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- 1 (1)
Dwight Howard-- - 2 (2)Emeka Okaforfrom LA Clippers
- 3 (3)
Ben Gordon-- - 4 (4)
Shaun Livingstonfrom Charlotte - 5 (5)
Devin Harris-- - 6 (6)
Josh Childress-- - 7 (7)
Luol Deng-- - 8 (8)
Rafael Araujo-- - 9 (9)
Andre Iguodala-- - 10 (10)
Luke Jackson-- - 11 (11)
Andris Biedrins-- - 12 (12)Robert Swift--
- 13 (13)
Sebastian Telfair-- - 14 (14)
Kris Humphries-- - 15 (15)
Al Jefferson-- - 16 (16)Kirk Snyderfrom New York
- 17 (17)Josh Smithfrom Milwaukee
- 18 (18)J.R. Smith--
- 19 (19)
Dorell Wright-- - 20 (20)
Jameer Nelson-- - 21 (21)Pavel Podkolzinfrom Houston
- 22 (22)Viktor Khryapa--
- 23 (23)Sergei Moniafrom Memphis
- 24 (24)Delonte Westfrom Dallas
- 25 (25)Tony Allenfrom Detroit
- 26 (26)
Kevin Martin-- - 27 (27)
Sasha Vujacic-- - 28 (28)
Beno Udrih-- - 29 (29)
David Harrison--
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2025-26 NBA schedule marked by Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis returns
The Rockets' Kevin Durant will make his return to Phoenix on Nov. 24, while the Mavs' Anthony Davis will return to L.A. to play the Lakers on Nov. 28.
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New NBA TV rights deal: Channels and how to watch games
The NBA signed a new 11-year TV rights deal in July of 2024. The deal kicks off this season with new partners. Here's how to watch this season and beyond.
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Lakers to honor Hall of Famer Pat Riley with statue on Feb. 22
The Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley, who coached the team to four NBA titles during the "Showtime" era, with a statue that will be unveiled Feb. 22.
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NBA schedule 2025-26: Christmas matches, All-Star Game, more
Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders breakdown which 2025-26 games have the most intrigue.
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Sources: Bucks add free agent Amir Coffey on 1-year deal
Free agent forward Amir Coffey, who averaged a career-high 9.7 points last season, has reached a one-year deal with the Bucks, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Bucks add free agent forward Coffey
Sources: Bucks add free agent forward Coffey
