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• Bucks Free Agency: Milwaukee pulls qualifying offer of former first round pick

  30-06-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Milwaukee Bucks have pulled their qualifying offer for former first-round pick Ousmane Dieng. Per Salary Swish, Dieng’s qualifying offer would’ve paid him $9.6 million for one season. After being acquired at the trade dead
  
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• Grading Clippers, Raptors Kawhi Leonard swap: Which team won the trade?

  30-06-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Breaking news just keeps coming out of Los Angeles. On the day where the topic of conversation has been LeBron James and his decision to not return to the Lakers, the other LA team got busy in the headlines.The Los Angeles Clippers executed a deal with the Toronto Raptors to send them Kawhi Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks, according to multiple reports.Leonard is coming off a career year where he averaged 27.4 p
  
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• Fantasy Fallout: Kawhi Leonard reportedly returns to Toronto and Brandon Ingram heads west

  30-06-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After seven seasons in Los Angeles, Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the city where he won his second NBA title. With the Clippers reportedly unwilling to pay him the full two-year max extension that he was eligible for, Leonard has been traded to the Toronto Raptors. Headed in the other direction are Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks. BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brand
  
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• Center Jock Landale agrees to $14 million, 1-year deal to re-sign with Hawks, AP source says

  30-06-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Center Jock Landale has reached an agreement on a one-year, $14 million deal to re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal cannot be singed or announced by the team before July 6.The Hawks helped to clear financial room for Landale by declining their $24.3 million team option on forward Jonathan Kuminga. Monday was the last day for Atlanta to commi
  
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• Clippers trying to finalize deal to trade Kawhi Leonard to Toronto

  30-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and coach Tyronn Lue react to a call during a game against the Spurts at Intuit Dome in April. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)The Kawhi Leonard era might soon be over in Los Angeles.A deal to send the seven-time NBA All-Star forward back to Toronto, where he won his second NBA title, is in the works, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.The trade — which the Clippers hope to la
  
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• LeBron James next team: Which landing spot would be the most entertaining? Experts make their picks

  30-06-2026 22:54 via cbssports.com
  
  James will begin his historic 24th season in a different jersey, but which would be the most fun to watch?
  
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• Clippers reportedly finalizing trade to send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, picks

  30-06-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In 2019, Kawhi Leonard wanted out of San Antonio, and Toronto stepped up and traded for him, knowing full well that he would not sign an extension to stay north of the border because he wanted to play in his native Southern California. Toronto got a ring out of taking that roll of the dice.Now, Leonard is headed back to Toronto specifically because the Raptors are willing to offer him a massive extension.The Clippers and Rockets are finalizing a trade that sends Leonard back to Toronto for a pac
  
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• Kawhi Leonard traded to the Raptors: Here's what it means for fantasy basketball

  30-06-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the 6. The Raptors have landed Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks, with Ingram and Dick now headed to the Clippers, per ESPN's Shams Charania.Let's get into the fantasy basketball implications of this trade.Toronto RaptorsKawhi LeonardThe talent has never been the question with Kawhi; availability has been the lingering concern for years. But 2025-26 was a different story. He stayed h
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade grades: The Raptors had to do something ... and did it big

  30-06-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toronto Raptors fans will be forgiven if they are in disbelief, as former NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who led the Raptors to their first championship in 2019, is back with the franchise.Toronto relinquished Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round selections, a pick swap and two second-round picks.Details of the surrendered draft equity has yet to be revealed.Let's break this down to see who currently has the edge.The Toronto Raptors: Raising the roof?This is nothing short of a huge slam d
  
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• NFL teams shoot their shot with free agent LeBron James after Lakers exit

  30-06-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will instantly become the top available player in NBA free agency.James will have no shortage of interest as he prepares to change teams for the first time since he initially signed with the Lakers in 2018.And that will include suitors from outside of the NBA, as a couple of NFL teams proved with social media posts following news of James' imminent departure.LEBRON JAMES LANDING SPOTS: Where legend could play after Lakers exitThe Jacksonville Ja
  
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• How much can your NBA team pay LeBron James next season? Complete cap salary guide with The King on the move

  30-06-2026 22:25 via cbssports.com
  
  LeBron is leaving Los Angeles and, in theory, all 29 other NBA teams have a shot
  
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• The LeBron James era is over for the Lakers — and it'll be a tough act to follow

  30-06-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It is apparently the end of another era in Los Angeles, where free-agent superstar LeBron James has informed the Lakers that, while he does plan to continue his 23-year NBA career, he does not plan on returning to their team.James averaged 25.9 points (on 51/36/73 shooting splits), 7.9 assists and 7.7 rebounds in 34.9 minutes per game over eight seasons for the Lakers, leading them to the 2020 NBA championship. James' eight seasons in L.A. marked his longest stretch anywhere and fell a few years
  
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• LeBron James exits Lakers as Buss, Magic praise his legacy

  30-06-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As LeBron James departs the Los Angeles Lakers, two of the franchise's key figures – Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson – shared their thoughts on the impact he's had the club.“LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,’’ wrote Buss, the team’s governor and controlling executive. “We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers – including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances and the cou
  
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• LeBron James next team odds 2026: Will LBJ join Stephen Curry, Draymond Green on Warriors? Reunion with Heat?

  30-06-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Let's begin with the obvious and recurring theme of every summer: The NBA offseason never disappoints.The official word has come down from the camp of King James; LeBron will be continuing his basketball career somewhere other than the City of Angels…but where? Let's run through a few of the candidates and the odds courtesy of DraftKings. We are not considering salary caps or James' salary demands. Those issues quickly become non-issues once an NBA star's intentions become known. LeBron J
  
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• What's next for Lakers after LeBron James? 'A-list center' is top priority, but landing one won't be simple

  30-06-2026 21:57 via cbssports.com
  
  Los Angeles has $52 million in cap space at its disposal to build around Luka Dončić
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade grades for Raptors, Clippers blockbuster that returns legend to Toronto

  30-06-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors against the Orlando Magic during Game Three of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at the Amway Center on April 19, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The Raptors defeated the Magic 98 to 93. 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 Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
  
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• Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard back to Raptors in franchise-shifting deal

  30-06-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard is on the move.The Los Angeles Clippers traded the 14-year veteran to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks ahead of the start to NBA free agency, according to multiple reports on Tuesday, June 30.Leonard, 35, had expressed a desire to stay with the Clippers, with whom he first signed with as a free agent before the 2019-20 NBA season. However, the Clippers had been reluctant
  
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• Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors: Toronto brings back 2019 Finals MVP from Clippers, per report

  30-06-2026 21:44 via cbssports.com
  
  Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and a package of draft picks are headed back to the Clippers
  
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• Kawhi Leonard reportedly traded back to Raptors as Clippers move on from star forward

  30-06-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard is on the move back to Toronto.The Los Angeles Clippers opted against handing the 35-year-old Leonard an extension and opted to send him to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.In return, the Raptors will get Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple future draft picks.The move comes with Leonard owed $50 million in the final year of his deal.The move puts an end to the Leonard era in Los Angeles. That pairing was — at times — very pro
  
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• Dallas Mavericks Exercise Ryan Nembhard’s Team Option

  30-06-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 12: Ryan Nembhard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks walks backcourt during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center on April 12, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks will exercise point guard Ryan Nembhard&rs
  
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• LaMelo’s trade to Minnesota revives painful Warriors draft memories

  30-06-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets looks to dribble past Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on February 26, 2021 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
  
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• LeBron James breaks silence on leaving Lakers, 'Hope I made a few proud'

  30-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The cat's out the bag. LeBron James is not returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 24th NBA season. And the King has spoken. The four-time NBA champion first joined the Lakers in the summer of 2018. Eight summers later, James is hanging up his Laker jersey for a new basketball home in the twilight of his career.His agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul informed ESPN that the Lakers can begin their offseason plans without James in mind, deciding to test free agency at age 41. The sports world re
  
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• Report: Cavs looking to clear space for LeBron by trading two players

  30-06-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 25: Max Strus #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Lakers defeated the Cavaliers 121-115. 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) | Getty Imag
  
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• Atlanta-Based PrizePicks Named Official Partner of NBA's Hawks

  30-06-2026 21:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.A pair of Atlanta staples are teaming up as official partners in a landmark first.Key TakeawaysPrizePicks announced its first NBA team partnership with the Atlanta Hawks.The deal includes branding at State Farm Arena, broadcast integration, and new fan experiences.The partnership expands PrizePicks' growing sports portfolio that also includes the Atlanta Braves and the NBA at large.Daily fantasy sports oper
  
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• 9 LeBron James landing spots in NBA free agency that actually make sense, ranked

  30-06-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: LeBron James #23 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 Im
  
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• LeBron James isn't the only high school draftee with a long NBA career. Who else did?

  30-06-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official - LeBron James is leaving the Lakers. The one thing he still isn't leaving, however, is the league. His record-setting NBA career has already rewritten the history books and redefined longevity, and it all started decades ago in a way that most NBA careers do not: right after high school graduation.In the elite group of NBA players that have made the jump straight from high school to the NBA, there have been a number of successful careers – and, with James as a prime example,
  
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• LeBron James will hit NBA Free Agency — Here are his best landing spots for fantasy basketball

  30-06-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has informed the Lakers that he'll be playing elsewhere in 2026-27, ending his eight-year run in Los Angeles. The three known suitors are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors. None of these are confirmed signings yet, but let's break down the fantasy basketball pros and cons of each scenario and land on a verdict for where his value, and the value of the players around him, lands best. Cleveland CavaliersPros: A reunion with his original franchise carries ob
  
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• On Bobby’s Terms: Toronto nears acquisition of Kawhi Leonard

  30-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 14: Bobby Webster General Manager of the Toronto Raptors smiles before his team plays the Orlando Magic in their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on February 14, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Will GM Bobby Webster say yes to
  
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• What LeBron James’ departure means for the Lakers’ free-agent plans

  30-06-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After eight years, LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is officially over. He informed the Lakers on Tuesday that he’ll be moving on and signing with another team once he becomes a free agent.That means the Lakers’ cap-space plan is now full steam ahead.Barring a last-second change of heart, James’ departure will wipe his $57.75 million cap hold off their books, freeing the Lakers up to open as much as $52 million in cap space. Granted, getting to that number w
  
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• LA Lakers say goodbye to LeBron James after he opts for free agency

  30-06-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There's never a right time to say goodbye because it's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.After eight seasons, one NBA title and countless of memories, the Los Angeles Lakers are saying farewell to LeBron James, who opted to gauge interest in the free agency market.ESPN insider Shams Charania reported the Lakers had interest in bringing him back, but James did not reciprocate that sentiment. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told Charania that James informed the Lakers that the organization can move
  
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