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Editorial sports image for Cavs Bet $88 Million and a 2031 First on Peyton Watson's Hamstring in 3-Team BlockbusterNBA

Cavs Bet $88 Million and a 2031 First on Peyton Watson's Hamstring in 3-Team Blockbuster

Cleveland lands Peyton Watson on a massive $88 million extension, sending Max Strus to the Clippers and future draft capital to the Nuggets in a major three-team trade.TradeContractAnalysisRead article
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Cavs Bet the House on Payton Watson in Wild Three-Team Trade

Cleveland lands Payton Watson on a massive $88 million deal, sending Max Strus to the Clippers and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to Denver.TradeContractRoster Move
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Cavs Trade Dennis Schroder to Hornets in Classic Spreadsheet Maneuver

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Dennis Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann, clearing $6.8 million in cap space and creating significant room under the NBA's first apron.TradeRoster Move
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Cavs Ship Dennis Schroder and Cash to Hornets for Tre Mann

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded veteran guard Dennis Schroder and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for young guard Tre Mann.TradeRoster MoveBreaking News
Editorial sports image for Bradley Beal Re-Signs With Clippers on a Deal That Proves the Supermax Era Comes at You FastNBA

Bradley Beal Re-Signs With Clippers on a Deal That Proves the Supermax Era Comes at You Fast

Bradley Beal is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $13.2 million deal, marking a massive financial shift for the former supermax star.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
Editorial sports image for Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Believes a Reunion Trade to the Raptors is HappeningNBA

Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Believes a Reunion Trade to the Raptors is Happening

Kawhi Leonard reportedly believes a trade sending him back to the Toronto Raptors will be completed before training camp, setting up a wild reunion.RumorTradeAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Russell Westbrook Officially Retires, Ending the NBA's Most Chaotic EraNBA

Russell Westbrook Officially Retires, Ending the NBA's Most Chaotic Era

Russell Westbrook is officially retiring from the NBA, ending a polarizing, historic career that redefined the triple-double and left him as a first-ballot Hall of Fame lock.Breaking NewsAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Dillon Brooks Secures $73 Million Bag to Keep Annoying the NBANBA

Dillon Brooks Secures $73 Million Bag to Keep Annoying the NBA

Dillon Brooks has signed a three-year, $73 million extension with the Phoenix Suns, locking in the team's defensive instigator through the 2029-30 season.ContractRoster MoveBreaking News
Editorial sports image for NBA Rumor Mill: Pelicans Shop Hawkins, Kuminga Eyes Hawks Return, and the Inexplicable Mario Hezonja RevivalNBA

NBA Rumor Mill: Pelicans Shop Hawkins, Kuminga Eyes Hawks Return, and the Inexplicable Mario Hezonja Revival

Latest NBA offseason intel links Jordan Hawkins to the Grizzlies, Jonathan Kuminga to a short-term Hawks deal, and Mario Hezonja to the Cavaliers.RumorTradeFree Agency
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D'Angelo Russell and the Grizzlies Are Already Planning a Breakup

The Memphis Grizzlies and D'Angelo Russell are reportedly working toward a trade or buyout shortly after acquiring him in a six-team deal.RumorRoster MoveTrade