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• NBA free agent live tracker: Every deal and trade of 2025 summer in one spot

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Let’s keep track of every move of 2025 NBA free agency. It feels like only yesterday that the Oklahoma City Thunder were crowned 2025 NBA champions, but the offseason flurry already has the basketball world moving on to next year. The 2025 NBA Draft has come and gone with instant grades, winners and losers, and a way-too-early 2026 mock draft. Now it’s...2025
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• Nicolas Batum poised to return to Clippers on a two-year deal worth $11.5 million

Nicolas Batum, who said he intended to stick with the franchise that saved his career, is poised to sign a two-year contract with the Clippers....2025
• Clippers Agree To Two-Year Deal With Nicolas Batum

The Clippers and veteran forward Nicolas Batum have agreed to terms on a new two-year deal after he opted out of his previous contract on Sunday, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, the deal will be worth $11.5MM and will feature a second-year team option as well as a trade […]...2025
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• Nicolas Batum, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $11.5M Deal

Nicolas Batum and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract. The deal includes a team option and a trade kicker. Batum re-signed with the Clippers last offseason after he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of their James Harden trade. Batum avearged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 17.5 minutes across 78 games. Batum, who turns 37 in December, ...2025
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• Sources: Batum returning to Clippers after opt out
Free agent forward Nicolas Batum intends to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the LA Clippers, sources told ESPN....2025
• Nicolas Batum Declining $4.9M Player Option With Clippers

LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is declining his $4.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Batum will now be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Batum and the Clippers have interest in signing a new contract. LA can give Batum a modest bump in salary to $5.6 million using his non-Bird rights. The Clippers could also use a portion of their Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception to give Batum...2025
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• California Notes: Batum, Monk, Sabonis, Loucks, Curry
Clippers forward Nicolas Batum nabbed just his fourth start this year, and helped his club notch a 105-95 win over New York on Friday, writes Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. Normal starter Derrick Jones Jr. is still grappling with a groin injury. The 36-year-old Batum, whose season-best 17 points included 5-for-7 shooting deep, noted […]...2025
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s jump around the league to find the players most likely to get relocated at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. In a now-annual tradition at SB Nation, we are scouring through the internet’s endless supply of NBA trade rumors and asking around our NBA team site network to ask our local experts (alongside some national analysis from yours truly) to see ...2025
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• Knicks’ Bojan Bogdanovic Suffers Foot Injury Mid-Game
Knicks reserve combo forward Bojan Bogdanovic incurred a foot injury in the middle of New York’s critical ongoing Game 4 against the Sixers this afternoon, when Philadelphia forward Nicolas Batum fell into him. Per the Knicks (Twitter link), he has officially suffered a left foot contusion and is considered questionable to rejoin his comrades later […]...2024
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• Why the Sixers have no chance to beat the Knicks in the NBA playoffs

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Joel Embiid vs. Isaiah Hartenstein, Jalen Brunson pick-and-roll, and one star ready to outshine another. The Philadelphia 76ers have been all the rage since their win over the Miami Heat in the first Play-In Tournament game. Pundits and diehards alike have been gassing them up as one of the most dangerous seven seeds in recent memory. Joel Embiid’s reeme...2024
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• Joel Embiid paid the price for the NBA’s new MVP rules

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Joel Embiid’s MVP chase missed the big picture. There’s plenty of blame to go around for his latest injury Joel Embiid should be far past the point of feeling like he has anything to prove during the regular season. Embiid is one of the very best players in NBA, a title he’s earned by finishing top-two in MVP voting each of the last three seasons....2024
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• Basketball Pickups: Nicolas Batum is back on the map

Kelly Oubre's unfortunate injury has opened the door for Batum, while Skylar Mays is a must-add in Portland....2023
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• NBA Scores: Thunder continue surge with win over Clippers as Paul George faces injury
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Tuesday night in the NBA was full of playoff implications and atmospheres to match. This is the kind of night in the NBA that I personally love. Three of the six games on Tuesday’s slate promised playoff-esque atmospheres, if not playoff-esque results. The three others? Not much to write home about from a matchup perspective, but who doesn’t love som...2023
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• Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George injury updates, per Nicolas Batum
The LA Clippers have played all season without Kawhi Leonard and half the year without Paul George. But good news could be on the horizon. At least, according to Clippers forward Nicolas Batum. Batum makes a regular appearance on a video show for First Team, a French Sports media page on Twitch, Twitter, and other […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George injury updates, per Ni...2022
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• Clippers news: Luke Kennard fires back at Justise Winslow’s claim that he’s lying to everyone
The LA Clippers have struggled to put together wins on a consistent basis, in large part due to all the injuries and health and safety protocols. Reggie Jackson, Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, Luke Kennard, and Ivica Zubac are the latest to be forced to miss time due to health and safety protocols. The only positive […] The post Clippers news: Luke Kennard fires back at Justise Winslow’...2022
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• Clippers’ Marcus Morris reveals concerning after-effect of COVID-19
The LA Clippers are trying to get as whole as possible to weather the storm of injuries to Paul George and Nicolas Batum, in addition to Kawhi Leonard. The team recently got Marcus Morris back from his bout with COVID-19 in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, but not without some potentially lingering concerns. Morris […] The post Clippers’ Marcus Morris reveals concerning aft...2021
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• French NBA Star Nicolas Batum on Tragedy in Paris: 'We'll Stay Strong'
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"There's mutual interest between Nicolas Batum and the Clippers in a new deal together after the veteran forward opted out, sources told ESPN."

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"The Sixers already knew they were going to be without Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton, Nicolas Batum, and Robert Covington against the Warriors."

2023
"France have been eliminated from the FIBA Basketball World Cup after back-to-back losses to Canada and Latvia and French national veteran Nicolas Batum shared his honest thoughts on his team’s efforts."

2022
"The LA Clippers improved on the margins this past offseason, re-signing veterans Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum, and Reggie Jackson while adding new role players like Justise Winslow and Eric Bledsoe."

2021
"The LA Clippers have finalized agreements with most of their free agents, coming to terms on deals with Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum, Reggie Jackson, and Justise Winslow."

2020
"Devonte’ Graham, Terry Rozier, PJ Washington and Miles Bridges are the top four Hornets in minutes per game, but vets like Cody Zeller, Nicolas Batum and Bismack Biyombo have had regular roles, too."

2019
"Rumor: Charlotte willing to trade Frank Kaminsky if team takes on Nicolas Batum contract"

2018
"But he has yet to officially suit up for his homeland on the national stage and is friendly with French star Nicolas Batum."

2017
"The post Report: Nicolas Batum Out 8-12 Weeks With Elbow Tear appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"But then an offseason of change, featuring the departures of LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum, left a major void in Portland."

2015
"Team Africa was comprised of players who were either born in Africa or have at least one parent who was born there, which limited its roster options, as pointed out by Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin: Even so, the African squad boasted a few players with solid ball-handling skills who ended up playing the point, including Antetokounmpo, new Charlotte Hornets star Nicolas Batum and San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw, who was playing for his NBA head coach in Gregg Popovich."

2014
" However, swingman Nicolas Batum was unable to go the distance after suffering an apparent ankle injury: LaMarcus Aldridge led the charge with 28 points and nine rebounds while Wesley Matthews made another contract-year statement, dropping 21 points, 15 of which came from beyond the arc."

• NBA free agent live tracker: Every deal and trade of 2025 summer in one spot
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• Nicolas Batum poised to return to Clippers on a two-year deal worth $11.5 million
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• Nicolas Batum, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $11.5M Deal
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• Nicolas Batum Declining $4.9M Player Option With Clippers
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• Nicolas Batum To Decline $4.9MM Player Option
Clippers forward Nicolas Batum has decided to turn down his $4.9MM player option for next season, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Charania adds that there’s “mutual interest” in a new deal with the team. L.A. holds non-Bird rights on Batum, so his next contract can start at $5.6MM, which is 120% […]...2025
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• Nicolas Batum Likely To Retire After Next Season
Nicolas Batum anticipates that next season will the final one of his lengthy NBA career, Eurohoops.net relays. Batum believes he’ll hang it up after finishing out his contract with the Clippers. Batum holds a $4.9MM option on his 2025/26 contract, which he must exercise by June 29. “There’s a very, very good chance that the […]...2025
• Nicolas Batum Contract, Salary, and Net Worth: How Much Is the Clippers Forward Making?
What is Nicolas Batum’s net worth after his NBA salary, brand deals, real estate investments, and business ventures in sports and horse racing....2025
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• NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Suns, Changes

Trail Blazers There are plenty of reasons for optimism when it comes to the Trail Blazers after they signed GM Joe Cronin and coach Chauncey Billups to contract extensions. “For the last decade, ever since the breakup of the Wesley Matthews-Nicolas Batum duo, Portland has been searching for reliable two-way wings,” wrote Zach Kram of […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, ...2025
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• Nicolas Batum, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $11.5M Deal
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• Nicolas Batum Declining $4.9M Player Option With Clippers
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• Nicolas Batum Likely To Retire After Next Season
LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is planning for the upcoming season to be his final one. Batum has a $4.9 million player option for next season that he's expected to pick up. Following that, the veteran forward is likely calling it a career. "There's a very, very good chance that the next season will be my last," Batum said. Batum appeared in 78 games for the Clippers last year in his 17th NBA s...2025
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• Clippers Committed To Building Around Kawhi Leonard, James Harden

Kawhi Leonard enters the offseason healthy for the first time since 2020, a significant development after the LA Clippers' first-round playoff exit against the Denver Nuggets. The team's president of basketball operations, Lawrence Frank, expressed continued confidence in building around Leonard and James Harden despite having the NBA's oldest roster. "I definitely believe in those two," Frank sai...2025
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• California Notes: Batum, Monk, Sabonis, Loucks, Curry
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• Why the Sixers have no chance to beat the Knicks in the NBA playoffs
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• Batum's brain and jumper shine especially bright in comeback play-in victory

Nicolas Batum knows he won’t score 20 points per game, but his brain and jumper were massive for the Sixers in their comeback play-in tournament win over the Heat....2024
• Nicolas Batum plays hero for 76ers with unreal block in play-in win over Heat

Nicolas Batum had 20 points, six 3-pointers, five rebounds and a crucial block late in the game....2024
• What we learned from 76ers’ Play-In win over Heat: Philly to face Knicks, while Heat face elimination
By Mike Vorkunov, Eric Koreen and Tobias Bass A tale of two halves and excellent bench play earned the Philadelphia 76ers the No. 7 seed as they held on to beat the Miami Heat 105-104 in their Play-In matchup Wednesday, setting themselves up to face the New York Knicks on Saturday. With the loss, the Heat will play either the Chicago Bulls or Atlanta Hawks in a win-or-go-home matchup on Friday for...2024
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• Who Is Nicolas Batum’s Wife Aurélie? All About Clippers Forward’s Family and Personal Life Ahead of Possible Retirement
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is contemplating retirement so let's take a look at his wife, Aurélie, and his family history....2025
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• Who Are Nicolas Batum’s Parents Richard and Sylvia? All About the Clippers Forward’s Personal Life
Nicolas Batum lost his father when he was young and was raised by his mother, Sylvie, whose quiet strength helped shape his NBA journey....2025
• Pacific Notes: Batum, LeBron, Hachimura, Christie, Warriors
Rumors that Nicolas Batum may be entering his final NBA season swirled in August following a series of tweets from his wife, Aurelie. She clarified in those tweets that her husband hasn’t formally decided to retire following the 2023/24 season and that his future beyond his current contract is still up in the air. This […]...2023
• International Notes: Batum, Randle, Lithuania, Tubelis
Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is playing for France at this year’s World Cup and intends to suit up for the national team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. However, next year’s Olympics tournament is expected to be the last time Batum represents France in an international competition. Batum’s wife, Lily Batum, indicated in a tweet […]...2023
• Nicolas Batum gets painfully honest on most embarrassing moment with Clippers
If there is one thing Nicolas Batum will never forget in his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s their 50-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks back in 2020. FIFTY-ONE POINTS to be exact. During a Twitter Q&A on Sunday, Batum was asked about his most embarrassing moment so far as a Clipper. The veteran […] The post Nicolas Batum gets painfully honest on most embarrassing moment w...2022
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Don't Sleep on Kevin Love's Value to Cavs Big 3
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• 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 1
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• Al Jefferson: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent Center
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• Hornets vs. Heat: Game 7 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Heat vs. Hornets: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• NBA Africa Game 2015: Score and Twitter Reaction from Team Africa vs. Team World
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• French NBA Star Nicolas Batum on Tragedy in Paris: 'We'll Stay Strong'
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• C.J. McCollum Wins 2015-16 NBA Most Improved Player Award
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• LaMarcus Aldridge: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Free-Agent Star PF
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• Damian Lillard Named 2016 Team USA Olympic Finalist: Latest Details, Reaction
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• Wesley Matthews Injury: Updates on Trail Blazers Star's Foot and Return
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• 3 trades Clippers must make to take next step to NBA Finals
The LA Clippers have finalized agreements with most of their free agents, coming to terms on deals with Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum, Reggie Jackson, and Justise Winslow. Additionally, they agreed to a two-year guaranteed rookie deal with a team option on the third year with , Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Sunday. Boston’s […] The post 3 trades Clippers must make to take n...2021
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• Tony Parker, Boris Diaw Get Up Close & Personal with Tiger in Bizarre Game Show
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• NBA Tuesday Trade Roundup: Pistons' Present, Future Brighter with Tobias Harris
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• Breaking Down the Portland Trail Blazers' Best Trade Bait
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• Every NBA Team's 'Real Age' Visualized
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• 3 NBA Teams Who Should Pursue Minnesota Timberwolves' Chase Budinger
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• NBA free agent live tracker: Every deal and trade of 2025 summer in one spot
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• Nicolas Batum Declining $4.9M Player Option With Clippers
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• Nicolas Batum Likely To Retire After Next Season
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• Clippers Committed To Building Around Kawhi Leonard, James Harden
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• Clippers Notes: Batum, Dunn, Harden, Zubac
Tyronn Lue made a timely lineup change Thursday night to help the Clippers survive in their first-round series with Denver, writes Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. To start the second half, Lue decided to replace defensive specialist Kris Dunn with veteran forward Nicolas Batum. Shelburne observes that Dunn has become a liability for L.A.’s offense, as […]...2025
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• Clippers Season Preview: Title Hopes Rest On Fragile Knees Of Kawhi Leonard and Fading Star Of James Harden
Clippers Preview A look at the Los Angeles Clippers entering the 2024-25 season … New Faces: Derrick Jones Jr., Nicolas Batum, Kris Dunn, Kevin Porter Jr., Mo Bamba, Cameron Christie Key Losses: Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Mason Plumlee, Daniel Theis, Brandon Boston Jr. Overview Kawhi Leonard hasn’t finished a playoff run with the Clippers since 2020, and […] The post Cli...2024
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• Why the Sixers have no chance to beat the Knicks in the NBA playoffs
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• Knicks vs. 76ers: Nicolas Batum shut down Jalen Brunson three years ago in playoffs, but it's not 2021 anymore

Philadelphia will likely put length on Brunson again, but New York is used to that...2024
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• What we learned from 76ers’ Play-In win over Heat: Philly to face Knicks, while Heat face elimination
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline
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• After France's shocking World Cup exit, Nicolas Batum says he's 'ashamed' and 'scared to go home'

The French were eliminated with their defeat to Latvia on Sunday...2023
• Cavs: Former assistant coach Boylan's lawsuit 'frivolous', 'shameless cash grab'
Former Cavaliers assistant coach Jim Boylan has filed an age-discrimination lawsuit against the franchise, which the team has labelled “frivolous” and a “shameless cash grab,” according to an Associated Press report. Boylan, 63, worked five seasons under former coaches David Blatt and Tyronn Lue but did not have his option picked up this summer. Boylan contends GM Koby Altman told him owner Dan Gi...2018
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• Nicolas Batum Says Brandon Roy Is The “Best Player I’ve Ever Played With”

Brandon Roy was a problem. Before his career was cut short by nagging knee injuries, the three-time All-Star lit up the League as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. Former teammate Nicolas Batum recently retweeted a video of Roy knocking down a buzzer beater and called him “the best player [he’s] ever played with.” […] The post Nicolas Batum Says Brandon Roy Is The ...2018
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Why Isn't Anyone Talking About the San Antonio Spurs?
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• 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 1
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors, and Signings for July 1
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• Tinder Profiles for Top 2016 NBA Free Agents
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• Friday NBA Roundup: Golden State Warriors Learning Wins Record Isn't a Formality
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