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Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. Expected To Make Full Recovery The Grizzlies said Pippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address “ongoing discomfort” in his left big toe and […]

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The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly reached a four-year, $82 million contract extension with forward Toumani Camara, agent Dave Putterie told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. The four-year extension will replace Camara’s $2.4 million team option for the 2026-27 season. Portland has now locked in the 25-year-old through the 2029-30 campaign. Trail Blazers Drafted Toumani […]

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Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are eager to repeat as NBA champions. OKC finished with the best reocrd in 2024-25 and they proved to be the #1 team in the end. On Sunday, Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti announced they are picking up two team options in […]

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As a franchise, the Portland Trail Blazers are trying to stay relevant in the Western Conference. Last season, the team finished 36-46. That was 12th of 15 teams in the West.  Portland hasn’t made the NBA playoffs in four seasons and could be heading toward five. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Trail Blazers have […]

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On Tuesday, October 21, the NBA has the opening night of the 2025-26 season. There are two games for fans to watch that night, followed by a full slate of games on Wednesday.  One of several teams playing on Wednesday is the Nets. They have the youngest roster in the NBA entering the 2025-26 season. […]

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Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension, with a player option for 2027-28, his business partner and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. Kevin Durant Was Eligible For Maximum Contract Extension Durant was eligible for a maximum contract extension of $120 million over two years, […]

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The Miami Heat have waived big man Precious Achiuwa and three others ahead of the regular season, a source close to the team informed Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald on Friday. Miami has also released guard Ethan Thompson, center Dain Dainja, and guard Bez Mbeng, according to Chiang. All four players were signed to […]

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The Dallas Mavericks have requested waivers on Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Dennis Smith Jr., the team announced Friday. All three NBA veterans were on non-guaranteed contracts for training camp. Per Spotrac, Banton’s deal contained both Exhibit 9 and Exhibit 10 language, meaning he’s now eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he […]

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Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason finale on Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months. The seven-time All-Star hadn’t played in a game for the Sixers since Feb. 22 against the Brooklyn Nets before undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April. The procedure occurred just over […]

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Now a member of the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant envisioned retiring as a member of the Phoenix Suns while he was there. In an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated, Durant detailed why things didn’t work out the way he hoped. He also delved into what the future could hold in Houston and why that destination worked […]

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