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- 1 (1)
LeBron James-- - 2 (2)
Darko Milicicfrom Memphis - 3 (3)
Carmelo Anthony-- - 4 (4)
Chris Bosh-- - 5 (5)
Dwyane Wade-- - 6 (6)
Chris Kaman-- - 7 (7)
Kirk Hinrich-- - 8 (8)
T.J. Fordfrom Atlanta - 9 (9)
Michael Sweetney-- - 10 (10)
Jarvis Hayes-- - 11 (11)
Mickael Pietrus-- - 12 (12)Nick Collison--
- 13 (13)
Marcus Banksfrom Houston - 14 (14)Luke Ridnourfrom Milwaukee
- 15 (15)
Reece Gaines-- - 16 (16)
Troy Bell-- - 17 (17)
Zarko Cabarkapa-- - 18 (18)David West--
- 19 (19)
Aleksandar Pavlovic-- - 20 (20)Dahntay Jonesfrom Philadelphia
- 21 (21)
Boris Diawfrom Indiana - 22 (22)Zoran Planinic--
- 23 (23)
Travis Outlaw-- - 24 (24)
Brian Cook-- - 25 (25)Carlos Delfino--
- 26 (26)
Ndudi Ebi-- - 27 (27)Kendrick Perkinsfrom Sacramento via Orlando
- 28 (28)
Leandrinho Barbosa-- - 29 (29)
Josh Howard--
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Frank Vogel finalizing deal to join Mavs' staff, sources say
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Bronny James says he's not paying attention to LeBron speculation
While speculation swirls about LeBron James' future, Bronny James is working out with the Lakers' summer league team and was told by his dad "to not worry about it."
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Shams: Deandre Ayton signing a 2-year deal with the Lakers
Shams Charania reports that Deandre Ayton is signing a two-year deal with the Lakers after being bought out by the Blazers.
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Deandre Ayton to join Lakers on two-year deal, sources say
Former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, who finalized a buyout with the Blazers on Sunday, will sign a two-year deal with the Lakers, sources told ESPN.
