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• And-Ones: MVP Race, Redick, Birch, Obst
Nikola Jokic has a commanding lead in ESPN’s first straw poll of the season on the MVP race, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Nuggets center captured 57 first-place votes among the 100 ballots, giving him 827 total points. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came in second with 24 first-place votes and 678 points, followed by […]...2024
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• And-Ones: NBA Cup, Timma, Trade Candidates, Flagg
While the NBA Cup figures to be a regular part of the league’s schedule going forward, there will likely still be some tweaks to the format and the schedule in future seasons, according to stories from Joe Vardon of The Athletic and Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Managing the schedule for both the knockout round games […]...2024
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• NBA Cup Could Move Further Into Season, Play Just Final In Vegas And Be Carried By Amazon

The NBA Cup is still in its early stages, but it’s already clear that the league is thinking about ways to tweak and refine the tournament. Several ideas have been floated, and while nothing’s set in stone, there’s no question it could see some changes, as relayed by Tim Bontemps of ESPN. One of the […] The post NBA Cup Could Move Further Into Season, Play Just Final In Vegas And Be Carried ...2024
• NBA Trade Rumors: Sixers And Pelicans Eye Trade Market Amid Slow Starts, But Big Moves Unlikely

The 76ers may be off to a slow start this NBA season, but don’t expect Daryl Morey to sit on his hands. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Philadelphia front office is gearing up to be active ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. No surprises there — Morey’s track record isn’t exactly passive. Philly’s […] The post NBA Trade Rumors: Sixers And Pelicans Eye Trade Market Amid Slow S...2024
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• Trade Rumors: Sixers, Pelicans, Nuggets, Early Movers, Simmons
The Sixers‘ slow start this fall hasn’t changed the expectation that Daryl Morey and the front office in Philadelphia will be active leading up to the February 6 trade deadline, sources tell Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). Shooting and frontcourt size are among the area the 76ers may look to address, with KJ Martin […]...2024
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• 76ers Trade Rumors: Sixers Expected To Be ‘Active’ Before Deadline
Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey will be active on the trade market leading up to February’s deadline, a source close to the Sixers informed ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. 76ers Trade Rumors: Philadelphia is $6.2 million under the second apron, owns multiple first-round draft picks This news isn’t surprising for a struggling 7-15 Sixers […] The post 7...2024
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• Bulls Have Yet To Generate Any Trade Market On Zach LaVine

Both the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine have been interested in parting ways via trade for at least one calendar year, but the size of his contract in a new more restrictive CBA environment coupled with his injury history and good but not All-Star level production has made finding an interested team challenging. LaVine has had a bounce back season with 22.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 3...2024
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• Embiid: Ongoing Knee Issues “Extremely Depressing”
Joel Embiid made a triumphant return to action on Sunday but he was far from jubilant afterward. The Sixers superstar center expressed exasperation to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps over his ongoing left knee issues that have kept him out of action most of the season. “Depressing. Just trying to figure it out. There’s no injury. Just […]...2024
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• New York Notes: Achiuwa, Brunson, McBride, Thomas, Claxton
Knicks big man Precious Achiuwa made his season debut on Thursday after missing the first 22 games of the season with a hamstring injury. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps first reported (via Twitter) that Achiuwa’s debut was dependent on how warmups went. He played 12 minutes in a blowout win over Charlotte, finishing with two points and […]...2024
• Sixers Adding Pete Nance On Two-Way Deal, Look To Bolster Frontcourt

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-way contract with forward Pete Nance, per a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Nance, the younger brother of veteran Larry Nance Jr., joins a Sixers squad in need of frontcourt reinforcements, with both Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond sidelined due to injuries and personal reasons. Nance is 6-foot-10 […] The post Sixers Adding Pete Nance On Two-Way De...2024
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• Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis reclaimed his spot in the starting lineup on Monday in his return from a leg injury that had sidelined him since June and looked like his old self. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, Porzingis helped Boston secure a blowout 126-94 win over the Clippers by racking up 16 points, […]...2024
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• Joel Embiid Won’t Play Back-To-Back Games Anymore

NBA star Joel Embiid won’t play back-to-back games anymore. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has an extensive injury history. “If I had to guess, I would probably never play back-to-backs the rest of my career,” Embiid told NBA reporter Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Sixers lost to the New York Knicks in the first round […] The post Joel Embiid Won’t Play Back-To...2024
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• Julius Randle Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Training Camp

Julius Randle is expected to be healthy by the start of training camp, sources told Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Randle underwent season-ending surgery on a dislocated right shoulder last April. Randle was traded to the Timberwolves on Friday night. Randle was also shopped in deals to the Heat, Hawks, and Pistons. Wolves head coach Chris Finch is said to have an "affinity" for Randle....2024
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• The NBA just announced changes that will make the end of games worse… again

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Do we really need games to stop more often to watch referees huddle around a monitor? On Monday, the NBA announced an expansion to its instant replay review system to allow for officials to call fouls that “should” have been called while reviewing out-of-bounds calls. Under this new system, referees will be allowed to retroactively hand out fouls ...2024
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• Kristaps Porzingis Will Be Sidelined 5 To 6 Months Following Surgery

The Celtics have announced that Kristaps Porzingis will be sidelined for five to six months after undergoing surgery for a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg, tweets Tim Bontemps of ESPN. His projected recovery timeline means he’ll miss the first month or two of next season. Porzingis wasn’t available for […]...2024
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• Kristaps Porzingis Confirms He’ll Undergo Leg Surgery

Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis confirmed after his team put the finishing touches on its championship run on Monday night that he’ll undergo surgery to address his “rare” left leg injury, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Porzingis added that the recovery process will likely take a “few months.” Given the quick turnaround between the […]...2024
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• Why is Kristaps Porzingis studying Usain Bolt?
The always fascinating Kristaps Porzingis has a new tactic for improving his game. He’s watching Usain Bolt videos to become a better runner. The New York Knicks rookie has taken to studying videos of Bolt to improve his running technique, according to general manager Steve Mills. “He is that diligent in terms of trying to understand every aspect of his body, every aspect of getting better and str...2015
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2024
"The Heat fear guard Jimmy Butler sustained a possible MCL injury to his right knee during Miami's play-in tournament loss to the 76ers on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN's Tim Bontemps, confirming a report by The Athletic."

2023
"ESPN’s Tim Bontemps caused a stir in recent days when he said, “I don’t think there’s any chance he signs an extension there ever, and if it was up to me I would trade Donovan Mitchell today” on […] The post Cavaliers’ Plan for Donovan Mitchell Revealed appeared first on Basketball Forever."

2022
"According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the Heat’s one point in the first eight minutes of play is the lowest any playoff team […] The post Jimmy Butler, Heat’s embarrassing start vs."

2021
"Via Tim Bontemps: The Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to make their trip to the White House to celebrate winning the 2021 NBA title on Nov."

2020
"According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, there is reason to believe that the Pacers could trade Oladipo after the 2019-20 campaign concludes, and a Western Conference coach names New York as […] The post 3 best Knicks trade offers for Pacers star Victor Oladipo appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2019
"“I feel like, especially tonight, we were playing scared,” Embiid said of the team’s loss against Dallas on Friday, as relayed by Tim Bontemps of ESPN."

2018
"In a story by the Washington Post‘s Tim Bontemps, Kyrie said he reached out to Kobe “for some clarity” after he found out the Cavs almost traded him to Phoenix."

2017
"Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post noted the Thunder were playing well without their primary star: However, Golden State bounced back behind Durant's excellence."

2016
"Durant spoke about Porzingis on Monday ahead of their Tuesday showdown at Madison Square Garden, describing his reaction on draft night and what makes the rookie special, per the Washington Post's Tim Bontemps: When they made the pick, I texted [Knicks head coach and former Thunder teammate Derek Fisher] immediately and I said I liked the pick."

2015
"As Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post noted, though, Howard did actually go on to talk about Bryant's career: [Twitter]Read more NBA news on BleacherReport."

2014
"'"— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 30, 2014 KG on his alley-oop: "Look, I can actually dunk."

• NBA Trade Rumors: Sixers And Pelicans Eye Trade Market Amid Slow Starts, But Big Moves Unlikely
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• Trade Rumors: Sixers, Pelicans, Nuggets, Early Movers, Simmons
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• 76ers Trade Rumors: Sixers Expected To Be ‘Active’ Before Deadline
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• Hawks Notes: Bogdanovic, Young, Risacher, Daniels, NBA Cup
While the Hawks are excited by their young core of Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu and Zaccharie Risacher, they’re also willing to listen to trade offers for veterans given their place in the standings, sources tell Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). Atlanta is currently 14-12, the No. 7 seed in the East, and […]...2024
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• Bulls Have Yet To Generate Any Trade Market On Zach LaVine
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• Sixers Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Contract, Waive Lester Quinones

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to sign Pete Nance to a Two-Way contract, reports ESPN's Tim Bontemps. In a related move, the Sixers will waive Lester Quinones, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nance has appeared in eight G League games this season with the Cleveland Charge, averaging 18.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 34.5 minutes. Quinones has appeared in four games this season...2024
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• Sixers To Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Deal
The Sixers have agreed to a two-way contract with Pete Nance, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps tweets. Nance is the younger brother of veteran NBA forward Larry Nance Jr. Pete Nance has played eight games this season in the G League’s Showcase Cup for the Cleveland Charge — the Cavaliers’ affiliate. He’s averaging 18.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, […]...2024
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• Sixers Adding Pete Nance On Two-Way Deal, Look To Bolster Frontcourt
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• Tim Bontemps Signs Extension With ESPN

Tim Bontemps has signed a new contract extension to remain at ESPN. Bontemps largely covers the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers for ESPN while following the rest of the NBA for his appearances on various television shows at the network plus The Hoop Collective podcast. Bontemps joined ESPN from the Washington Post after previously covering the Brooklyn Nets for the New York Post....2024
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• Warriors, Rockets Viewed As Two Teams Most Likely To Make Big In-Season Trade
The Warriors and Rockets have been tabbed by scouts and executives as the two teams most likely to make a significant in-season trade, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (Insider link). After big deals across the league dried up assets for most teams, not many have the combination of young players, draft picks and movable veterans […]...2024

• And-Ones: MVP Race, Redick, Birch, Obst
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• Hawks Notes: Bogdanovic, Young, Risacher, Daniels, NBA Cup
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• Bulls Have Yet To Generate Any Trade Market On Zach LaVine
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• New York Notes: Achiuwa, Brunson, McBride, Thomas, Claxton
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• Sixers Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Contract, Waive Lester Quinones
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• Sixers To Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Deal
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• Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain
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• The Celtics aren’t spectacular. That’s just the way they like it.

Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images The Celtics fittingly snapped the Cavaliers' undefeated start to the NBA season with a three-point barrage — but don’t call it a statement win. TD GARDEN — Joe Mazzulla wasn’t going to overplay the significance of the Celtics’ 120-117 win over the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. “To me, I care more about, can we do it again in 72 hours?” s...2024
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• Sixers Not Deviating From Plan To Prioritize Health Of Stars For Playoffs Over Regular Season Record

The Philadelphia 76ers have started the season 2-9 with Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey each missing significant time, but sources tell ESPN's Tim Bontemps that there is no changes long-term when it comes to how they will handle their stars' playing time this season. The Sixers' goal is to get Embiid and George to the playoffs as healthy as possible and do not feel compelled to change th...2024
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• Sixers Signing Isaiah Mobley To Exhibit 10 Deal
Isaiah Mobley has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Sixers, sources tell Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Twitter link). The 25-year-old power forward spent the past two seasons on a two-way deal with the Cavaliers, where he played alongside his younger brother, Evan. He appeared in 22 total games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.4 rebounds […]...2024
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• The NBA just announced changes that will make the end of games worse… again
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• Celtics Notes: Game 3, Tillman, Tatum
Thanks to an impressive comeback from an 18-point deficit, the Celtics were able to improve their Eastern Conference Finals series edge over the Pacers to 3-0 on Saturday, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The decisive moment came when All-Defensive guard Jrue Holiday swiped a steal from Indiana guard Andrew Nembhard and drew free throws on […]...2024
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• Joe Tsai Could Sell Minority Share Of Nets To Koch Family

Joe Tsai is in discussions to sell a minority share of the Brooklyn Nets to the Koch family, confirmed Tim Bontemps of ESPN. 1888 Management, the family's investment firm, could buy a stake in BSE Global, Tsai's company that controls the Nets, the New York Liberty, and the Barclays Center. Tsai bought the Nets in 2019....2024
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• Sixers coach Doc Rivers reacts to Joe Biden Inauguration, admits to texting VP Kamala Harris
On Wednesday, the nation watched as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were inaugurated in Washington D.C. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers expressed how he felt on this momentous day, via Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Doc Rivers said he's known Vice President Harris for "8 or 9 years" and said that he's […] The post Sixers coach Doc Rivers reacts to Joe Bid...2021
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• Police officer sues Raptors president Masai Ujiri for alleged assault during NBA Finals
A police officer has filed a lawsuit over allegations that Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri assaulted him after Game 6 of last year’s NBA Finals. The officer, Alan Strickland, says that Ujiri struck him in the face and chest with both fists while attempting to access the court following the Raptors’ NBA title clincher, via Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Strickland says that he “suffered injury to his ...2020
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• Sixers coach Brett Brown on Ben Simmons: 'I want a 3-point shot a game, minimum'
Ben Simmons made his second career 3-pointer Saturday night, but Sixers coach Brett Brown is looking forward to the day Simmons’ long-distance shooting isn’t a story anymore, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Brown challenged Simmons to make the 3-pointer a regular part of his arsenal, telling reporters he would like him to shoot at least one every game. “This is what I want,” Brown said, ”and you can...2019
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• As Kemba Walker returns tonight, he reflects on scary collision: 'Thank God I’m OK'
The Celtics' Kemba Walker will return to the court tonight, less than a week after he collided head-to-head with teammate Semi Ojeleye and the point guard had to be taken off the court on a stretcher. “It was a scary moment for myself,” Walker said (via Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com). “When I was in the moment, it was pretty tough to be in, obviously. I know it was scary for everybody. … It was tough, ...2019
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• Kemba Walker reflects on scary collision: 'Thank God I'm OK'
The Celtics' Kemba Walker will return to the court tonight, less than a week after he collided head-to-head with teammate Semi Ojeleye and the point guard had to be taken off the court on a stretcher. “It was a scary moment for myself,” Walker said (via Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com). “When I was in the moment, it was pretty tough to be in, obviously. I know it was scary for everybody. … It was tough, ...2019
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• Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green have the ability to find a way to win in close games
The Raptors have been the best team in the league so far this season, in no small part due to the offseason additions of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, one of the key qualities that both players bring to the table is their play down the stretch of a close game, as evident in the duel against Kevin Durant and the Warriors last week. As Bontemps points out, both Green...2018
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• Lakers may be slipping in battle for Kawhi Leonard
Playing in front of Kawhi Leonard Sunday night, the Lakers didn’t make a strong case to attract the impending free agent, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Leonard sat out the game with a sore left foot, but watched his Raptors teammates take an early 41-10 lead on the way to a comfortable victory. A Southern California native, Leonard has reportedly expressed a desire to return to the West Coast once ...2018
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• Dwight Howard on If He Learned Anything from Kobe Bryant: 'Next Question'
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• Kevin Garnett Wants You to Stop Cheering When He Dunks
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• Kevin Durant Speaks on Kristaps Porzingis' Skill Set, Rookie Season with Knicks
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• Steve Nash Injury: Updates on Lakers Star After Hurting Back Carrying Bags
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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• Deron Williams Now Facing Last Chance to Revive Reputation and NBA Career
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• Struggling Pelicans Need a Leader, and Anthony Davis Isn't Stepping Up
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• Gregg Popovich Comments on Rajon Rondo's Alleged Slur Toward Ref Bill Kennedy
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• And-Ones: MVP Race, Redick, Birch, Obst
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• And-Ones: NBA Cup, Timma, Trade Candidates, Flagg
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• Wolves Viewed As ‘Potential Player’ On Trade Market
The Timberwolves made arguably the biggest trade of the offseason at the start of training camp when they sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in a deal that saw Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo head to Minnesota. That might not have been their last major move of the 2024/25 league year. According to Tim Bontemps […]...2024
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• Bucks Notes: Middleton, Rivers, Lillard, Giannis
The long wait is about to end for Bucks swingman Khris Middleton, who is expected to take the court tonight in Boston for the first time since last spring’s playoffs, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Speaking to reporters at Friday afternoon’s shootaround, Middleton said this was the most difficult rehab process of his career because […]...2024
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• Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain
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• And-Ones: Playoff Format, Trade Market, All-Star Game, More
If the NBA expands to 32 teams in the coming years, executives for Western Conference teams are hopeful it will provide the league an opportunity to revisit the idea of seeding the playoff teams one through 16, regardless of conference, according to Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). Assuming Seattle and Las […]...2024
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• The Celtics aren’t spectacular. That’s just the way they like it.
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• Sixers Not Deviating From Plan To Prioritize Health Of Stars For Playoffs Over Regular Season Record
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• Julius Randle Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Training Camp
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• Karl-Anthony Towns Getting Traded To Knicks Was 'Completely Unexpected'

Getting traded to the New York Knicks was "completely unexpected" for Karl-Anthony Towns, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Towns was traded to the Knicks on Friday night in a deal involving Julius Randle going to the Wolves. Towns had arrived back in Minnesota to prepare for training camp next week. The 28-year old is in Year 1 of a four-year, $220 million supermax extension....2024
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• Report: Phoenix Suns Discuss Chris Paul Trade
The Phoenix Suns have had discussions about a possible Chris Paul trade, Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN report. The 35-year-old has been a popular subject of trade speculation since joining the Oklahoma City Thunder last summer. No trade is imminent considering that the league’s transaction moratorium hasn’t officially been lifted. The largest impediment […] The post Re...2020
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• Report: 76ers remain 'atop the list of teams' that could land Kawhi Leonard
The Kawhi Leonard trade rumors have simmered down a bit the past week or so since the top NBA free agents signed new deals. That said, there is still plenty of buzz surrounding a potential trade that could send the San Antonio Spurs star to the Philadelphia 76ers.Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post noted on Monday that, “The Philadelphia 76ers have consistently remained atop the list of teams expe...2018
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• Report: Raptors 'generating buzz' for Kawhi Leonard
Recently, trade talks surrounding Kawhi Leonard have cooled since the beginning of free agency. Teams like the Lakers, Sixers, Celtics and even the Clippers have been mentioned in the race for Leonard. But, a dark-horse team could emerge north of the border. According to Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post, the Raptors have been generating buzz for the Spurs star. The Toronto Raptors also generate...2018
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• Grizzlies vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Even in Victory, Warriors Have Questions They Must Answer
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Rockets' Approach Makes Them Both Dangerous and Vulnerable
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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• Trail Blazers vs Warriors: Game 2 Score, Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Clippers vs. Trail Blazers: Game 6 Score, Twitter Reaction for 2016 NBA Playoffs
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