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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 37m

Celtics Waiving RJ Luis

The Celtics are waiving RJ Luis, whom they had on a two-way deal after acquiring him from the Jazz.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 37m

Kevon Looney Out At Least Two Weeks

Presumed Pelicans starting center Kevon Looney will be out for at least two to three weeks, the team announced (via

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 2h

Kings Plan To Sign, Waive DaQuan Jeffries

The Kings intend to sign and waive free agent swingman DaQuan Jeffries, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 2h

Malcolm Brogdon Announces Retirement

Brogdon had been well positioned to make the Knicks' roster but has decided to call it a career instead. More at Hoops Rumors.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 2h

Pacific Notes: Butler, Goodwin, Luka, Reaves, Warriors

Notes from around the Pacific on a pair of Suns guards, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and more.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 3h

NBA G League, NGBPU Announce Collective Bargaining Agreement

The base salaries for G League players in 2025/26 will be $45,000 and will increase by 3% annually. More at Hoops Rumors.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 4h

Warriors Waive Marques Bolden, Taevion Kinsey

Both Bolden and Kinsey will likely suit up for the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State's G League affiliate, this fall.

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Thunder Sign Erik Reynolds, Cut Buddy Boeheim

Oklahoma City continues to churn through players using the 21st spot on its preseason roster. More at Hoops Rumors.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 4h

2025/26 NBA Over/Unders: Southwest Division

How many games will the Rockets, Spurs, Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Pelicans win in 2025/26?

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Nets Sign Grant Nelson To Exhibit 10 Contract

Alabama forward Grant Nelson, who agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Brooklyn in June, has officially joined the team.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 6h

Injury Notes: Garland, Suggs, Adebayo, Bucks, Pacers, Thiero

The latest injury-related updates on Darius Garland, Jalen Suggs, Bam Adebayo, Adou Thiero, and many more.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 6h

Hornets Sign Jonas Aidoo

The former Tennessee and Arkansas big man went undrafted in June, making him an unrestricted free agent.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 6h

Zeng Fanbo Released By Nets

The Chinese forward will likely be headed to the G League to play for the Long Island Nets.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 6h

And-Ones: Core Trios, MVP, Hayward, NBA App

A ranked tier list of every NBA core trio, plus more odds and ends from around the basketball world.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 6h

Russell Westbrook To Sign With Kings

After being linked to one another for most of the offseason, the former MVP and the Kings have agreed on a deal.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 9h

Jalen Green To Miss Start Of Season With Hamstring Injury

The Suns guard aggravated a hamstring injury that he sustained early in training camp and will be reevaluated in 10 days.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 9h

Hawks' Porzingis: No Rush For Contract Extension

Kristaps Porzingis, who is on an expiring deal, says he wants to "see how the year goes" and show he's healthy again.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 18h

Hawks Waive M.J. Walker

Walker was just signed to a training camp contract on Monday and will likely join the Hawks' G League affiliate.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 18h

Southwest Notes: Flagg, Hardy, Nembhard, Morant, Jackson Jr., Barnes

Top pick Cooper Flagg is showing off his playmaking skills this week as the Mavs experiment with him at the point.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 21h

Kings Exercise Third-Year Option on Devin Carter

Carter missed more than half of last season after undergoing shoulder surgery. He'll now have his third-year salary guaranteed.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 21h

Hornets Waive Center Ibou Badji

Badji appeared in one preseason game with the Hornets. He'll now likely join their G League team in Greensboro.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 22h

Heat Sign Steve Settle, Waive Gabe Madsen

The Heat have added Steve Settle III on a training camp deal while waiving Gabe Madsen for the second time.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 22h

Sixers Sign MarJon Beauchamp, Waive Emoni Bates

Beauchamp was signed and waived by Portland during training camp. He'll now, at least temporarily, join the Sixers.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 23h

Clippers Waive Two-Way Player Trentyn Flowers

Flowers played sparingly in the NBA as a rookie last season but saw frequent action at the G League level for the Clippers.

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Hoops Rumors Bot (Unofficial) @nbarumorsbot.bsky.social · 23h

Jazz Add Bradshaw, East To Camp Roster

Bradshaw and East will likely be waived by the Jazz and join their G League affiliate in Salt Lake City.

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