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Brandon Clarke's death ruled accidental overdose on cocaine, heroin, per @MelodyGutierrez.

Medical examiner also listed "combined effects of multiple prescription medications" as a significant contributing condition.

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Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline:

9/3/25: Pablo Torre unveils Kawhi's Aspiration "no-show" endorsement deal
9/3/25: NBA commences investigation
6/3/26: Adam Silver at NBA Finals: "We need to wrap this up"
6/30/26: Kawhi traded to Raptors
7/9/26: Trade won't finalize until investigation ends
7/14/26: NBA investigating second Kawhi sponsorship deal
7/29/26: Torre reports Kawhi invested in controversial Rhode Island soccer project
7/29/26: ESPN reports investigation "could drag into 2027"
8/6/26: Torre reports Kawhi had undisclosed sponsorship deal with Daktronics

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Updates on remaining free agents, per @ESPN:

- Clippers, Hawks, Bucks, Cavs remain candidates to land Peyton Watson
- "No clear suitor" to put pressure on Pistons re: Jalen Duren
- Lakers remain interested in Jonathan Kuminga, but movement on deal with Hawks has "stalled for weeks"
- James Harden still on track for multi-year deal to remain with Cavs
- Kevin Love's agent reached out to Sixers, but there is no roster spot for him at the moment
- DeMar DeRozan has received interest from Heat, Nuggets, Cavs, Wizards

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Gun case against James Harden dismissed after he completed "alternative resolution agreement," per @TMZ.

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James Harden arrested Saturday morning for unlawfully carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle, per @Edward__Lewis.

Harden has been released on bond.

Arraignment scheduled for June 22.

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Jaylen Brown on if there's "enough basketballs to go around" on the Sixers:

"My focus is winning ... At this point in my career, nothing else really moves me ... I don't care about the MVP awards, Finals MVP ... The only thing that's gonna move me is a championship."

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Jaylen Brown on who reached out first when he got traded to the Sixers:

"I'm not even sure. When I first got traded, I just threw my phone across the room."

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Jaylen Brown when asked if he has talked to Jayson Tatum since being traded to Philadelphia:

"Not really."

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Meaningful talks between Anthony Davis, Wizards about a possible extension will occur during the 2026-27 season, not before, per @JoshuaBRobbins.

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Nuggets offseason so far:

In:
Marvin Bagley
Alpha Diallo
Lonnie Walker
Trevon Brazile
Bryce Hopkins

Out:
Tim Hardaway Jr.
Jonas Valanciunas
Jalen Pickett
David Roddy

Retained:
Spencer Jones
Tyus Jones

Peyton Watson is still a restricted free agent.

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Shams: Lonnie Walker to sign a 1-year, $3.3M deal with the Nuggets.

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Dillon Brooks last season:

- Career-high 20.2 PPG
- Career-high 40 points in a game
- Career-high in 20-point games
- Career-high in 25-point games
- Tied career-high in 30-point games

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Shams: Dillon Brooks has agreed to a 3-year, $73M extension with the Suns.

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Shams: Dillon Brooks has agreed to a 3-year, $73M extension with the Suns.

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JD Davison has been waived by the Rockets.

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Domantas Sabonis "has expressed a willingness to re-commit and buy-in" to Kings after unmaterialized trade talks with Pistons, Hornets, Celtics this offseason, per @anthonyvslater.

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Andre Jackson Jr. has signed with the Raptors, per @MikeAScotto.

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The Sixers have the highest odds of any Eastern Conference team to win the 2027 NBA title.
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VJ Edgecombe on the expectation for the Sixers this season:

"Championship or bust. You know how it is, especially with a team like this. It's either championship or 'they suck.'"

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Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and Olivia Miles all putting in work at Minnesota's practice facility.

(via @Timberwolves)

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Kings are weighing the prospect of bringing back Russell Westbrook or signing Victor Oladipo, per @TheSteinLine, @JakeLFischer.

Sacramento covets a veteran guard to mentor Darius Acuff Jr.