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• Brad Stevens admits salary cap reason behind Celtics’ shocking Jaylen Brown trade

  07-07-2026 05:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens spent Monday afternoon trying to justify trading away Jaylen Brown as Boston fans stewed in anger and confusion over seeing another star depart the organization. Brown was traded to the rival 76ers in a deal that included the Celtics receiving Paul George and draft picks, which Stevens said helped give Boston “optionality” going forward. The Celtics executive expressed appreciation for Brown’s contributions to the org
  
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• Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell agrees to four-year, $273M max extension

  07-07-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Donovan Mitchell have agreed on a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension, reports ESPN.com.The deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker. With this new deal, Mitchell won't join the star-studded free agent class next season, which includes Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.Mitchell's previous contract included a 2027 player option worth $53.8 million. The 29-year-old Mitchell averaged 27.9 points, 5.7 assists a
  
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• Saints legend Terron Armstead opens up about his bond with his former teammate Marcus Williams

  07-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 3: New Orleans Saints Marcus Williams and Terron Armstead smile during a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks on December 3, 2019 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch
  
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• Nikola Jokić plans to wait until next offseason to extend: What that means for the Nuggets

  07-07-2026 15:15 via cbssports.com
  
  Jokić has long said he wants to end his career with Denver, but he still holds the leverage here
  
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• Donovan Mitchell reportedly agrees to 4-year, $273 million maximum contract extension to stay with Cavaliers

  07-07-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donovan Mitchell kept the Cleveland Cavaliers afloat when injuries decimated the team's roster last season. The team rewarded his efforts Tuesday, reportedly signing Mitchell to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension, per ESPN.Mitchell, 29, averaged 27.9 points with the team last season, earning down-ballot MVP votes.BREAKING: Cleveland Cavaliers All-NBA star Donovan Mitchell has agreed on a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 20
  
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• Kyle Lowry to sign 1-day contract and retire as a Raptor after 20 NBA seasons

  07-07-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Lowry has officially announced his retirement after a 20-year NBA career.The 40-year-old Lowry will sign a one-day contract on Tueaday and retire as a member of the Toronto Raptors, where he has the greatest moments of his career. #7 FOREVER pic.twitter.com/4Cxpr5jSO6— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) July 7, 2026Sportsnet reported on Thursday that this is how Lowry's final days in the NBA would go, but Lowry took to Instagram to refute the report and insist he would announce his retirement
  
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• Kyle Lowry signs 1-day contract to retire as a Toronto Raptor after 20 NBA seasons

  07-07-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Lowry has officially announced his retirement after a 20-year NBA career.The 40-year-old Lowry signed a one-day contract on Tuesday to retire as a member of the Toronto Raptors, where he had the greatest moments of his career. #7 FOREVER pic.twitter.com/4Cxpr5jSO6— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) July 7, 2026Sportsnet reported Thursday that this is how Lowry's final days in the NBA would go, but Lowry took to Instagram to refute the report and insist he would announce his retirement on his
  
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• Analyzing USMNT's run after World Cup exit; Top 25 MLB trade deadline candidates

  07-07-2026 15:04 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus Celtics GM Brad Stevens offered an underwhelming explanation for the Jaylen Brown trade
  
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• Monday Night’s Summer League News

  07-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies grabs a rebound against Justin Harmon #44 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game at the Jon M Huntsman Center on July 6, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Gardner/ Getty Images
  
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• Open Thread: Jesse Eisenberg says playing Gregg Popovich is his dream role

  07-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 30: Head Coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 30, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Tuesday Posted & Toasted Notes: Mo’s turn, Andre vs. Mitch, veterans on parade

  07-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  25 June 2026, Bavaria, Munich: A civet in the renovated Hellabrunn Jungle World at Hellabrunn Zoo during the opening ceremony. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa (Photo by Tobias Hase/picture alliance via Getty Images) Shouts out to the World Cup organizers for placing Spain’s games all at 9 p.m. in my time zone, which is definitely better than having to wake up at 2:30 a.m. to watch the Knicks play. On to your daily links and notes.The Knicks announced the new deals for Landry Shamet, Mo Diawara, and
  
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• A breakdown of the Celtics roster going into next season

  07-07-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Payton Pritchard #11 against the Philadelphia 76ers 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 the Getty Images Licens
  
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• Meleek Thomas should grow into exactly what the Cavs need

  07-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: Meleek Thomas shakes hands with Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after he is drafted 34th overall by the Sacramento Kings in Round Two of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 24, 2026 in New York City. 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 Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images When you think abou
  
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• Lowry announces that he's retiring from the NBA as a Raptor

  07-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lowry announces that he's retiring from the NBA as a Raptor originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaKyle Lowry’s long road in the NBA is ending as a Raptor.Lowry announced Tuesday morning (July 7) that he’s “officially retiring as a Toronto Raptor.” The team shared the news with the words “#7 FOREVER” and a video narrated by Lowry. #7 FOREVER pic.twitter.com/4Cxpr5jSO6— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) July 7, 2026“I’ve been fortunate en
  
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• By trading Jaylen Brown, the Celtics are making big bets

  07-07-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 28: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff at TD Garden on April 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Maddi
  
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• It may be just Summer League, but Darryn Peterson looks special

  07-07-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY — Two games into Summer League is way too early to talk about greatness. Games in July are a notoriously terrible way to project a career — Stephen Curry struggled in Summer League. Greg Ostertag owned Tim Duncan head-to-head in July.But it's hard to watch Darryn Peterson's first two games in the Salt Lake City Summer League and not think he can be truly special.Monday night, in a game hyped as No. 2 pick Peterson against No. 3 pick Carlos Boozer, it was Peterson who s
  
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• What Nets did and didn’t do on Day 1 of free agency

  07-07-2026 07:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - MAY 21: Noah Clowney #21, Day'Ron Sharpe #20 and Josh Minott #00 of the Brooklyn Nets attend the game between the Golden State Valkyries and New York Liberty on May 21, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena 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 2026 NBAE(Photo by Catalina Fragoso
  
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• Summer League Recap: Kings 95, Bucks 89

  07-07-2026 06:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 6: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings and Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks look on during the game on July 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• There are reportedly ‘no plans’ for LeBron James to meet with teams, just Rich Paul

  07-07-2026 06:01 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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• Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer deliver in head-to-head NBA Summer League game

  07-07-2026 05:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA Summer League gives fans a first-look at the recent draft prospects who are making their professional debuts.On Monday, July 6, the league featured a matchup between the No. 2 and 3 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft with Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer going head-to-head in a matchup as the Utah Jazz took on the Memphis Grizzlies at the tournament in Salt Lake City.Boozer and Peterson were named co-MVPs at the 2025 McDonald's All-American classic. Now, on the NBA stage in summer league, bot
  
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• Nikola Jokic sets record straight on Nuggets contract rumors

  07-07-2026 05:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the net in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY. (Corey Sipkin...Don’t worry Nuggets fans, Nikola Jokic isn’t saying goodbye anytime soon. Following a FIBA World Cup qualifying game Monday, the Serbian star reaffirmed his desire to extend his contract and finish his career with the Nuggets, though he plans to wait to sign his deal. “My idea and desire is t
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies recap and final score: The NBA deserves better scouts

  07-07-2026 05:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League on July 6, 2026 at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Meliss
  
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• Lakers unlikely to sign DeMar DeRozan in free agency

  07-07-2026 04:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sacramento Kings' DeMar DeRozan L goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento, the United States, on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images) One of the time-honored traditions of NBA free agency is finding some way to link the Lakers and DeMar DeRozan. No player has been connected more to the franchise without ever actually playing for them.Between trade rumors and repeated free agent pushes, De
  
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• Mikel Brown Jr. flashes, Nets fly past Warriors in Cali Classic Finale

  07-07-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Mikel Brown Jr #0 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles by Nick Boyd #19 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of the California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 06, 2026 in Sacramento, 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 Scott Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets
  
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• Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer in a gladiator match at SLC Summer League

  07-07-2026 04:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket against the Atlanta hawks during the first half of of their 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game at the Jon M Huntsman Center on July 4, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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• Luka Doncic burns LeBron James with response to teammate question

  07-07-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic and LeBron James are no longer Los Angeles Lakers teammates, after LeBron informed his former franchise that he intends to sign elsewhere in free agency this summer. These two NBA greats had a solid relationship with each other, and there’s no reason to believe there’s any beef between them, both before and after LeBron’s decision. However, an answer Luka made regarding LeBron during a recent interview is sure to turn heads.LeBron James and Luka Doncic look on durin
  
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• Adou Thiero sidelined by wrist injury before Lakers win summer league game with Spurs

  07-07-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adou Thiero, shown here last season, had to sit out Monday's summer league game for the Lakers. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)Lakers second-year forward Adou Thiero missed the team’s California Classic summer league finale Monday with a right wrist injury.The 22-year-old was listed in the starting lineup before the game against the San Antonio Spurs, but when the game tipped off in front of an empty arena, Thiero was still in the locker room. Guard Chris Mañon started in Thiero
  
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• Lakers earn win over Spurs in California Classic finale

  07-07-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 6: Chris Manon #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the California Classic Game on July 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Rui Hachimura Switches NBA Franchises in Los Angeles

  07-07-2026 03:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 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 by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty I
  
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• Three Utah stars to sit out Summer League game on Tuesday

  07-07-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game on July 4, 2026 at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa
  
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