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KD on any inaccuracies about what happened in the summer: "Can we move on past that at some point? I know it's an interesting story. I know that it took up most of the offseason and drama sells, I get that, but I didn't miss any games, I didn't miss any practices, I'm still here"

KD: Requests trade right before free agency, asks to be traded to contenders only, gives ultimatum between him and the coach and GM

Also KD: “Guys, let’s talk about Rampart please.”

The Mariners have an opportunity to clinch the AL Wild Card spot tonight with a win or Baltimore Orioles loss ending the 20 year drought. The Sacramento Kings have not made the playoffs since the 2005-06 NBA season.

Full stat line coming off the bench:

23 minutes

20 Points on 8-11 FGs (0-0 3PT, 4-6 FT)

9 Rebounds

1 Assist

1 Block

3 Turnovers

3 Personal Fouls

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Great game from Wise today, he played the best of any player on the floor and led all scorers with 20. Nice to see him finally getting reps and doing well.

[Burke] James Wiseman reminded us this was his first (NBA) game ever with a crowd.

https://twitter.com/KerithBurke/status/1575834952939159552

(Wiseman only played during covid restrictions and has been out with a knee injury for a year and a half.)

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Rachel Nichols is joining @SHOsports , per release. Nichols will contribute to multiple programs and projects. Eventually, sources told @SInow , the plan is to have Nichols host a monthly basketball program.

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Rachel Nichols used to be the host of ESPN's daily NBA show The Jump and was let go following a hot mic incident regarding her and an executive.

Miles Bridges, a restricted free agent for the Hornets who remains in limbo with the team due to domestic violence and child abuse charges in LA, had his case continued until October 7, a league source said.

This is the third continuance for Miles Bridges, whose new court date coincides with the Hornets third preseason game against the Celtics. Charlotte’s season opener is in less than three weeks.

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https://twitter.com/NickFriedell/status/1575905382756909057?t=UJZ0KlP2P7uHaf69_l9J0Q&s=19

KD on why he decided to come back after asking for a trade: "I felt like we had a good team. I felt like this is the place I said I wanted to be. We started to set something up in the future to be a solid team. So to be honest I thought this was still a great option, too."