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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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Amen Thompson’s five-year, $208 million extension is not a maximum contract. Houston secured its rising two-way star through 2031-32 for roughly $44 million below his projected rookie max, gaining valuable flexibility while accepting that his shooting remains the swing skill in its roster build.
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The Clippers’ forfeited first-round picks will disappear rather than transfer to another team, leaving the affected drafts with one fewer selection. Los Angeles loses an Indiana pick in 2029 and its own picks from 2030 through 2033, although separate picks involved in the pending Kawhi Leonard trade require important distinctions.
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