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Mario Hezonja-- - 1 (8)
Stanley Johnson-- - 1 (10)
Justise Winslow-- - 1 (15)
Kelly OubreFrom BKN; rights traded to WAS - 1 (18)
Sam DekkerFrom NO - 1 (21)
Justin Anderson-- - 1 (23)
Rondae Hollis-JeffersonRights traded to BKN - 2 (1)
Cedi OsmanRights traded to CLE - 2 (9)
Juan VauletRights traded to BKN - 2 (11)
Pat ConnaughtonRights traded to POR - 2 (23)
Sir'Dominic PointerFrom POR - 2 (24)
Daniel DiezFrom CLE - 2 (26)
Branden DawsonFrom MEM; rights traded to LAC - 2 (28)
J.P. TokotoFrom HOU - 2 (30)Luka MitrovicFrom GS via IND
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Why Stephen A. has Wemby as a top-3 player in NBA
Why Stephen A. has Wemby as a top-3 player in NBA
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‘I’M NOT SURE ABOUT HIS CLUTCH GENE!’ Skip Bayless questions Wemby
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless join Shae Cornette to react to ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 and debate what Victor Wembanyama needs to do to become the best player in the league.
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LeBron James: Maxey friendship, helping Embiid were 76ers factors
LeBron James says his long-standing friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign with the 76ers.
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NBA Rank 2026: League execs examine top 100 countdown, race for No. 1
ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 countdown is in the books, but debates are just beginning -- on social media and around the league.
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Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o invests in BAL team Nairobi City Thunder
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o announced her investment in the Nairobi City Thunder, the first Kenyan team to play at the NBA-backed Basketball Africa League (BAL), on Thursday.
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Pelinka touts post-LeBron overhaul as Lakers reset around Luka
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka expressed excitement over the team's offseason overhaul as it transitions out of the LeBron James era, including retaining Austin Reaves and acquiring center Walker Kessler.
