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Ben Simmons to participate in Australia national team minicamp

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Updated Aug 10, 11:56 AM ET

Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.

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Clippers Sign Yuki Kawamura To Camp Deal

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Updated Aug 10, 2:35 AM ET

The Clippers have signed free agent Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, Forbes’ Tony East reports (via Twitter). The third-year point guard played last season with the Bulls, where he averaged 3.4 points and 2.6 assists in 11.6 minutes over 18 games. He played 11 games for the Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s […]

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Russell Westbrook Addresses His NBA Free Agency Status Amid Kings, Landing Spot Rumors

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Updated Aug 9, 11:56 AM ET

NBA guard Russell Westbrook was asked about his current free agency status during an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson regarding the nine-time All-Star's wide-ranging community service (5:37 mark).

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Mike Gansey Says Nick Nurse 'Excited' For Sixers Lineup Potential

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Updated Aug 10, 6:44 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers made a number of roster additions this offseason. Philadelphia added veterans LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The team also added rookie Labaron Philon Jr. at the draft. Those new arrivals are in addition to the team returning Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe from last season's starting line. The flurry of moves means lots of adjustments, but Sixers president of basketball operations Mike G...

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Community Shootaround: Where Will Top Young FAs Land?

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While the offseason might feel just about wrapped up for most teams, there are still four relatively high-profile players – and the teams associated with said players – waiting to see what their fates will be. As has been the case in recent seasons, restricted free agency has created protracted standoffs in negotiations involving two players: […]

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Nick Nurse Excited For Lineup Options With Sixers

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The Sixers have completely remade their team this season around the core trio of Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe. Not only did they fill out their starting lineup with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, but they also added considerable bench depth with deals for Dean Wade, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Anfernee Simons, and Ariel Hukporti. […]

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International Notes: Pokusevski, Winston, Carr, Martin, Gillespie

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After parting ways with Partizan Belgrade in June, former NBA first-round pick Aleksej Pokusevski will continue his career in Russia, having signed with Lokomotiv Kuban, as Bogdan Vasiljevic of BasketballSphere relays. A 7’0″ forward/center, Pokuseveki was selected 17th overall in the 2020 draft and spent three-and-a-half seasons with the Thunder prior to being traded to […]

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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton gets tentative plan for Mystics debut

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Updated Aug 10, 1:31 PM ET

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has a projected timetable on her incoming debut for the Mystics after the team's win over the Mercury on Sunday.

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Shaquille O'Neal did not sugarcoat how he feels about Deandre Ayton

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Updated Aug 10, 8:36 AM ET

Last offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers hoped to find a long-term solution at center to pair with Luka Doncic after trading Anthony Davis. They ultimately landed on Deandre Ayton on a prove-it deal after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. Granted, Ayton is a flawed player, but he was the best option […]

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How past examples in sports could influence the Kawhi Leonard saga

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: From left, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard during a press conference at the Green Meadows Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. George and Leonard were introduced to the media and fans as the newest members of the Clippers. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Daily Breeze via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images As the Toronto Raptors patiently await the fate of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clip...

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Kevon Looney details expected role with Lakers

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Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, they needed to fill the backup center role behind newly acquired Walker Kessler. Ultimately, Kevon Looney became that option and he brings veteran leadership with him to a young roster. Looney is most known during his tenure with the Golden State Warriors, where […]

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Shaq's flowers for LeBron James choosing 76ers come with harsh reality on Lakers tenure

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The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the eventful offseason, first learning that LeBron James would be leaving in free agency and then making a flurry of moves, headlined by a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. James has since gone on to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in a move that shocked basketball […] The post Shaq’s flowers for LeBron James choosing 76ers come with harsh reality on Lakers tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dwyane Wade salutes 76ers' LeBron James after emotional reunion in gym

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The Philadelphia 76ers are just days away from learning their schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, which will be LeBron James’ first in their uniform. James joined the 76ers in a shocking move this offseason after departing the Los Angeles Lakers, and now, opinions are varying on whether Philadelphia can be a legit title […] The post Dwyane Wade salutes 76ers’ LeBron James after emotional reunion in gym appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Masai Ujiri reflects on Kawhi's free agency process: 'We're going to be just fine'

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Ujiri said Leonard was forthcoming with him during the process, but hinted that he may have been the only one from his camp who was. "Kawhi was," Ujiri told reporters at Summer League on Tuesday, when asked about if communication between both parties was straightforward. Video can be seen in the article. I truly think Uncle Dennis tried to use Kawhi and misled him, especially given that Kawhi didn't even have a father figure. submitted by /u/Tuckebarry [link] [comments]

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