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Marcus Smart, at his introductory news conference with the Lakers on Tuesday, credited Luka Doncic for recruiting him to Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to make tweaks to their roster ahead of the upcoming season. Two days after waiving two backcourt assets (Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin), the Lakers signed a 6-foot-3 former Boston Celtics star guard and Defensive Player of the Year to appease Luka Doncic.
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The NBA announced that the salary cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first apron level is set at $195.945 million, and the second apron level is $207.824 million.
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving superstar point guard Damian Lillard, using the stretch provision in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement. Lions coach Dan Campbell says he still likes the team's defensive line depth, but they'll begin the season without two top defensive tackles.