Knicks tabling Towns, Hart contract talks
The Knicks have said they are tabling contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart "until later in the season and will remain solely focused on preparing for the start of the season."
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Addition of Anderson a long time coming for Raptors
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SGA buys stake in Atletico
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Sources: 76ers plan to play starters in preseason game vs. Nets
The 76ers plan to play their starters Thursday against the Nets, sources told ESPN.
Trail Blazers' Dundon says he intends to bring title to Portland
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Every NBA team is missing something, even the leading title contenders.
Pacers’ Haliburton scores seven points in first NBA game action in more than 16 months
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Buss siblings formally file case against Jeanie over Lakers sale
The five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.
Breen apologizes after LeBron refutes Embiid story
Broadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday for the reaction to a story he shared about LeBron James calling out Joel Embiid for showing up late, a story James has since disputed.
Raptors straw poll: Who will benefit most from playing with Kawhi?
There’s more than one right answer, which is why four different players received votes in Josh Lewenberg’s poll of 10 members of the Raptors’ coaching staff and front office.
EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into a single Europe operation
EuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single European operation following a meeting in Italy, Barcelona confirmed Wednesday.
Report: Euroleague teams reject offer to merge into NBA Europe
Members of the Euroleague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe operation, sources told ESPN.
76ers lose backup C Hukporti to torn Achilles
The 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.
Kawhi feeling good, taking it slow as he ramps up for Raptors’ season
Kawhi Leonard was on court again Tuesday in Toronto and told reporters after the team’s session that he’s feeling good as he ramps up toward his pre-season debut.
‘Feeling really good’: Poeltl entering new season optimistic about back, Raptors’ roster
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Both sides of the contract divide between Towns and the Knicks
KAT and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. ESPN insiders break down each side, plus project where this saga is headed.
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