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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his desire to win a second NBA title Monday and confirmed reporting from ESPN’s Shams Charania that he was “open-minded” over the summer about exploring whether his “best long-term fit” was in Milwaukee or elsewhere. “The same thing I’ve been saying my whole career, I want to be in […]

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With the 2025-26 NBA season just weeks away, teams are finalizing their rosters. Recently, the Golden State Warriors signed several free agents. That included Al Horford, DeAnthony Melton, and Gary Payton II.  For the upcoming season, the Warriors have plenty of veteran talent on their roster. Players well into their NBA careers include Steph Curry, […]

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After two seasons with the Trail Blazers, Deandre Ayton parted ways with the team this offseason. They bought out his remaining contract and allowed Ayton to become an unrestricted free agent.  The Los Angeles Lakers needed a starting center, and the team took a chance on the former #1 overall pick. During the 2025 offseason, […]

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An anonymous NBA executive told Lakers Daily on Sept. 16 that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wants to play with his second son Bryce James, who will play for the University of Arizona and will be draft-eligible in 2026. “I think LeBron plays one or two more seasons unless the Lakers win it all next […]

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San Antonio Spurs star point guard De’Aaron Fox expressed doubt Monday during media day about his potential availability for the team’s Oct. 22 season opener at Dallas due to a right hamstring injury. De’Aaron Fox Expected To Miss Preseason, Season Opener Fox, 27, suffered the injury during a summer workout. Although the inaugural NBA Clutch […]

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Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson expressed confidence that the team can compete for an NBA championship once Kyrie Irving returns from his torn ACL. Thompson spoke at the Mavericks’ media day on Monday, emphasizing the impact of Irving’s return. “Having Kyrie back is huge,” Thompson said. “We’ve got a solid core, and adding him […]

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The Miami Heat recently secured Precious Achiuwa’s return with an Exhibit 9 contract for the 2025-26 NBA season. The deal is non-guaranteed, meaning Achiuwa must earn his spot during training camp. According to league sources, the contract carries limited injury protection and won’t count toward the team’s salary cap unless Achiuwa makes the opening-night roster. […]

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Historic Milestone LeBron James will make NBA history in the 2025-26 season as the first player to compete in 23 seasons, surpassing Vince Carter. For the first time in eight years with the Lakers, he enters a season on an expiring contract. James, 40, stressed that his contract status won’t affect his performance. “It will […]

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Durant’s Vision with the Rockets Kevin Durant made it clear that he wants his stint with the Houston Rockets to be more than short-term. Speaking on his 37th birthday, Durant said, “I do see myself signing a contract extension. I can’t tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening.” The […]

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Leonard Denies “No-Show” Claims Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard rejected allegations that he failed to perform services for Aspiration, the bankrupt green banking company that once sponsored the team. Speaking at Clippers media day in Inglewood, Leonard addressed a report from the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast that claimed he signed a four-year, $28 […]

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