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Oklahoma City moved Dort primarily to get below the second apron, but picking up his option first allowed the Thunder to recover three protected second-round picks and create a trade exception instead of receiving no return.
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Gueye’s uncertain season-opening availability puts more weight on Atlanta’s early frontcourt minutes and final roster decision, without providing a firm return date.
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The Clippers and Raptors paused their proposed Kawhi Leonard trade while an NBA investigation remains unresolved. The league has not formally blocked the deal.
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Minnesota has no established one-for-one replacement for Naz Reid. The real decision is how to divide his frontcourt minutes and scoring responsibility.
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Trey Alexander has a two-way development slot with Utah, not an established NBA rotation role. His interrupted Summer League opportunity does not settle what comes next.
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A role-by-role audit of how Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler and Ziaire Williams fit around Luka Doncic—and which roster questions remain open.
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Charlotte received Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three second-round picks, and three first-round swap rights for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green.
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