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Just In: The San Antonio Spurs will fully guarantee the $3 million salary of Julian Champagnie for the 2025-26 season, sources told HoopsHype. Champagnie was one of 11 players to appear in all 82 games last season, shot 37.1% from 3-point range, and averaged 9.9 points per game.

Just In: The San Antonio Spurs will fully guarantee the $3 million salary of Julian Champagnie for the 2025-26 season, sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. Champagnie was one of 11 players to appear in all 82 games last season, shot 37.1% from 3-point range, and averaged 9.9 points per game.
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Just In: The Portland Trail Blazers will fully guarantee the $2.22 million salary of Duop Reath for the 2025-26 season, sources told HoopsHype. Reath has averaged 7.1 points, including 35% shooting from 3-point range, and 3.0 rebounds in 14.8 minutes in two seasons with Portland

Just In: The Portland Trail Blazers will fully guarantee the $2.22 million salary of Duop Reath for the 2025-26 season, sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. Reath has averaged 7.1 points, including 35% shooting from 3-point range, and 3.0 rebounds in 14.8 minutes in two seasons with Portland
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tristen Newton has signed his two-way qualifying offer and will return to the team, league sources told HoopsHype. Newton averaged 16.5 points, 6.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game in the G League last season.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tristen Newton has signed his two-way qualifying offer and will return to the team, league sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. Newton averaged 16.5 points, 6.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game in the G League last season.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million extension, which includes a third-year player option. The extension was negotiated by Bill Duffy of WME Basketball. In 2028, Doncic will be eligible for a new five-year deal worth a projected $417 million.

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Lakers President Rob Pelinka: “Today is a monumental moment for our franchise. Luka Dončić’s future is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka is one of the game’s most transcendent players, and his on-court dominance and passion is without compare. From the moment Luka became a Laker,

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Luka Doncic on signing a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers: “I’m really grateful to the Lakers organization, my teammates and the fans for welcoming me and my family with so much support and kindness since day one. This is an amazing organization, and I truly

Luka Doncic on signing a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers: “I’m really grateful to the Lakers organization, my teammates and the fans for welcoming me and my family with so much support and kindness since day one. This is an amazing organization, and I truly
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Lakers President Rob Pelinka on LeBron James retiring as a Laker: “All the interactions we've had with LeBron and his camp, Rich Paul in particular, have been very positive and supportive." “If he had the chance to retire as a Laker, that would be great.”

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Just In: The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a deal with Fanbo Zeng, one of the best prospects in the CBA, sources told HoopsHype. The 22-year-old, 6’10” forward averaged 14.7 points on 53% from the field and 41% from 3-point range, 4.6 boards and 1.6 blocks with the Beijing Ducks.

Just In: The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a deal with Fanbo Zeng, one of the best prospects in the CBA, sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. The 22-year-old, 6’10” forward averaged 14.7 points on 53% from the field and 41% from 3-point range, 4.6 boards and 1.6 blocks with the Beijing Ducks.
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San Antonio Spurs star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension, league sources told HoopsHype. The deal doesn’t include a player option nor trade kicker. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul negotiated the deal. ESPN first to report.

San Antonio Spurs star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension, league sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. The deal doesn’t include a player option nor trade kicker. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul negotiated the deal. ESPN first to report.
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Richaun Holmes has agreed to a deal with Panathinaikos that’ll make him one of the highest-paid players in Europe, sources told HoopsHype. Holmes averaged 7.4 points on 65% shooting and 5.7 rebounds with the Wizards last season. Holmes had interest from multiple EuroLeague teams

Richaun Holmes has agreed to a deal with Panathinaikos that’ll make him one of the highest-paid players in Europe, sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. Holmes averaged 7.4 points on 65% shooting and 5.7 rebounds with the Wizards last season. Holmes had interest from multiple EuroLeague teams
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Just In: The Boston Celtics and Chris Boucher have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources told HoopsHype. Roc Nation Sports VP Sam Permut and Celtics officials worked together to finalize the agreement.

Just In: The Boston Celtics and Chris Boucher have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. Roc Nation Sports VP Sam Permut and Celtics officials worked together to finalize the agreement.
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The Denver Nuggets have made several changes to their G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold. Ryan Bowen will be head coach, Chad Iske will be general manager, Nihal Kolur will be assistant general manager, and Matthew Tynes will be director of G League operations and scouting.

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Just In: The Washington Wizards have agreed to a one-year deal with Anthony Gill, league sources told HoopsHype. Gill has spent the past five seasons with the Wizards.

Just In: The Washington Wizards have agreed to a one-year deal with Anthony Gill, league sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. Gill has spent the past five seasons with the Wizards.
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Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith had successful surgery this morning to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee, which he suffered while training in Baltimore. He will begin rehabilitation immediately and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith had successful surgery this morning to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee, which he suffered while training in Baltimore. He will begin rehabilitation immediately and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks.
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Just In: The New York Knicks are finalizing a deal to add Chris Jent as an assistant coach, league sources told HoopsHype. Jent was an assistant with the Hornets last season. Jent reunites with Knicks coach Mike Brown after the two previously worked together with the Cavaliers.

Just In: The New York Knicks are finalizing a deal to add Chris Jent as an assistant coach, league sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. Jent was an assistant with the Hornets last season. Jent reunites with Knicks coach Mike Brown after the two previously worked together with the Cavaliers.
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Just In: The Phoenix Suns will add Mike Muscala as an assistant coach, sources told HoopsHype. After 11 NBA seasons with the Hawks, Thunder, 76ers, Wizards, Celtics, Lakers and Pistons, Muscala becomes a coach at 34. Suns new head coach Jordan Ott worked with Muscala in Atlanta.

Just In: The Phoenix Suns will add Mike Muscala as an assistant coach, sources told <a href="/hoopshype/">HoopsHype</a>. After 11 NBA seasons with the Hawks, Thunder, 76ers, Wizards, Celtics, Lakers and Pistons, Muscala becomes a coach at 34. Suns new head coach Jordan Ott worked with Muscala in Atlanta.