Free agent F Bobby Portis is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks on a 4-year, $49M contract, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542630211660963840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Free agent F Bobby Portis is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks on a 4-year, $49M contract, his agent Mark Bartelstein of <a href="https://twitter.com/PrioritySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrioritySports</a> tells ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542630211660963840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bobby Portis has re-signed with the Bucks for four years, $49 million.

Bobby Portis re-signs with Bucks for $49 million

All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542629367779565569" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542629367779565569" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, his agent Mark Bartelstein of <a href="https://twitter.com/PrioritySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrioritySports</a> tells ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542629367779565569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards have agreed to a $251 million contract extension.

Bradley Beal, Wizards agree to $251 million extension

The Phoenix Suns and All-NBA guard Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that he&rsquo;s set to sign as soon as next week, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The Phoenix Suns and All-NBA guard Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that he&rsquo;s set to sign as soon as next week, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542629092947894272" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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The Phoenix Suns and All-NBA guard Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that he&rsquo;s set to sign as soon as next week, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542629092947894272" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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The Phoenix Suns and All-NBA guard Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that he&rsquo;s set to sign as soon as next week, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Booker will also be the cover athlete for NBA 2K23, per sources.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542629092947894272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Devin Booker and the Suns have agreed to a $214 million contract extension.

Devin Booker, Suns agree to $214 million extension

The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of&nbsp;

The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
O'Neale averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists for the Jazz this past season. Trading for him is a curious move with the report that Kevin Durant now wants out of Brooklyn.
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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
O'Neale averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists for the Jazz this past season. Trading for him is a curious move with the report that Kevin Durant now wants out of Brooklyn.
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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
O'Neale averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists for the Jazz this past season. Trading for him is a curious move on Brooklyn's end with the report that Kevin Durant now wants out of Brooklyn.
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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
O'Neale averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists for the Jazz this past season. Trading for him is a curious move on Brooklyn's part with the report that Kevin Durant now wants out of Brooklyn.
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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neale in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
O'Neale averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists for the Jazz this past season. Trading for him is a curious move on Brooklyn's part with the report that Kevin Durant now wants out of Brooklyn.
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The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542581793546723329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Nets have traded for Royce O'Neale.

Utah trades Royce O'Neale to Brooklyn

Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542580983739858944" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
There were whispers of Durant being traded during Kyrie's leverage tug of war with Brooklyn. Expec

Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542580983739858944" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
There were whispers of Durant being traded during Kyrie's leverage tug of war with Brooklyn with Vegas odds. Expect those to creep back up again.
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Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542580983739858944" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
There were whispers of Durant being traded during Kyrie's leverage tug of war with Brooklyn with Vegas odds. Expect those to creep back up again.
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Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542580983739858944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Shams Charania reports that Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn.

Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward -- who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets -- turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off a career year where he averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds, and&nbsp;

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward -- who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets -- turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off a career year where he averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds, and 3.8 assists in&nbsp;

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward -- who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets -- turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off a career year where he averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 80 games for the Hornets this year.

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward -- who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets -- turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off a career year where he averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 80 games for the Hornets this year just as he was headed into restricted free agency.

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward -- who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets -- turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off a career year where he averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 80 games for the Hornets this year just as he was headed into restricted free agency. This will probably come up in contract discussions.

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward &mdash; who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets &mdash; turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off a career year where he averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 80 games for the Hornets this year just as he was headed into restricted free agency. This will probably come up in contract discussions.

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward &mdash; who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets &mdash; turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off of a career-year where he averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 80 games for the Hornets this year just as he was headed into restricted free agency. This will probably come up in contract discussions.

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward &mdash; who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets &mdash; turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off of a career-year where he averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 80 games for the Hornets this year just as he was headed into restricted free agency. This will probably come up in contract discussions.

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward &mdash; who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets &mdash; turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off of a career-year in which he averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 80 games for the Hornets this year just as he was headed into restricted free agency. This will probably come up in contract discussions.

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tmz_sports/status/1542351282387800066?s=21&amp;t=YS9-OOGgEa3-v7a79lFeiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>.
"The 24-year-old forward &mdash; who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets &mdash; turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday."
"Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We're told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We're told the woman required medical attention."
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NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. <a href="https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7">https://t.co/QJ9TkviZU7</a>
&mdash; TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1542351282387800066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Bridges is coming off of a career-year in which he averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 80 games for the Hornets, just before he was headed into restricted free agency. This will probably come up in contract discussions.

Miles Bridges has been arrested for felony domestic violence on the eve of free agency.

Miles Bridges arrested for domestic violence on eve of free agency

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Shams later added that&nbsp;

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Shams later added that Harden&rsquo;s sole focus: Win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run.

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Shams later added that Harden&rsquo;s sole focus is to win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run.

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams later added</a> that Harden&rsquo;s sole focus is to win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams later added</a> that Harden&rsquo;s sole focus is to win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run.
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Harden&rsquo;s sole focus: Win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run. <a href="https://t.co/8muicTaJx6">https://t.co/8muicTaJx6</a>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams later added</a> that Harden&rsquo;s sole focus is to win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run.
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Harden&rsquo;s sole focus: Win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run. <a href="https://t.co/8muicTaJx6">https://t.co/8muicTaJx6</a>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Harden re-signing for less money opens the door for Philadelphia to potentially to have the non-taxpayer mid-level exception worth three years and&nbsp;

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams later added</a> that Harden&rsquo;s sole focus is to win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run.
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Harden&rsquo;s sole focus: Win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run. <a href="https://t.co/8muicTaJx6">https://t.co/8muicTaJx6</a>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Harden re-signing for less money opens the door for Philadelphia to potentially to have the non-taxpayer mid-level exception worth three years and 10.3 million per year, which they reportedly hope to use on PJ Tucker, according to Marc Stein.

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542252819989889024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams later added</a> that Harden&rsquo;s sole focus is to win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run.
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Harden&rsquo;s sole focus: Win a title in Philadelphia next season. Harden returned to his workout and on-court regimen much sooner than usual this offseason, pouring his full focus on 2022-23 and a championship run. <a href="https://t.co/8muicTaJx6">https://t.co/8muicTaJx6</a>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542253126538989568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Harden re-signing for less money opens the door for Philadelphia to potentially to have the non-taxpayer mid-level exception worth three years and 10.3 million per year, which they reportedly hope to use on PJ Tucker, according to <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/my-nba-free-agency-and-trade-latest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein</a>.

Shams Charania reports that James Harden will opt out of the last year of his deal with the 76ers to open up contract possibilities.

James Harden declines $47.4 million player option

The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?s=21&amp;t=O3iyo44qFC3F6Igw_KmZug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?s=21&amp;t=O3iyo44qFC3F6Igw_KmZug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?s=21&amp;t=O3iyo44qFC3F6Igw_KmZug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?s=21&amp;t=O3iyo44qFC3F6Igw_KmZug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
Murray is coming off his first all-star campaign in which he averaged
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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?s=21&amp;t=O3iyo44qFC3F6Igw_KmZug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
Murray is coming off his first all-star campaign in which he averaged 21.1 points,&nbsp;
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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?s=21&amp;t=O3iyo44qFC3F6Igw_KmZug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
Murray is coming off his first all-star campaign in which he averaged 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and&nbsp;
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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?s=21&amp;t=O3iyo44qFC3F6Igw_KmZug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
Murray is coming off his first all-star campaign in which he averaged 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 9.2 assists. Murray is also well-regarded as a defender
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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?s=21&amp;t=O3iyo44qFC3F6Igw_KmZug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
Murray is coming off his first all-star campaign in which he averaged 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 9.2 assists. Murray is also well-regarded as a defender, which means he should fit as a secondary playmaker and elite defender.
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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542255734347468802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Spurs have traded Dejounte Murray to the Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and three first-round picks.

Spurs trade Dejounte Murray to Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and picks

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates&nbsp;

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan,

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Last season, he averaged&nbsp;

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Last season, he averaged 9.7 points,&nbsp;

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Last season, he averaged 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Last season, he averaged 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists a game

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Last season, he averaged 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18 games for the Memphis Tigers.

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Last season, he averaged 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18 games for the Memphis Tigers.
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Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1542227993443065856?s=21&amp;t=O9UVgpYSM5PyaT7T5bMjrQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Tipton of On3Sports</a>.
Bates grew up in Ypslanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Last season, he averaged 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18 games for the Memphis Tigers.
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Breaking: Memphis transfer Emoni Bates has committed to Eastern Michigan, he tells <a href="https://twitter.com/On3sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3sports</a>. Story: <a href="https://t.co/tzcV6qZz2O">https://t.co/tzcV6qZz2O</a> <a href="https://t.co/j7WgZuZlX5">pic.twitter.com/j7WgZuZlX5</a>
&mdash; Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) <a href="https://twitter.com/TiptonEdits/status/1542227993443065856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Emoni Bates has committed to the Eastern Michigan Eagles for next season.

Emoni Bates announces he's transferring to Eastern Michigan

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542242689630064641?s=21&amp;t=3Drq5QCJku2T2KL2ugm8mQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542242689630064641?s=21&amp;t=3Drq5QCJku2T2KL2ugm8mQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
Woj clarifies that Beal is eligible to sign a 5-year max to return to Wizards &ndash; or sign elsewhere on a 4-year deal.

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542242689630064641?s=21&amp;t=3Drq5QCJku2T2KL2ugm8mQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
Woj clarifies that Beal is eligible to sign a 5-year max to return to Wizards &ndash; or sign elsewhere on a 4-year deal. Opting out to take such a lucrative deal with the Wizards is nothing more than a formality.
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Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542242689630064641?s=21&amp;t=3Drq5QCJku2T2KL2ugm8mQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
Woj clarifies that Beal is eligible to sign a 5-year max to return to Wizards &ndash; or sign elsewhere on a 4-year deal. Opting out to take such a lucrative deal with the Wizards is nothing more than a formality.
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Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, his agent Mark Bartelstein of <a href="https://twitter.com/PrioritySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrioritySports</a> tells ESPN. Beal is eligible to sign a 5-year max to return to Wizards &ndash; or sign elsewhere on a 4-year deal.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542242689630064641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Bradley Beal has opted out of the last year of his contract.

Bradley Beal declines $36.4 million player option

When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports</a>.
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When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports</a>.
Now that Kemba Walker, Alec Burks, and Nerlens Noel are off their books, paying top dollar for Brunson
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When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, league sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a>.
&mdash; Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports</a>.
Now that Kemba Walker, Alec Burks, and Nerlens Noel are off their books, paying top dollar for Brunson is now
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When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, league sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a>.
&mdash; Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports</a>.
Now that Kemba Walker, Alec Burks, and Nerlens Noel are off their books, paying top dollar for Brunson is now plausible for them. The real question is whether that's
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When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, league sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a>.
&mdash; Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports</a>.
Now that Kemba Walker, Alec Burks, and Nerlens Noel are off their books, paying top dollar for Brunson is now plausible for them. The real question is whether that's a reasonable salary for Brunson. Evidently the Knicks think so.
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When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, league sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a>.
&mdash; Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1541977658396790786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Chris Haynes reports that the Knicks are expected to offer around $110 million for Jalen Brunson when free agency begins.

Knicks expected to offer Jalen Brunson around $110 million

Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Prince

Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;At first glance, Prince's numbers aren't too great, scoring&nbsp;

Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;At first glance, Prince's numbers aren't too great, averaging 7.3 points,&nbsp;

Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;At first glance, Prince's numbers aren't too great, averaging 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and one assist a game

Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;At first glance, Prince's numbers aren't too great, averaging 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and one assist a game, but Minnesota depended on him&nbsp;

Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;At first glance, Prince's numbers aren't too great, averaging 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and one assist a game, but Minnesota depended on him for 17 minutes a game, and he played on his first playoff team

Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1541937010298044423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;At first glance, Prince's numbers aren't too great, averaging 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and one assist a game, but Minnesota depended on him for 17 minutes a game. Getting him on that deal is adequate value for a wing player like him.

Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year extension with the Timberwolves.

Taurean Prince agrees to extension with Timberwolves

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<div dir="ltr">Matt John currently lives in Utah, but he's a Massachusetts native. He previously worked for Basketball Insiders, SLIC Sports, GameRant and The Brooklyn Paper.</div>
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