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The Nuggets were surprisingly aggressive this summer, breaking up the core of their 2023 title team while bringing back an old favorite.
New evidence casts doubt on when Clippers cut ties with fraudulent company
The Los Angeles Clippers said they had cut ties with jersey sponsor Aspiration during the 2022-23 season. New reports about their owner's investments with the company cast doubt on that timeline.
The EuroBasket stat that should make Lakers excited for 2025-26
Luka Doncic looked leaner, stronger and more effective playing for Slovenia than he did in a disappointing 2024-25 season that saw him traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers.
Clippers' concessions to superstar may have cost Raptors a dynasty
Kawhi Leonard and his uncle made extraordinary demands when he became a free agent in 2019. When the Los Angeles Clippers met many of them, it may have cost the Toronto Raptors multiple titles.
Three big questions reloaded Rockets must answer during 2025 season
The Rockets were patient during their lengthy rebuild, but now they're all in. Here are three questions Houston must answer as it prepares to compete for a championship.
Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again
The NBA has had seven different champions in the last seven seasons. The Oklahoma City Thunder want to buck that trend, and they'll be doing it with nearly the same team that won it all in June.
Voiding star's contract would reward, not punish, Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers could be facing a number of penalties if the NBA decides their star's endorsement deal violated the salary cap. But one severe punishment might actually reward them.
Warriors' stalemate with young forward is more emotional than financial
The Golden State Warriors upped their offer to restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. But they failed to make the 22-year-old feel valued.
EuroBasket win could clinch journeyman guard's Hall of Fame case
When you consider what he's done in international basketball, he looks destined for enshrinement.
Knicks' veteran signings mean young prospect could be gone
The New York Knicks really only had room for one more veteran to bolster their bench. Since they signed two of them, their most recent first-round pick might be heading out the door.
Another former Sacramento King heads to Europe
The Sacramento Kings have rarely been a premium destination for NBA players. Now, it seems like playing for the Kings is driving players out of the country.
Could Clippers scandal affect Kawhi Leonard's Hall of Fame case?
Evidence continues to pile up that Kawhi Leonard got a highly suspicious endorsement deal from a company the team heavily invested in. But will the scandal affect Leonard's legacy?
New NBA 'heave' rule rewards stars who don't pad stats
Some NBA players will throw up an end-of-quarter heave with the cock winding down even though it will hurt their shooting percentage. Now, the NBA has removed that disincentive.
Spurs star has an action-packed offseason worthy of a movie montage
After Victor Wembanyama had to miss the second half of the season due to blood clots, he spent the summer preparing for his return in a very cinematic manner.
Bulls find a middle ground with their young free agent
Josh Giddey wanted to make $30M per year. The Chicago Bulls wanted to give him $20M. On Tuesday, they met right in the middle.
Nuggets get encouraging performance from new backup big man
Their new backup showed at EuroBasket on Tuesday that he can shoulder some of the scoring load.
New Hall of Famer won't get his number retired by any team
He was just inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame. But despite this honor, it's not likely his jersey goes to the rafters for any NBA team.
Raptors may have gotten steal in free agency with Georgian big man
After three disappointing seasons, the Toronto Raptors are ready to push for a return to the playoffs. A minimum-contract big man could be a big aid in getting them there.
Kawhi Leonard could be costliest free agent in NBA history
Given his salary, the cost to acquire him and the possible massive fines related to his lucrative secret endorsement deal, Kawhi Leonard may end up being the most expensive free agent in NBA history.
Mavericks forward's extension shows decreasing value of cap space
NBA teams used to clear salary-cap space in order to build playoff teams. P.J. Washington's new four-year extension shows the Dallas Mavericks — and the NBA as a whole — work in a different way now.
Potential Clippers penalty could create a free-agent frenzy
The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap. If the league finds the Clippers were complicit in the illegal dealings, the punishment could create a free-agent frenzy.
Nets star's bold move could set major precedent in the NBA
The only leverage that NBA restricted free agents have this season is threatening to accept the qualifying offer.
Kawhi Leonard's no-obligation endorsement deal was larger than we thought
The Clippers can continue to deny that they were cheating on the cap by funneling extra money to their star, but new evidence may suggest otherwise.
NBA solves major problem for USA vs. the World
In his annual effort to retool the flagging All-Star Game, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been pushing a Team USA vs. International format.
Bombshell Kawhi Leonard report brings up history of salary-cap scandals
The Los Angeles Clippers may have circumvented the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They wouldn't be the first professional team to get busted for cap violations. Here's a list of some of the most egregious cap offenses.
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