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Vegas first? Seattle on hold? Where NBA expansion stands ahead of the 2026-27 season

As NBA training camps begin for 30 teams, here's the latest intel on the potential for the 31st and 32nd teams.

Jalen Duren says he wants 'to be a Detroit Piston for life' after combative contract negotiations, eventual $200 million extension

The restricted free-agent center agreed to a five-year, $200 million extension after an offseason of contentious negotiations.

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Spurs forward Harris to miss preseason with calf strain

Spurs free agent acquisition Tobias Harris sustained a calf strain during camp that has him questionable for the team's Oct. 20 season opener vs. OKC.

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Duren relieved to return to Pistons, calls Detroit 'home'

Despite a prolonged negotiation that appeared to turn sour at times, Jalen Duren said he is relieved and excited to return to Detroit.

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LeBron, Brown scrimmage for 76ers as fans flock for first look

Throngs of fans waited in lines more than 10-deep to watch LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the 76ers take part in Saturday's scrimmage.

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Sources: Grizzlies waive guard Hawkins 3 weeks after trade

The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have agreed to part ways via waivers, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Wemby won't promote betting sites: 'I want to inspire in a good way'

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said Thursday that he isn't interested in promoting sports betting sites.

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Trail Blazers quickly fire new announcer over social media posts from 2012-13

The Trail Blazers hired then on the same day fired Braiden Bell as their play-by-play announcer after a series of inappropriate social media posts from when he was a teenager came to light.

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Raptors reach 3-year, $24M extension with Shead

Raptors guard Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent, KJ Smith, told ESPN.

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Sources: NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Vegas team in $12-13B range

The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team from among three finalist groups: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.

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🥵 Heat, Rockstar Games partner for Grand Theft Auto VI promo

With Grand Theft Auto VI's long-awaited release date set for Nov. 19, the Heat are partnering with Rockstar Games to offer a topical lead-up event the night before.

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Could the Bucks become the center of the trade market?

In the post-Giannis era, Milwaukee still has something a lot of teams wish they had: Big men who can shoot 3s and protect the rim.

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Jalen Duren says he wants 'to be a Piston for life' despite contentious free agency, trade rumors

Duren eventually accepted Detroit's five-year, $200 million offer, but not before leaks of a fractured team-player relationship