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NBA owners want to know why Kawhi Leonard signed a below-max contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2024, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Leonard, who allegedly received a no-work contract from a now-bankrupt environmental company called “Aspiration" so that he could be paid more money from...

An NBA trade idea sending Terry Rozier, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht to the Utah Jazz has been created. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea: Utah Jazz get: Terry Rozier, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, a 2026 first-round pick from L.A.,...

Dwyane Wade pushed back on renewed comments from former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, suggesting the 2006 NBA Finals were taken from his team. Cuban, speaking recently on the DLLS Mavs podcast, again referenced his long-held belief that officiating leaned heavily in favor of the Miami Heat during the six-game...

NBA star Kawhi Leonard's uncle, Dennis Robertson, asked for an ownership stake in the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019, according to Bruce Arthur of the Star. Leonard left the Toronto Raptors in the summer of 2019 after guiding the franchise to the championship and signed a three-year, $103 million deal...

An NBA trade idea sending Austin Reaves from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Miami Heat has been created. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report created the following blockbuster trade idea: Utah Jazz get: Terry Rozier, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, a 2026 first-round pick from L.A., a...

The Chicago Bulls have offered Josh Giddey a four-year, $88 million contract, NBA sources told DallasHoopsJournal. Giddey wants a four-year, $120 million contract from the Bulls, sources said. Bobby Marks of ESPN was the first to report on Chicago's $88 million offer to Giddey. The Golden State Warriors are interested...

NBA superstar LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers sent a message to WNBA star Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. After Clark announced she won't play again this season due to her right groin injury, James -- the leading scorer in NBA history -- said, "Minor setback for a...

An NBA trade idea sending Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz to the Los Angeles Lakers has been created. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea: Utah Jazz get: Terry Rozier, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, a 2026 first-round pick from L.A., a 2031...

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer spoke with NBA reporter Ramona Shelburne of ESPN about the Kawhi Leonard, Aspiration situation. Leonard allegedly received a no-work contract from Aspiration so that he could be paid more money without it counting against the NBA’s salary rules. Ballmer invested $50 million in the...

The Chicago Bulls have offered Josh Giddey a contract in the ballpark of $85 million to $90 million, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Giddey is a restricted free agent. "Although they held firm on their offer of around $20 million per season, the Bulls have recently increased...