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Joel Embiid-- - 1 (10)Elfrid PaytonRights traded to Orlando from New Orleans via Philadelphia
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- 2 (9)Jerami GrantFrom Cleveland
- 2 (17)Russ SmithTraded to NOP for rights to Pierre Jackson. Originally from Brooklyn via DAL & BOS
- 2 (22)Vasilije MicicFrom Memphis via CLE
- 2 (24)Nemanja DangubicFrom Houston via MIL
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'The Hoop Collective': Episodes of Brian Windhorst's NBA podcast
Here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast, from breaking news to the latest intel and reaction from around the NBA.
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Sources: Michigan's Dusty May finalizing deal to coach Mavericks
Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job, sources told ESPN, an axis-shifting move that significantly alters the college and NBA landscape.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James.
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Sources: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade finalists are Celtics, Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded before the start of the NBA draft Tuesday, with the Celtics and Heat emerging as finalists to land the Bucks superstar, sources told ESPN.
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2026 NBA offseason trade grades: Aaron Wiggins dealt to Hawks
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the Hawks acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder.
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Shams: Giannis will be traded to Celtics or Heat before NBA draft
Shams: Giannis will be traded to Celtics or Heat before NBA draft
