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Cooper Flagg 'trying to take it one step at a time' as he adjusts to first Mavericks training camp

Cooper Flagg is already a household NBA name thanks to his offensive highlight plays through high school, college and, recently, summer league. But through the first few days of Mavericks training camp, the No. 1 pick understands the defensive culture that head coach Jason Kidd is conjuring.  “Utilizing our size and using that to our […]

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Quentin Grimes accepts qualifying offer, returns to 76ers

Getty Quentin Grimes will return to Philadelphia on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer, agent David Bauman told Shams Charania of ESPN. Grimes, 25, averaged career highs of 14.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal last season. By signing the qualifying offer, he will hold veto power on any trades during the 2025–26

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WNBA Playoffs, Alyssa Thomas' dominance, excitement around the Hawks & Wemby primed for huge season

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the upcoming Game 5 between the Aces and Fever, put a bow on an awesome Mercury-Lynx series, then react to the All-Rookie team. On the NBA side, the guys break down the quotes and updates that intrigue them the most from this

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Kawhi Leonard Seeks to Impeach Sponsor in Salary-Cap Flap

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s comments at his team’s media day on Monday marked the first time he’s addressed allegations he signed a contract with a team sponsor with the understanding the compensation reflected payments on behalf of the Clippers that were in addition to his player salary. Leonard ridiculed the allegations as far-fetched “conspiracies” that further “clickbait”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo confirms he re-evaluated his future with Bucks this summer. Like every summer.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is not in Milwaukee to start training camp — but that did not stop the drama. Antetokounmpo zoomed into Bucks media day Monday from his home, where he is recovering from a case of COVID (he is expected to return in the coming days). From his house, Antetokounmpo said things Bucks fans will

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West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Mavericks, lineup, Blazers

Getty Warriors Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency situation remains unresolved as Golden State heads into training camp, but it dominated media day conversations. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler each addressed the standoff. Green predicted that if Kuminga signs a deal and “plays great,” everyone will eventually “forget (the situation) and move on.” “As

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East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Hornets

File photo Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t physically present at media day on Monday — a case of COVID kept him in Greece — but that didn’t stop him from addressing Milwaukee reporters over Zoom. The two-time MVP reiterated that he weighed his options during the offseason but ultimately remains focused on contending with the Bucks.

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NBA Notes: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Heat, Tyler Herro, Rockets

Getty Jazz Walker Kessler’s contract situation remains unresolved as the regular season approaches. Apparently, the Jazz and their fourth-year center have held multiple meetings this summer but are not expected to reach an agreement on a rookie scale extension before opening night. The primary holdup isn’t necessarily a lack of interest from Utah — it’s

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