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Arctos Partners Disputes Sports Team Valuation Bubble Claims - RealGM Wiretap

Private equity firm Arctos Partners released research challenging claims that sports team valuations represent a financial bubble, arguing that price increases reflect fundamental business improvements rather than speculation. Arctos owns stakes in multiple NBA teams such as the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers,

Kai Jones Signs With Turkish Club Anadolu Efes - RealGM Wiretap

Forward/Center Kai Jones has signed with Anadolu Efes in Turkey for the upcoming season. Jones' deal with Anadolu Efes is expected to include an NBA out that can be triggered in January.

Knicks To Work Out Dennis Smith Jr Alex Len Trey Jemison III - RealGM Wiretap

The New York Knicks are bringing in Dennis Smith Jr., Alex Len, and Trey Jemison III for a workout this week, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

Warriors Offered Jonathan Kuminga Three Year $75M Deal With Team Option - RealGM Wiretap

The Golden State Warriors have budged a bit in their negotiations with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. The Warriors have now offered Kuminga a three-year deal worth $75.2 million, with a team option on the third season. That's a slight annual increase and a longer deal than the two-year, $45 million contract with a second-year team option that the Warriors had been offering.

Jonathan Kuminga Holding Off On Qualifying Offer In Hopes Of Warriors Deal Or Sign And Trade - RealGM Wiretap

Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency continues to drag on, despite training camps opening in two weeks. Although the Golden State Warriors recently increased their offer to Kuminga, the two sides remain far apart on a new deal.

Bones Hyland Wolves Sign Deal - RealGM Wiretap

The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed guard Bones Hyland. Hyland and the Wolves have long been expected to eventually reach agreement on a deal.

Veronica Burton Named WNBA Most Improved Player - RealGM Wiretap

Veronica Burton has been named the WNBA's Most Improved Player, winning the award with 68 of 72 votes. Burton averaged career highs of 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 44 games for the Golden State Valkyries.

WNBA Averages 13M Viewers On ESPN Most Watched Regular Season In League History - RealGM Wiretap

The WNBA averaged a 1.3 rating on ESPN networks across 25 regular-season games, making it the most-watched regular season in the history of the network.

Bismack Biyombo Spurs Agree To One Year Deal - RealGM Wiretap

Bismack Biyombo and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a one-year deal. Biyombo averaged 5.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in 28 games last season.

Isaac Bonga Could Draw NBA Interest During 2026 Offseason - RealGM Wiretap

Isaac Bonga could be poised for a return to the NBA after his strong performance for Germany in EuroBasket. Bonga received some level of NBA interest this offseason, but signed with Partizan Belgrade in Serbia after a real offer never materialized.

Duncd On UTA 2025 26 Outlook with David Locke - RealGM Wiretap

Hawks Trade Kobe Bufkin To Nets - RealGM Wiretap

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations. Bufkin was the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Michigan.

Germany Defeats Turkey To Win EuroBasket 2025; Greece Takes Third Place Over Finland - RealGM Wiretap

Germany defeated Turkey 88-83 in the EuroBasket 2025 Final. This is Germany's second EuroBasket gold medal. Turkey took home silver for the second time. Greece won their third EuroBasket bronze medal in a 92-89 defeat of Finland.

Former Aspiration CEO Defends Kawhi Leonard Deal Structure - RealGM Wiretap

Internal emails revealed Aspiration executives expressed concerns about Kawhi Leonard's endorsement contract, which required minimal promotional work while allowing the Clippers star significant control over his obligations, according to documents obtained by The Athletic.

Jaren Jackson Jr Progressing Well In Turf Toe Recovery - RealGM Wiretap

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. recently gave an encouraging update in his recovery from a turf toe injury. Jackson had a procedure to address the injury in early July.

Dennis Schroder Named EuroBasket MVP; Giannis Antetokounmpo Luka Doncic Alperen Sengun Franz Wagner Named To All Star Five - RealGM Wiretap

Dennis Schroder was named the MVP of EuroBasket 2025 after leading Germany to the gold medal. Germany defeated Turkey in the Final.

Cameron Payne Wont Return To Knicks - RealGM Wiretap

Veteran point guard Cameron Payne won't return to the New York Knicks next season. It's not a surprise, given the Knicks have recently agreed to re-sign Landry Shamet, while adding another veteran point guard in Malcolm Brogdon. The Knicks are also returning Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride at the position next season.

Sky GM Angel Reese To Remain With Team Until I Hear Differently - RealGM Wiretap

Angel Reese is expected to remain on the Chicago Sky roster for next season, general manager Jeff Pagliocca said on Friday.

Turkey To Face Germany In EuroBasket 2025 Final - RealGM Wiretap

Turkey defeated Greece 94-68 and Germany beat Finland 98-86 in the semifinals of EuroBasket 2025 on Friday.

Jordan Loyd Anadolu Efes Nearing Agreement - RealGM Wiretap

EuroBasket 2025 breakout star Jordan Loyd is nearing agreement with Anadolu Efes in Turkey. Loyd was one of the standouts of EuroBasket while playing for Poland.

Knicks Plan To Sign Mohamed Diawara To Standard Contract - RealGM Wiretap

The New York Knicks are facing the challenge of filling out their roster under a second-apron hard cap for a second consecutive season. That's got the Knicks poised to sign 2025 second-round pick Mohamed Diawara to a standard contract.

Spurs Sign Isaiah Miller; Waive Osayi Osifo - RealGM Wiretap

The San Antonio Spurs continued their offseason roster moves with a pair of transactions. The Spurs waived forward Osayi Osifo. San Antonio then signed guard Isaiah Miller.

Jason Collins Undergoing Treatment For Brain Tumor - RealGM Wiretap

Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family said in a statement on Thursday.

Moses Brown Nuggets Agree To Contract - RealGM Wiretap

Moses Brown and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a contract.

Steve Ballmer Invested Another $10M In Aspiration In March 2023 - RealGM Wiretap

Steve Ballmer invested nearly $10 million into Aspiration in March 2023, which followed his initial $50 million investment 18 months earlier, according to legal filings reviewed by The Athletic and corroborated by a former executive with the company. Ballmer's $10 million investment came as Aspiration was quickly losing cash, laying off employees and struggling to raise funds.

Knicks Sign Garrison Mathews To Exhibit 10 Deal Considering Trey Jemison III For Camp - RealGM Wiretap

The New York Knicks signed Garrison Mathews to an Exhibit 10 deal on Thursday.

Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Surgery To Repair Torn Ligament In Thumb - RealGM Wiretap

Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery in New York City to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb. Coulibaly suffered the injury during EuroBasket playing for France.

2025 WNBA Net Rating Lynx Finish Season First In Both Offensive Defensive Efficiency - RealGM Wiretap

The Minnesota Lynx jumped from third last season to first this season to finish the season first in the WNBA in Net Rating at +12.2. The Lynx, led by MVP candidate Napheesa Collier, ranked first in offense at 112.0 points per 100 possessions and first in defense at 99.8. The Lynx enter the playoffs as favorites to win the championship.

2025 WNBA PER Aja Wilson Finishes 1st Ahead Of Napheesa Collier - RealGM Wiretap

The 2025 WNBA regular season concluded with Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson posting a dominant Player Efficiency Rating of 33.0, establishing herself as the league's most statistically efficient player. Wilson's exceptional PER reinforces her candidacy for a historic fourth MVP award as she led the league in scoring while maintaining elite rebounding numbers.

Malcolm Brogdon Knicks Agree To One Year Deal - RealGM Wiretap

Malcom Brogdon and the New York Knicks have agreed to a one-year deal. Brogdon spent last season with the Washington Wizards and will be entering his 10th NBA season. Brogdon is represented by  Sam Permut.

Duncd On More Clippers Circumvention Evidence + Josh Giddey Signs; CHI Outlook With Will Gottlieb - RealGM Wiretap

Jonathan Kuminga Strongly Considering Signing $79M Qualifying Offer With Warriors - RealGM Wiretap

Jonathan Kuminga is strongly considering taking the $7.9 million qualifying offer with the Golden State Warriors that would end his restricted free agency and allow him to reenter the market during the 2026 offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Kuminga has until October 1st to make a decision.

Knicks Exploring Trade Scenarios To Keep Both Landry Shamet Malcolm Brogdon - RealGM Wiretap

The New York Knicks signed Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon to one-year deals this week, but they will only be able to keep one once the regular season starts unless they made a trade to create roster flexibility clear of the second apron.

Raptors Sign And Waive Jarkel Joiner - RealGM Wiretap

The Toronto Raptors signed-and-waived Jarkel Joiner on Thursday, reported Keith Smith of Spotrac.

Hawks Sign Kobe Johnson Brother of Jalen Johnson - RealGM Wiretap

The Atlanta Hawks have signed forward Kobe Johnson.

NBA Cup Semifinals To Be Played At Home Arenas Beginning In 2026 - RealGM Wiretap

The NBA Cup Semifinals will be played at the home arena of the higher-seeded team in each conference, beginning with the 2026-27 NBA season.

Lakers More Open To Taking On Contracts Beyond 2026 Since Luka Doncic Signed Extension - RealGM Wiretap

The Los Angeles Lakers have become more open to scenarios where they take on money beyond the 2025-26 season since Luka Doncic signed his three-year, $165 million extension in August, sources tell The Athletic.

Osayi Osifo Spurs Sign Exhibit 10 Contract - RealGM Wiretap

The San Antonio Spurs and forward Osayi Osifo have signed an Exhibit 10 contract. Osifo will go to training camp with the Spurs on a non-guaranteed deal.

Kawhi Leonard Received Aspiration Payment Days After Clippers Minority Owner Investment - RealGM Wiretap

Los Angeles Clippers minority owner Dennis J. Wong made a nearly $2 million investment in Aspiration in December 2022 just days before the company paid Kawhi Leonard $1.75 million as required through his endorsement contract, according to a new episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out. The payment was made on December 15th, which was the same day the company laid off 20 percent of its employees.

Adam Silver Asked Owners To Withhold Judgment On Clippers Until Investigation Wraps - RealGM Wiretap

After Wednesday's NBA Board of Governors meeting, Adam Silver was asked to characterize the feedback he has received from other owners in response to allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers may have circumvented the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard's $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration.