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Cavs Notes: Lonzo Ball, Max Strus, Darius Garland
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Cavs Notes: Lonzo Ball, Max Strus, Darius Garland
CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers newcomer Lonzo Ball hasnāt played in both ends of a back-to-back since the 2020ā21 season with the Bulls. Three knee surgeries and a two-and-a-half year layoff will do that. But...
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NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Kings
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NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Kings
Lakers LeBron James didnāt tip his hand on retirement at media day, but he acknowledged the obvious. And that would be that the finish line is getting closer. āItās coming sooner than later,ā James sa...
https://hoopswire.com/nba-notes-lakers-lebron-james-blazers-damian-lillard-kings/
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard on endorsement ordeal: None of us did anything wrong
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard on endorsement ordeal: None of us did anything wrong
Kawhi Leonard broke his silence Monday on the NBAās investigation into his endorsement deal with a bankrupt California company -- and made it clear he doesnāt believe he or the Clippers did anything w...
https://hoopswire.com/clippers-kawhi-leonard-on-endorsement-ordeal-none-of-us-did-anything-wrong/
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NBA Notes: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Heat, Tyler Herro, Rockets
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NBA Notes: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Heat, Tyler Herro, Rockets
Jazz Walker Kesslerās contract situation remains unresolved as the regular season approaches. Apparently, the Jazz and their fourth-year center have held multiple meetings this summer but are not expe...
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Cavs Buzz: De'Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Thomas Bryant
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Cavs Buzz: De'Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Thomas Bryant
CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers have the most expensive roster in the NBA. Thatās what happens when you push past the second apron, lock in your stars, and try to win big in a league that
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NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs, De'Aaron Fox, Pistons
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NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs, De'Aaron Fox, Pistons
Nuggets Nuggets star Nikola Jokic isnāt going anywhere. The three-time MVP and 2023 Finals MVP declined to sign a veteran extension with Denver this summer -- but itās strictly a business decision, no...
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NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Hornets
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NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Hornets
Rockets Kevin Durant doesnāt plan on going anywhere. Nearly three months after being traded from the Suns to the Rockets, the 37-year-old forward made it clear at media day that he expects to sign an
https://hoopswire.com/nba-notes-rockets-kevin-durant-mavericks-anthony-davis-hornets/
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Sixersā Paul George says confidence hasnāt wavered despite ārock bottomā season
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Sixers' Paul George says confidence hasn't wavered despite 'rock bottom' season
Paul Georgeās status for opening night remains unclear, but the 76ers star says his confidence hasnāt wavered.
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Warriors signing Alex Toohey to two-way contract
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Warriors signing Alex Toohey to two-way contract
The Warriors are filling out their two-way slots, reaching an agreement with rookie forward Alex Toohey, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Toohey, 6-foot-7 and hailing from Australia, was selected with the ...
https://hoopswire.com/warriors-signing-alex-toohey-to-two-way-contract/
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Lakers waive Kylor Kelley ahead of training camp
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Lakers waive Kylor Kelley ahead of training camp
The Lakers made a minor roster move ahead of camp, waiving center Kylor Kelley, per the NBAās official transaction log. Kelley had joined Los Angeles on an Exhibit 10 deal in August and is no
https://hoopswire.com/lakers-waive-kylor-kelley-ahead-of-training-camp/
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Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga contract standoff extends into media day, camp
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Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga contract standoff extends into media day, camp
The standoff between restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors is officially spilling over into basketball activities. Kuminga didnāt travel to San Francisco over the weekend and will no...
https://hoopswire.com/warriors-jonathan-kuminga-contract-standoff-extends-into-media-day-camp/
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Cole Anthony: Bucks have been 'a breath of fresh air'
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Cole Anthony: Bucks have been 'a breath of fresh air'
Cole Anthony sounds revitalized by his new surroundings in Milwaukee. The Bucks guard told Eric Nehm of The Athletic that joining the team has felt like āa breath of fresh airā after his role diminish...
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Coby White expresses strong belief in Bulls, himself
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Coby White expresses strong belief in Bulls, himself
Coby White isnāt buying the modest forecasts for the Bulls this season. The 25-year-old guard told Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he believes Chicago has a chance to be āreally goodā in 2025-26. Heās
https://hoopswire.com/coby-white-expresses-strong-belief-in-bulls-himself/
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Cavs, FanDuel Sports will indeed air pre- and postgame shows on road
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Cavs, FanDuel Sports will indeed air pre- and postgame shows on road
The Cavaliers and FanDuel Sports Network will, in fact, continue to air pre- and postgame shows for road games this season -- just not in the way fans have grown accustomed to. The future of
https://hoopswire.com/cavaliers-cabs-fanduel-sports-nba-media-news/
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Sixers opt not to extend Quentin Grimes' qualifying offer deadline
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Sixers opt not to extend Quentin Grimes' qualifying offer deadline
The 76ers have decided not to extend Quentin Grimesā qualifying offer deadline, league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Grimesā agent, David Bauman, had requested to push the October 1 dea...
https://hoopswire.com/sixers-opt-not-to-extend-quentin-grimes-nba-rumors/
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Warriors, Al Horford reach multiyear deal
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Warriors, Al Horford reach multiyear deal
As expected, Al Horford is headed to Golden State. The veteran big man has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Warriors, his agent Jason Glushon told ESPNās Shams Charania. Training camp opens tomorr...
https://hoopswire.com/warriors-al-horford-reach-multiyear-deal/
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Cavsā final two-way spot could spark sneaky camp battle
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Cavsā final two-way spot could spark sneaky camp battle
The Cavaliers could have an interesting competition brewing for their final two-way contract. NBA teams are allowed three two-way players. Cleveland currently has two (Luke Travers and Nae'Qwan Tomlin...
https://hoopswire.com/cavs-final-two-way-spot-could-spark-sneaky-camp-battle/
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Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons nowhere to be found as camps begin. āThis isnāt 2017 or 2019.ā
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Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons nowhere to be found as camps begin
Training camps are opening across the NBA, and two very familiar names remain on the sidelines. Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons ā both former All-Stars, both once cornerstones of franchises ā are st...
https://hoopswire.com/russell-westbrook-ben-simmons-nowhere-to-be-found-as-camps-begin/
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No team has ever been 11 games back in September and played in October. Until now. Cleveland Guardians.
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NBA Notes: Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Rockets
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NBA Notes: Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Rockets
Knicks Mitchell Robinson is heading into the final year of his deal -- worth just under $13 million --but the Knicks center isnāt sweating whether he starts or comes off the bench in 2025ā26. āNah.
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Latest on Sixers, Quentin Grimes
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Latest on Sixers, Quentin Grimes
It appears the 76ers and restricted free agent Quentin Grimes have been circling each other all summer. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the two sides have discussed multiple contract fram...
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Warriors not budging on Jonathan Kuminga offer
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Warriors not budging on Jonathan Kuminga offer
The Warriors and forward Jonathan Kuminga havenāt had any discussions about moving back his October 1 qualifying offer deadline, league sources told Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. With that date fast...
https://hoopswire.com/warriors-not-budging-on-jonathan-kuminga-offer/
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Georges Niang to miss start of Jazz camp with foot injury
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Georges Niang to miss start of Jazz camp with foot injury
Jazz forward Georges Niang has suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot during offseason workouts, the team announced. Heāll be reevaluated in two weeks. Niang, 32, has bounced ar...
https://hoopswire.com/georges-niang-to-miss-start-of-jazz-camp-with-foot-injury/
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Cavs sign and waive Jaxson Robinson, Warith Alatishe
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Cavs sign and waive Jaxson Robinson, Warith Alatishe
The Cavaliers made a pair of expected roster moves ahead of training camp, waiving Jaxson Robinson and signing then waiving Warith Alatishe, per the NBAās transaction log. Robinson, who went undrafted...
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Lakers Notes: LeBron James, JJ Redick, Luka Donic, Austin Reaves
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Lakers Notes: LeBron James, JJ Redick, Luka Donic, Austin Reaves
How and where will the NBAās all-time leading scorer end his career? That question is starting to pick up steam. Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report explored the topic, writing that most people around t...
https://hoopswire.com/lakers-lebron-james-jj-redick-luka-donic-austin-reaves/
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Lakers waive Jarron Cumberland, sign Tevian Jones
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Lakers waive Jarron Cumberland, sign Tevian Jones
The Lakers continued to shuffle the back end of their training camp roster, parting ways with Jarron Cumberland to bring in Tevian Jones, per Law Murray of The Athletic. Cumberland had just signed an ...
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Cavs announce 2025 training camp roster
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Cavaliers announce 2025 training camp roster
Fresh off a 64-18 season in their first year under coach Kenny Atkinson, the Cavaliers announced their 20-man training camp roster.
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NBA Notes: Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Grizzlies, Brandon Clarke, Mavs
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NBA Notes: Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Grizzlies, Brandon Clarke, Mavs
Bad news for the Blazers, as third-year guard Scoot Henderson has gone down with a torn left hamstring, the team announced.
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Sixers, Quentin Grimes trending toward short-term agreement
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Sixers, Quentin Grimes trending toward short-term agreement
Itās starting to look like the Sixers and restricted free agent guard Quentin Grimes are headed for a one-year marriage, and nothing more.
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Paul George to miss start of Sixers camp after knee surgery
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Paul George to miss start of Sixers camp after knee surgery
The Sixers will be without Paul George when training camp tips off as he recovers from an offseason knee injury that required surgery.
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NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Pacers, Hornets
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NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Pacers, Hornets
Magic newcomer Desmond Bane says he likes what he sees in Orlando -- and what he sees in himself next to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
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Report: Lakers eyeing Walker Kessler trade again
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NBA Rumors: Lakers eyeing Walker Kessler trade again
The Lakers are expected to revisit trade talks for Jazz center Walker Kessler, a player theyāve pursued before. The price? Steep as ever.
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Lakers' decision to extend JJ Redick's contract makes no sense
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Lakers' decision to extend JJ Redick's contract makes no sense
One season, one playoff exit, and already the Lakers are giving JJ Redick more years on his deal. Nice getsure, but why?
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NBA free agents by position on the final weekday of the offseason.
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2025 NBA Free Agent List
A look at 2025 NBA free agents, some of whom finished the season unsigned, by position. This list is updated daily.
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Cavs eliminating FanDuel Sports studio shows for road games
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Cavs eliminating FanDuel Sports studio shows for road games
Cavaliers pre- and postgame shows on FanDuel Sports Network will still exist. Just not when the Cavs are playing road games.
https://hoopswire.com/cavaliers-cavs-fanduel-sports-nba-rumors-news/
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NBA execs believe Cavs only team LeBron James would consider if he leaves Lakers
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NBA execs believe Cavs only team LeBron James would consider if he leaves Lakers
Could LeBron James finish his career back where it started with the Cavaliers? Some around the NBA think so.
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Suns' Mark Williams vows to make Hornets regret trade
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Suns' Mark Williams vows to make Hornets regret trade
Suns newcomer Mark Williams voewed to make the Hornets regretting trading him twice within the last eight months.
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Pacers turn to Delon Wright after Monte Morris injury nixes deal
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Pacers turn to Delon Wright after Monte Morris injury nixes deal
The Pacers have shuffled their training camp plans at point guard, adding Delon Wright after Monte Morris suffered an injury.
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Cavs officially add Thomas Bryant to frontcourt mix
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Cavs officially add Thomas Bryant to frontcourt mix
The Cavaliers have officially announced the signing of veteran center Thomas Bryant, giving them 14 standard contracts.
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Report: Kawhi Leonard contract demands went well beyond max deal
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Report: Kawhi Leonard contract demands went well beyond max deal
Kawhi Leonard and the ongoing contract situation with the Clippers continue to peel back layers, as a new report suggests increasing demands.
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ESPN president addresses why Doris Burke lost top spot
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ESPN president addresses why Doris Burke lost top spot
ESPN gave Doris Burke a new contract last month. They also gave her a demotion, removing her from the top broadcast crew.
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Five Bucks Questions: Kris Johnson on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner, and KPJ
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Five Bucks Questions: Kris Johnson on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner, and KPJ
Where are the Bucks headed this season? Former UCLA star and current Milwaukee podcast host answers five questions from Hoops Wire.
https://hoopswire.com/bucks-nba-rumors-news-giannis-antetokounmpo-myles-turner/
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Heat expecting Terry Rozier in camp despite uncertainty
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Heat expecting Terry Rozier in camp despite uncertainty
The Heat are planning to have veteran guard Terry Rozier in camp next week, despite ongoing questions about his future.
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Jazz to sign Mo Bamba ahead of training camp
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Jazz to sign Mo Bamba ahead of training camp
The Jazz are reportedly set to bring in free agent center Mo Bamba, believed to be by way of a deal for training camp.
https://hoopswire.com/jazz-mo-bamba-training-camp-nba-news/
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Bucksā Giannis Antetokounmpo: āI donāt want to be somewhere with no pressureā
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Bucksā Giannis Antetokounmpo: āI donāt want to be somewhere with no pressureā
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo indicated heās happy where heās at and looks forward to the challenge of being the underdog.
https://hoopswire.com/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-nba-rumors-news-pressure/
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Sunsā Devin Booker: Last two years were toughest of my career
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Sunsā Devin Booker: Last two years were toughest of my career
Following the trade of Kevin Durant and buyout of Bradley Beal, the Suns are now unquestionably Devin Bookerās team once again.
https://hoopswire.com/suns-devin-booker-career-nba-rumors-news/
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NBA Rumors: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Kings, Jon Elmore, Mavericks
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NBA Rumors: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Kings, Jon Elmore, Mavericks
Despite holding āmultiple meetingsā over the summer, the Jazz and center Walker Kessler are not expected to agree to an extension.
https://hoopswire.com/nba-rumors-jazz-walker-kessler-kings-jon-elmore-mavericks/
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Warriors, Kings rekindle Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade talks
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Warriors, Kings rekindle Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade talks
The Warriors and Kings reportedly have resumed talks about a possible sign-and-trade arrangement centered on Jonathan Kuminga.
https://hoopswire.com/warriors-kings-jonathan-kuminga-nba-trade-rumors-news/
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Available NBA free agents with a week to go before everyoneās in camp.
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Warriorsā Jonathan Kuminga skips team gathering in San Diego amid contract standoff
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Warriorsā Jonathan Kuminga skips team gathering in San Diego amid contract standoff
Members of the Warriors are holding a team minicamp in San Diego this week. Noticeably absent: restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga.
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