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Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are reportedly now making progress about their massive extension talks, but the wonders of when it will happen remain a question. Per Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, talks are now ongoing on both sides and there’s confidence that it’ll get…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter Donte DiVincenzo is likely to look for a more lucrative deal after spending a year with the Warriors. The 26-year-old shooting guard has a player option on his contract for next season, but Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that rival executives think that he will opt…

Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Orlando Magic have waived 22-year-old shooting guard Joel Ayayi. Ayayi, a former two-way player with the Wizards, signed with Orlando 12 days ago and may be ticketed for the G League. He saw limited playing time in seven games with Washington last season before being…

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Miami. The Heat won 113-110. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) As the Minnesota Timberwolves became the focal point of discussions…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter In response to the news of the 76ers trading James Harden to the Clippers, NBA legend Vince Carter expressed concerns about the potential ramifications of the trade, emphasizing the importance of team chemistry and cohesion. Carter, known for his iconic dunks and insightful analysis, highlighted the recent…

The Indiana Pacers are on the verge of acquiring 23-year-old center Deandre Ayton, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up” Windhorst said the Pacers are “very close” to either offering Ayton a contract or executing a sign-and-trade and could sign Ayton as soon as…