Tim Bontemps: With Charlotte and Indiana losi…

Tim Bontemps: With Charlotte and Indiana losing this af…

Tim Bontemps: With Charlotte and Indiana losing this afternoon, things tomorrow are pretty simple at the bottom of the Eastern Conference: the winner of Charlotte-Washington finishes eighth; if Indiana wins at Toronto it finishes ninth; if it loses, it finishes 10th. East play-ins are Tuesday.

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August 2, 2021 | 3:36 pm EDT Update

Sixers asking for four future firsts and an All-Star for Ben Simmons

This, technically, isn’t about free agency, but it all fits in this time of year. Multiple league sources maintain that Philly’s asking price for Ben Simmons on the eve of free agency remains sky-high.

23 mins ago – via The Athletic @ The Athletic

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At minimum, the Sixers are seeking control of at least four future first-round picks via direct trade or pick swaps, along with an All-Star-level player in most (but not all) scenarios. Philly has engaged in discussions with teams around the league since mid-July.

23 mins ago – via The Athletic @ The Athletic

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Duncan Robinson prefers to re-sign with Heat?

Tim Reynolds: As free agency looms, Duncan Robinson has told associates that his preference is to remain with the Miami Heat, source tells AP.

23 mins ago – via Twitter ByTimReynolds

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August 2, 2021 | 3:28 pm EDT Update

Victor Oladipo could go unsigned for months

Is there a market for Victor Oladipo? Surgery to repair a torn quad in May will keep him out for the start of the season, and teams have become increasingly wary about his long-term health. Several execs say it’s possible Oladipo, 29, could go unsigned for the next few months, until he can show he is ready to play.

31 mins ago – via Chris Mannix @ Sports Illustrated

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NBA Central: “Everything is in place when we hit 6 o’clock eastern to get moving on a Kyle Lowry deal to the Miami Heat.” – @Adrian Wojnarowski pic.twitter.com/w31rY69ZTn

31 mins ago – via Twitter TheNBACentral

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Dinwiddie would also consider coming back to Brooklyn for less than $125 million as long as they use his Bird Rights to sign him to a five-year deal — which no other team can do — a league source told The Daily News.

31 mins ago – via Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News

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Elsewhere likely doesn’t carry the same championship odds as he’d find in Brooklyn, but Dinwiddie would be a starter playing a significant role on most other teams. He has already received interest from teams offering three-year deals with an average annual value of $22 million, according to a source.

31 mins ago – via Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News

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August 2, 2021 | 3:03 pm EDT Update

Pelicans, Knicks, Celtics and Nuggets interested in Reggie Jackson

Sam Amick: Update to free agency column… While the Clippers want to re-sign Reggie Jackson, source says he’s expected to receive serious interest from New Orleans if – when? – the Pelicans miss out on Kyle Lowry. The Knicks, Boston and Denver also interested.

56 mins ago – via Twitter sam_amick

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1.	Golden State	$161,808,101
2.	Brooklyn	$153,679,871
3.	LA Clippers	$146,271,747
4.	Milwaukee	$139,727,680
5.	Boston	$134,676,775
6.	Minnesota	$131,265,754
7.	Philadelphia	$129,159,871
8.	Phoenix	$124,828,321
9.	Indiana	$121,976,578
10.	Washington	$120,309,003

1.	Stephen Curry	$45,780,966
2.	James Harden	$44,310,840
2.	John Wall	$44,310,840
4.	Russell Westbrook	$44,211,146
4.	Chris Paul	$44,211,146
6.	Damian Lillard	$43,750,000
7.	LeBron James	$41,180,544
8.	Kevin Durant	$40,918,900
9.	Paul George	$39,344,970
10.	Giannis Antetokounmpo	$39,340,000