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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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• Former Lakers star Lamar Odom to plead no-contest in Las Vegas DUI case

  07-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former NBA star Lamar Odom will enter a plea of no-contest in a DUI case in Las Vegas after his arrest earlier this year, his attorney told The Associated Press.  Odom was arrested on Jan. 17 and charged with driving under the influence, speeding and failure to stay in a driving lane. His no-contest plea will reduce the DUI charge down to a reckless driving charge without admitting guilt. Odom was scheduled for a bench trial on Tuesday. Odom, 46, was spotted by a Nevada State Police tr
  
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• When will LeBron James pick a new team? Why his free agency could last until mid-July

  07-07-2026 21:14 via cbssports.com
  
  The 41-year-old James won't be in a rush to select his next team
  
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• Lowry retires after returning to Raptors for one day

  07-07-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Lowry helped the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals [Getty Images]Former NBA champion Kyle Lowry re-signed for his former team Toronto Raptors for one day before retiring at the age of 40.The veteran point guard, who helped the Raptors win the 2019 NBA championship, wanted to end his career with the team after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers since 2024."Thank you to my family, my friends, my team-mates, my coaches, my opponents, the staff, the media and especia
  
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• Donovan Mitchell inks new deal with Cavs

  07-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 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 Brian
  
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• Kyle Lowry to sign one-day contract with Toronto, retire a Raptor

  07-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Kyle Lowry was traded from the Rockets to the Raptors in the summer of 2012, Toronto was a directionless, lost franchise. It had been above .500 just once in the previous 10 seasons and hadn't gotten out of the first round of the playoffs since Vince Carter wore a Raptors uniform.Lowry spearheaded a transformation on the court that, within a year, saw Toronto win 48 games and then beat that mark for the next six years, making the playoffs every season — and winning the NBA title in 20
  
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• LeBron's next stop? Best offseason moves? 20 takes on a sizzling summer in the NBA

  07-07-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a dizzying first week of NBA free agency and a number of blockbuster trades, it's time to make some early assessments on the league's new landscape. What's been the best move of the offseason so far? The most head-scratching move? And what's next for LeBron James? Let's dive in.What's the best move of the offseason so far?Tom Haberstroh: The Heat getting Giannis Antetokounmpo. He's the best player moving locales this offseason and Miami didn't even have to give up an S-tier asset. With Tyl
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 7: Flemings Spearheads Underdog Hawks

  07-07-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Utah Summer League wraps up tonight, with the hometown Jazz trying to complete a 3-0 run at Jon M. Huntsman Center.They'll face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the late tip, on the heels of a matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies — and all eyes will be fixed on what kind of workload the big-name rookies receive after playing yesterday.Here are my NBA Summer League picks ahead of the
  
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• NBA media has jumped the shark on Jaylen Brown

  07-07-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
  
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• Nets Reacts: Who out of the Flatbush Five has the most to prove?

  07-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Nolan Traore #88, Danny Wolf #2, Egor Demin #8, Drake Powell #4 and Ben Saraf #77 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during Media Day on September 23, 2025 at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by
  
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• NBA free agency madness continues, Summer League check-in & WNBA race for eighth seed heats up

  07-07-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their thoughts on NBA free agency’s latest, from Donovan Mitchell’s max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Memphis Grizzlies signing Quentin Post.Next, they talk summer league: how are the top rookies doing? Is there anybody who’s standing out?Then, what’s going in the W? Nekias and Steve rave about Paige Buec
  
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• UNC Basketball: California Summer League

  07-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: RJ Davis #29 of the San Antonio Spurs is guarded by Jacari White #50 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter at Chase Center on July 06, 2026 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Summer League basketball is a great
  
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• Kyle Lowry retires from NBA, joins Toronto Tempo ownership group

  07-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Lowry made two significant announcements on Tuesday, June 7 in Toronto, where he won an NBA championship.The veteran point guard signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors and announced his retirement from professional basketball. The Raptors will make Lowry’s No. 7 just the second jersey that they have ever retired, joining Vince Carter’s No. 15. Widely called by Toronto fans as the GROAT — Greatest Raptor Of All Time — Lowry is the franchise’s all-tim
  
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• Jalen Brunson played through Knicks' championship run with wrist injury, is scheduled for surgery

  07-07-2026 18:46 via cbssports.com
  
  Brunson won Finals MVP as he led the Knicks to their first NBA title in more than 50 years
  
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• Knicks star Jalen Brunson undergoing left wrist surgery, per report

  07-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The King of New York is reportedly on the mend. Thankfully for the Knicks, it doesn't appear to be serious. NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Jalen Brunson, who led New York to its first championship in 53 seasons, is undergoing left wrist surgery, according to ESPN, though the outlet is reporting that Brunson is expected to return to basketball activities later in the summer. ESPN also reported that Brunson played through an injury during the playoffs, though the Knicks never officially listed hi
  
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• LeBron James landing spot predictions: Favorite emerges one week into free agency

  07-07-2026 18:20 via cbssports.com
  
  Our experts are making their LeBron free agency predictions based on everything we know now
  
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• NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson played through an arm injury in the Finals that required surgery

  07-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just about three weeks after being named the unanimous MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson had to undergo surgery to repair an injury to his left forearm/wrist area. SNY sources: Jalen Brunson will be recovering/rehabbing for at least two months following his surgery to repair injury in his left forearm/wrist area. @KnicksFanTv reports that the procedure will happen on Tuesday. Brunson played through discomfort in the area during Finals run,…— Ian B
  
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• Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson undergoes left wrist surgery, expected to be ready for 2026-27 NBA season

  07-07-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson underwent surgery to repair an injury to his left wrist, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. He's expected to spend "at least two months" rehabilitating following the procedure, according to Ian Begley of SNY, with a return to basketball activity anticipated later this summer, ahead of the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.NBA teams typically open training camp in late September, with preseason games beginning
  
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• Wizards announce 2026 Summer League roster

  07-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Washington Wizards released their Summer League roster, which features three first-round picks from the last two NBA Drafts.The Wizards have released their 2026 Summer League roster pic.twitter.com/VgyEU5eJBz— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) July 7, 2026AJ Dybants
  
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• Report: Mavericks plan to sign Tarik Biberović

  07-07-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 22: Tarik Biberovic, #13 of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul react during Semifinal A Olympiacos Piraeus vs Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul as part of 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens at Telekom Center Athens on May 22, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Tolga Adanali/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images) The Dallas Mavericks aquired the 2023 draft rights to Tarik Biberović in their trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for forward Santi Aldama. According to a report from Marc Stein, the
  
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• Brad Stevens says 'optionality,' cost of stars against salary cap motivations for Jaylen Brown trade

  07-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why now? Why for Paul George, an aging but very expensive player? How is this bringing Boston closer to maximizing the prime years of Jayson Tatum and winning another ring?Monday, Brad Stevens explained his reasoning for trading away Jaylen Brown and all of the above questions. Stevens, the Boston Celtics' president of basketball operations, pulled the trigger on a Brown-to-Philadelphia-for-Paul George trade that has been lambasted around the league and vilified in Boston. He took to the podium,
  
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• New Sixer Dean Wade embraces ‘thankless job' on defense

  07-07-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Sixer Dean Wade embraces ‘thankless job' on defense  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaBefore all the drama surrounding the Sixers’ trade for Jaylen Brown, the team’s biggest additions of the summer were rookie Labaron Philon Jr. and Dean Wade. Wade, who’s signed a four-year, $39 million contract with the Sixers, knows he’s not a remotely comparable player to Brown. He’s a self-aware, 29-year-old forward with a simple offensive game and an
  
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• Knicks’ Jalen Brunson undergoes left wrist surgery with offseason recovery timeline

  07-07-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson speaks during a ceremony at New York City Hall after the championship parade. Brunson was the finals MVP. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images July 7, 1p.m. EST Update: According to the New York Post’s Jared Schwartz, Brunson has already undergone surgery, and it was on his left hand/wrist, not his right, as reported elsewhere. The recovery table, per Schwartz, is expected to be six to eig
  
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• Knicks’ Jalen Brunson undergoes left wrist surgery with extended recovery timeline

  07-07-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson speaks during a ceremony at New York City Hall after the championship parade. Brunson was the finals MVP. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images July 7, 1p.m. EST Update: According to the New York Post’s Jared Schwartz, Brunson has already undergone surgery, and it was on his left hand/wrist, not his right, as reported elsewhere. The recovery table, per Schwartz, is expected to be six to eig
  
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• Cavs, Donovan Mitchell agree to four-year extension

  07-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 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 b
  
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• Knicks' Jalen Brunson expected to have wrist/forearm surgery on Tuesday

  07-07-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Brunson was playing through significant wrist pain during the Knicks’ 2026 championship run and will have surgery to repair a left wrist/forearm injury.KnicksFanTV, who first reported the news, said it will take place on Tuesday.The Knicks have not released a timeline for recovery, but league sources say Brunson will be rehabbing/recovering for at least two months.Brunson was dealing with the ailment during the postseason. He averaged 28 points and six assists in the postseason,
  
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• Syracuse men’s basketball: NBA Summer League update

  07-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 6: William Kyle III #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket 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
  
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• Knicks’ Shamet, Alvarado and Diawara contract details revealed after moratorium

  07-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: Landry Shamet #44 and Mohamed Diawara #51 of the New York Knicks look on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• Donovan Mitchell signs $273M contract extension with Cavaliers: What it means for Cavs future, LeBron pursuit

  07-07-2026 16:50 via cbssports.com
  
  Mitchell, coming off his first conference finals appearance, inked a new long-term deal with Cleveland on Tuesday
  
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• Trae Young, VJ Edgecombe among fantasy basketball winners, losers in the 2026 NBA offseason

  07-07-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This offseason has been full of surprises, and with LeBron James still keeping everyone guessing about his next destination, the drama is far from over. From the moment the NBA Finals wrapped, through the 2026 NBA Draft and into free agency, the league hasn't stood still. An NBA Finals MVP was traded to a division rival, a two-time Finals MVP returned to his original championship team and veterans across the league are searching for fresh starts.So which players have boosted their stock and whos
  
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