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Brittney Griner sent a handwritten letter to President Joe Biden on Monday pleading for the POTUS to not forget about her and the other American detainees in Russia. “As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m…

LiAngelo Ball’s status on Charlotte’s Summer League roster is in doubt after he entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Monday, per Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated. #Hornets are wrapping up their second summer league mini camp practice. No LiAngelo Ball again today because he’s still in health and safety protocols. pic.twitter.com/IYxmk8F9jD — Rod…

Rodney Hood vividly remembers what his NBPA Top 100 Camp experience was like as a player. He remembers catching the attention of college coaches not long after, not just because he showed out with his scoring, but because he was doing the little things as a player: running the court and bringing that same energy…

The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly shipped Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless, and a 2024 lottery-protected first-round pick per Adrian Wojnarowski. Atlanta is trading Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless and a future first round pick, sources tell EPSN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022 That pick can…

Rudy Gobert has reportedly played his last game for the Utah Jazz, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Utah is trading Rudy Gobert to Minnesota, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022 The Jazz and Timberwolves have reportedly agreed on a trade to flip Gobert for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverly, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and…

The Indiana Pacers have reportedly flipped Malcolm Brogdon to the Celtics for a 2023 first-round draft pick, Daniel Thesis, Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts, and Juwan Morgan. The Celtics are sending Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and a 2023 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/etqmr9l0l7 — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022 Brogden averaged 19.1…

Zach LaVine has reportedly agreed to a five-year max contract that will make him a Chicago Bull for the foreseeable future. NBA All-Star Zach LaVine has agreed to a five-year, $215.2 million maximum contract to return to the Chicago Bulls, with a player option in Year 5, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told @TheAthletic @Stadium….

Zion Williamson is reportedly set to sign a max extension with the Pelicans. Williamson said after the season ended, “I couldn’t sign it fast enough.” Indeed, the All-Star locks in commitment to New Orleans. The deal is expected to include protections that both sides were sorting through overnight and will finalize, sources said. https://t.co/n0hyRwRk9e —…

Ja Morant has reportedly agreed to a max extension deal that’ll last five years on Thursday, per his agent and NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has agreed on a five-year, $193M designated rookie maximum extension that could become worth $231M, his agent Jim Tanner of @_TandemSE tells ESPN. —…

Jaren Jackson Jr. went under the knife on Wednesday to address a stress fracutre in his right foot, per the Memphis Grizzlies. BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr., underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot on Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 months, sources tell ESPN. Jackson…