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The New Orleans Pelicans have appointed Mike Hopkins as an assistant coach and head of player development, following his previous season with the Suns and tenure as head coach at Washington from 2017 to 2024. Hopkins previously worked with the Pelicans' Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations, Troy Weaver, on the 2003 Syracuse team that won the national championship. Want More Context? 🔎

The Golden State Warriors expect Jonathan Kuminga to be on the roster for the upcoming season, despite his ongoing rejection of their two-year, $45 million offer. He must decide by October 1 to either accept a one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer or remain with the team, which is not keen on a sign-and-trade and does not plan to include other players like Buddy Hield or Moses Moody in any potential trade. Want More Context? 🔎

Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a sprained right ankle, though imaging has confirmed the injury is not major. Collier, who is averaging a league-leading 23.8 points and 7.7 rebounds, sustained the injury during a game against the Aces while the Lynx were leading by 43 points. Want More Context? 🔎