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Tobe AwakaArizonaF - 2
Aaron NkrumahTennessee StateG - 3
Nate BittleOregonC - 4
Milos UzanHoustonG - 5
Oscar CluffPurdueC - 6Noam YaacovIsraelG
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Kylan BoswellIllinoisG - 8
Michael AjayiButlerF - 9
Jaden HenleyGrand CanyonG - 10
Nick BoydWisconsinG - 11
Quadir CopelandNC StateG - 12
Rafael CastroGeorge WashingtonF - 13
Graham IkeGonzagaF - 14
Tre DonaldsonMiamiG - 15Ernest Udeh Jr.MiamiC
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Mark MitchellMissouriG - 17
Tamin LipseyIowa StateG - 18
Keyshawn HallAuburnF - 19Darrion WilliamsNC StateF
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Seth TrimbleNorth CarolinaG - 21
Elijah MahiSanta ClaraF - 22
Lamar WilkersonIndianaG - 23
Peter SuderMiami (OH)G - 24
Duke MilesVanderbiltG - 25
William Kyle IIISyracuseF
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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.
