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• 4 notable moments from the Mavericks’ 97-87 Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

  16-07-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 16: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against Steven Ashworth #18 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Ima
  
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• Pat Riley hints at Heat's LeBron James pursuit while Miami introduces Giannis Antetokounmpo

  16-07-2026 23:43 via cbssports.com
  
  Giannis, now wearing No. 7, was formally introduced as a member of the Heat on Thursday afternoon
  
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• LeBron James details what is important to him in free agency decision

  16-07-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics To the frustration of many, LeBron James didn’t announce where he was going to play next season at his live recording of the Mind the Game podcast at Fanatics Fest on Thursday afternoon. James did, however, mention in a separate interview with
  
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• Lakers targeting elite 3-and-D player in addition to Jonathan Kuminga

  16-07-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  General manager Rob Pelinka has retooled the Lakers roster this summer, but it appears he’s looking to make two more moves before calling it complete. It’s common knowledge that the Lakers are targeting free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga. The 23-year-old has expressed interest in donning the purple and gold, but Kuminga isn’t willing to take the current Lakers offer. General manager Rob Pelinka is looking to add two key players to the roster before the offseason ends.Getty Ima
  
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• Last chance for Summer League squad to show what they’ve got

  16-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 13: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Braden Smith #3 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images The hopes for Toronto to come away with a Summer League championship briefly diminished after their first game but have been holding steady over the last few days. Two teams remain unde
  
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• Jalen Brunson reveals the ‘bigger challenge’ Knicks face after snapping championship drought

  16-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the Knicks, winning the title was already tough.But defending it will be even harder.“Yeah, it will be different, for sure,” star Jalen Brunson admitted. “Obviously for the first eight years I went through disappointment, obviously losing at the end of the season; and now winning, I think it’s an even bigger challenge. Now it’s a target on your back. Now, players and teams have changed; they’ve gotten better.“So how are we going to evolve as a team?
  
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• Cavs reportedly ahead of Warriors in race for LeBron James

  16-07-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers has words with a fan sitting in the front row during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s all of our
  
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• Could Adou Thiero fill the Lakers’ athletic wing void?

  16-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles’ crosstown rivalry reignited Tuesday about 300 miles away from their respective arenas.A potential highlight transition dunk from Adou Thiero turned into a hard foul, deemed reckless enough to be upgraded to a flagrant. Some extra pushing and shoving followed, resulting in technicals.Thiero and the Summer League Lakers brushed off the mini scuffle and went on to win their fifth straight game, including three in a row to remain undefeated in Las Vegas. The purple and gold’
  
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• NBA Summer League Discussion: Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets, 4:30 PM ET

  16-07-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Chaney Johnson #31 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings on July 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• LeBron James on free agency: ‘Won’t hold you guys up too much longer’

  16-07-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fan Despite what most people expected when the summer began, LeBron James’ free agency has been the biggest storyline of the 2026 NBA offseason. James delivered a shocker at the beginning of the free agency period, announcing that he would n
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/16/26

  16-07-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 16: The sneakers worn by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 16, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Herald Cel
  
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• LeBron James sweepstakes has updated timeline with final four contenders

  16-07-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania’s most recent report regarding LeBron James’ potential landing spots shows that the NBA legend’s list of teams has been trimmed by at least one.Charania appeared on an episode of ESPN’s “Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday and said, “I don’t know if I’m holding my breath for an announcement this week.” He added that he believes the process is “getting closer and closer to the end.”ESPN insider Shams
  
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• Latest LeBron James rumor is horrible news for Warriors

  16-07-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors has been a rising topic in recent days. Betting odds have turned in their favor, anonymous NBA executives think it's a natural fit too, Steph Curry's making pitches at celebrity golf events, and even Steve Kerr jokingly acknowledged all the headlines by telling a fan "We got him," at a stoplight.But despite all the momentum seemingly pointing towards the Bay Area, ESPN's Shams Charania poured cold water on that sentiment in his latest report.During a seg
  
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• NBA looking into Gary Trent Jr.'s new four-year, $64 million contract

  16-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calling Gary Trent Jr.'s new contract "suspicious" is an understatement. Talking to team executives (and pretty much everyone else) at Las Vegas Summer League, it was fairly obvious what had led to Gary Trent Jr.'s four-year, $64 million contract with Milwaukee: This was pre-arranged. The 27-year-old wing played on a minimum-salary contract for two years, and once the Bucks had his Early Bird Rights, they "made him whole" with an unexpectedly large new contract. This was the payoff.Except that w
  
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• 2026 NBA offseason: What the heck are the Trail Blazers doing?

  16-07-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As we begin to draw conclusions from the NBA offseason, we take stock of certain teams and raise questions as to, well, what the hell their vision actually is.Crude? Maybe. But in the case of the Portland Trail Blazers, it's nevertheless fair to wonder out loud if their roster even makes sense.This a team that made the playoffs for the first time since 2021, held its own in spots against the Western Conference champion Spurs in the first round and identified a star building block. All of which m
  
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• Jayden Quaintance undergoes knee surgery

  16-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) shows emotion against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Jayden Quaintance and injuries have unfortunately gone hand in hand in recent years. Now, Quaintance is coming off a successful surgery to clean up his right knee, and is a little over a year removed from his ACL surgery. The San Antonio Spurs announced the p
  
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• Mavericks vs Thunder Game Preview and Injury Update

  16-07-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Aday Mara #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sergio De Larrea of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Pho
  
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• Steve Kerr jokes about LeBron James: ‘Oh, we got him’

  16-07-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 8: Lebron James (6) of Team United States shakes hands with head coach Steve Kerr at the end of the Men's Basketball semifinal game between United States and Serbia at Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympics on August 8, 2024. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The LeBron James saga has dragged on for a few weeks now, and it’s not clear if it will end anytime soon. Depending on which reports you believe, the Golden State Warriors are ei
  
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• Mavericks Reacts Survey: Summer League Reactions

  16-07-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Tobi Lawal, Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian B
  
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• LeBron James isn’t announcing his decision… yet

  16-07-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 25, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Brian Windhorst dismisses Steve Kerr’s comment on LeBron James joining Warriors

  16-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr went viral for telling a fan, “We got him,” when the fan told Kerr that Golden State needed to sign LeBron James in free agency.While Kerr’s comments clearly appeared to be made tongue-in-cheek, the three-word comment went viral on social media, with some fans taking these comments as proof that LeBron will be taking his talents to the San Francisco Bay Area to end his legendary NBA career. Steve Kerr looks on during a Golden State Wa
  
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• Game Preview: Nets continue Las Vegas Summer League vs. the Rockets

  16-07-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on July 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge
  
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• NBA won't take action in Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro incident

  16-07-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reports emerged on July 10 that former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro got involved in a physical altercation at a gym inside the Resorts World Casino in Las Vegas.After Herro, who was recently traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, allegedly sent some DMs criticizing Adebayo's play and salary. The DMs were leaked, and Adebayo wasunhappy. Adebayo reportedly confronted Herro in front of Herro's AAU team and punched him.Such an action would
  
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• 'We got him': Steve Kerr's viral roadside comment on LeBron James

  16-07-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A fan pulled up next to Steve Kerr's black SUV at a stoplight on Wednesday. After a quick exchange of pleasantries, the fan had one question for the Golden State Warriors head coach:"When you gonna get LeBron, man?"Kerr didn't hesitate."Oh, we got him," he replied immediately. "Put that on Twitter."The nine-time NBA champion looked back at the car next to him through his sunglasses and let out a big laugh with them before pulling off. Now, it should be made clear here that Kerr was probably joki
  
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• LeBron James disappoints with free agency update during Fanatics Fest appearance

  16-07-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to the media during a press conference after Game Four of the Second Round of...Countless members of the basketball community were hoping that LeBron James would announce which team he’d be signing with in NBA free agency during his live taping of the “Mind the Game” podcast at Fanatics Fest on July 16 in New York.But James wasted no time asserting that his decision would not be revealed d
  
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• Warriors star blasts rookie for ‘pointless’ LeBron James pitch before massive decision

  16-07-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green appears to be fed up with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s media tour since being taken with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Green conveyed this when speaking about Lendeborg’s recent recruiting pitch to LeBron James during a Thursday’s episode of “The Draymond Green Show”.Draymond Green reacts to a play during a Golden State Warriors game. Getty Images“[Lendeborg] said, ‘I know you don’t like rookie
  
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• NBA makes ruling on ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo fight

  16-07-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler Herro #14 and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat react against the Milwaukee Bucks.The NBA is standing pat on the high-profile altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.An NBA spokesperson said, “After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league.”The response comes after ESPN reported a physical altercation between Adebayo and Herro in which Adebayo
  
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• NBA looking into Gary Trent Jr.'s contract: Why $64 million extension with Bucks has raised eyebrows

  16-07-2026 20:00 via cbssports.com
  
  Salary cap circumvention allegations rained down on the Bucks as soon as news of Trent's deal surfaced
  
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• Fleming’s defensive progression was one of Summer League’s biggest wins

  16-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• NBA Summer League notebook: Thoughts on AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, hot topics in Las Vegas

  16-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — I have a lot of notes.After spending nine days watching Summer League basketball in Salt Lake City and then Las Vegas, talking to people around the league and players, I had a lot of notes that didn't neatly fit into the other stories I wrote or videos I was a part of. Observations, thoughts on players, quotes from coaches and players, and a lot more.So here are my notes on some of the things I saw and heard. One bit of caution: I didn't see everyone and certainly not every gam
  
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• Waiting on LeBron, Philly’s upside & Harden in limbo + more offseason updates with Tom Haberstroh

  16-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh answer listener questions, including whether trading for Harden was a mistake for the Cavs and which surprise team in the East will not make the playoffs. Plus, will LeBron announce his trade at Fanatics Fest? Later, they discuss Adam Silver’s press conference regarding the second apron, what’s next for the Blazers and the Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline. (0:32) Latest on LeBr
  
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• LeBron James mum on free-agency destination after Tyrese Haliburton inquires about decision at Fanatics Fest

  16-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While co-hosting the “Mind the Game” podcast with LeBron James at Fanatics Fest on Thursday afternoon, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton prodded at the topic everyone at New York City's Javits Center was antsy to hear discussed.Early in the program, Haliburton inquired about James’ free-agency destination. James didn’t gift the crowd, and the world, the answer that would have dominated the internet the rest of a mid-July day amid the doldrums of the sports calendar.&l
  
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• NBA probing Gary Trent Jr.'s $64 million free agent contract with Bucks

  16-07-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is looking into the free agent deal signed by Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr., according to multiple media reports.Trent Jr. signed a four-year, $64 million free agent deal to return to the Bucks. It is not known why the league is conducting the probe, but if it is looking into any signed contract, it is most likely due to issues related to salary cap circumvention. The league is currently looking into the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for their alleged salar
  
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• NBA investigating Gary Trent’s head-scratching $64 million Bucks contract

  16-07-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is “probing” the Bucks signing of Gray Trent Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.Trent signed a four-year, $64-million deal with Milwaukee on Saturday, raising eyebrows across the league. Last season, the guard averaged his fewest minutes per game since his rookie season, putting up an inefficient 8.1 points and shot just 38.7% from the floor.Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives down court as Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets gives chase. Corey Sipkin fo
  
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• Zaire Wade, son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, faces judge on domestic violence charge

  16-07-2026 19:34 via yahoo.com
  Zaire Wade, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of domestic violence during a court appearance in Pasadena Thursday.Wade showed up in court wearing a gray three-piece suit and pink tie for his arraignment stemming from an altercation last month involving a woman he was dating. Zaire Wade pleaded not guilty to felony charges of domestic violence during a court appearance Thursday. Frederick M. Brown for CA PostWade wore a three-piece suit during his
  
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• Lakers reportedly interested in free agent Matisse Thybulle

  16-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 6: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on April 6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers have added a wing to their team by reportedly si
  
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• Why Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is key to Steph Curry’s final title run

  16-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lendeborg's ability as a true 3-and-D players would be the ideal complement to Steph Curry and Draymond Green.When Yaxel Lendeborg lays in bed at night imagining his future, there’s so much that excites him. He’s going to throw assists to Steph Curry, the greatest shooter of all time. He’ll be in a defensive stance alongside Draymond Green, who has made a Hall of Fame career out of bottling up opposing teams’ stars. When asked which scenario most often play
  
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• NBA reportedly looking into Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr.

  16-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is reportedly “probing” the Milwaukee Bucks’ four-year, $64 million signing of Gary Trent Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal sparked some controversy after Trent made less than $4 million in each of the last two seasons in Milwaukee. Trent had a player option on his previous two-year deal with the Bucks, but opted to decline it to become a free agent. At the time of the deal, Charania reported that Trent had interest from several teams, and his camp
  
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• The 6 best contracts in NBA free agency, including Victor Wembanyama's bargain deal

  16-07-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We have already provided you with the six worst contracts of 2026 NBA free agency, so what kind of monsters would we be if we didn't also give you the summer's six best deals?Front offices are savvier than ever before, mostly because they have to be, since the second apron acts as a hard salary cap, and any mistake under it could become crippling.Bargains must be found wherever they can. Persuade a superstar to take less than his maximum salary. Sign one of the greatest players of all time for a
  
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• Knicks' Jack Kayil has impressed during Summer League, but is there roster spot for him in 2026-27?

  16-07-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Kayil has impressed the Knicks with his play in Summer League. The rookie had 19 points, three steals and four assists earlier this week against the Pistons. Kayil added 12 points and three assists in his Summer League debut last week against San Antonio. Not bad for a 19-year-old taken with the 39th pick in the NBA Draft. If you’re watching these games, you may be surprised by Kayil’s play so far. But those who have followed him closely overseas are not.  &l
  
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• Draymond Green reveals number he'd wear if LeBron James joins Warriors as No. 23

  16-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green reveals number he'd wear if LeBron James joins Warriors as No. 23 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaOne under-the-radar aspect of the Warriors’ chase for LeBron James is who would get custody of the No. 23.James has switched between the Nos. 6 and 23 throughout his long NBA career, but he returned to the latter in 2023 after the NBA retired Bill Russell’s No. 6 league-wide.On the other hand, Draymond Green has donned the No. 23 for the entirety of his 14-year W
  
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• LeBron James decision live updates, rumors on when star chooses next team

  16-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The King is looking for a new home court.Following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers in June, LeBron James reportedly has all the information he needs from teams and is now weighing his options, according to USA TODAY Sports' Lorenzo Reyes. A free agency decision now appears to be imminent. The favorites to land the 41-year-old's services include familiar names like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, but don't count out the possibility of James closing his career with a new team suc
  
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• What is Fanatics Fest? 'World's No. 1 fan festival' comes to NYC

  16-07-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York City will be the host to this weekend's Fanatics Fest, which will bring some of the world's biggest names in sports and entertainment to the Big Apple.Billed as the world's No. 1 fan festival, the Fanatics Fest will take place from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in midtown Manhattan and will also feature the second annual Fanatics Games, in which 50 fans compete alongside celebrities for a share of a $2 million prize pool.Most of the a
  
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• NBA will not punish Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro after Las Vegas altercation: 'Everyone would prefer to move on'

  16-07-2026 18:21 via cbssports.com
  
  The league met with both players after the incident last week at Summer League
  
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• NBA to 'take no action' following altercation between Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro

  16-07-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will be no direct consequences — at least from the league — for Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro after their altercation outside a Las Vegas casino last week."After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league," a league spokesman told Shams Charania of ESPN.That echoes what Herro told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN: "Honestly, I'm just trying to move past all of it.
  
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• Kylan Boswell efficient in first Summer League start

  16-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boswell is starting to ball.After three straight games coming off the bench, Kylan Boswell earned his first start in the NBA Summer League. The former Illini has continued to improve throughout the summer.Boswell finished the game with 11 points on 4-7 shooting and went 3-5 from beyond the arc. He also grabbed 7 rebounds, despite being 6-foot-1. Boswell was the second-leading rebounder in the game.After playing 14 minutes and not scoring in his first game, Boswell has been a reliable bench
  
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• Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro won’t face NBA punishment for Las Vegas altercation

  16-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will be no league punishment coming for Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro following their altercation in Las Vegas last week.The NBA said in a statement, per ESPN’s Sams Charania, that all parties involved are moving on from the incident."After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league."Adebayo and Herro were teammates with the Miami Heat from 2019-26. Herro, who
  
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• Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro won't face NBA punishment for Las Vegas altercation

  16-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will be no league punishment coming for Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro following their altercation in Las Vegas last week.The NBA said in a statement, per ESPN's Sams Charania, that all parties involved are moving on from the incident."After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league."Adebayo and Herro were teammates with the Miami Heat from 2019-26. Herro, who was de
  
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• Walker Kessler is ready to ‘run through a brick wall’ for Lakers

  16-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 19: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz is tended to for a bloody nose during the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 19, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images Players, especially when
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 16: Warriors' Depth is the Difference

  16-07-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.There's no shortage of NBA Summer League action today, with seven games in Las Vegas, but there might be a lack of competitive matchups due to depth advantages.Three of the deepest teams in Sin City — including the Golden State Warriors — take the court today and headline our NBA Summer League picks for Thursday, July 16. NBA Summer League predictions for July 16Pick Warriors mone
  
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