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Jackie CarmichaelIllinois StatePF - 2
Trevor MbakweMinnesotaPF - 3
Richard HowellNC StatePF - 4
Kenny KadjiMiamiPF - 5
Augusto LimaBrazilPF - 6
Ed DanielMurray StatePF - 7
Jamelle HaginsDelawarePF - 8
Brandon DaviesBYUPF - 9
Greg EcheniqueCreightonPF - 10
Nika MetreveliGeorgiaPF - 11
Marshawn PowellArkansasPF - 12
Mouphtaou YarouVillanovaPF - 13
Carl HallWichita StatePF - 14Taylor SmithPF
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Keith ClantonUCFPF - 16
Dante TaylorPittsburghPF - 17
Chris BraswellCharlottePF
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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 free agency signings.
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Sources: DeMar DeRozan, cut by Kings, hits free agency
Multiple contenders are expected to have interest in DeMar DeRozan after the Kings waived the six-time All-Star, making him a free agent.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo posts Bucks goodbye, officially with Heat
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade became official on Monday, ending his 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks as he heads to the Miami Heat.
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NBA summer league 2026: How to watch, schedule, rosters, news
Catch the latest updates from the 2026 NBA summer league tournament in Las Vegas.
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2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including the defending champs filling a major offseason need.
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Suns, Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein finalizing extension
Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a new extension, owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN, cementing their partnership to shape the operations of both franchises.
