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• Brad Stevens locking up Celtics' fleet of young wings

  23-07-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Stevens locking up Celtics' fleet of young wings originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonBoston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens continues to lock up his team’s fleet of young wings.The Celtics reportedly agreed to a three-year, $15 million extension with 22-year-old Jordan Walsh. Boston previously picked up Walsh’s $2.4 million option for the 2026-27 season, and now has Walsh on the books through the 2029-30 season. HoopsHype reported the deal includes a
  
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• YouTube Gold: Showtime In L.A.

  27-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  During his playing days, Jerry West was devastated nearly every year when his Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics. He briefly coached, but given his high-strung nature, that really didn’t suit him in his post-player career. He worked as a scout until 1982, when he took over as GM.The Lakers had a nice base with Jamaal Wilkes, Norm Nixon, Michael Cooper, and the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but things changed enormously when L.A. drafted Magic Johnson, and Showtime was born.Johnson
  
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• Will LeBron Win In Philly? Don’t Bet On It.

  27-07-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images There was a lot of hullabaloo last week when LeBron finally made his free agency decision and chose the Philadelphia 76ers, which was a surprise. Most people expected him to pick either Miami or Cleveland; in fact, Miami had already prepared a social media an
  
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• Nuggets to match two-year offer sheet to Spencer Jones, Denver now above second apron

  27-07-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Denver Nuggets made the right basketball decision, but now they face a steep tax bill and second-apron questions.Denver has decided to match Oklahoma City's two-year, $11.8 million offer sheet to Spencer Jones, keeping him in a Nuggets uniform for next season, a story broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania.From a basketball perspective, Denver made the no-brainer move, especially for a team with questions about depth. Jones is a 6'7" wing who is a strong on-ball defender, shot 39.6% from 3-po
  
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• Former Arizona wing Dalen Terry waived by 76ers

  27-07-2026 07:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 23, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dalen Terry (14) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Turns out only one ex-Wildcat will get to be part of LeBron James’ latest NBA chapter.Former Arizona wing Dalen Terry was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, two days after news broke the Sixers were signing James to
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns contract situation still looms over Knicks’ offseason

  27-07-2026 06:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karl-Anthony Towns holds up the Larry O'Brien, NBA Championship Trophy during the Knicks' Ticker Tape Parade on June 18. 2026 in New York City. The business side threatens to interrupt all the good vibes around the Knicks.They are able to almost fully run back their championship squad next year, with the only significant loss being Mitchell Robinson going to the Celtics. But there are certainly questions about the future that will hover over the present.The modern NBA, with its current CBA, push
  
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• Isaiah Rider arrested for third time in less than a year over court order

  27-07-2026 06:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former NBA veteran and Slam Dunk Contest champion Isaiah Rider is back behind bars. Rider was taken into custody by authorities in Arizona after he failed to comply with a court order, TMZ reported on Sunday night. He was taken into custody Thursday night and booked into jail the next morning, according to the report. Isaiah Rider attends the boxing match between Gervonta Davis and RyanGarcia at T-Mobile Arena on April 22, 2023. Getty ImagesHe will remain in custody until Tuesday
  
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• Utah Jazz sign former UNC small forward

  27-07-2026 06:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Harrison Ingram #55 of the San Antonio Spurs goes through drills before the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center on April 10, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Utah Jazz announced they signed former UNC sma
  
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• Knick Knacks: Ranking the Knicks’ 5 biggest threats for the 2027 title

  27-07-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter in Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 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. (Photo b
  
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• Warriors come up short in trade package for Trey Murphy III

  27-07-2026 02:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors’ interest in Trey Murphy III has not translated into meaningful progress because their current offer falls short of what the New Orleans Pelicans want.Golden State has proposed a package centered around two first-round picks for the 26-year-old wing, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. New Orleans has continued asking for three first-round selections and a young player it views as part of its long-term core.That final piece may be the biggest obstacle.
  
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• How Tobias Harris fits with the Spurs

  27-07-2026 02:12 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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• NBA Championship Odds 2027: Philly's Price Continues Dropping in Wake of LeBron Signing

  27-07-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The biggest domino of the NBA offseason has finally fallen, as LeBron James has decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract.As a result, the Sixers have gone from +2700 to +1100 in the NBA championship odds.Let's take a look at the latest NBA odds. 🏆 Latest 2027 NBA Championship oddsTeam  Spurs+260 Thunder+260 Knicks+850 76ers+900 Celtics+1400 Nuggets+2200 Rap
  
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• LeBron James signs contract with Philadelphia 76ers | Report

  27-07-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has signed his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.ESPN reports that James has put pen to paper and signed the previously agreed upontwo-year contract with the 76ers worth nearly $8 million. The deal includes a player option plus a full 15% trade kicker, per ESPN's Shams Charania. He returns to the Eastern Conference after spending the past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers before departing during the offseason as a free agent. After 24 days from the start of the NBA&r
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Jonathan Kuminga's dilemma, Heat eye Klay Thompson

  27-07-2026 00:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has (finally!) made his decision, and this week we should see a lot of the rest of free agency wrap up. The teams that lost out in the LeBron chase will round out their rosters and we will settle in for the quiet part of the offseason until players start showing up for training camps in a couple of months.Still, there is business to be done, here is some of the latest.Jonathan Kuminga’s dilemmaThe market for 23-year-old wing Jonathan Kuminga is not what he hoped it would be. A
  
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• The next Bucks season is all about these two pieces

  27-07-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks are starting the next era of their franchiseafter trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.It won’t be easy to move on from the Greek Freak, but the introduction of head coa
  
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• Sixers waive Dalen Terry, clearing the way to officially sign LeBron James

  26-07-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 4: Dalen Terry #14 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 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 Nath
  
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• Matisse Thybulle is fully healthy this offseason after injury-plagued seasons with Blazers

  26-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center on March 25, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The signing of Matisse Thybulle added some wing depth and a perimete
  
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• The Lakers held a player’s mini-camp in Las Vegas during Summer League

  26-07-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Ziaire Williams, Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton attend a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 15

  26-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 5: The Brooklyn Nets logo before the game against the Miami Heat during a preseason game on October 5, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The LeBron J
  
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• Steph Curry-Warriors rift emerges after another failed LeBron James chase

  26-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steph Curry wanted LeBron James to join the Warriors, but his restrained reaction after James chose the 76ers suggested he never allowed himself to count on the partnership.“That’s why you don’t envision anything until it happens,” Curry said from Moses Moody’s youth camp. “There’s a lot of moving parts.”Curry’s public response contained no criticism of the Warriors and little visible disappointment. The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson II be
  
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• Mario Hezonja returning to NBA, joining Cavaliers on one-year minimum contract

  26-07-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mario Hezonja is returning to the NBA.A former No. 5 pick of Orlando who played five seasons in the NBA before returning to Europe and becoming one of the best players on that continent, Hezonja agreed to return to the NBA at age 31 on a $2.8 million minimum contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a story broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania, who was told by Hezonja's agent (Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management). Reports of Hezonja’s return had been floating around for a while, but li
  
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• Cavaliers signing ex-Knick Mario Hezonja after LeBron James spurned them for 76ers

  26-07-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mario Hezonja receives the Liga ACB MVP award at Movistar Arena on June 2, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.The Cleveland Cavaliers did not get LeBron James, but they did sign someone who once blocked him for a game-winner several years ago.Former Knicks swingman and draft bust Mario Hezonja is back in the NBA, agreeing to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with the Cavs, per ESPN. The 31-year-old is returning to the NBA for the first time since 2020 — and four years after saying he would never do so.&ldq
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga contract demands stall possible Lakers sign-and-trade

  26-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers’ pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga appears to have reached a familiar obstacle: money.Nearly a month into free agency, a potential sign-and-trade with the Hawks remains stuck because Kuminga does not want to accept both a reduced salary and a long-term commitment, according to NBA salary cap analyst Keith Smith.“The challenge with Kuminga is that if he’s gonna take less money than what he wants, then he only wants to do it for a year,” Smith said. “He doesn&rsq
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/26/26

  26-07-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: The sneakers worn by Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 12, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE v
  
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• Can Ryan Dunn secure a role for the Suns in the face of increased competition?

  26-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA moves quickly, whether talking about the speed of the game, which newcomers to the league struggle to process, or how fast NBA rosters change. The Suns’ roster has completely turned over and then retooled since they selected Ryan Dunn at number 28 in the 2024 draft. Dunn was selected for a team featuring Booker, Beal and Durant, and he emerged from the wreckage of that 36-win season with momentum, but it’s a new season and a new team. The forward position that was once viewed
  
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• LeBron James officially signs his Sixers contract

  26-07-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James officially signs his Sixers contract originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaLeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er.The NBA’s transactions log on Sunday featured the Sixers’ two-year, $8 million deal with the 22-time All-Star. The team is expected to formally announce the signing Monday morning, per NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark.James’ contract has a player option in the second season and a 15 percent trade kicker, ESPN’s Shams Char
  
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• Cavs sign impactful wing scorer from Europe

  26-07-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 24: Mario Hezonja, #11 of Real Madrid during 2026 EuroLeague Championship Game Olympiacos Piraeus vs Real Madrid at Telekom Center Athens on May 24, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Luca Sgamellotti/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images) The Cleveland Cavaliers have made their first free agency addition of the summer, 26 days into free agency. They’ve signed 6’8” Croatian forward, Mario Hezonja, to a one-year minimum contract worth $2.8 million, according
  
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• Sixers waive Dalen Terry following James and Caldwell-Pope deals

  26-07-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers waive Dalen Terry following James and Caldwell-Pope deals originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ roster business continued Sunday.The team announced that it has waived 24-year-old wing Dalen Terry. Terry played 14 times for the Sixers last season and averaged 4.1 points, 1.6 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game. The Sixers first picked Terry up on a two-way contract and then converted him to a standard NBA deal late in the season. The 18th overal
  
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• The Brooklyn Podcast: The MPJ Podcast with Matt Brooks of the Denver Nuggets

  26-07-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - JANUARY 29: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets, Aaron Gordon #32 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets talk after the game on January 29, 2026 at Ball Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• Kawhi Leonard investigation reaches critical stage as NBA trade hangs in balance

  26-07-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The fact-finding portion of the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers may finally be complete, but that does not mean his proposed return to the Raptors is ready to move forward.Appearing on “The Rich Eisen Show,” The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov said the outside law firm hired by the NBA appears to have finished its work. The league must now review the findings and determine whether Leonard, the Clippers or owner Steve Ballmer should face discipline.The NBA
  
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