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Steven Adamsfrom Toronto via Houston - 1 (16)
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Gorgui Diengtraded to Minnesota (from Golden State via Brooklyn) - 1 (22)
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Rudy Goberttraded to Utah - 2 (9)
Jeff Witheyfrom Minnesota via Cleveland, Boston, Portland - 2 (23)
Colton Iversontraded to Boston - 2 (27)Alex Oriakhifrom Denver via LA Lakers
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NBA regular-season buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel
Here are the deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including intel from Monday's media days.
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AJ Dybantsa named cover athlete for 2026 Topps Flagship Basketball
The Washington Wizards star began collecting cards this year and will be the cover athlete of 2026 Topps Flagship Basketball.
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Sources: Pistons' Duren not at media day amid contract standoff
Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren is not attending the team's media day on Monday or the start of training camp as the contract standoff continues, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.
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Jimmy Butler's media day looks through the years: Will 'emo Jimmy' return?
Jimmy Butler has made headlines at past media days for his unique looks. Will Butler arrive looking different this year?
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NBA preview 2026-27: Stacking the 8 most intriguing newcomers
A full roster's worth of NBA stars changed teams this past summer. The storylines surrounding eight will help define the league's journey to spring.
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Fantasy basketball mock draft: 10-team roto/category league
Our 10-team, roto/category fantasy basketball mock draft featured Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama as the first players selected.
