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This week’s owners’ meeting could advance NBA expansion, but neither city has been awarded a team. The decision requires owners to weigh an upfront payment against sharing future revenue with more franchises.
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Mark Williams’ shoulder surgery leaves Phoenix choosing between Oso Ighodaro’s established passing and defense and Khaman Maluach’s developing size and shooting. Their recent production explains why the starting job remains an open question.
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The reported federal inquiry into the Clippers’ dealings involving Kawhi Leonard brings investigative powers the NBA lacked. But its targets and possible charges remain unclear, and the league’s findings do not establish a federal crime.
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EuroLeague owners are reportedly preparing to consider a possible NBA acquisition offer. The decision could bring the two European league projects together, but ownership terms, participating clubs and qualification rules remain unresolved.
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New Orleans’ deal with Memphis clears the financial path to signing Bennedict Mathurin. The cost includes Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy and future draft assets, with more roster decisions still ahead.
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Myles Turner’s remaining salary and diminished production help explain his stalled trade market. Milwaukee must weigh rebuilding his value against creating room for Kel’el Ware.
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Sacramento’s reported one-year, $3.5 million agreement with Ben Simmons gives rookie Darius Acuff Jr. an experienced backup. Making the pairing useful will require careful choices about who handles the ball and how Simmons occupies defenders.
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