NBA: Jahlil Okafor agrees to deal with New Orleans Pelicans

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Free-agent center Jahlil Okafor has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN. This way The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly have another new face that will grace their frontcourt for the 2018-19 season. ESPN reported that Okafor's deal has a...

NBA: New York Knicks planning to part ways with Joakim Noah after Sept. 1

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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ian Begley, the New York Knicks intend to use the NBA’s stretch-and-waive provision on Noah before Sept. 1, and the team has no plans to bring him back into the squad under new coach...

NBA: Sixers Rookie Zhaire Smith Suffers Fractured Left Foot

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Zhaire Smith broke his left foot during an NBA developmental camp in Las Vegas, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Shams Charania, and is expected to miss a substantial amount of time. It’s the second injury to 76ers rookies this season after 26th overall pick Landry...

NBA: Trevor Booker headed to China to play for Shanxi Brave Dragons

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Trevor Booker is nearing agreement on a contract with the Shanxi Brave Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association, Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype.com reports. A couple of months ago during annual youth basketball camp, he seemed perfectly willing to go anywhere for...

NBA: Stephen Curry Says Donald Trump’s LeBron James Tweet Based in Racism

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Most of the NBA came to the defense of LeBron James following a tweet from Donald Trump insulting the Los Angeles Lakers forward’s intelligence. Stephen Curry is one of the more prominent voices in the NBA and the Golden State Warriors point guard...

NBA: Greg Monroe signs 1-Year, $2.2 Million deal with Toronto Raptors

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Free-agent big man Greg Monroe has agreed to a one-year, $2.2 million contract with the Toronto Raptors, according to multiple reports. Monroe is expected to be the Raptors backup center behind starter Jonas Valanciunas, TSN reports. Monroe, who should slot in nicely behind starting center...

NBA: Michael Jordan backs LeBron James after Trump questions player’s intelligence

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NBA legend Michael Jordan and U.S. athletes rallied to LeBron James' defense on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the star player's intelligence in a tweet. "I support LJ. He’s doing an amazing job for his community,” Jordan, now...

NBA: Dallas Mavericks sign Donte Ingram to a deal

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Former Loyola star Donte Ingram has signed a contract with the Mavericks, the university announced Thursday. His deal is an Exhibit 10 agreement, which means the Mavericks have the right to convert the deal to a two-way contract and have him...

NBA: Veteran Nate Robinson to continue Basketball career in Lebanon

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Nate Robinson is heading to Lebanon to continue his professional basketball career after signing a one-year deal with Homenetmen Beirut of the Lebanese Basketball League, according to Yahoo Sports' Shams Charania. Robinson, 34, is currently the co-captain of team Tri-State in the...

NBA: Cavaliers to acquire Sam Dekker from Clippers

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ESPN Senior NBA Insider reporter Adrian Wojnarowski reports that former Wisconsin native, former Badgers forward Sam Dekker will be traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland is also acquiring Los Angeles Clippers forward Sam Dekker, according to...