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‘I’ve never played with someone like him before,’ said Victor Wembanyama’s colleagues for the Spurs of their first thoughts of the player.
In his second game with the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama seemed more at ease on the court, and the crowd got a better glimpse of what makes him so unique. In the 85-80 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Centre, he scored 27 points, which led all…
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Several key lessons to be learned from Victor Wembanyama’s 9-point NBA Summer League debut in Las Vegas
In his NBA Summer League debut on Friday night, Victor Wembanyama had his moments. Here’s a blocked shot. 5 were sparked away. There, give a hand or two. Along with three turnovers, the final tally was three. Got a and-1 via contact, but the almost full Thomas & Mack Centre audience undoubtedly expected more from…
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Sources: Grant Williams is being traded to the Mavericks
In a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks and restricted free agent Grant Williams are nearing an agreement on a four-year, $53 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.According to insiders, San Antonio will trade with Dallas for forward Reggie Bullock and an unprotected first-round…
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Thunder supporters will be excited by Chet Holmgren’s open admission of a foot ailment.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are prepared for takeoff in the next season, with Chet Holmgren acting as the yardstick for their ultimate potential. The 21-year-old prospect missed the whole 2022–2023 NBA season due to a foot injury he suffered in a pro-am game over the summer. But now that he’s back and competing in the…
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According to sources, Eric Gordon has decided to join the Phoenix Suns.
Shams Charania of The Athletic was the first to report on Sunday that the Phoenix Suns and seasoned guard Eric Gordon had reached an agreement on a deal.The Los Angeles Clippers failed not guarantee Gordon’s $21 million deal before free agency, therefore he became an unrestricted free agent. He and the Suns reached an agreement…
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Dillon Brooks and the Rockets agree to a 4-year, $80 million contract.
Dillon Brooks, a free agent wing, and the Houston Rockets have reached an agreement on a four-year, $80 million deal, according to Mike George of One Legacy Sports, who represented Brooks. According to reports, the yearly pay for the contract will decrease. According to sources cited by Wojnarowski, the Rockets and unrestricted free agency centre…
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NBA free agency 2023: Lakers and D’Angelo Russell reach a two-year, $37 million agreement
Last season, D’Angelo Russell’s return to the Los Angeles Lakers came to a disappointing conclusion. He merely ensured that the story will continue.After becoming unrestricted free agent, the 27-year-old point guard agreed to a two-year, $37 million contract to stay with the Lakers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. G D’Angelo, a free agent Russell…
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Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers wants to be traded
After starting his career with the Portland Trail Blazers and playing for them for the first 11 seasons, guard Damian Lillard has asked to be traded. Portland general manager Joe Cronin said in a statement on Saturday, “We have been clear that we want Dame here but he alerted us today he wants out and…
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NBA free agents 2023: Bruce Brown allegedly signs a $45 million contract with the Pacers after winning the NBA championship with the Nuggets.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Bruce Brown, a crucial member of the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship squad, has signed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers. ESPN’s @malikaandrews reports: According to Bruce Brown’s representatives Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann of @CAASports, the free agent and the Indiana Pacers have reached a…
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NBA free agency signings in 2023: Real-time updates on every summer transfer and acquisition
For the time being, it seems that the NBA super squad era is ended. The NBA has had the longest run of fresh blood at the top since six different teams won it all between 1980 and 1975, when the Denver Nuggets won the championship in 2023. Five different teams have won the championship in…
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Phoenix Suns to sign Kyrie Irving? After the NBA free agency meeting report, speculation is rampant.
Could the Phoenix Suns make a significant impact in NBA free agency?The franchise is set to speak with star point guard Kyrie Irving when NBA free agency starts on Friday, according to Bleacher Report and TNT’s Chris Haynes. Irving, who was moved from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks last season, is also anticipated…
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According to an AP source, James Harden selects the $35.6 million option with the 76ers.
According to a source familiar with the decision, James Harden decided to exercise his $35.6 million contract option with the Philadelphia 76ers for the next season even though the team was considering trading the experienced scorer. According to the source who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the decision was not…
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Rumours of a deal for Damian Lillard: Trail Blazers general manager claims team “remains committed to building a winner” around star guard
According to general manager Joe Cronin, the Portland Trail Blazers “remain committed to build a winner” around Damian Lillard. The announcement follows a meeting between Lillard and the team’s management during which the two parties discussed the team’s future orientation. Scoot Henderson of the G-League Ignite was chosen by the Blazers with the No. 3…
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Hawks trade John Collins to Jazz, sources claim, opening a significant exception.
The Atlanta Hawks are moving forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz in a trade that gives the team a huge increase in financial freedom, sources informed ESPN on Monday. According to reports, the Hawks will exchange Collins, who is due $78 million over the next three seasons, for forward Rudy Gay and a future…
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Jordan Walsh Is What the Celtics Are Getting
It’s time to get to know the lone choice from the 2023 NBA Draught who is anticipated to join the team: Jordan Walsh, the No. 38 overall pick. While Boston’s multitude of Draught Night transactions are still being finalised, it’s time to learn more about Jordan Walsh. But first, let’s examine the reasons the 19-year-old…
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What comes next for Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers now that Scoot Henderson has been selected in the 2023 NBA Draught?
Questions about whether seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard would finally ask to be traded from the only team he has ever known surfaced even before the Portland Trail Blazers selected top point guard prospect Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick in Thursday night’s 2023 NBA Draught. After the first round, Shams Charania of Stadium…
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After his third knee surgery, Lonzo Ball is anticipated to miss another season, according to a Bulls executive.
Lonzo Ball, a guard with the Chicago Bulls, is anticipated to sit out the whole 2023–24 NBA season due to ongoing left knee problems. “Going into the offseason, I think our expectation is that he’s not coming back next season and he’s going to continue on his recovery,” executive vice president of basketball operations Artras…
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Do the Trail Blazers need to trade Damian Lillard and focus on Scoot Henderson instead?
The Portland Trail Blazers, led by Damian Lillard, are attempting to transform themselves into a competitive team, and they see the arrival of Scoot Henderson, the third overall choice in the 2023 NBA Draught, as a significant improvement. But rather than retooling around Lillard, is it more wise for Portland to trade Lillard and start…
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What to know about the Celtics’ second-round selection Shannon Walsh.
On Friday night 2023, Brad Stevens made a plethora of deals, yet he only added one player to the Celtics’ roster: centre Jordan Walsh from Arkansas. Walsh should be well-known to college basketball fans because the Razorbacks advanced all the way to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Given the zeal with which he…
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Drew Timme of Gonzaga signs a free-agent contract with the Milwaukee Bucks after the 2023 NBA Draught.
Former Gonzaga player Drew Timme signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Milwaukee Bucks as an undrafted free agency after a successful collegiate career, according to Shams Charania. Timmie had the finest year of his long career at Gonzaga this year, starting every game. Timme averaged a career-high 21.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.…
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pros and drawbacks of Dallas selecting Duke basketball player Dereck Lively in the 2023 NBA Draught
Dereck Lively II of Duke basketball was chosen by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draught. The Thunder selected Lively with the No. 12 overall selection after trading it to the Dallas Mavericks. In 11 of the last 12 years, at least one first-round pick has come…
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The first overall choice in the NBA draught, Victor Wembanyama, is expected to become a star.
In an NBA draught that is sometimes a guessing game, Victor Wembanyama was the expected No. 1 choice for months. But when the timer above the stage he was facing descended to zero, butterflies began to surface. “Longest five minutes of my life,” Wembanyama said. The San Antonio Spurs are certain the wait will be…
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According to sources, the Wizards will trade Jordan Poole for Chris Paul.
The Washington Wizards agreed to transfer the future Hall of Fame point guard to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in return for Jordan Poole, sources informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This comes after the teams had already agreed to send Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package that also included Chris…
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NBA Draught 2023: Top-five choices in comparison to 2003
What the top selections in the 2023 NBA draught wear may out up being just as remarkable as their final destination. When one of the greatest draught classes in NBA history joined the league in 2003, that attitude may have been best encapsulated. The first five choices alone produced four Hall of Famers, but although…
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Scoot Henderson’s unwavering desire
Tonight, it seems that SCOOT HENDERSON will have to earn his buckets the hard way. There are about 1,500 individuals distributed throughout the 3,500 seats at the Gateway Centre in College Park, Georgia, some with their legs dangling down onto the seat in front of them and at least two people sprawled out horizontally across…