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Jereme RichmondIllinoisSF - 2
Jamine PetersonProvidenceSF - 3
Justin HolidayWashingtonSF - 4
Damian SaundersDuquesneSF - 5Mindaugas KuzminskasLithuaniaSF
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Chris WrightDaytonSF - 8
Gary FlowersSouthern MissSF - 9
Delroy JamesRhode IslandSF - 10Robin BenzingGermanySF
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Mychel ThompsonPepperdineSF - 12
Billy WhiteSan Diego StateSF - 13
Carleton ScottNotre DameSF - 14Luc LouvesFranceSF
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D.J. KennedySt. John'sSF - 16Semen ShashkovUkraineSF
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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.
