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Jokić Outshines Wembanyama in Belgrade as France’s New Captain Struggles

The friendly loss forces urgent adjustments to Wembanyama’s game before a weekend rematch and the start of World Cup qualifying.

Westbrook Declines Wizards’ Two‑Year Offer and Chooses Retirement

Kyrie Irving Set to Return in October as Mavericks Keep Trade Door Closed for Now

Warriors’ No. 11 Pick Yaxel Lendeborg Validated by Summer League MVP

Pelicans Expected to Decline Kevon Looney’s $8 Million Team Option

Mavericks Run Wide Coaching Search That Includes Jon Scheyer and Dusty May

Terry Stotts Said to Be Set for Interview in Mavericks’ Coaching Search

Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Says Yang Hansen Won’t Play for Views

Jason Kidd Rejects Mark Cuban's Claim, Says He Heard of Dončić Trade at the 11th Hour

Cavaliers Keep Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade Home for Three-Game Trip

Nets Plan Quick Pivot From Rebuild, Eyeing Push to Compete Next Season

JJ Redick Says No NBA Rotation Minutes for Adou Thiero Despite G League Surge

Grant Nelson Signs 10-Day With Nets, Debuts With Four Assists

Diawara Stakes Renewed Claim to Knicks Rotation With Standout Night in Milwaukee

Cam Thomas Drops 34 Off Bucks Bench in Win Over Magic as Doc Rivers Hails Sixth-Man Role

Nets Rookie Nolan Traoré Cements Starting Role With Double-Double and Pick‑and‑Roll Mastery

Nets Hold Out Michael Porter Jr. With Knee Tendinitis as Egor Demin Returns for Pacers

Pacers’ Johnny Furphy Undergoes ACL Surgery, Ruled Out for Season

Drake Powell Hits Career High in Second Straight Start for Nets

Raptors Face Injury Uncertainty as Ingram Is Day-to-Day, Barnes Doubtful for Celtics