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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Knicks 2026 NBA Summer League Preview: Breaking down New York's schedule and roster

  07-07-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans coming off the high of the championship won’t have to wait much longer for Knicks basketball. The 2026 NBA Summer League begins in Las Vegas in a matter of days, and New York’s latest draft picks and best prospects will suit up to compete for training camp invites and rotation minutes. Let’s break down their schedule and what to look for from key players as we head into this summer exhibition...ScheduleJuly 10 vs. Brooklyn Nets (6:00 PM ET)The Knicks face their c
  
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• Donovan Mitchell reportedly to sign four-year, $272.8 million max extension with Cavaliers

  07-07-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donovan Mitchell — the All-NBA heart of a Cavaliers team that reached the Eastern Conference Finals — has locked down his future in Cleveland and agreed to sign a four-year max contract extension with the team, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN.The contract would kick in for the 2027-28 season, replacing Mitchell's player option that year and starting at $60.9 million (based on the most recent salary cap estimates). It would be worth $272.8 million over the course of the deal.Mit
  
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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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• Trey Lyles 4 Life: Q&A With The Kings Herald

  07-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images So he’s not LeBron James.But is Trey Lyles the next best thing? It’s entirely possible! We’ve seen the beating he’s put on the Wolves in recent years, but for those who wiped their memories opted out of watching any Kings games the past th
  
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• Utah Jazz vs OKC Thunder: Summer League Preview, Start Time, How to Watch

  07-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Blake Hinson #25 of the Utah Jazz reacts as he celebrates a score with fans during the first half of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the 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 Ga
  
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• This new Buck is ready to break out

  07-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 14: Kel'el Ware #7 of the Miami Heat goes up for the rebound during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE
  
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• The Anachronism: Koa Peat and the search for a modern home for an old-school four

  07-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 26: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait on June 26, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Phoenix didn’t have a first-round pick on draft night. Th
  
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• Celtics owner Bill Chisholm puts all his trust in Brad Stevens

  07-07-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtics owner Bill Chisholm puts all his trust in Brad Stevens originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonNew Owner Syndrome is a very real thing, and we’ve seen plenty of billionaires make the sort of impulsive decisions that set their organizations back immeasurably. What’s ironic is that new Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm is seemingly doing the exact opposite, essentially putting all of his faith in president of basketball operations Brad Stevens to chart a path back to long-term
  
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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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• Stevens stresses ‘optionality' after Brown trade; Forsberg, Curran react

  07-07-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stevens stresses ‘optionality' after Brown trade; Forsberg, Curran react originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonOn Monday, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens sat alongside team owner Bill Chisholm as they addressed the unpopular decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.The Celtics shipped Brown to Philly last Wednesday in exchange for 36-year-old veteran Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-rounders. The deal was widely consi
  
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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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• 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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