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NBAMark Williams Sidelined for Five Months with Shoulder Injury
Mark Williams is expected to miss around five months with a shoulder injury, dealing a massive blow to his team's frontcourt rotation and defensive identity.InjuryAnalysisBreaking News
NBASuns Center Mark Williams Out Indefinitely After Offseason Shoulder Surgery
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery for a torn labrum suffered in an offseason workout and will miss an extended period.InjuryRoster Move
NBABennedict Mathurin Officially Signs With the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin has officially signed his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, adding a healthy guard to their backcourt rotation, though the financial details remain a mystery.ContractRoster MoveFree Agency
NBADeMar DeRozan Officially Signs With the Nuggets, Giving Nikola Jokic Another Lethal Weapon
DeMar DeRozan has officially signed with the Denver Nuggets, bringing his elite mid-range game to Nikola Jokic's offense and shaking up the Western Conference.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NBAPelicans Pay a Premium to Hand Memphis a Sneaky Depth Upgrade
The New Orleans Pelicans are trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, and draft capital to the Memphis Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson in a baffling depth swap.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
NBABen Simmons Secures Another Bag, Signs $3.5M Deal With Kings After Gap Year
Ben Simmons is returning to the NBA after sitting out the 2025-26 season, signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
NBAJonathan Kuminga Bets on Himself, Signs Two-Year Deal With Timberwolves
Jonathan Kuminga officially signs a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, choosing a starting role and a short-term bet on himself over a longer deal with the Lakers.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
NBAKawhi Leonard's Trade to Toronto is Finally Happening After Clippers Get Hit with League Sanctions
Kawhi Leonard announced on Instagram that his trade to the Toronto Raptors will be finalized following the conclusion of a yearlong NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention.TradeBreaking NewsAnalysis
NBAThe NBA Just Dropped a Nuclear Bomb on the Clippers' Future
The NBA stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round picks and fined owner Steve Ballmer $30 million following a yearlong investigation into salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard.Breaking NewsSuspensionAnalysis
NBAClippers Let Bennedict Mathurin Walk for Nothing, Pelicans Pounce on Discount Deal
The LA Clippers withdrew Bennedict Mathurin's qualifying offer, allowing the 24-year-old to immediately sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NBATimberwolves Panic-Buy Wing Depth, Trade Josh Green to Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar
The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Josh Green and cash to the Utah Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar, a desperate move for wing depth following Donte DiVincenzo's Achilles injury.TradeRoster Move
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