would pick Heat

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Updated Jul 30, 4:14 PM ET

The Miami Heat seemed to be the perfect place for LeBron James to play when he was on the market. After all, it was in South Beach where he won two championships (2012, 2013) and helped usher in the era of the superteam. However, James chose the Philadelphia 76ers instead. For a while, his longtime […] The post Rich Paul sets record straight on thinking LeBron James would pick Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: LeBron James wanted to join Steph Curry, but not on Warriors

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Updated Jul 30, 12:23 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors have had a disastrous offseason, swinging and missing on LeBron James in free agency. The Warriors are now left with rapidly dwindling options to try to improve their team heading into next season. Recently, Anthony Slater of ESPN broke down James’ state of mind as it pertained to the Warriors in […] The post NBA rumors: LeBron James wanted to join Steph Curry, but not on Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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