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Clippers and Raptors reach agreement for Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto

The Los Angeles Clippers are finalising Kawhi Leonard's return to the Toronto Raptors despite heavy sanctions against the California franchise, several American media outlets reported Monday, bringing one of the NBA's summer sagas to a close.

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Ben Simmons to make NBA comeback after finding new team

Australian Ben Simmons, who missed last season with nagging back injuries, has agreed on a one-year NBA comeback deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple reports on Friday.

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NBA hits LA Clippers with heavy penalties for cap circumvention: Picks stripped and fines

The NBA have ruled on the cap circumvention case involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, stripping the franchise of future picks and fining several individuals involved.

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Finland back on track in World Cup qualifiers after easing to win in Estonia

Finland recovered from their painful five-point loss at home to local rivals Sweden three days earlier by travelling to Tallinn and cruising past Estonia, 96-67, in the second round of qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Fourth-quarter surge takes France past Sweden in Basketball World Cup qualifier

France put together a 20-4 run in the final minutes of their 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifier against Sweden in Stockholm to turn a 65-64 deficit into an 84-69 victory to stay top of Group L.

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Larsson outshines Markkanen as Sweden edge Finland in World Cup qualifiers

Sweden pinned their hopes on the Miami Heat's Pelle Larsson, and Finland pinned theirs on the Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen, and in the end, it was the Swedes celebrating an 86-81 victory over their neighbours in their opening Round 2 match in qualification for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Four rings, two comebacks, one more chance: Klay Thompson’s last shot

The sun went down, and the night wrapped Oklahoma City in darkness. But the city was more than awake - the Thunder were hosting the Golden State Warriors, leading the 2016 Western Conference Finals 3-2. One more step. The home team was one victory away from punching its ticket to the NBA Finals and upsetting the defending champions.

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WNBA forward Natasha Cloud blasts 'unwarranted hate' as sex toy fiasco returns

The act of spectators throwing sex toys onto WNBA courts that marred the league in 2025 has reared its ugly ahead again, despite a league crackdown.

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Klay Thompson to sign with Miami Heat after Mavericks buyout contact

Klay Thompson had his NBA contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, the team announced on Friday, and will sign with the Miami Heat according to multiple reports.

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Nuggets sign six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to one-year deal

The Denver Nuggets signed veteran forward DeMar DeRozan to a one-year, $3.9 million deal on Friday.

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A-Rod increases stake in Timberwolves and Lynx as part of ownership change

Retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez said on Friday he is upping his investment in Minnesota's Timberwolves and Lynx basketball teams as part of an ownership change reportedly valuing the franchises at $4.5 billion.

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James Harden re-signs with Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of NBA season

As expected, James Harden has re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which could be the last franchise for the 2018 MVP.

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Nuggets trade Peyton Watson to Cavs in a multi-team deal

The Denver Nuggets traded forward Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as part of a three-team trade deal involving the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Lakers controversy continues as Jeanie Buss to fight siblings over team sale

An attorney for Jeanie Buss says she will fight her siblings' plan to sell their 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to former Disney chief executive Bob Iger's new majority ownership group, according to multiple media reports on Monday.

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Clippers owner Steve Ballmer in the clear after NBA salary cap investigation

The NBA has found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer evaded salary cap rules to pay Kawhi Leonard through sponsors, according to an ESPN report on Monday.

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Former NBA coach Doc Rivers among nine to be inducted in Basketball Hall of Fame

NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire and longtime coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers were among nine inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.

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Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's number ahead of February's Celtics matchup

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on February 28th when they face another of his former NBA sides, the Boston Celtics, the team said Friday.

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LeBron's 76ers taking centre stage as full NBA season schedule revealed

US basketball fans will have plenty of chances to check out LeBron James's first season in Philadelphia, with the 76ers featured in 34 nationally televised games, according to the full NBA season schedule released on Thursday.

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Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons in NBA

Future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook announced his NBA retirement on Wednesday, posting a video of his career highlights.

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ESPN reports Joshua Kushner and Bob ⁠Iger to buy Los Angeles Lakers for $12 billion

Joshua Kushner and Bob ⁠Iger are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for more than $12 ‌billion in a record-breaking deal, ESPN ‌reported on Wednesday, citing sources ‌with knowledge of the deal.