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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
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
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
NBAMiami Heat Add Nick Richards to Superteam Roster on One-Year Deal
The Miami Heat signed free agent center Nick Richards to a one-year deal, filling their 14th roster spot with frontcourt depth behind their newly acquired stars.Free AgencyRoster MoveBreaking News
NBATimberwolves Build a Video Game Roster with Absurd Jonathan Kuminga Bargain
Jonathan Kuminga signs a two-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, completing a stacked starting lineup alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NBAPelicans Plan to Dump Jordan Hawkins to Overpay Bennedict Mathurin
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly looking to shed Jordan Hawkins' $7 million salary to clear cap space for a questionable run at restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin.RumorFree AgencyRoster Move
NBABennedict Mathurin Secures the Bag and an Exit Strategy with the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million deal after his reps successfully navigated his exit from the Los Angeles Clippers.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
NBAWarriors Take a $3.9 Million Flyer on Georges Niang's 3-Point Stroke
Georges Niang is returning to the NBA on a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Golden State Warriors after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a foot injury.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NBAKlay Thompson Leaves $9.8 Million on the Table to Escape Dallas for Miami
Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, giving back $9.8 million to hit waivers and sign with the Miami Heat.Roster MoveContractFree Agency
NBADenver Nuggets Commit Highway Robbery, Sign DeMar DeRozan for $3.9 Million
Six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Denver Nuggets after being waived by the Sacramento Kings.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
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