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2 min read • 23 Sep 2026

Chris Spatola, ESPN personality and son-in-law of Mike Krzyzewski, suddenly dies at 47

Chris Spatola, a former Duke staffer from 2007 to 2012 and the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, died suddenly at age 47 on Monday, Sept. 21, Duke and ESPN confirmed in separate statements.Spatola, who was a...

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2 min read • 23 Sep 2026

Hawks acquire Finney-Smith for Hield, Nembhard

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 29: Dorian Finney-Smith of Rockets warms up before the NBA playoffs game 5 between Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets at the Crypto.com Arena on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California, Unit...

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Clippers name Redden interim president of basketball ops

The LA Clippers named general manager Trent Redden as the team's interim president of basketball operations while Lawrence Frank serves his six-month suspension....

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4 min read • 22 Sep 2026

MONTH TO GO! Brooklyn Nets fans can start 2026-27 season countdown

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Head Coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets instructs his team against the Chicago Bulls in the second half at Barclays Center on February 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: Us...

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Raptors, Leonard agree to 2-year, $115M extension

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the franchise plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, his agent, Harrison Gaines of Slash Sports, told ESPN on Tuesda...

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Finney-Smith

The Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith....

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Rockets hope to blow past plateau with return of VanVleet, Adams

The Rockets hope to make "some real noise" this season after heading into the year fully healthy with point guard Fred VanVleet back at the helm....

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Pistons' Ausar Thompson lands 5-year, $155M extension, sources say

Pistons All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension, sources told ESPN....

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top

Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?...

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Spurs-Pelicans games in Paris, Manchester sold out, NBA says

The NBA announced on Tuesday that tickets are sold out for the 2027 NBA Paris and Manchester games set for January, featuring the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans....

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Clippers name lawyer John Gibson interim governor

Los Angeles-based trial lawyer John Gibson will serve as the Clippers' interim governor. He will take over for Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended one year following an investigation into salary cap circumvention....

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1 min read • 22 Sep 2026

Adieu, Batum: 18-year NBA vet, Team France stalwart retires

Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. A mainstay of the French national team, Batum played most of his NBA career with the Clippers, Hornets and Blazers....

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