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Zion Williamson very bothered by constant ridicule about his weight

Williamson understands how much his weight has been a topic of discussion. While the Pels star has always tried to say the right thing whenever asked about his weight, people around Williamson maintain the constant ridicule he's dealt with annoys ...

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Kyrie Irving expects to play overseas at the end of his career

Here's what Irving wrote on Twitter in response to a tweet saying that he's "gassing up" ahead of the new season: "I don't ever have to Gas myself up. I am going on my 12th year in the best league in the world and I am only getting better. When…

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Kyrie Irving set on playing in Brooklyn this coming season?

"Kyrie Irving opted in with the full intent of playing out next season as a Brooklyn Net," Charania said on the Pat McAfee Show. "In his mind, he's playing next year in Brooklyn with or without Kevin Durant." Source: Fox Basketball @ FOXSports.com ...

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Donovan Mitchell fallback option for Heat?

The Heat remain in pursuit of Durant, but Mitchell is considered a fallback option if the Heat are unable to land him. Source: Kevin O'Connor @ The Ringer What's the buzz on Twitter? Stefan Bondy @ SBondyNYDN My column: Donovan Mitchell is worth the ...

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Nets interested in Donovan Mitchell

Earlier in the free agency period, several teams monitoring the Donovan Mitchell situation saw the Heat as the favorite to land him via trade. But Brooklyn has interest in landing Mitchell as well. Source: SportsNet New York What's the buzz on ...

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Donovan Mitchell to Knicks viewed as ‘an inevitability’?

The New York Knicks have eight tradable first-round picks and a need and a desire for a star player like Donovan Mitchell, who is from the New York area. Some people believe this is an inevitability. It's just a matter of what price can be ...

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No Donovan Mitchell trade expected any time soon

To be clear: No Donovan Mitchell deal is expected any time soon, barring a significant offer that Utah would be forced to consider. Perhaps this dynamic will be similar to the Rockets' positioning during the final months of James Harden's tenure in ...

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Knicks seem to be clear frontrunners to land Donovan Mitchell?

New York would seem to be the clear front-runner to land Mitchell. The Knicks' interest in the New York native has been obvious for awhile, best illustrated this past spring when members of the front office attended Utah's opening game of the ...

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Celtics not expected to have interest in trading for Donovan Mitchell

The Celtics are not expected to have interest in dealing for Mitchell per league sources given the high price tag and their recent offseason moves. However, a number of Eastern Conference rivals are expected to make plays for Mitchell. Let's take a ...

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Likeliest landing spot for Kevin Durant still Phoenix?

Ralph Mason: Jake Fischer: The most likely spot for Kevin Durant right now is to Phoenix in a potential multiple-team deal with Deandre Ayton going to a non-Brooklyn team. Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter? Dan Favale @ danfavale [searching ...

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Wolves were unwilling to part with Anthony Edwards or KAT in potential Kevin Durant trade

The Wolves also made several calls to Brooklyn on Kevin Durant, sources said, but the Nets were asking for established All-Stars and a mountain of picks. Minnesota was unwilling to part with either Edwards or Towns in a KD-centered deal, so there ...

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Zion Williamson, Pelicans agree to max rookie-scale extension

Adrian Wojnarowski: New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has agreed on a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports' Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. ...

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Danilo Gallinari headed to Boston

Adrian Wojnarowski: Once the San Antonio Spurs finalize the expected release on forward Danilo Gallinari, his preference is to join the Boston Celtics upon clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

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Mike Muscala re-signs with Thunder

Darren Wolfson: Former Roseville HS big Mike Muscala is re-signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He can help mentor Minneapolis native Chet Holmgren. 1-year deal for vet minimum. Source: Twitter @DWolfsonKSTP What's the buzz on Twitter? Darren ...

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Patrick Mills re-signing with Nets

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent G Patrick Mills has agreed to return to the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year, $14.5M deal, his agent Steven Heumann of @CAA_Basketball tells ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Tom Westerholm @ ...

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Danilo Gallinari choosing between Celtics, Bulls?

Jake Fischer: Sounds like Danilo Gallinari will be deciding between Chicago and Boston for his next team. The Bulls have much of the full MLE to offer, roughly $8M AAV and a hair more than the Celtics. But Boston appears to be Gallo's preferred ...

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Magic re-sign Mo Bamba

Chris Haynes: Free agent center Mo Bamba has reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic on a two-year, $21 million deal, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love of @Priority Sports tell @YahooSports. sports.yahoo.com/mo-bamba-nba-f… Source: ...

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Spurs to waive Danilo Gallinari

Adrian Wojnarowski: After officially completing trade with Hawks today, the Spurs are expected to waive F Danilo Gallinari, sources tell ESPN. As a free agent, Gallinari will be able to choose among contenders in both conferences. Source: Twitter ...

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TJ Warren, Otto Porter among Laker targets in free agency

The Lakers have a strong interest in retaining Monk, but it will depend on both his market and the quality of 3-and-D wings available to Los Angeles, according to league sources. Players the Lakers will target with their full taxpayer midlevel ...

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Magic expected to allow Mo Bamba to his unrestricted free agency, Lakers, Heat, Knicks to have interest

Khobi Price: NEW - The Orlando Magic aren't expected to tender a qualifying offer to Mo Bamba by the end of Wednesday, which will make him an unrestricted free agent on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation orlando sports. Raptors, ...

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Blazers not a landing spot for Deandre Ayton, expected to prioritize OG Anunoby trade

Portland does not appear to be a legitimate landing spot for restricted free agent Deandre Ayton, sources said. The Trail Blazers are expected to retain starting center Jusuf Nurkic, and they are prioritizing Toronto Raptors swingman OG Anunoby in ...

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Deandre Ayton most realistic landing spots: Hawks, Pistons and Raptors

Deandre Ayton's most realistic landing spots outside of Phoenix appear to be Atlanta, Detroit and Toronto, which all would present intriguing sign-and-trade opportunities for the Suns. Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report What's the buzz on ...

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Woj: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant expected to get quick max-deal agreements this offseason

"Expect Zion Williamson along with Ja Morant, who is the No. 2 pick in his draft those are going to be quick, max deal agreements out of the gate," Woj said during ESPN's broadcast of the NBA Finals (h/t Lee Tran of Fadeaway World). Source: Paolo ...

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Zion Williamson on New Orleans: I do want to be here

Speaking to reporters, Zion Williamson was asked if opening the camp was a sign he wanted to stay in New Orleans. "I do want to be here. That's no secret. I feel like I've stood on that when I spoke," Williamson said to reporters at the Dryades YMCA ...

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David Griffin: Extending Zion Williamson is an easy decision

New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin called Zion Williamson a max player and said it is an "easy decision" to offer him a big money extension. Williamson is eligible to sign a five-year, $181 million max rookie ...

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