76ers advisor Jerry Colangelo: Bryan Colangelo lost job over ‘nothing that he did’

76ers determined otherwise

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Chicago Bulls re-sign guard Ryan Arcidiacono

The Chicago Bulls have re-signed guard Ryan Arcidiacono, giving the former Villanova standout a chance to earn a roster spot during training camp.

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Report: Nets plan to pursue Kyrie Irving in 2019 free agency

Could Brooklyn poach Celtics star?

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J.J. Redick: I nearly signed with Pacers until 76ers improved offer

Indiana signed Tyreke Evans instead

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Should Seguin re-sign with the Stars?

Why such a choice is far from a no-brainer.

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Anthony Davis: DeMarcus Cousins became ‘enemy’ by leaving Pelicans for Warriors

Davis: 'Anybody who's not on the Pelicans is an enemy to me'

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LeBron James won’t rule out returning to Cavaliers again

He foreshadowed 2014 in 2012

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Leafs’ smartest bet is to sign Matthews, Marner, Nylander now

They only need to sign Nylander, but Marner and Matthews could kill it in contract years.

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Rumor: Tristan Thompson punched apologizing Draymond Green at Los Angeles club

Cavaliers, Warriors bigs beefed during NBA Finals

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NBA partners with MGM Resorts as official gaming partner

The NBA gets paid, MGM gets branding and data that will help with the coming wave of mobile betting.

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Report: Timberwolves, C.J. Williams agree to two-way contract

He was solid last season for the Clippers in this same role.

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Lakers unveil new uniform look, which is throwback to “Showtime” era

The Magic-era drop shadows on the numbers are back.

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Should Flyers sign Simmonds long-term? It’s complicated

Does he fit into Philly's long-term picture? Tough question.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabar on GOAT conversation: “This isn’t Highlander. There can be more than one.”

"We played different positions, under different rules, with different teammates, with different coaches."

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Rumor: Rockets, Pelicans interested in Kent Bazemore trade

Problem is, neither the Rockets nor Pelicans have the kinds of young players/picks to offer to interest Atlanta.

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Which no. 8 seed is likeliest to suffer a drop off 2018-19?

The Avs and Devils will have to fight to make it back to the playoffs.

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The time Steven Adams smelled Greg Popovich’s hair

"Don't act like you wouldn't do exactly the same thing." —Stephen Adams

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LeBron James on Donald Trump: “He’s kind of used sports to kind of divide us”

"I don’t want to say kinda. He’s dividing us."

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PHT Morning Skate: How the Capitals can repeat next season

Tuesday's collection of links.

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JaVale McGee does the ‘In My Feelings’ challenge from Africa (VIDEO)

Honestly? It's pretty good.

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Report: Sixers to let Jerry Colangelo’s contract expire at end of year

It was time.

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LeBron James on joining Lakers: “I love the challenge”

"We just got guys that love to play basketball." —LeBron on the Lakers' roster

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Dwyane Wade still not saying if he will play a 16th season

Dwyane Wade's future remains a mystery.

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Rangers avoid arbitration with Kevin Hayes; stage set for deadline trade?

The Rangers avoided arbitration with another restricted free agent, but how long before he is traded?

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Raptors reportedly showing interest in Greg Monroe

Toronto is looking for a little more depth at the five.

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Paying for intangibles usually backfires

If there is a lesson NHL teams can take from recent history it is they should pay big money for what they can see, not what they can not see.

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Dwight Howard says he had contact with Warriors but John Wall made him pick Wizards

Plus the Wizards offered a multi-year deal over the minimum salary.

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Steven Adams admits he tries to ‘annoy’ other NBA big men in latest book

Adams said that it started out as a simple issue of a rookie big man learning not to foul so much, and evolved from there.

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PHT Power Rankings: The NHL’s worst alternate jerseys

Some third jerseys look good. Some do not. This is about the ones that do not.

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LeBron James makes first comment on being a Laker

In retrospect, it was obvious: LeBron James wanted to be a Laker. There was talk of him staying in Cleveland or considering Philly, but the decision came so quickly it became clear this is what LeBron wated. While there was plenty of speculation about why LeBron wanted to come to Los Angeles, the man himself

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Alex Tanguay on his time playing with the ‘ultra-competitive’ Jarome Iginla

Iginla and Tanguay were teammates in Calgary and Colorado.

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Hawks, Carmelo Anthony finalize buyout, clearing the way for Rockets

Star James Harden has said that they are hopeful they can get the best out of of the aging scorer.

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Should Sens prospect Brady Tkachuk go back to school or turn pro?

The fourth overall pick in 2018 could go back to Boston University.

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5 Up, 5 Down: CJ McCollum and Kevin Durant are more similar than they think

This made their jabs via podcast and social media even juicier.

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James Harden showed up at the Drew League Sunday and played like an MVP

James Harden looked every bit the MVP at the Drew League.

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PHT Morning Skate: Stars want to sign Seguin before season; Quenneville not worried about losing job

Monday's collection of links.

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Watch LeBron James Jr. throw down a dunk during pregame warmups (VIDEO)

The young buck is already out here impressing his pops with these alley-oop dunks to himself.

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Nick Young, of all people, says on-court NBA fashion is getting too out of hand

Young has worn some pretty crazy basketball shoes while playing in NBA game, many not explicitly made for the purpose of basketball.

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LeBron James speaks on opening of ‘I Promise’ school in Akron (VIDEO)

This is far beyond normal charity. This is unquestioned contribution to American society.

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Could an NBA team in Las Vegas be on the horizon? Star players back idea.

With the NHL there and the NFL on its way, the NBA in Vegas is not out of the question. Eventually.

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LeBron James will host a talk show set in barbershop

LeBron James' new HBO show was picked up by the premium cable channel.

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PHT Stanley Cup Tracker: Reirden, Bowey give back during days with the Cup

PHT looks at the adventures of the Stanley Cup.

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Carmelo Anthony is apparently trying to get his hands on his own Atlanta Hawks jersey

It's going to look great at Coachella next year.

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LeBron James puts on a dunk expo before son’s basketball game (VIDEO)

Is this going to be the reverse of "Uncle Drew"? Are we going to get a movie where LeBron plays a middle schooler?

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LeBron/Lakers intro to “Friends” theme is brilliant

The perfect way to explain this odd Lakers' roster.

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Blackhawks can use cap space in quest to return to playoffs

The Blackhawks enjoy an uncustomary luxury with space under the NHL's $79.5 million salary cap.

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Steven Adams talks mental health struggles in upcoming autobiography

The always candid OKC big man talks about struggling with depression, loneliness.

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Dirk Nowitzki on Kevin Durant: ‘I don’t know why you would get engaged with fans talking trash’

Let's just get everyone's take on Durant's weird social media habits.

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Carmelo Anthony says U.S. government ‘completely turned their back’ on Puerto Rico

Anthony's father is Puerto Rican, and he has done a significant amount of fundraising to help the devastated island nation.

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#MuscleWatch: Giannis Antetokounmpo is already looking swole this summer

The Bucks star is ready to out-muscle guys in the Eastern Conference next year.

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Raptors coach said Kawhi Leonard ‘lit up like a Christmas tree’ during first meeting

If things go well for the Raptors this season in the East you can't count out the idea of Leonard staying in Canada after this year.

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Where they stand: Pacific Division

Forecasting the weather for eight interesting teams.

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Even after demotion, Doc Rivers says role hasn’t changed much with Clippers

How do Clippers make roster decisions?

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Report: Clint Capela’s contract incentives based on playoff advancement, defensive rebounding, free-throw shooting

Rockets include $10 million in potential bonuses in new deal

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Rangers give Brady Skjei Tom Wilson money, basically

Skjei gets slightly more at $5.25 million per season.

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Islanders games: two venues, zero plastic straws?

A good excuse to find strange, vintage straw photos.

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Kyle Lowry dodges question every time asked about DeMar DeRozan trade

Lowry was right not to answer questions about the trade, it was a no-win situation for him.

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Jimmer Fredette said he would consider NBA return after Chinese contract up

Would NBA teams consider him? Um....

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Clippers waive 2-way guard C.J. Williams

The Los Angeles Clippers have waived guard C.J. Williams, who was a two-way player for them last season.

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Grizzlies Mike Conley did not fully participate in USA mini-camp, says he will be ready for season

"With anything dealing with Achilles, it takes time and you got to be patient to deal with it."

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Tom Wilson cashes in with $31 million extension

This is an expensive gamble by the Capitals.

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Watch a young camper beat Enes Kanter at knockout

Enes Kanter doesn’t shoot from the midrange much (only 13.7 percent of his shots last season came from 10 feet or more away from the rim), that’s not his game. If you need some video evidence, watch a young camper this week beat him at knockout, and Kanter drop to the floor. How you gonna

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DeMar DeRozan sits down with Popovich, ready to be leader for Spurs

"It was cool to just to get a chance to talk to him here." —DeRozan on Popovich

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Pat Riley: Heat will be patient and wait for Dwyane Wade’s decision

Miami wants Wade back, but he is spending some time thinking about his future.

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Corey Crawford situation still seems concerning for Blackhawks

Crawford and Joel Quenneville both spoke on Friday and we still do not know for sure if he will be ready for the start of the season.

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Bucks add wing depth, shooting by reportedly signing Pat Connaughton

Mike Budenholzer wants more shooting on the roster and is getting it.

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Clint Capela, Rockets reportedly agree to five-year, $90 million contract

It's less than he would have been offered some summers, but it's still too much to walk away from.

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Rumor: Cavaliers want to sign Rodney Hood to three-year contract

Most likely he will ultimately accept the $3.4 million qualifying offer.

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Knicks’ coach met with Porzingis in Latvia, “we’ve had some really good conversations”

That is how a coach builds a real bond with his best player — go meet him on his turf.

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Mario Lemieux puts $22 million Quebec chateau on market

For sale: hockey great Mario Lemieux's 50-room Quebec summer home.

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Rumor: Warriors turned their backs on NBA executives in meeting about officiating

Too good to check out

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Where they stand: Central Division

Who will stand out in arguably the NHL's toughest division?

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J.J. Redick: Former Magic GM Rob Hennigan said he wouldn’t trade me then dealt me to Bucks

Redick: Then former Bucks GM John Hammond said how much he wanted to re-sign me then never called during free agency

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Jared Dudley: Players would’ve voted for cap smoothing in hindsight

Maybe even in foresight

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Five logical landing spots for Max Pacioretty

Where will the Habs captain land?

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Report: Dwane Casey also holding grudge, not speaking to Raptors president Masai Ujiri

Not just DeMar DeRozan

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Rumor: Kawhi Leonard told Spurs teammates, ‘I’ll do anything for all you guys in this room, but not this organization’

Details emerging from March players-only meeting

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Rockets GM Daryl Morey: No. 1 seed important for beating Warriors

Same strategy as last season despite results

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Rumor: Celtics offered ‘most of their best draft picks’ to Spurs for Kawhi Leonard

Celtics have potential extra first-rounders from Kings, Grizzlies and Clippers

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PHT Morning Skate: Matthews, Leafs talking contract extension; Scott Foster back in the news

Friday's collection of links.

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Paul George: Lakers were ‘tempting’ in free agency

George: 'Honestly, I wanted to come back home'

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John Wall on viral photo: ‘It looks like I just got to jail’

Wizards star says he sent it to his mom

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DeMar DeRozan on relationship with Raptors president Masai Ujiri: ‘It’s done. There’s no reason to have a relationship’

More harsh words after Kawhi Leonard trade

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Lamar Odom says he’ll play next season in China

He's made it a long way back from his near death bed three years ago.

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Can Darling, Mrazek finally give Hurricanes better goaltending?

Darling talks about pairing with Mrazek, and also his awesome dog.

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James Harden on Carmelo Anthony: “We will bring the best out of him”

Harden says communication with Anthony have already started.

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Kevin Durant has fun with C.J. McCollum “controversy,” says there is no beef

"This is not East coast, West coast beef."

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Anthony Davis: Pelicans losing DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo ‘tough, but at the same time, I’m past it’

Davis says Pelicans kept him informed during offseason

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Jimmy Butler had elective surgery on right hand, already back to offseason workouts

He is not in Las Vegas for USA Basketball mini-camp.

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Where they stand: Metropolitan Division

How have things changed for the division responsible for three straight Stanley Cups?

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Wizards delete tweet with ruthlessly mocked photo of John Wall

Wall's Team USA headshot not flattering

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Mavericks’ dance team eliminating skimpy outfits, less-wholesome routines

Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall: 'We want the focus to be on the dancers as artists and to highlight their skills, not be eye candy or sexualized'

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Mitch Korn follows Barry Trotz again, this time to Islanders

Korn had worked with the Capitals since 2014.

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Kevin Durant: You feel like you’re supposed to stay with one team, but LeBron James changing superstar model

Durant on LeBron leaving Cavaliers for Lakers: 'I thought it was the perfect decision, the perfect move'

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Interim CWHL head says single women’s league a priority

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has not indicated the NHL will be proactive in helping set up a single league.

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Carmelo Anthony: Everything too ‘rushed’ during lone season with Thunder

Anthony got traded to Oklahoma City a few days before training camp

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Report: Kawhi Leonard was jealous of star treatment received by other 2016 NBA All-Stars

How much did that lead to eventual trade request?

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Seven best free agents still on the market

There are teams that could use Jamal Crawford or Trevor Booker.

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Hornets unveil throwback pinstripe white uniforms (video)

Classic look

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Report: Mavericks, Devin Harris close to contract

Harris to replace Yogi Ferrell, who reneged on Dallas agreement to sign with Kings

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PHT Morning Skate: Orpik’s eyebrow-raising month; Yzerman and contract clauses

Thursday's collection of links.

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Canucks must learn painful lessons from Linden era

Will holdover GM Jim Benning continue to make the same mistakes?

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Report: Warriors employees were unsure of Kevin Durant re-signing until NBA Finals interview

Even though he said it in March, too

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Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canucks ‘amicably’ part ways

Linden spent four years in the role after talking over from Mike Gillis in 2014.

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DeMar DeRozan reportedly skipping Masai Ujiri-influenced NBA Africa game

New Spurs star joining Gregg Popovich, Kyle Lowry at Team USA minicamp

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Kevin Durant to C.J. McCollum after Trail Blazer guard makes absurd gang-fight analogy: ‘I just did your f—in podcast. Snakes in the grass’

McCollum: '.It’s like getting jumped with ur brothers by a gang you should’ve beat then joining the gang that jumped u...'

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Knicks rookie Kevin Knox: Carmelo Anthony would win MVP ever year if he played during season like he did in offseason workouts

Knox insists that was a compliment

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Report: Vince Carter signing with Hawks for first minimum contract of 21-year career

Carter will turn 42 during season

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Mavericks assistant coach Jenny Boucek pregnant

Boucek: 'I knew there was a scenario where this would cost me my dream of coaching in the NBA'

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Report: Lamar Odom and friends were in confrontation with gun-shooting man at Hooters

Former NBA player not accused of wrongdoing, cooperating with police

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Kristaps Porzingis talks recovering from ACL tear, rehabbing in Madrid

He's working out at the Real Madrid facilities this summer. There are worse cities to spend a summer.

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Wild add another pricey investment in Zucker

A five year, $27.5 million contract for the two-way forward.

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Where they stand: Atlantic Division

Who is rising, falling, and who still has work to do.

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Best free agent left, Clint Capela, getting pinched without suitors to push Rockets

Capela is stuck with two choices he does not like.

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Jared Dudley already being a leader in Brooklyn, reaches out to Jarrett Allen, D’Angelo Russell

Dudley wants to help guide Allen and Russell this season.

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Kevin Durant laughs off Blazers’ title chances on C.J. McCollum’s own podcast

Durant's right, Portland isn't winning a title.

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ProHockeyTalk’s NHL free agency tracker

Your one-stop shop for all the free agency happenings.

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It’s official: Carmelo Anthony traded to Hawks, who will waive him

The Hawks will quickly buyout and waive Anthony, who will ultimately sign with the Rockets.

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Jarome Iginla set to announce retirement from NHL

Next stop: the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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Yogi Ferrell says no hard feelings with Dallas, he needed change in career

"With my style of play, I feel like it fits better with the Kings than the Mavericks."

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PHT Stanley Cup Tracker: Fresh off European leg, Cup makes way to land of 10,000 lakes.

PHT looks at the adventures of the Stanley Cup.

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DeMar DeRozan talked with Drake for a couple of hours after the trade

"Yeah, day it came out, I went to Drake's house. Me and him sat and talked for a couple of hours."

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PBT Mailbag: How many games do you think Kawhi Leonard will play in Toronto?

Let's set the over/under on games played in Ontario for the former Spurs star.

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PHT Morning Skate: Barkov a superstar?; New Sedins?

Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from around the hockey world. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at phtblog@nbcsports.com. • The Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back their cannon jerseys next season. All is well in the world. (Sportslogos.net) • He won’t the Hart, but Taylor Hall would rather

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Frustrated DeMar DeRozan: “I gave everything I had to that team… (reasons for trade) B.S. to me”

"I understand how the game works, how the business works... I was never naive. Just let me know. That's where my frustration came from."

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Report: Kawhi Leonard to skip non-mandatory Team USA minicamp this week

Gregg Popovich and DeMar DeRozan will be there, however.

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Report: New Balance wants to sign Gordon Hayward, jump back in basketball shoe market

He's been with Nike, but if New Balance comes in with an over the top offer...

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Kawhi Leonard reportedly clears physical in Toronto; trade to be finalized soon

This was expected. Come the fall we can get the real questions answered.

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Report: Jordan Brand going to let Kawhi Leonard walk away, find new shoe deal

He is a free agent in the shoe market, but how strong will the interest be?

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Trail Blazers Twitter dunks on Nuggets Twitter

Because Jamal Murray didn't dunk on Caleb Swanigan

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Knicks sign Noah Vonleh

How will New York clear roster spot?

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Danny Green: Spurs don’t know how long I played with torn groin, should’ve gotten second opinion

Does this re-frame how we think of Kawhi Leonard?

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Predators’ Watson gets three months probation for domestic assault

This comes after Watson pleaded no contest to the charges on Tuesday.

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Brooks Orpik returns to Capitals one month after trade, buyout

Orpik was traded to Colorado and then bought out last month.

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Report: Tony Parker’s second season with Hornets unguaranteed

Big difference for Charlotte

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Report: Kyrie Irving talking about future with Celtics beyond upcoming season

Three agents also reportedly predict he'll leave Boston

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Ducks add more to best thing they have going by signing Montour

Avoiding arbitration with another promising young defenseman.

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PBT Extra: NBA Summer Power Rankings Top 10

The Warriors are on top, but the Raptors and Lakers made power moves this summer.

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Report: Cavaliers sign Kevin Love to four-year, $120 million contract extension

New face of the franchise

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Dwight Howard says he wants to retire with Wizards (just like Hornets and Hawks and Magic…)

Same old song

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Chuck Kaiton, longtime voice of Whalers/Hurricanes, out after 39 years

Kaiton started with the Whalers in 1979.

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Rumor: Dwyane Wade offered $25 million over three years by Chinese team

Enough to lure him?

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Looking ahead: Top free 10 free agents in the wild summer of 2019

Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving are on top of the list.

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Mavericks, Clippers make international swap; Johnathan Motley headed to LA

The Clippers get big man Johnathan Motley and the rights to guard Renaldas Seibutis.

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PHT Morning Skate: Is Auston Matthews really that good? Could the NHL ever expand to 40 teams?

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Dwight Howard aims for career-finishing run with Wizards

Dwight Howard brought the charm to his introductory news conference with the Wizards on Monday.

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Report: Celtics trade Abdel Nader to Thunder

This move saves the Celtics money and gets them farther away from the luxury tax line.

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Grizzles save cash with trade of forward Jarell Martin to Orlando

This trade is about Memphis getting under the luxury tax line.

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David Robinson said he tried to call Kawhi Leonard before trade, got no response

A lot of people tried to talk to Leonard and couldn't.

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Dirk Nowitzki officially signed for record 21st season with Mavs

Dirk Nowitzki is officially signed for a record 21st season with the Dallas Mavericks.

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Islanders, Brock Nelson avoid arbitration with one-year deal

By only signing him to a one-year deal the Islanders will have three major potential unrestricted free agents to deal with following this season.

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After bounce back year, Flyers need to keep Giroux at wing

Claude Giroux returned to being an elite scorer after moving to the wing in 2017-18. The Philadelphia Flyers need to keep him there.

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Marc Gasol spending summer helping rescue migrants lost at sea in Mediterranean

Gasol is doing something far more important than basketball this summer.

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Report: Celtics assistant coach accused of taking bribe while at Penn

Jerome Allen not charged with crime

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How much Kawhi Leonard isolated himself while on Spurs

And what it means for his future

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PHT Time Machine: The year the Blues skipped the NHL draft

Only one team in NHL history has refused to make a selection in the NHL draft.

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Dwight Howard has a whole spiel about his career, team by team (video)

Wizards, new center in great mood (today)

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Report: Raptors motivated to make salary-shedding trade

Could Jonas Valanciunas or Norman Powell get moved?

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Former Kings selection Georgios Papagiannis leaves NBA historically quickly for lottery pick

No. 13 pick played just 477 career minutes

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Isaiah Thomas to Danny Ainge: ‘If the opportunity is there, I would just like to let you know that I’d love to come back’ to Celtics

Thomas signed with Nuggets instead

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Report: Carmelo Anthony to sign minimum contract with Rockets

Seems about right

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Dwight Howard has a whole spiel about his career, team by team (video)

Wizards, new center in great mood (today)

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Report: Raptors motivated to make salary-shedding trade

Could Jonas Valanciunas or Norman Powell get moved?

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Former Kings selection Georgios Papagiannis leaves NBA historically quickly for lottery pick

No. 13 pick played just 477 career minutes

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Isaiah Thomas to Danny Ainge: ‘If the opportunity is there, I would just like to let you know that I’d love to come back’ to Celtics

Thomas signed with Nuggets instead

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Is Jacob Trouba’s time in Winnipeg coming to an end?

Trouba's long-term future in Winnipeg more uncertain than ever.

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Report: Carmelo Anthony to sign minimum contract with Rockets

Seems about right

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John Wall calls Washington’s off-season moves “pretty interesting”

"Not only do you get more layups, probably, you get more wide open threes."

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PHT Morning Skate: Predicting McDavid’s season; Should Toronto go after Panarin?

Monday's collection of links.

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Report: Tobias Harris turned down an $80 million extension from Clippers

Eighty million dollars is completely reasonable for Harris, so it seems he either wants more cash or perhaps he wants a change of scenery.

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James Harden on adding Carmelo Anthony: ‘It would be a great acquisition for us’

Now the question is whether Mike D'Antoni can get Anthony to play within Houston's system.

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Drew Hanlen is rumored to have fixed Markelle Fultz’s jumper

All aboard the Markelle Fultz PR train. Last stop is the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Rumor: People close to Kawhi Leonard think he’ll re-sign with Raptors

It's hard to predict what Leonard will do after last season, so anything could be headed our way.

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JR Smith finally says goodbye to LeBron 21 days after Lakers announcement

We all know JR Smith isn't the most aware guy, but waiting three weeks is a serious delay.

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Jets’ Jacob Trouba awarded $5.5 million in arbitration

The Jets are almost certain to accept the ruling.

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What are the Penguins going to do with all of these centers?

They have at least six NHL quality centers on their roster.

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DMV in Cleveland tapes a photo of LeBron to their camera to stop people smiling

This is sort of clever.

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DeMar DeRozan with classy goodbye to Toronto fans

Someday they will retire DeRozan's jersey in Toronto. Deservedly so.

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LeBron James loves fan made NBA 2K video of him playing with son for Lakers

LeBron has made no secret of wanting to play with his son someday.

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Here’s a first look at Kawhi Leonard, DeMar DeRozan in new jerseys, via NBA 2K

The only catch? It's via a video game.

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Another LeBron James mural vandalized in Los Angeles

A handful of Lakers' fans are not welcoming LeBron with open arms.

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AP Source: Thunder trading Dakari Johnson to Orlando

The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading reserve center Dakari Johnson to the Orlando Magic.

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Center Alex Len reportedly reaches contract deal with Atlanta

He gets a change of scenery, we'll see if that's what he needed.

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Mixed feelings about Anaheim’s ‘Mighty Ducks’ retro-themed third jersey

The dangers of mixing old with new.

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Gordon Hayward posts new workout video, he is moving pretty well

Take all Instagram workout videos with a grain of salt, but he is moving well in the latest one.

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Montrezl Harrell reportedly reaches deal to return to Clippers

The Clippers liked him last season, he scored 11 points a game and wanted him back in the rotation.

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Is Dumba’s five-year, $30M a good deal for Wild?

A big deal for a breakout player on the blueline.

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Would Dwyane Wade take a big payday in China? Would Jahlil Okafor?

Wade in China is a longshot, but not impossible (he has a shoe deal with a Chinese firm).

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Jazz ending sponsorship deal with Papa John’s

The company's founder and spokesman used a racial slur.

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Report: Nemanja Bjelica agrees to three-year contract with Kings

He was looking for more than a one-year contract.

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Suns acquire Richaun Holmes from 76ers, Darrrell Arthur from Nets

The Phoenix Suns have acquired power forward Richaun Holmes from Philadelphia and forward Darrell Arthur from Brooklyn.

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Celtics’ Smart ‘ecstatic’ to have summer in limbo over

There was a moment during the past month in which Marcus Smart wasn't sure where he'd be playing basketball this season.

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Raptors president Ujiri apologizes to departed DeRozan

Raptors president Masai Ujiri apologized Friday for a "miscommunication" with the four-time All-Star and franchise icon.

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Draymond’s pitch to Cousins: “I’m pretty sure me and you are going to fight”

Draymond Green's not exactly the best salesman ever.

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New 76ers big Mike Muscala in February: I don’t like the 76ers because they, especially Joel Embiid, talk a lot of trash

He was on the Hawks then

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Report: After deal with Warriors leaked, opposing players called DeMarcus Cousins about reneging

C.J. McCollum called, though not necessarily with a Trail Blazers pitch

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Raptors president Masai Ujiri apologizes to DeMar DeRozan for ‘maybe a gap of miscommunication’

Ujiri said he thought Raptors were behind in Kawhi Leonard pursuit

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Report: 76ers trading Richaun Holmes to Suns, signing Jonah Bolden

2017 second-rounder will get four-year deal

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Kawhi Leonard for DeMar DeRozan could be NBA’s first immediately clear and enduring star-for-star trade in nearly two decades

Leonard and DeRozan must prove they're still stars, though

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Report: Suns trade Jared Dudley, second-rounder to Nets

Phoenix will reportedly get, buy out Darrell Arthur

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Report: Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors physical scheduled for today

Will he pass?

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Yogi Ferrell backs out of deal with Mavericks

Smaller (literally and figuratively) version of DeAndre Jordan

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Report: Thunder trading Carmelo Anthony, first-rounder to Hawks for Dennis Schroder

Atlanta to buy out Anthony, send Mike Muscala to 76ers for Justin Anderson

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Report: Lakers eager to use LeBron James at center flanked by top four young players

Lonzo Ball-Josh Hart-Brandon Ingram-Kyle Kuzma-LeBron James

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Report: Nuggets lottery pick Michael Porter Jr. undergoes another back surgery

Rookie out indefinitely

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Michael Beasley reportedly joins Lakers on one-year contract

That Laker locker room next season...

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PBT Extra: Carmelo Anthony will be a Rocket, but will he accept new role?

Breaking down the Carmelo Anthony trade to Atlanta (which will waive him).

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Goaltending remains biggest question for much-improved Blues

Can Allen turn things around for himself and the Blues?

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Dallas who? Yogi Ferrell reportedly quickly agrees to new contract with Sacramento

This is a solid signing by the Kings, and for Ferrell it appears to be a better contract than the last one he agreed to.

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New 76ers big Mike Muscala in February: I don’t like the 76ers because they, especially Joel Embiid, talk a lot of trash

He was on the Hawks then

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Immediate jump unlikely to be best for Kotkaniemi, Habs

Burning a year off of his rookie deal might be foolish.

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Report: After deal with Warriors leaked, opposing players called DeMarcus Cousins about reneging

C.J. McCollum called, though not necessarily with a Trail Blazers pitch

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Raptors president Masai Ujiri apologizes to DeMar DeRozan for ‘maybe a gap of miscommunication’

Ujiri said he thought Raptors were behind in Kawhi Leonard pursuit

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Report: 76ers trading Richaun Holmes to Suns, signing Jonah Bolden

2017 second-rounder will get four-year deal

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Kawhi Leonard for DeMar DeRozan could be NBA’s first immediately clear and enduring star-for-star trade in nearly two decades

Leonard and DeRozan must prove they're still stars, though

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Report: Suns trade Jared Dudley, second-rounder to Nets

Phoenix will reportedly get, buy out Darrell Arthur

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Report: Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors physical scheduled for today

Will he pass?

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Yogi Ferrell backs out of deal with Mavericks

Smaller (literally and figuratively) version of DeAndre Jordan

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PHT Morning Skate: Jagr still holds NHL hope? Islanders turning the page

Friday's collection of links.

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Cavaliers reportedly talking trade sending Kyle Korver to Sixers

The sides are still talking, the deal is not yet done.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t believe in the NBA 2K cover curse

He says he wants to be a member of the Milwaukee Bucks for life.

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Lakers fan paints another LeBron mural in Los Angeles (PHOTO)

Perhaps this time vandals won't get upset that ... what were they upset about, again?

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Clippers sign free agent Luc Mbah a Moute for 2nd stint

Luc Mbah a Moute is back with the Los Angeles Clippers, signing a free-agent deal.

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DeMarcus Cousins relishing fresh start in Golden State

DeMarcus Cousins spent his first eight seasons in the NBA chasing two things - peace and the playoffs.

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Trade to/buyout from Hawks clears way for Carmelo Anthony to join Rockets

Anthony is going to be a Rocket next season. How well that works is something to watch.

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Report: Thunder trading Carmelo Anthony, first-rounder to Hawks for Dennis Schroder

Atlanta to buy out Anthony, send Mike Muscala to 76ers for Justin Anderson

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Vegas Golden Knights, U.S. Army agree to end trademark dispute

The U.S. Army filed a notice of opposition in January.

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Report: Lakers eager to use LeBron James at center flanked by top four young players

Lonzo Ball-Josh Hart-Brandon Ingram-Kyle Kuzma-LeBron James

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Report: Nuggets lottery pick Michael Porter Jr. undergoes another back surgery

Rookie out indefinitely

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Dominic Moore’s Smashfest charity Ping-Pong event a ‘labor of love’

Smashfest 7 takes place Aug. 1 in Toronto.

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Report: Dirk Nowitzki to re-sign with Mavericks for $5 million

By playing next season, Nowitzki will break longevity records

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Chris Chelios leaving Red Wings to be closer to family in Chicago

Chelios has been an adviser for the team.

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Jaromir Jagr hits the ice with Kladno, eyes return this season

Jagr was limited to only 22 games with the Flames last season.

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Report: Mavericks re-signing Yogi Ferrell for less than qualifying-offer salary with second year unguaranteed

What is Ferrell doing?

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P.K. Subban on video game cheating, state of the NHL (PHT Q&A)

Subban is the cover athlete for the NHL 19 video game.

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Thon Maker and Andray Blatche among 18 (!) disciplined for Philippines-Australia brawl

Players, coaches and referees (video)

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Ovechkin, U.S. women’s Olympic team big winners at ESPY Awards

Hockey has a good night at the ESPY Awards Wednesday.

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Report: Celtics re-signing Marcus Smart for four years, $52 million

Does this set up a trade?

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NBA Summer Power Rankings: Warriors still on top, but Lakers, Raptors climbing

The Warriors are still on top, the Raptors now loom as a threat, and the Lakers are in the top 10.

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Report: Spurs annoyed some in Kawhi Leonard’s camp by not giving him 2014 contract extension

Leonard said at the time he understood the strategy – which paid off with LaMarcus Aldridge

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PHT Morning Skate: William Karlsson’s contract conundrum, worrisome free agent signings?

Thursday's collection of links.

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Mavericks add Jenny Boucek to coaching staff

Mavericks also announce hiring , Stephen Silas as assistant coach

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Dwyane Wade signs ‘lifetime’ deal with Li-Ning

Dwyane Wade has signed a lifetime contract with Chinese apparel company Li-Ning.

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New Bulls forward Jabari Parker: ‘They don’t pay players to play defense’

How he's right and wrong

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Report: Kawhi Leonard warming to playing for Raptors

Leonard reportedly still set on joining Los Angeles next summer, though

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Report: Spurs wanted to declare Kawhi Leonard out for the season, but he wouldn’t let them

Why didn't he?

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Report: Spurs wouldn’t trade Kawhi Leonard to 76ers unless they included Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid

San Antonio settled for much less from Raptors

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What’s the right contract for Tom Wilson, Capitals?

As tough to value as he is to play against.

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NBA players bothered by Raptors trading DeMar DeRozan

Lou Williams: DeRozan 'got stabbed in the back'

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PBT Extra: Breaking down Kawhi Leonard to Raptors trade

The Raptors are being aggressive. It's a good move.

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Report: After backing out of agreement with Sixers, Nemanja Bjelica talking to Kings

Bjelica pulled out of Sixers deal saying he wanted to play in Europe.

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DeMarcus Cousins on Warriors: “This was my nuclear bomb. My last resort.”

Video from a SHOWTIME Sports documentary gets us inside Cousins' thinking.

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Sharks should still go bold after failing to land Tavares

The current state of the trade market might benefit San Jose.

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Five big takeaways from Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto

The Raptors won this trade.

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Report: Boston nearing agreement to retain Marcus Smart

The expected deal will be four years, in the $46-$50 million range.

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Trouba, Jets millions apart as arbitration date nears

Jets, Trouba appear destined for Friday arbitration hearing.

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Kawhi Leonard may not want to play in Toronto, but he will

Sit out another season with his injured quad and even the Lakers would be slow to offer a max contract.

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Lonzo Ball had arthroscopic surgery on knee Tuesday, should be ready for training camp

This was expected, but come training camp Ball is going to have to earn his starting spot.

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DeMar DeRozan expresses anger at trade to Spurs on Instagram

Loyalty is a luxury in the NBA and one rarely rewarded.

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PHT Morning Skate: How much, how long for Wilson? What if Panarin pulls a Tavares?

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Raptors reportedly “finalizing” trade to acquire Kawhi Leonard from Spurs

DeMar DeRozan would headline the package headed back to San Antonio.

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Report: Stephen Curry also skipping Team USA minicamp

LeBron James and Curry still under consideration for 2019 World Cup team, though

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Are Raptors viable trade destination for Kawhi Leonard?

The Lakers, Clippers, 76ers and Celtics have dominated Kawhi Leonard trade discussions for most of the summer.

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Report: Kawhi Leonard considering participating in Gregg Popovich-led Team USA minicamp

What would that mean for a trade?

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Report: Kings get Ben McLemore back in trade with Grizzlies

Sacramento and Memphis also exchange Garrett Temple and Deyonta Davis

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Report: Nemanja Bjelica backs out of contract agreement with 76ers to return to Europe

He won't be easily replaced

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Report: Before trading Jeremy Lin to Hawks, Nets were concerned about his readiness for season

Should Atlanta worry?

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Blazers win 2018 NBA Las Vegas Summer League Championship vs. Lakers

The Blazers haven't brought home a championship since 1977.

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Lakers’ Josh Hart get ejected during Summer League final (VIDEO)

The Blazers beat the Lakers to take home the LVSL title.

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Watch Collin Sexton try to intimidate Josh Hart with this weird sumo flex (VIDEO)

Hart scored 37 points and was named LVSL MVP, so it's not clear whether it worked.

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr receives contract extension

The Warriors repeated as champions, taking their third title in four years during Kerr's tenure.

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Jayson Tatum’s NBA 2K19 rating is pretty eye-popping

Now the wait is on to see how fellow Rookie of the Year candidates Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons score when 2K Games releases their ratings.

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Dallas’ Liz Cambage sets WNBA single-game scoring record with 53-point game (VIDEO)

Cambage hit 17–of–22 from the field including 4–of–5 from three.

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Lakers’ Josh Hart wins Summer League MVP

He's the second Laker in a row to win the award (Lonzo Ball).

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Report: Jahlil Okafor, still trying to land contract, works out for four teams in Vegas

He may need to accept a non-guaranteed contract for next season.

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Take that for data: NBA preps for expanded betting on games

Here's a scenario: LeBron James is four assists and three rebounds shy of a triple-double after three quarters. A bettor, who is watching at home and utilizing a mobile app, decides to gamble that James will get those assists and rebounds in the final 12 minutes. The wager then gets made before play resumes.

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Rangers pay small price to watch Vesey for two more years

A bridge deal that makes sense for both parties.

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Stephen Curry also skipping Team USA minicamp

LeBron James and Curry still under consideration for 2019 World Cup team, though

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Are Raptors viable trade destination for Kawhi Leonard?

Where there's smoke...

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Devils keep it simple after years of aggressive moves

They retained forwards Stefan Noesen and Blake Coleman to modest deals today.

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Report: Kawhi Leonard considering participating in Gregg Popovich-led Team USA minicamp

What would that mean for a trade?

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Report: Kings get Ben McLemore back in trade with Grizzlies

Sacramento and Memphis also exchange Garrett Temple and Deyonta Davis

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Ilya Kovalchuk confident he’s bringing a ‘high level’ of play to Kings

"It doesn’t matter really who’s going to score – we just need to get to our goals."

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Report: Nemanja Bjelica backs out of contract with 76ers to return to Europe

He won't be easily replaced

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Report: Before trading Jeremy Lin to Hawks, Nets were concerned about his readiness for season

Should Atlanta worry?

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As Summer League ends, what are teams taking away from Las Vegas?

What do teams — their coaches, scouts, and GMs — take away from Las Vegas? A baseline.

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Report: LeBron James to skip USA Basketball mini-camp next week

LeBron did not compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics and may choose to sit out the next round as well.

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PHT Morning Skate: Panarin talks not progressing, Biron on Emery

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Lakers headed to second straight Summer League title game

Josh Hart scored 37 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Lakers.

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USA Basketball to host World Cup qualifier vs. Uruguay on Sept. 14 in Las Vegas

USA Basketball's quest to qualify for next year's FIBA World Cup will resume Sept. 14 in Las Vegas, where the Americans will face Uruguay.

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Mavericks sign second-round pick Jalen Brunson to first-rounder style contract

He got three years of guaranteed money.

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Kemba Walker: “As far as seeing me in New York, I doubt it”

Kemba Walker is an All-Star level point guard who is heading into a contract season — he is a free agent in 2019. Walker is also a New York native, born in the Bronx he attended Rice High School in Harlem. Combine all that with the fact both the Knicks and Nets will have enough

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Report: Philadelphia tried to recruit Daryl Morey as new GM, were rebuffed

The analytics movement is not dead in Philadelphia.

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French World Cup star Antoine Griezmann interrupts post-win interview to shout out Derrick Rose

Griezmann may be a bigger Rose fan than Tom Thibodeau... nah, not possible

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Stephen Curry’s Davidson roommate, Bryant Barr, now serves as his caddy in Tahoe

Curry still owes Barr a dinner from a game of H-O-R-S-E game back in college.

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Predators land another steal in signing Saros, Rinne’s heir apparent

David Poile continues to make the rest of the NHL look silly.

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Warriors assistant Mike Brown: David West just trying to ‘stir the pot’ with joking post-title remarks

West hyped up Golden State's internal issues

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Report: Spurs signing Dante Cunningham

San Antonio needs another small forward with Kawhi Leonard's return uncertain

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LaVar Ball denies leaking Lonzo Ball’s knee injury

Lakers reportedly believe Ball camp trying to stifle trade

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Henrique’s great fit with Ducks pays off with $29 million extension

The Ducks acquired Henrique in a November trade with the Devils.

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Flames make fascinating bet with Elias Lindholm contract

Calgary locks up a big part of its takeaway from the Dougie Hamilton trade.

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Bucks unprecedentedly squander value of a No. 2 pick (Jabari Parker)

Milwaukee let Parker leave for Bulls

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Fight involving Tyler Ulis, Devin Booker caught on video

Suns say they're looking into 2017 incident

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Reversing reported course, Clippers fully guarantee Milos Teodosic’s salary

Clippers extremely deep at guard

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Police: Drowning of NHL goalie Ray Emery not suspicious

The 35-year-old player whose career spanned 11 seasons drowned in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday.

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Fight involving Tyler Ulis, Devin Booker caught on video

Suns say they're looking into 2017 incident

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Hartman handed prove-it contract by Predators

Hartman to be given opportunities in Nashville.

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Reversing reported course, Clippers fully guarantee Milos Teodosic’s salary

Clippers extremely deep at guard

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It may be moot, but Kawhi Leonard now eligible for super-max contract with Spurs

Money did not solve this problem — Leonard and the Spurs are farther apart than ever.

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Grizzlies sign second-round pick Jevon Carter to multiyear contract

He has impressed at Summer League, particularly defensively.

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PHT Morning Skate: The hockey world remembers Ray Emery

Monday's collection of links.

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“Ray Allen from long distance” with chip shot to save par at American Century Classic

The man is still good from deep. Regardless of the sport.

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LeBron James sits courtside for Lakers’ Summer League win

Brandon Ingram stopped by as well.

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After losing to his father in golf, Stephen Curry leaps into Lake Tahoe

The Currys were playing in the American Century Championships.

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Canadiens make a good move: Solid deal for Danault

Wise choices sometimes feel rare with Montreal.

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Spurs’ pick Chimezie Metu to miss time with fractured wrist

He should be healthy by training camp.

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Former NHL goalie Ray Emery passes away at age 35

The hockey world mourns Emery's loss on Sunday.

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French NBA stars (and others) react to France World Cup win

Tony Parker and Rudy Gobert are happy.

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Watch best of Wendell Carter Jr. at Summer League

The Bulls may have something in Carter Jr.

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Blue Jackets get nice value with Bjorkstrand; Panarin meeting looms

A nice Sunday for the Blue Jackets, but tomorrow is key.

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Stephen Curry nailing putts, doing shimmy at American Century Championship

If there’s one thing Stephen Curry loves as much as draining a 28-foot three over the outstretched arms of a defender, it’s golf. Curry is a golf fanatic. Which is why he never misses — and always has fun at — the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. And when he makes

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NBA Summer League down to elite 8 in tournament format

The NBA Summer League has its elite eight.

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Sixers’ Furkan Korkmaz comes up huge in clutch for Summer League win

He's been big in Vegas when it mattered.

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Knicks new coach to fly to Latvia, show Kristaps Porzingis film of Kevin Knox

It's definitely possible to envision Porzingis and Knox together on the court.

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Watch Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton drop 17 on Rockets in Summer League win

He's improved through Summer League.

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Shabazz Napier reportedly agreed to contract with Brooklyn Nets

The Nets have a lot of point guards on the roster.

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Cavaliers reportedly bringing back Channing Frye on one-year contract

He signed for the veteran minimum to return to Cleveland.

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Jets might need to pay Trouba like a star, and that’s OK

Comparing Trouba to the NHL's elite on the blue line.

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Oshie’s six Cup confessions: Green suits, teasing Burakovsky

Hey, not all of us can win championships or grow beards.

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Metta World Peace ejected for punting ball during Big3 game

The more things change...

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Ryan Murray’s odd tale continues in Columbus

The second pick of the 2012 NHL Draft is fodder for "What if?" scenarios.

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Red Wings should sign Dylan Larkin for as long as possible

Even if the money looks risky today.

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Jabari Parker agrees to deal with Bulls after Bucks rescind qualifying offer

At $20 million a year it's an overpay for Parker, but it is just a one-year deal (team option second year).

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GM Dell Demps: Julius Randle, Elfrid Payton additions make Pelicans better

Are the Pelicans better off with Julius Randle and Elfrid Payton than they were with DeMarcus Cousins?

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The evolution of Trae Young at Summer League

“So we have a couple areas with Trae… where we say, ‘you know what, I know what we need to work on.’” —Lloyd Pierce

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Former NBA All-Star Len Chappell dies at 77

Wake Forest says former basketball all-American and NBA All-Star Len Chappell has died.

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Jazz sign forward Georges Niang to guaranteed contract

Georges Niang can shoot the rock, and Utah knows how to use that.

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PBT Extra: Breaking down Jeremy Lin, Isaiah Thomas player moves

Who won all the Thursday moves?

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Reports: Bulls working toward Jabari Parker offer sheet

How about this Bulls lineup: Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr., Jabari Parker, Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine.

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Lonzo Ball to have surgery on his knee next Tuesday

He should be "100 percent" by training camp.

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Magic Johnson: Yes, Lakers will consult with LeBron on big moves

Of course they are, but how much power will they give him?

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Report: Jabari Parker wants to join Bulls

Will Chicago sign Bucks restricted free agent to offer sheet?

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Have the Minnesota Wild already hit their ceiling?

Bruce Boudreau has to be on the hot seat heading into this season.

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Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor: Jimmy Butler rejected contract extension

Butler could earn much more in 2019 unrestricted free agency – even by leaving Minnesota

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Judge: No class-action status for ex-NHLer concussion case

The judge declined to certify either of the proposed classes by the ex-players.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: I wanted LeBron James to stay in Eastern Conference

LeBron-Boston rivalry was heating up

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Report: Jeremy Lin acquisition expedites Hawks trading Dennis Schroder

Atlanta also drafted Trae Young at point guard

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Marc-Andre Fleury commits to Golden Knights with three-year extension

Fleury is now signed in Vegas through the 2021-22 NHL season.

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Bulls reportedly pull David Nwaba’s qualifying offer, indicating bigger move

What does Chicago have up its sleeve?

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PHT Stanley Cup Tracker: Caviar in the Cup, Red Square visit, tour of Czech Republic

PHT looks at the adventures of the Stanley Cup.

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No Brinks truck: Isaiah Thomas takes historic tumble from top five in MVP to minimum salary

Former Celtics star signing with Nuggets

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Ekman-Larsson poised to lead Coyotes into the future

Locking up Ekman-Larsson for the long term keeps a key, veteran piece to the puzzle in place.

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Wayne Ellington returning to Miami on 1-year deal

Wayne Ellington is returning to the Miami Heat, after nearly two weeks of waiting and wondering if he would get his wish to be back with the club for a third season.

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Lakers’ Josh Hart continues run through Summer League, drops 20 on Clippers

He has been a Summer League standout.

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PHT Morning Skate: Jets building long-term contender, NHL yet to figure out how to pay goalies

Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from around the hockey world. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at phtblog@nbcsports.com. • The dates for arbitration destiny (if they make it there) are set for a bevy of the NHL’s restricted free agents. (TSN.ca) • Connor Hellebuyck the first shoe to

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Denver dumps salary of Kenneth Faried, Darrell Arthur to Brooklyn in exchange for pick

This is a salary dump for Denver that costs them picks.

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Jeremy Lin reportedly traded to Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks now have Lin, Trae Young, and Dennis Schroder at the point. Schroder could be on the move next.

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Isaiah Thomas reportedly signs 1-year deal for minimum with Nuggets

Thomas will reunite with Michael Malone, who coached him in Sacramento.

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Jerry West: ‘LeBron was not a tough free-agent signing’ for Lakers

The Logo has spoken.

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Adam Silver encourages Warriors to ‘increase their dominance’

Silver was careful with his wording about the Warriors playing "within the rules".

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Artist of LeBron James mural in LA paints over it after vandalization

Always expect Lakers fans to outdo themselves.

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Nets reportedly not talking contract extension with D’Angelo Russell

The Nets are wise to wait a year until he is a restricted free agent.

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Warriors make it official, sign free agent forward Jonas Jerebko

Free agent forward Jonas Jerebko has signed with the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors.

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Penguins’ big defense spending continues with Oleksiak

Pittsburgh's devoting almost $27 million to seven defensemen next season.

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What should Blackhawks do with cap space after Hossa trade?

Pondering Pacioretty, Panarin, and other prime trade targets.

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Lakers insist they’re trying to compete with Warriors

Signings Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson and JaVale McGee was at least in part to match up with Golden State

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Ex-Knicks star Charles Oakley arrested at Las Vegas casino for gambling fraud

Oakley reportedly tried to pull back $100 chip after realizing he'd lose

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Blackhawks open cap space, send Hossa to Coyotes in complex trade

Vinnie Hinostroza (also pictured) is a key part of Arizona's side of the move.

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Magic Johnson says he sat in his car for an hour before meeting with LeBron James to avoid tampering

It worked

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Most interesting Islanders to watch post-Tavares

How will Lee, Bailey, Barzal, and others perform as go-to guys?

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Celtics first-rounder Robert Williams has twice lost lost his wallet since draft

Oy

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Bucks rookie Donte DiVincenzo apparently has just $3.71 in bank accounts (photo)

First-round pick to earn $2,481,000 next season

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Report: Hawks offered No. 3 pick, Kent Bazemore to Cavaliers on draft night

What else was part of trade offer?

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Hellebuyck turns career year into $37 million extension with Jets

Jets lock up goaltending future.

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Gordon Hayward doesn’t look thrilled during gender reveal showing he and his wife will have third girl (video)

Did he want a boy?

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Red Wings agree with Mantha on 2-year, $6.6 million contract

Mantha had 48 points in 80 games last season.

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Top 10 standout players from NBA Summer League

Yes Deandre Ayton made the list, but so did De'Anthony Melton.

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Hawk’s Trae Young makes plays in clutch for Hawks win

LAS VEGAS — Trae Young is starting to figure it out. His first couple games in the Salt Lake City Summer League he struggled with the length and intensity of defense from Summer League level players. His jumper was a bit rushed and off, he couldn’t finish inside, and his passing was not what had

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PHT Morning Skate: Lamoriello hasn’t been perfect; Corvo CrossFit Champ?

Thursday's collection of links.

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Report: Rockets offered Clint Capela $85M-$90M over five years

Way more than previous reports indicated

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Memphis Grizzlies sign forward Omri Casspi

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed their second free agent in forward Omri (OME-ree) Casspi.

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Report: Spurs re-signing Davis Bertans (for two years, $14.5 million) and Bryn Forbes

Forbes reportedly to receive two-year deal

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Agent explains difference between LeBron James choosing Heat (championships), Cavaliers (fulfilling promise) and Lakers (what he wants)

Rich Paul says superstar joining Lakers not about Hollywood or super team

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PBT Extra: Five standout players at NBA Summer League

It's good to be Jaren Jackson Jr.

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PHT Time Machine: Remembering the Jaromir Jagr trade nobody won

It was a major trade for both teams. It did not go as planned for either one of them.

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Report: Rockets signing James Ennis

Two-year contract with player option

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Kevin Durant apparently argues online with teenager

'go sweep ya dorm room, u don't know hoops'

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Danny Ainge says Marcus Smart is Celtics “top priority”

The elite defensive wing is one of the few quality free agents still on the market.

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Goaltending will once again make or break the Hurricanes season

They are, as they always are, seemingly a goalie away from being good.

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As expected Minnesota, Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly talking max extension

This is a no-brainer.

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Lakers’ rookie Moritz Wagner leaves Summer League game with ankle, knee issues

He could be done for Summer League.

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Stephen Curry: “The West obviously got stronger with LeBron but you’ve still got to beat us”

"So everybody says how we’re ruining the NBA – I love that phrasing; it’s the dumbest phrase ever." —Stephen Curry

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Beyond Karlsson: 5 players who could be dealt this summer

Karlsson not the only big name that could be moved this summer.

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Brian Gionta pondering future while getting taste of coaching life

Brian Gionta joined the Bruins following the Pyeongchang Olympics in February.

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LeBron James’ pizza party Tweet causes chaos at L.A. shop, but he’s no show

Hundreds of fans hoping to see new Los Angeles Laker LeBron James on Tuesday had to make do with free pizza instead.

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Not ‘impossible’ for Lightning to add big piece after Kucherov extension

Don't count the Lightning out of the Karlsson sweepstakes.

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PBT Mailbag: Could Kawhi Leonard just sit out next season for the Spurs?

Submit your questions to the mailbag for next week by e-mailing pbtmailbag@gmail.com. I haven’t been watching a lot of Summer League lately, but I have been watching all of you watch it via social media. Frankly, I just don’t get it. I went to Las Vegas last year for the event and I was not

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Lance Stephenson accepts LeBron’s call to team up for Lakers

Lance Stephenson always felt his famed rivalry with LeBron James was rooted in mutual respect.

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PHT Morning Skate: Tampa didn’t break bank on Kucherov extension

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Knicks’ Kevin Knox has another big game, drops 29 on Lakers

He's averaging 23.3 points per game through three games.

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Atlanta’s Trae Young gets shot going in summer league win

It's been a bumpy ride for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, but he finally got his shot going.

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The NBA is changing 2019 free agency start time to accommodate TV

BRI has jumped thanks to TV deals for the NBA, so this is a natural move.

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Adam Silver says he thinks NBA is ready to get rid of one-and-done rule

It's about time.

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The way LeBron James told the Lakers he was signing with them was sort of anti-climactic

I wouldn’t take anything under the two fist bumps and three flame emojis.

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Watch Grayson Allen drop 17 and 7 in Summer League

He can do more than just shoot.

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Michele Roberts given new four-year contract to head players’ union

“I am honored that the players have put their trust in me for another four years.”

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Latest Pacioretty rumors seem ominous for Habs

Is Marc Bergevin going to lose yet another trade?

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Teams reportedly want more information on Kawhi Leonard’s health, mindset

LAS VEGAS — Right now there is a staring match going on in the Kawhi Leonard trade situation, each side waiting for the other to blink. On one side are the Philadelphia 76ers, Lakers, and any other team trying to get into the trade mix, all hoping that the Spurs will lower their incredibly high

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Is this it for Zetterberg with Red Wings? Maybe it should be

Back issues make 2018-19 season a real question for the two-way standout.

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Report: Carmelo Anthony met with Rockets, Heat as Thunder exit looms

Mike D'Antoni, who coached Anthony with Knicks, at Houston meeting

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Blues continue busy summer with Patrick Maroon signing

Blues creeping close to the cap after Maroon signature.

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Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says luxury tax not influencing Houston’s offseason

Houston reportedly offered four years, $60 million to Clint Capela, who wants four years, $100 million

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Celebrating P.K. Subban’s style as he joins Lindsey Vonn on SI cover

The sports power couple ranked among "the fashionable 50."

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76ers owner: I think LeBron James ‘very strongly’ considered Philadelphia

Josh Harris: 'I think that they were very serious about it'

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Report: Kawhi Leonard repeatedly told Spurs he’d return then didn’t

Sounds frustrating

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Report: LeBron James made no effort to win over Kyrie Irving after trade request

LeBron told Cavaliers not to trade star point guard, though

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In NBA going small and offensive, Magic trying big and defensive

Mohamed Bamba and Jonathan Isaac could become a defensive force inside.

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Nikita Kucherov’s $76 million extension with Lightning is a bargain

Only two players have more points over the last two seasons than Kucherov.

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Report: LeBron James called Kyrie Irving soft over injury in 2015 playoffs

Irving requested trade from Cavaliers a couple years later

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Report: LeBron James called Kyrie Irving soft over injury in 2015 playoffs

Irving requested trade from Cavaliers a couple years later

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Report: Mavericks expect Yogi Ferrell to accept qualifying offer

Dallas loading up on point guards

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Nuggets signing Torrey Craig to two-year, $4 million contract

Will luxury tax push Denver to trade Kenneth Faried or Mason Plumlee?

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Report: Spurs re-signing Davis Bertans to four-year, $20 million contract

Right after San Antonio lets Kyle Anderson leave for Grizzlies

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Union chief Michele Roberts: NBA’s cap-smoothing proposal ‘offends our core’

Roberts: 'While we haven’t yet blamed it for the assassination of MLK, some are now suggesting that it is responsible for all that is presumably wrong with today’s NBA. ... Needless to say, I beg to differ'

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Report: Bulls offered Zach LaVine nearly as much as he got in matched Kings offer sheet

Sacramento reportedly included injury protections that Chicago's initial offer didn't contain

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Report: Cavaliers looking to trade Kyle Korver

Kevin Love to follow?

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Report: Kings about to give offer sheet to Marcus Smart, will Celtics match?

How much money would the Kings have to offer to scare the Celtics off?

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PHT Morning Skate: Armstrong winning summer, Bruins losing arms race?

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Report: Boston rookie Robert Williams slowed by artery condition in legs

The muscles in his legs constrict the blood flow to his calfs.

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Kings’ No. 2 pick Marvin Bagley III out for Summer League with pelvic bone bruise

The Kings have gotten a good look at their No. 2 pick Marvin Bagley III in July, between the Sacramento and Las Vegas Summer Leagues he played in four game. He has shown a good scoring touch (he had 15 points in his one Vegas game), and flashed his athleticism. However, going up against the

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Kyle O’Quinn takes dig at Knicks on way out the door

"I wanted to play for something more than next year's draft."

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Las Vegas overflowing with Kawhi Leonard speculation, almost no answers

There are more questions than answers with Kawhi Leonard situation.

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It’s official: LeBron James signs four-year, $153 million contract to join Lakers

It's official.

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Report: Clippers sign Luc Mbah a Moute for one-year, $4.3 million

Houston’s defense got a little worse. Last season they leaned on the versatility and switchability of Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute on the wings to counter teams such as the Warriors. In the opening hours of free agency, Ariza grabbed the cash — $15 million worth — and signed with the Phoenix Suns.

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Rockets remain clear frontrunners to land Carmelo Anthony

How well he fits there is up for debate, but the deal seems highly likely.

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Islanders sign another depth player long-term, and it makes no sense

Ross Johnston is the latest depth player to get a long-term contract from the New York Islanders.

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Report: Mavericks expect Yogi Ferrell to accept qualifying offer

Dallas loading up on point guards

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Nuggets signing Torrey Craig to two-year, $4 million contract

Will luxury tax push Denver to trade Kenneth Faried or Mason Plumlee?

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Ducks to retire jerseys of Kariya, Niedermayer this season

They are two of the best players in Ducks franchise history.

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Report: Spurs re-signing Davis Bertans to four-year, $20 million contract

Right after San Antonio lets Kyle Anderson leave for Grizzlies

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Sabres sign top pick Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level deal

Buffalo selected the 18-year-old defenseman from Sweden with the first pick in last month's draft.

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Union chief Michele Roberts: NBA’s cap-smoothing proposal ‘offends our core’

Roberts: 'While we haven’t yet blamed it for the assassination of MLK, some are now suggesting that it is responsible for all that is presumably wrong with today’s NBA. ... Needless to say, I beg to differ'

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Panarin, Blue Jackets seem destined for disappointing split

If Panarin is not willing to sign a long-term contract extension the Blue Jackets may have no other choice but to trade him.

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Damian Lillard: “I’m not unhappy. I love where I live…. I love where I am.’’

This should squash the "Lillard to the Lakers" speculation that was always built on sand.

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Report: Bulls offered Zach LaVine nearly as much as he got in matched Kings offer sheet

Sacramento reportedly included injury protections that Chicago's initial offer didn't contain

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Report: Cavaliers looking to trade Kyle Korver

Kevin Love to follow?

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Report: Marcus Smart leaning toward accepting Celtics’ qualifying offer

He'd become unrestricted free agent in 2019

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Report: Marcus Smart leaning toward accepting Celtics’ qualifying offer

He'd become unrestricted free agent in 2019

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5 up, 5 down: Is LeBron going to the Lakers wack, meaningless, or great?

Does James heading to LA mean anything for the Western Conference from a basketball position?5 u

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PHT Morning Skate: Panarin’s indecision, Ovechkin takes Cup to Red Square

Monday's collection of links.

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Former Celtics standout Frank Ramsey dies at 86

The Celtics said the Hall of Famer was the "original sixth man."

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Report: Spurs decline Kyle Anderson’s RFA offer sheet with Grizzlies

Anderson's offer sheet is for $37 million.

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Knicks’ Kevin Knox keeps throwing down dunks, winning over fans

His dunks are going to light up Madison Square Garden.

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Rumor: Significant distance between Rockets and Clint Capela on valuation, new contract

Houston can stand to wait out Capela for a little bit.

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Tyler Honeycutt’s former coach had grown concerned leading up to his death

Tyler Honeycutt was found dead following a standoff with Los Angeles police.

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Report: Brook Lopez signs with Milwaukee Bucks

Lopez wasn't in the plans for the Lakers and LeBron James, so he had to look elsewhere.

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Could a Hart and a Lyon be the future in Philly’s crease?

The Flyers appear to have a bright future in goal.

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Report: Zaza Pachulia signs one-year deal with Detroit Pistons

At least one member of the Golden State Warriors championship core is moving away from the team.

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Expect Blue Jackets to be very glad they signed Duclair

You don't usually sign a 22-year-old who once scored 20 goals for the league minimum.

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Red Wings face interesting questions regarding Zadina

What's the right approach for next season?

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Bulls match Zach LaVine’s four-year, $80 million offer sheet from Kings

The question moving forward is whether LaVine will have the same kind of athleticism he had before the ACL injury.

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Knicks’ Kevin Knox turns heads with Summer League debut

He had 22 points and some highlight dunks.

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DeMarcus Cousins, on the Warriors’ potential: ‘Scary’

"I've always wanted a team where everything doesn't rely on me and now I'm in that position." —DeMarcus Cousins

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Watch No 1. pick Deandre Ayton and No 2. pick Marvin Bagley III go head-to-head

Ayton had 21 points and 12 rebounds on the night.

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Devin Booker agrees to five-year, $158 million max contract extension

This was a no-brainer for the Suns.

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Malik Monk’s summer comes to early end due to fractured thumb

At the end of his 23-point game, he slapped the ball into the floor as time expired — and fractured his right thumb.

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Bulls get Bismack Biyombo, Magic land Timofey Mozgov in reported three-team trade

Three teams have gotten together and decided to swap problems and bad contracts.

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Former NBA player Tyler Honeycutt found dead after barricade incident in Los Angeles

He allegedly fired a shot at police.

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Golden Knights get good value in Miller extension

Vegas, Miller agree to four-year extension.

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Rajon Rondo expects to “win now” with LeBron James, Lakers

Rajon Rondo officially joined the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday with a clear idea about his future with LeBron James.

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PHT Stanley Cup Tracker: Ovechkin takes Stanley home, Cup visits Capital Gazette office

PHT looks at the adventures of the Stanley Cup.

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Jazz waive Jonas Jerebko, reportedly to sign with Warriors

Golden State picks up another shooter.

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Tony Parker: “I have no problem with Kawhi Leonard”

"He took over the franchise and I gave up the torch of the franchise willingly." —Tony Parker

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Lance Stephenson didn’t like Pacers’ GM’s description of his play

"Sometimes, he was the best player on our team and sometimes he was the best player on the other team."

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William Karlsson’s potential arbitration case is NHL’s most intriguing

If there is any restricted free agent that is likely to get to arbitration this summer, it might be William Karlsson.

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Report: Trail Blazers re-sign Jusuf Nurkic to four-year, $48 million contract

Nurkic averaged 14.3 points and 9 rebounds a game with a very efficient 19.2 PER.

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Former NBA player Clifford Rozier dies after heart attack

Former NBA player Clifford Rozier has died following a heart attack. He was 45.

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Watch Suns’ Deandre Ayton score 10 points in NBA Summer League debut

Deandre Ayton pointed to the rim, asking for a lob. The pass came from Shaquille Harrison, and Ayton snared it in his right hand before slamming down a dunk.

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PBT Extra: Tony Parker is headed to Charlotte and it feels strange

The idea of seeing Tony Parker in teal rather than silver and black is just strange.

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Jazz aim for continued growth in bringing back free agents

No roster makeover for the Utah Jazz.

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Did not see this coming: Kyle Anderson signs four-year, $37.2 million offer sheet with Grizzlies

That is the full mid-level exception for Anderson.

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PBT Extra: Carmelo Anthony, Thunder going separate ways, so what’s next for ‘Melo?

This was bound to happen. On the court, the Thunder want to play faster, feature more Jerami Grant, and shrink Carmelo Anthony‘s role — something he didn’t want. Off the court, the Thunder were staring in the face of the largest tax bill in NBA history — salary and tax in excess of $300 million

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Report: Zach LaVine signs four-year, $80 million offer sheet with Kings, will Bulls match?

The Bulls have 48 hours to match or let him walk.

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Where will Carmelo Anthony play next? Bet on banana boat buddies.

Houston may be the frontrunner, but it is not a seamless fit.

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Report: Dwight Howard finalized buyout with Brooklyn, to sign with Washington

Dwight Howard is about to be a Wizard. Pass the popcorn.

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Ennis signing a glimpse into Maple Leafs’ free agent future

Finding bargains will be crucial as Matthews, others near raises.

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Mike Brown and Ime Udoka among Gregg Popovich’s nine Team USA assistant coaches

Plus five more NBA assistants, Villanova's Jay Wright and Gonzaga's Mark Few

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Report: After great Spurs tenure, Tony Parker signing with Hornets for two years, $10 million

What does it mean for Kawhi Leonard?

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Trail Blazers second-rounder Gary Trent Jr. to receive higher salary guarantee than six first-rounders

Trent signing three-year guaranteed contract, rare for second-rounder

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Report: With Heat, LeBron James tipped Kyrie Irving on possible return to Cavaliers – and Irving resisted

Irving reportedly never wanted LeBron to return to Cleveland

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Report: Thunder, Carmelo Anthony to part ways

Via trade or stretch (plus maybe buyout)?

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Report: Pacers signing Kyle O’Quinn for about $4.4 million

Indiana keeps making strides

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Another report Clippers have overtaken LeBron James’ Lakers as Kawhi Leonard’s preferred destination

So much conflicting information

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Report: RFA Marcus Smart ‘hurt and disgusted’ by lack of communication from Celtics

Public negotiating

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Report: LeBron James not pressuring Lakers to add second star

How long will he remain patient?

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Report: Dwight Howard wants to change his reputation

Howard signing with Wizards

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Report: 76ers signing Nemanja Bjelica to room exception

Bjelica lost a little money by not accepting Timberwolves' qualifying offer

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Driver arrested in Humboldt Broncos bus crash facing 29 charges

Charges were announced three months to the day after the crash.

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Report: After great Spurs tenure, Tony Parker signing with Hornets for two years, $10 million

What does it mean for Kawhi Leonard?

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Trail Blazers second-rounder Gary Trent Jr. to receive higher salary guarantee than six first-rounders

Trent signing three-year guaranteed contract, rare for second-rounder

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