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Kyrie Irvingfrom LA Clippers - 1 (8)
Brandon Knight-- - 1 (9)
Kemba Walker-- - 1 (10)
Jimmer FredetteProposed trade: rights to Sacramento - 1 (17)
Iman Shumpert-- - 1 (24)
Reggie Jackson-- - 1 (28)
Norris ColeRights traded to Miami - 1 (29)
Cory Joseph-- - 2 (4)
Shelvin Mack-- - 2 (11)
Darius Morrisfrom Golden State via New Jersey - 2 (13)Malcolm LeeRights traded to Minnesota from Utah
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Charles Jenkinsfrom Phoenix via Chicago - 2 (19)
Josh Selby-- - 2 (30)
Isaiah Thomasfrom Chicago via Milwaukee
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NBA 2K27 review: A fresh experience that also feels familiar
NBA 2K27 lets you explore the length and breadth of basketball history, with enough detail to satisfy all types of fans.
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Ben Simmons returning to NBA on 1-year, $3.5M deal with Kings
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after reaching one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings, his agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney told Andscape and ESPN.
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Orlando Magic offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview
Can a change in leadership unlock Orlando's big three? Offseason recap and early looks at the 2026-27 season.
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NBA offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previews by team
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.
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Windhorst: The Clippers need to take this L -- and move on
After the NBA levied its enormous punishment on the Clippers, they'd be wise to change course and lean on precedent -- fast.
