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• Another Dawkins bargain: Wizards land DeAndre Ayton for next to nothing

  03-07-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 09: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers rebounds against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 b
  
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• Combat Sports World Joins NBA Superstar LeBron James Sweepstakes

  04-07-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The combat sports world has joined in on the festivities as sports fans everywhere await Lebron James next move.In case you don’t know, the legendary NBA superstar is no longer a member of the Los Angeles Lakers where he has played for the past eight seasons. This includes an NBA Championship back in 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak. James has been defying the odds ever since as the now 41-year-old continues to play at an elite level.As of now, Lebron is officially an NBA free agent, whic
  
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• The Warriors are in trouble if their LeBron James dream doesn't come true

  04-07-2026 01:24 via cbssports.com
  
  With the LeBron dream fading, the Warriors face the harsh reality of running back a roster that's not enough to contend
  
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• SBN Reacts: The Suns found their power forward but lost something else

  04-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket while guarded by Royce O'Neale #00 of the Phoenix Suns in the first half during their game at Spectrum Center on April 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Ima
  
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• Highly anticipated assistant coach no longer joining Bucks

  04-07-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 14: Assistant Coach Joe Boylan and Cam Spencer #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies look on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 14, 2025 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 2025 NBAE(Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Knicks find their Mitchell Robinson replacement with Andre Drummond on 1-year, $3.9 million deal

  04-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks have their Mitchell Robinson replacement.The reigning champions have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with veteran big man Andre Drummond, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Drummond figures to work as the backup center behind starter Karl-Anthony Towns.The deal is New York's answer to the only major departure from their championship team. Robinson's rebounding and interior defense were invaluable off the bench and the package earned him a three-year, $47.4 millio
  
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• Knicks signing veteran center Andre Drummond to one-year deal

  04-07-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After losing Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency, the Knicks have found a new backup center.New York is signing veteran Andre Drummond to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirmed.Drummond, who'll turn 33 in August, averaged 6.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game over 63 contests in the 2025-26 season with the Philadelphia 76ers.This is a developing story and will be updated...
  
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• Knicks, Andre Drummond agree to one-year deal

  04-07-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After losing Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency, the Knicks have found a new backup center.New York is signing veteran Andre Drummond to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, SNY NBA insider Ian Begley confirmed.Drummond, who turns 33 in August, averaged 6.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game over 63 contests in the 2025-26 season with the Philadelphia 76ers.The 6-foot-11, 279-pounder spent the past two seasons with the 76ers. Previously, he was with the Chicago Bulls for the 202
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 7/3-7/5

  04-07-2026 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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• Austin Reaves’ extension gets high grade from Lakers fans

  03-07-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 27: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers greets the fans after the game against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pant
  
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• Jayson Tatum bids farewell to Jaylen Brown after Celtics-Sixers blockbuster trade: 'Forever grateful'

  03-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Together, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have defined Boston Celtics basketball for a generation. That era just ended, via a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.One Celtics star officially bid farewell to another on Friday, with Tatum posting a message to Brown on his Instagram story featuring a picture of the pair from their early years.Jayson Tatum with a message to his now-former teammate Jaylen Brown. pic.twitter.com/mtqDmSnbOg— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) July 3, 2026Tatum's
  
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• The Warriors bet their offseason on a LeBron James dream that isn't likely to come true

  03-07-2026 23:12 via cbssports.com
  
  With the LeBron dream fading, the Warriors face the harsh reality of running back a roster that's not enough to contend
  
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• LeBron James signing here would be great, but this is exhausting

  03-07-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Rich Paul talk after the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 8, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/3/26

  03-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 9: The sneakers worn by Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 9, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio de Larrea headline as Dallas Mavericks announce Summer League roster

  03-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 25: New Dallas Mavericks player Morez Johnson Jr. holds a jersey during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Johnson was selected ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks annou
  
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• Rockets Trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Hornets

  03-07-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 10: Dorian Finney-Smith #2 of the Houston Rockets arrives to the arena before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 10, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Deandre Ayton traded to Wizards; Caleb Love signs two-way deal with 76ers

  03-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Two
  
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• Timberwolves Sign a Power Forward, Trey Lyles

  03-07-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 1: Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 1, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• New Mavericks head coach Dusty May talks team identity

  03-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - JUNE 29: The Dallas Mavericks Introduce Dusty May as Head Coach Press Conference on June 29, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images With the offseason and free agency in full swing, the Dallas Mav
  
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• A flurry of moves is making the Raptors’ biggest weakness even more glaring

  03-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) tries to get to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Kicking off in full gearThe last 48 hours feel more like a week has passed, even though NBA Free Agency just started a couple of days ago. The Raptors have landed the central piece that
  
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• Jaylen Brown says there was 'lack of respect' from Celtics, exclaims 'The Process is back' after 76ers trade

  03-07-2026 21:53 via cbssports.com
  
  Brown spoke for nearly an hour during a live stream after he was shockingly dealt to Philadelphia
  
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• The Clear Case for LeBron to Minnesota

  03-07-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves look on during the game during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 (
  
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• LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul adds drama to NBA legend’s retirement date

  03-07-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul set the record straight regarding the narrative that the NBA record-breaker only intends to play one more year before retiring during a July 3 episode of his “Game Over’ podcast with Max Kellerman.“Who said this is going to be [James’] last year?” Paul said to Kellerman on the podcast, per a video of the podcast that was clipped from Instagram account @swishcultures.He later added: “No one said this is going to be his last y
  
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• Suns unveil Summer League roster for Las Vegas

  03-07-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a photo during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 2025 at the 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Cavs look like frontrunners to land LeBron James after Rich Paul’s hints

  03-07-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 30, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 108-106. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• The Jaylen Brown trade was a risk that the Sixers had to take

  03-07-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter during game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 108-100. 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
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 3: Youngsters Show Out

  03-07-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Life moves fast in the NBA, and after the much-hyped draft and a flurry of offseason moves, Summer League is already here.Attention turns to the California Classic today, with the San Antonio Spurs battling the Miami Heat before the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors Blue squad, and it’s a first opportunity to see some of the late first-round rookies in action.Let's dive into my NBA
  
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• Report: Drummond to join defending champion Knicks

  03-07-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Drummond to join defending champion Knicks  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaAndre Drummond is reportedly headed to the defending NBA champions in free agency.The 32-year-old big man has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Knicks, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Friday.New York just lost a major piece of its center picture with Mitchell Robinson agreeing to a three-year Celtics deal. Ariel Hupkorti will sign with the Sixers, too. On paper
  
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• How the Knicks’ playoff dominance hurt NBA’s bottom line

  03-07-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks NBA Finals run hurt leagueSuccess has a cost – but the Knicks’ extreme success is an expense on everyone else.With the Knicks winning 13 straight playoff games, sweeping two consecutive opponents and making short work of the Spurs in a five-game series in the NBA Finals, the NBA’s salary cap will be much lower than previously expected, according to ESPN.When the NBA negotiated a $77 billion media rights deal, tripling the previous deal in total value, it attempted to cur
  
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• Lakers considering Andre Drummond, Kevon Looney as backup center

  03-07-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 23: Andre Drummond #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns during Round 1, Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on May 23, 2021 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE vi
  
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