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Devon DotsonKansasPG - 2Abdoulaye N'DoyeFrancePG
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Killian TillieGonzagaC - 4
Nate HintonHoustonSG - 5Josh HallUSASF
- 6Karim ManeCanadaSG
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Markus HowardMarquettePG - 8
Ty-Shon AlexanderCreightonPG - 9
Mason JonesArkansasSG - 10Paul EbouaCameroonPF
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Nathan KnightWilliam & MaryC - 12
Naji MarshallXavierPF - 13
Kaleb WessonOhio StateC - 14
Myles PowellSeton HallPG - 15
Ashton HagansKentuckyPG - 16
Lamine DianeCal State NorthridgeSF - 17Kahlil WhitneyKentuckyPF
- 18Borisa SimanicSerbiaPF
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Freddie GillespieBaylorPF - 20Louis OlindeGermanySF
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Mamadi DiakiteVirginiaPF - 22
Malik FittsSaint Mary'sPF - 23Nenad DimitrijevicMacedoniaPG
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Lamar StevensPenn StateSF - 25
Anthony LambVermontSF
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Report: Feds investigating Clippers' Kawhi Leonard dealings
A federal investigation has been opened into the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the NBA's salary cap to compensate Kawhi Leonard, The New York Times reported.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the NBA's investigation into the Clippers.
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NBA punishes Clippers after Kawhi investigation: Top questions
A $30M fine. Five first-round picks taken away. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the harshest punishment in league history.
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NBA, Nike announces new 'Specter' uniforms for league's oldest teams
Each of the uniforms include details inspired by the franchises' history, city heritage and fan culture.
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Clippers indicate Chris Paul's old No. 3 going to Bradley Beal
Clippers guard Bradley Beal is take over the No. 3 jersey long associated with franchise legend Chris Paul, who has been recently outspoken about his treatment by the team.
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Detroit Pistons offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview
Will Detroit return to the top of the East? Looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.
