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Kendrick Perkins Says LeBron James Joining Stephen Curry Is a ‘Powerful Move’

Perkins said Golden State fits LeBron because “it’s not about the money,” but happiness, and “the last time” he looked happy was winning Olympic gold beside Curry. He said LeBron has publicly wanted to play with Steph, adding “Steph and LeBron is magic” and “moves the needle” for a Warriors team chasing championships.

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Sacramento Kings Trade Devin Carter to Atlanta Hawks

Sacramento is trading Carter and a future second-round pick to Atlanta, according to Shams Charania. The move gives the Hawks another young guard to develop while adding draft compensation, and it clears Carter from the Kings’ backcourt picture as Sacramento continues reshaping its roster around larger offseason decisions following Zach LaVine’s option decision earlier in free agency.

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Beal has declined his $5.6 million player option with Los Angeles, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to Shams Charania. Mark Bartelstein told ESPN about the decision, sending the veteran guard back onto the market after his Clippers stint and giving teams another scoring option to evaluate as free agency opens around bigger roster dominoes.

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Bryant intends to sign a one-year deal to stay with Cleveland, according to Shams Charania. The veteran center averaged 6.2 points in 12.2 minutes over 60 games for the Cavs, giving them familiar frontcourt depth as they manage bigger roster decisions. Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin worked with Cleveland on the new contract.

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Butler’s agent Bernie pushed back on trade rumors, saying the Warriors have “been resolute” in supporting Butler’s rehab and title pursuit. Lee said losing a “tremendous amount of patience” would be difficult, but added Butler “remains solely focused” on his responsibilities and “will with the Warriors” continue doing his part between the lines.

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Shams Charania: Draymond Green Opting-Out Opens Warriors’ Big Four Chase

Charania said Golden State built a “grand plan” for a Big Four of Curry, Green, Davis and James, but needed Green’s $27.7 million opt-out for flexibility. He added Davis and James “would have to be a package deal” to join the Warriors, with Davis requiring Butler and draft capital while James could fit through the mid-level exception.

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