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Steph Noh

@stephnoh.bsky.social
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Senior NBA writer at @sportingnews.bsky.social. Previously Bulls stuff at The Athletic. Same username on most socials.

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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How did Olivia Miles become one of the most creative passers in the WNBA? I asked Miles, along with the people who guided her in her youth. From ancient Greek philosophy to soccer stardom, here are the influences that helped shape a genius: www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/minn...
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Lessons from Aristotle, Dostoevsky, and a Jersey coaching legend: How Olivia Miles honed her court vision | Sporting News
Olivia Miles' trainers and coaches explain how she developed her unbelievable court vision.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My win predictions for every team in the East. Read below for explanations 👇 www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Here's how I have the West shaking out. Explanations below 👇 www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
My regular season win/loss predictions for every team in the West: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Win predictions for every team in the West: Thunder, Spurs should clear the 60-win barrier | Sporting News
Predicting win totals just got more difficult with the anti-tanking rules.
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Tony East @tonyreast.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today, @stephnoh.bsky.social stops by as we discuss our takes on the most interesting Pacers for the coming season. Local and national perspective on Haliburton, Zubac, Oubre, and more. Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGpN...
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Steve Sarkisian has said that he wants to show his players how to be great men. Arch Manning has said that "good things happen to good people who work hard and treat people well." Both of them knew better. And both owe Holly Rowe an apology: www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-foot...
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Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning owe Holly Rowe an apology for low behavior after win over Ohio State | Sporting News
Steve Sarkisian set the tone. Arch Manning magnified it.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Last week, I had my bold predictions for the East. Here's one for each team in the West including trades, breakouts, and under-the-radar award picks: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Bold predictions for every team in the West: Spurs make a big trade, Bronny breaks out | Sporting News
One bold prediction for every team in the West.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
How bad is it for the Clippers, and how do they dig themselves out? I give my suggestion on a path forward here: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-a...
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What's next for Clippers after Kawhi Leonard punishment: How bad is it, and the plan for digging themselves out | Sporting News
How bad it is for the Clippers and what they can do to pivot after losing five draft picks.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Winners and losers from today's Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention news: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-a...
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Clippers-Kawhi Leonard probe winners & losers: L.A. gets death penalty while small markets, Pablo Torre thrive | Sporting News
Who is feeling good and who is hurting in the wake of the Kawhi Leonard-cap circumvention punishments?
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
BOLD predictions for every team in the East! Trades, players/teams that I think could surprise, and more: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Bold predictions for every team in the East: Celtics No. 1 seed, Pistons big trade, and surprising NBA champ | Sporting News
Unconventional predictions for each team in the East.
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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Restricted free agency has been a hot topic in the NBA recently. The league even issued a rare statement about it. Is RFA too harsh on players? Or is the process working as it should? I looked at The Truth About Restricted Free Agency for @spotrac.com. Read more: www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/34...
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The Truth About NBA Restricted Free Agency | Spotrac News
Is restricted free agency too harsh in the NBA? We dove into the data to find the truth.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Enes Kanter Freedom claims to care about protecting women. Yet he and other anti-trans voices have shown little interest in the female athletes that do not need their protection. www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/news...
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Enes Kanter Freedom and other protesters claim to protect women, yet show no interest in women they're protecting | Sporting News
Anti-trans activists protesting the WNBA consistently show no interest in the players.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This is the Nuggets bench: -Spencer Jones -Julian Strawther -Marvin Bagley -Tyus Jones -Zeke Nnaji -Trevon Brazile -DaRon Holmes -Alpha Diallo I don't know how you can look at that group and think that adding DeRozan is a bad thing. They need talent any way they can get it.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Three years ago, the Spurs and Pistons were among the worst teams in the league. This past season, they were second and third in regular season wins. Things can change a lot in three years. Here are my 2029 power rankings for all 30 teams: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Future NBA Power Rankings: Which teams have brightest future in three years, and which will be at the bottom | Sporting News
Ranking where all 30 teams will be in three years.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
My grades for the Peyton Watson trade are live. -Cavs: B -Nuggets: B -Clippers: A- www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Peyton Watson trade grades: How Nuggets, Cavs, and Clippers did in swap involving Max Strus | Sporting News
Clippers got a steal, Nuggets' and Cavs' moves make sense.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Six guys who I think are poised to take a big leap this season: -Austin Reaves -Dylan Harper -Matas Buzelis -Anthony Black -Zach Edey -Day'Ron Sharpe www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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6 NBA Breakout Candidates for 2026-27: Austin Reaves, Matas Buzelis, Dylan Harper & more primed for big jump | Sporting News
Six NBA players set up to take a huge leap in 2026-27.
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Julia Poe @juliapoe.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
When I think about trans people in sports, I don’t think about lobbies or legislation. I think about my friends. Wrote about pick-up hoops, queer community and love:
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Column: When I think about transgender people in sports, I think about my friends
Despite the rabid fixation upon the concept of trans women in sports, those who beat the drum the loudest for exclusive policies rarely seem to care about trans people themselves.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Here's what I'll remember about Russell Westbrook. The iconic celebrations, the coolest plays, breaking metrics, and the random acts of kindness off the court that he would never tell the media about: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Russell Westbrook's complicated, brilliant, and unforgettable legacy: Why surefire Hall of Famer was one-of-a-kind | Sporting News
A look into Russell Westbrook's remarkable NBA legacy — both on and off the court.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Five months ago, I wanted to write about Westbrook's misunderstood personality because I felt like he wasn't getting nearly enough coverage with the finish line in sight. Glad I got to write the story. Salute to an amazing career. www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/sacra...
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The hidden side of Russell Westbrook: NBA's most hostile interview is also its kindest teammate | Sporting News
No player in the NBA may be more different behind the scenes than he is with the media than Russell Westbrook.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A summer tradition unlike any other
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Some brief thoughts on the Bulls' interest in Bennedict Mathurin: stephnoh.substack.com/p/quick-thou...
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Quick thoughts on Bulls interest in Bennedict Mathurin
The pros and cons of going for the former No. 6 pick
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Yesterday, I hit on the three teams I think will underperform expectations. Today, here's why I'm the highest on the Rockets and Raptors overperforming: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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NBA over/under predictions Part Two: Best overs for 2026-27 season, including Rockets and Raptors | Sporting News
The best win total over bets for the 2026-27 NBA season.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
There are two teams that I am way lower on than consensus for the 2026-27 season, plus another that I think has a good chance of hitting their under on regular season wins. Why I think the Wizards, Mavericks, and Pacers might underperform expectations: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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NBA over/under predictions: Win totals and best unders for 2026-27 season, including Wizards, Pacers, and Mavs | Sporting News
The best win total under bets for the 2026-27 NBA season.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It is so refreshing to see Olivia Miles going viral every night for beautiful basketball plays rather than agenda-pushing. If you love basketball, you can't help but get swept away by how brilliant her game is.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Do the Sixers have enough to make the Finals in the East? Here's what will need to go right for them, and what could go wrong: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/phila...
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Can 76ers win title with LeBron James? What needs to go right, what could go wrong in Philadelphia | Sporting News
Evaluating the Sixers' title chances with LeBron James.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Winners and losers from the LeBron James free agency saga, and some quick thoughts on how much he changes things for the Sixers: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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LeBron James free agency winners and losers: Sixers on the rise; Heat, Cavs, Steph Curry miss out | Sporting News
How LeBron's latest decision affects several teams around the league.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
On Day 22 of the LeBron free agency saga, I went through how good he would make the Cavs, Warriors, Heat, and Sixers along with what I think the best and worst fits are for him: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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LeBron James fits: How much Heat, Warriors, Sixers, Cavs would improve according to win model | Sporting News
A win projection model forecasts the best fit for LeBron.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A few weeks ago, I released a free win projection model which, to my knowledge, is the only one that allows you to publicly create your own projections. Here's how to use it to see how good your team will be, or to project records for all 30 teams. winprojectionmodel.com
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
With their roster mostly set, I made a prediction for how good I think the Bulls will be and best/worst case scenarios for them next year: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/chica...
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How good will the Bulls be? Predictions for the 2026-27 season | Sporting News
TSN's Steph Noh gives his prediction for the Chicago Bulls in the 2026-27 season
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Here's a fresh batch of power rankings post-summer league and with most of free agency wrapped up: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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NBA Power Rankings: How every team's free agency, trades, and draft moves changed the league's landscape | Sporting News
A look at NBA power rankings with rosters mostly set for the 2026-27 season.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
My summer league winners and losers from the first slate of games: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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NBA Summer League 2026 Winners and Losers: Caleb Wilson shines in debut, Aday Mara struggles | Sporting News
The best and worst Summer League first week performances from notable first round prospects, including AJ Dybantsa, Kingston Flemings, Keaton Wagler, and more.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Today at Thomas and Mack, I saw God disguised as Caleb Wilson
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
My report from Las Vegas on the Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa showdown: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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AJ Dybantsa gets upper hand over Darryn Peterson in Las Vegas Summer League debuts | Sporting News
A trip report from Las Vegas Summer League's marquee game on Thursday featuring AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson, the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Keyonte George are standing up for every big shot that the summer league team takes
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Anthony Davis in the building to watch Dybantsa vs Peterson
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Jayden Quaintance in the warm up line for the Spurs wearing slides
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Fans started lining up at 7am for Peterson vs. Dybantsa. Still an hour until the first game in the big gym kicks off and more than five hours until Jazz vs. Wizards. The diehards are here for first come first serve seating.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Found the world's biggest Jordan Poole fan
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
More subdued opening to summer league than I'm used to seeing. Plenty of open seats at tipoff for the opener, Wolves vs Pels
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
NEW PROJECT ALERT: I built a free simple win projection model for NBA fans. Check it out to estimate how good your team will be next season. Link is in the thread below 👇
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Here's how some of the most prominent signings of the summer grade out in my salary model that translates expected impact --> dollar value. Green is a good contract, red is bad. Most contracts have been either good or neutral-ish, with one notable exception:
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I looked at the best and worst contracts handed out so far this summer. -Best contract: Neemias Queta, four years, $56 million -Worst contract: Trae Young, four years, $212 million Rest of the top/bottom five are here: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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NBA free agency 2026: Trae Young, Neemias Queta highlight best and worst contracts handed out during first week | Sporting News
Ranking the top five best and worst contracts handed out during the first week of free agency.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Initially, I was lukewarm on the Celtics' return for Jaylen Brown. After sleeping on it, I think they're in great shape. Here's why I think they'll hit high 50's in wins, plus some ideas of what they could get if they wanted to flip Paul George: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/bosto...
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What's next for the Celtics? Evaluating Boston with Paul George, and also what PG could bring back | Sporting News
The Celtics may still be a strong regular season team with Paul George, but if they want to be in title contention, they may need to flip their newly acquired star.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
How good would the Warriors even be if they added LeBron and AD? I built a simple win projection model (will eventually be publicly available!) and made a reasonable estimate of their regular season win total based on their depth chart: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/golde...
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis Warriors depth chart: How good Golden State would be after star acquisitions | Sporting News
Projecting how good the Warriors would be if they were able to land LeBron James in free agency and acquire Anthony Davis from the Wizards.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
My trade grades for the Jaylen Brown and Paul George swap are live. Celtics: C- Sixers: B Here's my analysis: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade grades: Celtics sell low on star; Sixers add talent, get younger | Sporting News
Grading the perplexing Jaylen Brown and Paul George trade for the Sixers and Celtics.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Some longer thoughts on the Bulls free agency decisions here: open.substack.com/pub/stephnoh...
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Evaluating the Bulls' free agency decisions
On Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, and bringing Zach Collins back
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
My free agency Day One winners: Kawhi, Clippers, Lakers, Warriors, Blazers, Sixers Day one losers: Bulls, Kings, Jalen Duren www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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NBA free agency 2026 winners and losers from Day 1: Raptors bet on Kawhi Leonard, Lakers set to transform team | Sporting News
The best and worst from an eventful day including the Kawhi Leonard trade, LeBron's free agency announcement, and other trades and a slew of signings across the league.
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Reminder that you can use nbasalarymodel.xyz to see what fair market value is for any free agent. Adjust the slider bars for games played and mpg to create a minutes estimate, then see what a player is worth in the model. Here's what it has for Norman Powell:
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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
2026 NBA free agency officially opens at 6:00 PM ET. We're almost there! For @spotrac.com I broke down where each of the 30 teams falls with spending power. This factors in agreed-to signings and trades, as well projections for the cap space teams. Enjoy! www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/34...
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Final 2026 Cap Space and Spending Power Projections | Spotrac News
2026 NBA free agency is here! Breaking down the cap space and spending power projections heading into the moratorium
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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Free agency isn't even starting for another hour. We've already gotten -Kawhi trade -LeBron leaving Lakers -Ja trade -Warriors "big four" plan -LaMelo trade -Julius Randle trade -Giannis trade
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