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• Adam Silver says LeBron James free-agency stall affects NBA schedule

  17-07-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA hasn’t released its official schedule for the upcoming season — and it’s because of LeBron James.The four-time NBA champion has kept everyone in the industry on their toes as he makes a decision in free agency, including Commissioner Adam Silver.Adam Silver weighed in on LeBron James’ free agency at the CNBC Sport and Boardroom Game Plan Summit.AP Photo/Yuki IwamuraSilver spoke at the 2026 CNBC Sport and Boardroom Game Plan Summit at Fanatics Fest in New
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Summer League recap and final score

  18-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Bez Mbeng #21 of the Utah Jazz passes the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 17, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Utah J
  
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• Jalen Brunson takes in Yankees game — and makes Knicks NBA championship reminder

  18-07-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For a lot of New York, it’s still Knicks in five.Jalen Brunson was an attendee at the Yankees’ 2-1 loss to the Dodgers in The Bronx on Friday night and made sure everyone remembered the Knicks’ playoff battle cry.The all-world floor general, who led the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973, was taking in the baseball game while showing off a customized Yankee hat that actually read “KNICKS IN 5” on the side.Jalen Brunson is in the Bronx with a custom Yankees h
  
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• Lakers vs. Warriors Summer League Preview: A semifinal rematch

  18-07-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center on July 06, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images With two games to play, the Lakers (4-0) are now in th
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers: Preview, start time, how to watch

  18-07-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Blake Hinson #25 of the Utah Jazz grabs the rebound during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 15, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Uta
  
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• Meleek Thomas impresses in Cavs Summer League finale

  18-07-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 17: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers derives against Jaylin Sellers #2 of the Chicago Bulls in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 17, 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 Images The C
  
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• Pistons vs. Heat Summer League Finale

  18-07-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on July 15, 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Majority of fans feel the same as they did about the Giannis trade

  18-07-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Nate Ament #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on July 15, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Latest LeBron James rumors: 'He's much closer to a decision,' Antetokounmpo makes his pitch

  18-07-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It appears the LeBron James free agency drama will drag into next week as he made a couple of appearances at Fanatics Fest in New York and said nothing new. As LeBron again enjoys basking in the spotlight, here are the latest rumors on the biggest story in the NBA.LeBron closer to a decisionOn Thursday, LeBron said of his decision timeline, "I won't hold you guys up too much longer." The latest reporting from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin echoes that."Multiple sources familiar with his thinking to
  
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• Game Thread: SummerKnicks vs. SummerMavs, July 17, 2026

  18-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks and LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the game on July 16, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Amile Jefferson ditched NBA dreams for the coaching world — and the Celtics are the real winners

  18-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Assistant Coach Amile Jefferson of the Boston Celtics smiles after the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 17, 2024 at the 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty
  
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• LeBron James reminisces about 2021 fight, ejection with Isaiah Stewart

  18-07-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has been enjoying the process of selecting his next NBA team during this free agency period.He's made multiple public appearances during Fanatics Fest in New York City where he has spoken at multiple events, including in front of crowds who piled in to hear live podcast recordings of his show "Mind the Game" and "The Shop".During a live recording of "The Shop", James reminisced about the times in his career where he's been thrown out of games, which happened twice. He looked back at
  
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• Nets Reacts: Summer League rejuvenated the Brooklyn fanbase

  18-07-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 10, 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Dwight Howard hilariously runs into fellow former Laker Andrew Bynum

  18-07-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You never know who you’re going to see walking down the streets of New York.Former Lakers center Dwight Howard was seen roaming the Big Apple. He had a hilarious moment with a young fan after he was mistaken for Heat center Bam Adebayo.Howard reaffirmed to the fan that it was OK to mistake him for someone else, to which, shortly after, Howard saw a familiar face walking down the street.Howard noticed a large person walking on the sidewalk and compared his size to Patrick Ewing, only to fin
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 7/17-7/19

  18-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here.You know the drill.This is now an open thread
  
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• Evaluating Kings rookies, second-year guys through eight NBA summer league games

  17-07-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Evaluating Kings rookies, second-year guys through eight NBA summer league games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe unbeaten Kings arrived to Las Vegas after a 3-0 showing in the California Classic, then went on to win just two of their remaining five summer league games.They started off strong in the annual NBA Summer League showcase in Sin City, with all eyes on the Darius Acuff Jr. vs. Keaton Wagler matchup Thursday at Thomas & Mack Center.Their next matchup brought them face-t
  
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• LeBron James reveals decision timeline for new team

  17-07-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The LeBron James free-agent sweepstakes remains one of the country’s top sports stories.The 41-year-old revealed a timeline for the highly touted decision, but he was brief.LeBron James discussed his free-agency decision at Fanatics Fest in New York. Getty Images for Fanatics“I won’t hold you guys up too much longer,” James said at Fanatics Fest in New York on Thursday.It’s unclear how soon that will be. Quite frankly, it could mean hours, days or weeks before James
  
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• Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: Ben Cleveland, OG, scheme fit, 2026 outlook

  17-07-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 07: Ben Cleveland #66 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL Preseason 2025 game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 07, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The BasicsHeight: 6’6
  Weight: 357 pounds
  College: Georgia
  Experience: 6Celeveland is a born-and-bred Georgia boy who hails from the town of Toccoa. He starred at Stephens County High School, earning a four-star rat
  
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• Why is LeBron James' free agency decision taking so long? Because he's earned this | Opinion

  17-07-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James, still an unrestricted free agent, has been on a media tour.He was a prominent figure at Fanatics Fest in New York, appearing in a live taping of a podcast with Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. He was part of a CNBC panel and was named the “Athlete of the Century” at the Time100 Sports Gala.Yet when asked about his next team, James was only coy, deflecting and dodging questions, even though he hinted that his final decision may have even already been made.“I would li
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/17/26

  17-07-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 20: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 20, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images HeraldUndr
  
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• Grizzlies pay tribute to Brandon Clarke with locker room memorial

  17-07-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Memphis Grizzlies continue to mourn the loss of 29-year-old Brandon Clarke, who died on May 11.The team's latest tribute to the late-power forward included a tribute memorial in his honor, placed in the Grizzlies locker room at FedEx Forum located in Memphis, Tennessee.Grizzlies center Zach Edey posted a picture to his social media page on Instagram where he revealed a depiction of a memorial that reads, "Brandon Clarke 1996-2026 Forever in our hearts".The memorial is next to enlarged poster
  
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• LeBron James reveals daughter Zhuri is driving force in NBA free agency decision

  17-07-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We just got our biggest clue about LeBron James’ free-agency decision. One person has more influence over him than anyone else. It’s not his close friend Draymond Green, who had his ear during recent travels. Nor Steph Curry, who made a pitch for him to join the Warriors on “Good Morning America.”LeBron James and his daughter, Zhuri, have already made special memories together on and off the court. Getty ImagesIt’s not Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 31-year-ol
  
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• From draft-and-stash to Summer League standout

  17-07-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Jack Kayil #77 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Traditiona
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for the ‘pressure’ following Heat trade: ‘Whatever it takes’

  17-07-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo is raring to go with the Heat.The two-time MVP, acquired by Miami in a blockbuster trade last month, told ESPN that his motivation level is “at a million percent” following the deal.“It’s a place I feel like brings pressure, and I thrive under pressure. It brings the best out of me,” he said.“I’m excited to be coached by [Erik Spoelstra]. I’m excited to be around the city. I understand the fans are very passionate, but right n
  
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• LeBron James says he 'trusts the process,' but that doesn't guarantee he's joining the 76ers

  17-07-2026 21:02 via cbssports.com
  
  NBA fans are hanging on every word from LeBron during his various public appearances this week
  
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• Vegas still doesn’t believe in the Suns

  17-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 12: A detailed view of a microphone with the FanDuel Sports Network logo during an interview after the game between the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena on December 12, 2025 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images 30.5. It&r
  
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• Lakers promote Zach Guthrie to assistant coach, head of player development

  17-07-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - MARCH 13: South Bay Lakers Head Coach Zach Guthrie speaks with DaJuan Gordon #00 of the South Bay Lakers during the game against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on March 13, 2025 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by A
  
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• Salute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries’ hot streak

  17-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give a salute to Caleb Wilson, share their way-too-early Rookie of the Year predictions and shout out who’s impressed in Summer League.Plus, Giannis is officially a member of the Miami Heat. How will Giannis fit in Miami? What’s the latest with LeBron? They give their insight.Shifting over to the WNBA, Nekias and Steve give a deep
  
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• Salute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries' hot streak

  17-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give a salute to Caleb Wilson, share their way-too-early Rookie of the Year predictions and shout out who's impressed in Summer League.Plus, Giannis is officially a member of the Miami Heat. How will Giannis fit in Miami? What's the latest with LeBron? They give their insight.Shifting over to the WNBA, Nekias and Steve give a deep dive on the
  
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• Is Labaron Philon Jr. a better for Nick Nurse, Sixers than Jared McCain?

  17-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For as much heat as Daryl Morey — and to some extent ownership — took for trading Jared McCain at last season’s deadline, let’s not forget that Nick Nurse played at least somewhat of a role in the departure of the team’s 2024 first-round pick. Nurse was quoted as saying McCain had gone through a “tough couple years” back in February when McCain was shipped out to Oklahoma City.Obviously, Nurse was hinting at the meniscus injury that cut McCain’s ro
  
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