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Joel Embiid-- - 1 (10)Elfrid PaytonRights traded to Orlando from New Orleans via Philadelphia
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- 2 (9)Jerami GrantFrom Cleveland
- 2 (17)Russ SmithTraded to NOP for rights to Pierre Jackson. Originally from Brooklyn via DAL & BOS
- 2 (22)Vasilije MicicFrom Memphis via CLE
- 2 (24)Nemanja DangubicFrom Houston via MIL
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NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 18 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Hawks, Blazers, Suns, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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Jaden McDaniels leads Wolves on both ends as Nuggets ousted
Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota eliminated Denver with a 110-98 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
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Jaden McDaniels leads Timberwolves on both ends of the court in 110-98 clincher to oust Nuggets in 6
— Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points in a surprise start for the injury-ravaged Minnesota...
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Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Game Highlights
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Game Highlights
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2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights
The 2026 NBA playoffs are underway. Keep up with every series right here.
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2026 NBA playoffs: Western Conference first-round takeaways
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
