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ESPN Senior NBA Insider

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Reporting for @SportsCenter on the latest around Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis:
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NBA-WNBA shootout with Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu is off. NBA's Mike Bass: "We weren't able to land on a plan we thought would raise the bar off of last year’s special moment. We all agreed not to proceed and will instead keep the focus on All-Star Sunday’s new format.”
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ESPN story on former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz reaching agreement on a deal with the Sacramento Kings:
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Free agent guard Markelle Fultz has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agent Raymond Brothers of I AM Sports & Entertainment told ESPN. Kings have searched to find a point guard – and land a deal with the former No. 1 overall pick.
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The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Damion Baugh to a two-way NBA contract out of G League's Westchester Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Baugh has averaged nearly 13 points and 10 assists in G League.
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Mavericks are now without Gafford, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Dwight Powell as the All-Star break looms.
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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will be re-evaluated in two weeks with a right knee sprain.
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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will be re-evaluated in two weeks with a right knee sprain.
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The Lakers are waiving Christian Wood to sign Len, sources tell ESPN.
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Free agent 7-footer Alex Len will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, agent Mike Lelchitski tells ESPN. Len intended to sign with the Pacers but has decided to land in LA after the Lakers rescinded the Mark Williams trade and created new opportunity.
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Len, 31, provides the Lakers with much-needed depth for their frontline, joining Jaxson Hayes as positional centers.
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Free agent 7-footer Alex Len will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, agent Mike Lelchitski tells ESPN. Len intended to sign with the Pacers but has decided to land in LA after the Lakers rescinded the Mark Williams trade and created new opportunity.
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Free agent 7-footer Alex Len will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, agent Mike Lelchitski tells ESPN. Len intended to sign with the Pacers but has decided to land in LA after the Lakers rescinded the Mark Williams trade and created new opportunity.
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ESPN story on the Toronto Raptors reaching agreement on a three-year, $120 million extension with trade acquisition Brandon Ingram and his meaning to the franchise:
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Ingram was traded by the Pelicans to the Raptors last week — and now arrives in Toronto with a lucrative extension. The new deal shows a commitment on both sides, as the Raptors lock in a shot-creator and offensive force surrounding Scottie Barnes.
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New Toronto Raptors star Brandon Ingram has agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract extension with the franchise, including a player option in 2027-28, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, agents Shy Saee and Mike George told me and @BobbyMarks42.
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New Toronto Raptors star Brandon Ingram has agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract extension with the franchise, including a player option in 2027-28, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, agents Shy Saee and Mike George told me and @BobbyMarks42.
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The Charlotte Hornets have been in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN. The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday, and now Hornets weigh avenues to challenge.
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ESPN story on panel ruling in favor of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez over Glen Taylor to continue the process to become majority owners of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx:
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Taylor: "Becky and I were disappointed by this 2-1 decision from the panel. We will review the decision thoroughly prior to making any further comment. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Timberwolves and Lynx players, staff, and loyal fans for their support.”
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Statement from Lore and Rodriguez as arbitrators rule in favor of them over Taylor to become the controlling Timberwolves owners:
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Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has replaced Anthony Davis in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. This is Irving’s ninth All-Star appearance.
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Statement from Lore and Rodriguez as arbitrators rule in favor of them over Taylor to become the controlling Timberwolves owners:
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Just in: Arbitrators have ruled Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez over Glen Taylor as the next majority ownership group of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lore and Rodriguez told ESPN. The NBA’s Board of Governors now have to approve Lore and Rodriguez.
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Just in: Arbitrators have ruled Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez over Glen Taylor as the next majority ownership group of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lore and Rodriguez told ESPN. The NBA’s Board of Governors now have to approve Lore and Rodriguez.
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Atlanta's Trae Young has replaced Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
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