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Three NBA stories a day — results, trades, injuries and the moves that shift a conference — each linked to the original report.

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Why Toronto Bet Below Max on Kawhi Leonard

Toronto's $115m Kawhi extension is a wager on health, not talent — and the numbers show it.

Trades / 9/21/26 / The Paint Desk

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Why Atlanta and Charlotte Broke the Division Taboo

Hawks and Hornets swapped Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard for Dorian Finney-Smith — a trade that says more about roster fit than rivalry.

Trades / 9/20/26 / The Paint Desk

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