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Peyton Watson is (finally) on the move. Sports Illustrated hands out grades for all five teams involved in this massive August trade.
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Lakers Sale Drama Gets Messier & More Offseason Trades
SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down how Mark Walter's legal troubles and Jeannie Buss refusing to sell the team could impact the purchase of the Lakers. We also get into the Cavs upgrading their roster by trading Dennis Schröder, as well as the offseason signings we're still waiting on.
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