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Ausar Thompson-- - 1 (6)
Anthony Black-- - 1 (11)Jett HowardFrom CHI
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Gradey Dick-- - 1 (14)
Jordan Hawkins-- - 1 (16)
Keyonte GeorgeFrom MIN - 1 (19)
Brandin Podziemski-- - 1 (22)
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Colby JonesFrom PHI via ATL - 2 (6)Andre Jackson Jr
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Rayan RupertFrom ATL - 2 (14)
Sidy CissokoFrom TOR - 2 (16)
Seth LundyFrom NO - 2 (17)
Mojave King - 2 (19)
Emoni BatesFrom GS via UTAH - 2 (23)
Jaylen ClarkFrom NY via CHA
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Shams: James Harden, Cavs agree to 3-year, $97M deal
Shams: James Harden, Cavs agree to 3-year, $97M deal
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Russell Westbrook foreshadowed retirement in answer to young fan
The nine-time All-Star and former MVP announced his retirement on Wednesday after 18 NBA seasons.
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Ex-Kings trainer files suit alleging pregnancy discrimination
A former assistant athletic trainer for the Sacramento Kings has filed a civil lawsuit against the organization and its senior director of athlete health, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
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James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97M deal to remain with Cavaliers
James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cavaliers, his agency, Equity Sports, told ESPN on Thursday.
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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 Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers deal.
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2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including James Harden's new deal with the Cavaliers.
