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Deandre Ayton-- - 1 (16)Zhaire SmithRights traded to PHI. Pick from MIA
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2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest NBA free agent signings and extensions, including Austin Reaves' new deal with the Lakers.
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Sources: Jose Alvarado returning to Knicks on new 3-year deal
Jose Alvarado is declining his $4.5 million player option and intends to sign a new three-year, $14-plus million deal to return to the Knicks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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NYC department of sanitation gives away Knicks waste bins
The five bins are identical to the one that went viral after being stolen earlier this week.
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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 ahead of free agency.
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Detroit Pistons' Ebuka Okorie hopes his NBA Draft journey inspires others Nigerians
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NBA sets summer league matchups of top 4 draft picks, Heat-Bucks
The top four picks in the NBA draft are receiving marquee billing in an NBA summer league schedule that also features a Heat-Bucks matchup after their blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
