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NBAJalen Duren Wins the Staring Contest, Secures $200M to Stay in Detroit
All-NBA center Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons, ending a prolonged restricted free agency dispute.ContractFree AgencyBreaking News
NBAD'Angelo Russell is Officially Heading to the Shanghai Sharks
NBA veteran D'Angelo Russell has agreed to sign with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association for the upcoming season.Roster MoveFree Agency
NBAZach Edey Cleared for Full-Speed Action as Grizzlies Finally Get Good Injury News
Memphis Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman announced that center Zach Edey has been cleared for full-speed activity following season-ending ankle surgery, putting him on track for the October 21 season opener against the Utah Jazz.InjuryAnalysis
NBAHornets Waive Rob Dillingham Days After Trading Buddy Hield for Him
The Charlotte Hornets waived former No. 8 overall pick Rob Dillingham shortly after acquiring him from the Chicago Bulls in a trade for Buddy Hield.Roster MoveBreaking News
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
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