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Kawhi Leonard’s caution tops Clippers’ agenda as they target injury-free upcoming campaign

Anfernee Simons of the Portland Trail Blazers plays defense on Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers during a preseason game on October 3, 2022 at the...

Despite being fully cleared to return, five-time All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard’s understandable caution surrounding his health after sustaining a partially torn ACL injury more than a year ago now remains one significant question mark continuing to impact the LA Clippers as they prepare for a campaign hopeful their key players will finally remain injury-free.
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Masterful or misguided? Beal and Lillard’s latest contract extensions predictably raise questions

Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers look on during the first half at Capital One Arena on...

Bradley Beal became the 10th player in league history to receive a no-trade clause as part of his five-year, $251m max contract extension with the Wizards. Ten days later, another All-Star – Portland’s franchise star Damian Lillard – inked a two-year, $121m max vet deal to remain with the Trail Blazers, now under contract until the 2026-27 season. Will these decisions age well? 
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Regret or satisfied? Bradley Beal hints at re-signing with Wizards this coming offseason

Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on January 29, 2022 in Memphis,...

Three-time All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal acknowledged, when quizzed, that he’s leaning towards re-signing with the Wizards this summer. Turning 29 in June and eligible for a five-year, $246m extension if he declines next year’s player option, will the franchise star live to regret his indecisiveness or be truly satisfied with how things have unfolded in recent seasons?
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Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets – Who continues their momentum?

Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 29, 2021 at the Smoothie King...

Brandon Ingram had 28 points, Zion Williamson impressed with 21 on 13 shots alongside a career-high seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks (11-7) had their two-game winning run snapped emphatically away from home overnight. Can they sustain that level of efficiency against a well-rested Houston Rockets (8-9) team in the second of their back-to-back slate? Continue reading “Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets – Who continues their momentum?”

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Bradley Beal’s agent: No trade coming, as Brooklyn Nets are linked with big move

Bradley Beal is entering Kobe Bryant territory with his 'monster ...

Washington Wizards’ All-Star guard Bradley Beal will not be traded, according to the 26-year-old’s agent – who has effectively shut down speculation linking him with a move to a new-look Brooklyn Nets side ahead of next season.

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LaMelo Ball in DC? Learning from star guard duo could work

Recent reports show the Washington Wizards (24-40) were very interested in LaMelo Ball this season, sending multiple people to scout the guard prospect during his NBL campaign. If the odds are favourable and they draft him this summer, how would he fit in DC?

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Wizards’ John Wall discusses recovery, coronavirus and Bradley Beal

Should John Wall return to the Wizards before this season ends ...

During a conversation with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Washington Wizards’ All-Star point guard John Wall revealed despite the coronavirus halting play, he will not return until the 2020-21 campaign. He also spoke about an eagerness to feature alongside fellow All-Star guard Bradley Beal with the Wizards once again.

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