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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/1/26

  01-07-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: The sneakers worn by Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• NBA free agency LIVE updates: LeBron James rumors, trades and more

  02-07-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The wait for LeBron James continues as the rest of the NBA’s free agents continue to negotiate and secure a place to play for the upcoming season.James continues to weigh his options, likely watching with a close eye as the movement happens among 29 of the 30 teams in the league.The four-time MVP informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, June 30, that he would not be returning to the franchise and would explore free agency after eight years in Los Angeles.While James searches for a new t
  
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• NBA Free Agency 2026 Day 3 discussion

  02-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Gabe Vincent #4 of the Atlanta Hawks looks to pass the ball as Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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
  
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• After years of evading rumors, we’ve finally seen the trade to end the Jays Era

  02-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s Game 7, and the Celtics are playing small. No Jayson Tatum for the night, a DNP for Nikola Vucevic, and Jaylen Brown is on the block with a posted-up Joel Embiid. And this wasn’t some small ball hard trap. Jaylen Brown is on an island with a 280-pound former MVP. With nine minutes left in the third quarter, a brief dig from Baylor Scheierman is slight help, but Embiid is unbothered. Easy bucket. Three minutes later, it’s truly an island. Near the high post,
  
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• Paul George is (still) good

  02-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers is introduced before the game against the New York Knicks in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty I
  
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• 76ers snatch Jaylen Brown from Celtics in blockbuster steal

  02-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 30: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during a game at State Farm Arena on March 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images When the offseason began, it felt inevitable that Jaylen Brown would spend the su
  
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• Winners, losers from Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George trade

  02-07-2026 08:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's hard to describe just how out of left field this trade felt when it landed, so let's let Tyrese Maxey handle it.The nba is doing that THING AGAIN!— Tyrese Maxey (@TyreseMaxey) July 1, 2026When we woke up on July 1, all the talk — including from league sources speaking to NBC Sports — was about how there was no market for a Jaylen Brown trade. The question was whether Brad Stevens and the Boston front office would be forced to tell Brown there was no trade and that they nee
  
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• Lakers announce summer league schedule, roster

  02-07-2026 07:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adou Thiero of the Lakers will be a part of the summer league roster. (Karen Warren / Associated Press)While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week.First-round draft pick Cameron Carr and second-year forward Adou Thiero highlight the Lakers summer league roster that was announced Wednesday. The 16-man team will be coached by Lakers assistant coach Ty Abbott and begin summer l
  
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• Egor Demin seeks to make quick connection with Nets’ 2026 top draft pick

  02-07-2026 06:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For Egor Dëmin, the offseason checklist is simple, if not easy:Win the Summer League, build a backcourt connection with rookie Mikel Brown Jr. and ride that into the regular season.“The first thing, the goal of the whole team is win Summer League,” Dëmin said. “My goal is to benefit that as much as I can and bring the biggest impact I can.“And building a connection with the whole team, especially the rookies. With Mikel to be on the court as much as we can toget
  
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• Can Jaylen Brown lift the Sixers and prove his doubters wrong? Breaking down Philadelphia's big swing

  02-07-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One day shy of two months after the Philadelphia 76ers ended Jaylen Brown's season, they did what so many pundits had tried and failed to do over the last half-decade. They split up the Jays.They found one hell of a way of doing it, too: by trading for Brown, in a day that scarcely anybody saw coming amid breathless prognostication over what would constitute an appropriate return for a five-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA selection and NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.In the end, it wasn't Gianni
  
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• Lakers' new starting lineup sparks debate over race's role in NBA success

  02-07-2026 05:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers' projected starting lineup for the 2026-27 season sparked a debate on race Wednesday, July 1.The Lakers likely will have three White players in the starting lineup after acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a trade reported by ESPN.Kessler is White, as are the Lakers' backcourt duo, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.The lineup triggered jokes of "Snowtime," a reference to "Showtime" when the fast-paced Lakers were led by Black stars such as Magic Johnson and K
  
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• Warriors lottery pick Wiseman leaving NBA to play in Europe

  02-07-2026 04:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 21: James Wiseman #33 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on December 21, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• Eastern Conference tiers: Knicks on top, but several new-look contenders emerge after NBA's summer shakeup

  02-07-2026 04:33 via cbssports.com
  
  New York just won the title, but will have plenty of competition with the 76ers, Raptors and Heat making major moves
  
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• Are 76ers now title contenders? Early odds to win 2027 NBA championship

  02-07-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is just two days into its 2026 free agency period and there’s already been plenty of movement.Big trades and free agent agreements have already started to shift the direction of the league for the upcoming season.LeBron James made it clear that he’s leaving the Lakers and exploring other options, while the Eastern Conference has already gotten stronger with the LA Clippers trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors.The Lakers replenished their roster with a flurry of n
  
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• Tobias Harris raises the floor of a Spurs team that already had a high ceiling

  02-07-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Tobias Harris #12 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) |
  
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• It's hard to make sense of the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown, especially to a division rival

  02-07-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The partnership between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, who were selected No. 3 overall in successive drafts by the Boston Celtics in 2016 and 2017, reached extraordinary heights, bearing five conference finals, two NBA Finals and a championship in 2024.And now it's over. Just like that. The Celtics traded Brown — the MVP of the 2024 NBA Finals and Eastern Conference finals — to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round draft picks and a pair of second-round pi
  
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• Jaylen Brown’s Joel Embiid flopping comments resurface after trade to 76ers

  02-07-2026 04:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaylen brown Joel EmbiidJaylen Brown may have to say sorry to Joel Embiid for comments he made on a Twitch stream this offseason, now that the two will be teammates in Philadelphia. Following the news that Brown was being traded to the 76ers as part of a blockbuster deal that sent Paul George to the Celtics, a clip from earlier this year of Brown calling Embiid a flopper resurfaced on social media. The clip was from a livestream that took place just after the Sixers eliminated the Celt
  
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• Reports: Mavericks trade for Pistons guard Marcus Sasser to be completed next week

  02-07-2026 04:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 30: Marcus Sasser #25 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 30, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Josh Hart’s five words say it all after Celtics stunningly trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers

  02-07-2026 04:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Hart said what many were thinking as the NBA offseason shakes up the Eastern Conference.On Wednesday, the Knicks star and NBA champion took to X to share his thoughts.“This East offseason is crazy,” Hart posted to his X account.Crazy indeed. On Wednesday, the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.Josh Hart, celebrating at the Knicks’ championship parade, says the moves by East competitors hav
  
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• Lakers push all their chips into middle with Walker Kessler trade, Reaves, free agent moves

  02-07-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sometimes, we build something up in our mind for weeks or months or years, and then the moment comes, and it's over in a flash. The Lakers' summer of 2026 felt like that.Before Luka Doncic fell into their laps and gave a direction to a roster retooling, the Lakers were pointing to the summer of 2026. That was when their books would be clean, they would have some draft picks to trade and they could take a big swing. The summer of 2026 was when the Lakers would reshape the roster for the future.Th
  
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• LeBron James reacts to Folarin Balogun’s celebration in World Cup knockout game

  02-07-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has been in the headlines all week, but he gave the spotlight to another athlete Wednesday.The U.S. men’s national team squared off against Bosnia Herzegovina in the World Cup’s Round of 32 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun put the USMNT on the board with a goal in the 44th minute, giving the Americans a 1-0 lead just before halftime.Balogun did James’ famous silencer celebration after scoring the goal, and the four-time NBA champion noticed.F
  
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• Brad Stevens went through with trading Jaylen Brown — and now must answer for it

  02-07-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 26: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three point basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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
  
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• Report: 76ers interested in adding LeBron James

  02-07-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia 76ers just pulled off a massive trade, shipping Paul George and two first-round picks to the Celtics for Jaylen Brown. However, it appears they're not done trying to revamp their starting lineup. Tony Jones, who covers the 76ers for The Athletic, reported shortly after the Jaylen Brown trade that the 76ers were interested in signing free agent LeBron James.SOURCES: The Philadelphia 76ers have reached out and are expressing interest in acquiring LeBron James. The story, is here.
  
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• How did Celtics, Jaylen Brown get here? Trade to 76ers caps off stunning deterioration of relationship

  02-07-2026 03:23 via cbssports.com
  
  Boston dramatically shifted gears by trading Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, to the rival 76ers
  
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• LeBron James has no ‘real plan’ after leaving Lakers, NBA analyst says

  02-07-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The biggest news of NBA free agency thus far is LeBron James leaving the Lakers after eight seasons.While the Lakers were interested in bringing James back for what could be his final season, the four-time NBA champion’s departure has caused a stir throughout the league.James is still a desirable addition at 41 years old; his agent, Rich Paul, revealed more than 10 teams reached out when the free agency window opened.LeBron James informed the Lakers he would not return for the 2026-27 seas
  
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• The Sixers’ next reported target: LeBron James (seriously)

  02-07-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 8, 2025 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 2025 NBAE(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Well, if you
  
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• Bucks sign Bogoljub Marković to multi-year contract

  02-07-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Bogoljub Markovic #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett E
  
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• Mavericks send Warriors’ first-rounder to Grizzlies for Spanish forward

  02-07-2026 02:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green #23 battles Memphis Grizzlies' Santi Aldama #7 for a rebound in the second quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images It’s been quite a journey for the Golden State Warriors’ 2030 first-round pick. It first changed hands in the summer of 2023, when the Wa
  
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• Lakers' big questions: How about all those moves? Do they make L.A. a contender now?

  02-07-2026 02:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’ve already gotten plenty of fireworks this offseason. Giannis Antetokounmpo is heading to the Miami Heat. LaMelo Ball is joining Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Just yesterday, the Toronto Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard again.On the actual free agency front, we are, impressively at this stage, monitoring the status of LeBron James. The news — and later, confirmation from the man himself — that he'd be playing elsewhere set the sports world ablaze. It also leads to a pair of
  
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• Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban to begin NBA Summer League play in California

  02-07-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  July has arrived, which means the NBA Summer League is right around the corner. Former Huskies Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr.’s will both start early in the California Classic, taking place from July 3-6. The main NBA Summer League will be in Las Vegas from July 9-19.Karaban’s Sacramento Kings and Reed’s Spurs are in the field along with the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Miami Heat. The two UConn rookies are set to make their S
  
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