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NBABrandon Ingram's 'Heel Surgery' Actually Revealed a Torn Achilles, Because Of Course It Did
Brandon Ingram will miss the start of the NBA season after his May heel surgery revealed a partially torn Achilles, dealing a massive blow to the Los Angeles Clippers.InjuryAnalysisBetting
NBAKristaps Porzingis Out Indefinitely as Warriors Face Another Roster Crisis
Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy announced Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely with a health issue, later revealed to be a circulation disorder that has already limited him to 17 games this season.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
NBAJalen Duren Skips Pistons Camp, Turns Down $200 Million in Ultimate Contract Staredown
All-NBA center Jalen Duren is holding out of Detroit Pistons training camp after declining a five-year, $200 million contract offer, risking it all ahead of a Thursday deadline.ContractFree AgencyBreaking News
NBAThe Pistons Finally Pull the Plug on the Gary Harris Experiment
The Detroit Pistons have waived veteran guard Gary Harris, ending a stint defined by a massive injury list and a 2.7 PPG average.Roster MoveFree AgencyBreaking News
NBABulls Ship Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield and Cash
The Chicago Bulls are trading 21-year-old guard Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran shooter Buddy Hield and cash considerations.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
NBAStephen Curry Secures $116 Million Extension to Delay the Warriors' Reality Check
Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, keeping the franchise icon locked in through 2028-29 despite the team's recent struggles.ContractBreaking NewsAnalysis
NBAHornets Hit With Synchronized Hamstring Injuries Before Preseason Even Starts
Charlotte Hornets forwards Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams will miss the entire preseason after suffering matching hamstring injuries during offseason workouts.InjuryBreaking NewsRoster Move
NBAMemphis Grizzlies Waive D'Angelo Russell Before He Even Plays a Game
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived veteran guard D'Angelo Russell to trim their roster ahead of the season, sending him to free agency just months after acquiring him in a massive six-team trade.Roster MoveFree AgencyBreaking News
NBALeBron James Claims He Joined the Sixers Just to Get Joel Embiid a Ring
LeBron James revealed that helping Joel Embiid win his first NBA championship was a primary factor in his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, setting up a massive season of expectations.Free AgencyAnalysis
NBAThe Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns Are Already Playing Contract Chicken
Extension talks between the reigning champion New York Knicks and All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns have reportedly stalled just weeks before training camp.ContractRumorBreaking News
NBAHawks Trade Zaccharie Risacher and Five Picks in Massive Defensive Overhaul
The Atlanta Hawks traded former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, Buddy Hield, and five second-round picks to acquire Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Dorian Finney-Smith in a drastic roster shakeup.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
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