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Chris Walder

Christopher Walder is a freelance journalist/analyst who has had his work appear at Bleacher Report, Fansided, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, NBA.com and several other online outlets. He's currently a featured columnist for the Toronto Raptors at BR, a news desk writer/columnist for FS and a contributor for WrestlingRumors.net.

Jan 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Daniel Orton (33) shoots a jump shot over the defense of Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Sixers 126-95. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards add Daniel Orton to Summer League roster

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Donte Greene to play for Brooklyn Nets’ Summer League team

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Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Julius Randle (Kentucky) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number seven overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Julius Randle would rather play against LeBron James than with him

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May 5, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) celebrates with Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan doing backflips into the Mediterranean (Video)

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Jan 6, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Willie Green (34) defends Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) in the third quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Magic 101-81. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Fielding-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Clippers to decline option on Willie Green

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Mar 19, 2014; Spokane, WA, USA; New Mexico State Aggies center Sim Bhullar (2) addresses the media in a press conference during practice before the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Sim Bhullar to sign with Sacramento Kings

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Jun 10, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) reacts prior to game three of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Udonis Haslem opts out of contract with Miami Heat

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Feb 4, 2014; Waco, TX, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Joel Embiid (21) warms up before the game against the Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center. The Jayhawks defeated the Bears 69-52. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft 2014: Flip Saunders preparing for Joel Embiid to be available at No. 13

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Feb 24, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) during the second half at the American Airlines Arena. MIami won 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers interested in teaming Kyrie Irving with LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony

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May 4, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey talks to his team during a break in the action against the Brooklyn Nets in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Air Canada Centre. Brooklyn defeated Toronto 104-103. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft 2014: Toronto Raptors narrowing down wish list

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Feb 12, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) reacts after recording an assist against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Heat defeated the Warriors 111-110. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors unlikely destination for LeBron James

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Jun 18, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw (33) hoists the trophy for the fans during the NBA championship parade at San Antonio River Walk. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Boris Diaw looking for significant pay raise

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Oct 16, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) talks to head coach Dwane Casey during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors coach Dwane Casey optimistic that deal can be reached with Kyle Lowry

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Mar 18, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks new president of basketball operations Phil Jackson (second from left) poses for a photo with Walt Frazier (left) , Dick Barnett (second from right) and Peter DeBussure at a press conference at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports

Knicks president Phil Jackson won’t hinder cap space in 2015

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Oct 31, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is fouled by Chicago Bulls shooting guard Kirk Hinrich (12) during the second quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Tom Thibodeau reaches out to Carmelo Anthony with numerous calls

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May 29, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) look for a rebound during the second half in game five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant explains Kawhi Leonard skepticism on Facebook

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