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Kobi SimmonsArizonaPG - 2
P.J. DozierSouth CarolinaPG - 3
Derrick Walton Jr.MichiganPG - 4
Isaiah BriscoeKentuckyPG - 5
Melo TrimbleMarylandPG - 6
Marcus KeeneCentral MichiganPG - 7Kenan SipahiKosovoPG
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Xavier Rathan-MayesFlorida StatePG - 9
Jon ElmoreMarshallPG - 10George de PaulaBrazilPG
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Jaaron SimmonsOhioPG - 12
Ethan TelfairIdaho StatePG - 13
Siyani ChambersHarvardPG - 14
Maurice Watson Jr.CreightonPG - 15
Dallas MooreNorth FloridaPG
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan.
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Sources: Trendon Watford, Pelicans agree to 1-year, $2.9M deal
Free agent F Trendon Watford, Pelicans have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million dollar deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charnia on Monday.
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NBA offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previews by team
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.
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Portland Trail Blazers offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview
With noise outside the hardwood growing in Portland, how will the Blazers respond? We're looking at the offseason and previewing the 2026-27 season.
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Colts, Pacers donate $125,000 each to Indiana flood relief
The NFL's Indianapolis Colts and NBA's Indiana Pacers are donating $125,000 each to flood relief efforts throughout the state. The WNBA's Indiana Fever and the G League basketball team Noblesville Boom also joined the effort.
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LeBron James launches YouTube golf venture with Cavs reunion
New 76ers star LeBron James has launched his latest off-the-court venture, starting a YouTube channel focused on golf.
