Isaiah Hartenstein Extension Called One of Summer’s Best Deals

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Isaiah Hartenstein Extension Called One of Summer’s Best Deals

Hartenstein’s three-year, $75 million extension with Oklahoma City is drawing praise around the league after he took a slight annual pay cut from his previous deal. “I haven’t seen it talked about at all,” one East executive said, calling what the Thunder got him for “one of the deals of summer” after their title run.

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Yaxel Lendeborg Targets 37-Plus Percent From 3s In Rookie Year

Lendeborg said his three-point confidence has grown after taking “a big, big jump” in attempts last season, first at Michigan and now with Golden State. Asked what kind of NBA shooter he expects to be, the Warriors rookie said he can reach the “37-plus range” if he keeps shooting confidently and stays consistent.

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Rich Paul Says LeBron James' Decision Is Not Coming Soon

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Rich Paul Says LeBron James' Decision Is Not Coming Soon

Paul said James is not expected to pick his next team in the immediate future, slowing the rush around his free agency. Asked about the timeline, Paul said, “I don’t think this happens anytime soon” and added he does not expect a decision “in the next few days,” leaving contenders waiting on the next major NBA domino.

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Kam Jones Joins Bucks on Two-Way Deal After Draft-Night Detour

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Kam Jones Joins Bucks on Two-Way Deal After Draft-Night Detour

Jones is joining the Bucks on a two-way deal, per Shams Charania, after a winding start to his NBA career. The 2025 second-round pick was traded from Indiana to Chicago on draft night, later released by the Bulls, and now lands in Milwaukee with a chance to develop inside the Bucks’ system as a backcourt prospect.

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NBA Exec Warns Jaylen Brown Trade Could Turn League Into Baseball

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NBA Exec Warns Jaylen Brown Trade Could Turn League Into Baseball

An NBA executive warned the league could “turn into baseball” after Boston’s Brown trade raised concerns about front offices leaning too far into advanced metrics. One scout said the league is “overrun with strategy,” while a GM said the apron rules force teams to scrutinize every salary slot, making Brown’s deal a flashpoint in basketball’s analytics debate.

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about 4 hours ago

Anthony Slater Says Deandre Ayton Trade May Not Help Warriors’ AD Chase

Slater said Washington’s Ayton trade does not automatically make Davis available, warning the Wizards are “not signaling that one plus one equals two.” He said Ayton is low-risk on an expiring $8 million deal and could play next to Davis, which may “box the Warriors out” of the James sweepstakes unless Washington changes course.

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