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• Celtics, Jordan Walsh reportedly agree to 3-year contract extension

  23-07-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Walsh has agreed to a three-year, $16 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, according to NBA TV's Chris Haynes.As part of the agreement, the Celtics will pick up Walsh's $2.4 million team option for the 2026-27 NBA season before adding three more years onto the deal, which will run through 2029-30, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Boston will hold a team option for that '29-30 season, according to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype.Including the exercised team option, the deal lock
  
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• Alex Karaban reflects on Summer League success and his fit with Sacramento

  23-07-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Alex Karaban #33 of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the second half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Boston Celtics at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2026 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. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images Alex Karaban sat down with
  
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• The NBA's waiting game: LeBron James and the biggest remaining questions of the offseason

  23-07-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to the dark days of the offseason. Summer League was a nice solvent for those of us starved of legitimate basketball, but that's come and gone. There are still a number of items that need to be addressed this offseason, ones that are holding up the rest of the league in one way or another. Let's take a look.What's the holdup with LeBron? If the mere visualization of LeBron James' latest free agency saga wasn't the biggest indicator that the NBA offseason has reached its Rubicon poin
  
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• Where will LeBron James play next season? Next team odds, predictions, best fits including Cavaliers, Warriors

  23-07-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's been more than three weeks since LeBron James formally told the Los Angeles Lakers he was not returning, and while he said from the start he would take his time with this decision, how long this has dragged out has become the story.Where do things stand with LeBron's decision? Where is LeBron going and when will he make his announcement? Here is all the latest information.Where will LeBron James play next season?Only one person knows that, and he's not talking. Yet.This is LeBron's call, an
  
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• LeBron’s indecision, Kuminga’s market, Rockets hiring shot doctor + Portland’s shaky future

  23-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to cover the latest NBA free agency news. All is quiet on the LeBron James front - what is the King waiting for? What roster is best equipped for LeBron to add his talent to?Then, KOC and Tom take mailbag questions. How will Caleb Wilson fit in Chicago? How good will Payton Pritchard be next season? Plus, Tom talks about his broadcast run with the Portland Trail Blazers.(0:55) L
  
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• LeBron's indecision, Kuminga's market, Rockets hiring shot doctor + Portland's shaky future

  23-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to cover the latest NBA free agency news. All is quiet on the LeBron James front - what is the King waiting for? What roster is best equipped for LeBron to add his talent to?Then, KOC and Tom take mailbag questions. How will Caleb Wilson fit in Chicago? How good will Payton Pritchard be next season? Plus, Tom talks about his broadcast run with the Portland Trail Blazers.(0:55) LeBron
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/23/26

  23-07-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: A detail view of a pair of Nike shoes worn by Michael Foster Jr. #43 of the Houston Rockets against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League semifinal game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2026 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. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty
  
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• Cavaliers continue to be linked to multiple forwards

  23-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 02: Mario Hezonja, player of Real Madrid, receives the MVP award at Movistar Arena on June 02, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sara Gordon/Real Madrid via Getty Images) | Real Madrid via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the running for LeBron James, but are making other plans in case that falls through. In his latest batch of reporting, Marc Stein updated the status of a few players the Cavs are targeting.One of which includes former number five pick Mario Hezonj
  
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• Rockets reportedly hiring shooting specialist Chip Engelland in move that could help Houston's young core

  23-07-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Houston Rockets are hiring longtime NBA assistant Chip Engelland, one of the league's most respected and decorated shooting specialists, to join Ime Udoka's coaching staff, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.Engelland, 65, played at Duke in the late 1970s and early 1980s before plying his trade overseas in the Philippines and in the now-defunct Continental Basketball Association for several years. A knockdown shooter at the collegiate and pro levels, he entered the NBA's coaching ranks in 19
  
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• A Reason For The Rangers To Be Patient For Now

  23-07-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Wild-Imagn ImagesThere are many ways to use the Knicks' success story to the Blueshirts advantage.  Ticketholder Mark Linde writes from his New Jersey estate with insightful ideas."The big lesson for the Rangers from the 'Down The Hall' Knicks is NOT TO RUSH THINGS. Here's the genuine reason why:"A few years ago the Knicks had a good nucleus of young players. But instead of building on that growing foundation, they blew it upon a trade for an aging star Carmelo Anthony. TheRangers now
  
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• Former Louisville star Montrezl Harrell shines in Big3 after his double duty with team of ex-Cardinals in TBT

  23-07-2026 18:58 via cbssports.com
  
  Harrell led The Ville against a team of ex-UK players in The Basketball Tournament before setting the Big3 single-game scoring record
  
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• Rockets Chip Engelland hire could change the team

  23-07-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: Assistant Coach Chip Engelland of the Oklahoma City Thunder before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Da
  
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• Defensive wing Jordan Walsh reportedly extends with Boston on three-year, $16 million deal

  23-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Walsh already was going to be back in Boston next season, the team had picked up his $2.4 million option, but now he is going to be a fixture on the wing there for years.Walsh and the Celtics agreed to a three-year, $16 million extension, something first reported by NBA insider Chris Haynes and since confirmed by other reports. The first two years of this deal are fully guaranteed, with the third being a team option. This locks Walsh in with Boston for at least three more years at a very
  
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• 8 backup plans for the Sixers if they whiff on LeBron James

  23-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 02: Mario Hezonja of Real Madrid gestures after losing the Spanish basketball League Liga ACB Endesa Quarter Finals Game 1 between Real Madrid and La Laguna Tenerife at Movistar Arena on June 02, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images The Sixers have one open roster spot at the moment, and it’s fairly obvious whom they’re saving it for. But if LeBron James chooses to sign elsewhere in fre
  
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• Every additional day without a Jalen Duren resolution is … fine

  23-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 11: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons listens to the national anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 11, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• The Celtics just signed a key player to a great long-term deal

  23-07-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three point basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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
  
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• Quentin Grimes wants to be a leader defensively for Lakers

  23-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 8: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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
  
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• NBA Rookie Rankings: Who's at the head of the class after Summer League?

  23-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Summer League officially in the rearview mirror, it's a good time to build a list of what we just witnessed. The context of Summer League can lead to varied results. Bucket-getting tends to stand out, but it's also a chance to see the little things. Was there consistency throughout? Was there improvement? The fun of this exercise is the timing. In July, there is a chance for players to be highlighted in ways they may not be come the regular season. There are also highs and lows they have to
  
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• Why Knicks are poised to be regular season juggernaut in 2026-27

  23-07-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the high may still be coming down for Knicks fans experiencing their first championship in 53 years, the rest of the league is back to usual business, re-shuffling their rosters in pursuit of New York’s throne. Opposing fans are already touting their new acquisitions and downplaying the Knicks' run as flukey, but they may be in for a rude awakening.With how dominantly and cohesively New York ran through the playoffs, the league should be more fearful they’ll come in even b
  
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• Who needs LeBron James the most? Ranking which suitors are in the most trouble if he picks someone else

  23-07-2026 16:03 via cbssports.com
  
  The Wolves, Sixers, Heat, Cavs and Warriors remain in play as LeBron takes his time choosing his next team
  
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• LeBron James’ Lakers legacy reveals power, price of modern NBA superstar

  23-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron JamesLeBron James arrived in Los Angeles in 2018 carrying more than championship expectations.He carried an entire era of NBA change with him.When James joined the Lakers, he was already a champion in Miami, a legend in Cleveland and could have retired as one of the NBA’s greatest players.But he was also different from the NBA icons who came before him. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant are remembered largely through the teams they came to define.LeBron James leaves the
  
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• Will Wade details blueprint for LSU’s rebuilt roster

  23-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers mens basketball head coach Will Wade looks on against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images LSU Tigers men’s basketball head coach Will Wade has a clear vision for what he wants the program to look like as they continue rebuilding the roster.Speaking about the roster overhaul with Brendon Fairbairn of Louisiana First News, Wade said the em
  
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• The Mavericks have quietly ushered in a youth movement

  23-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Tobi Lawal, Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 Brian B
  
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• How will Lu Dort help the Hawks?

  23-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse
  
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• Countdown: Top 5 Spurs moments vs. LeBron James

  23-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 15: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat and Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs embrace after the San Antonio Spurs victory in Game Five and winning the 2014 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Co
  
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• Red Sox's record-tying win streak ends; LeBron James set for another historically long free agency

  23-07-2026 14:46 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus, we rank every first-round NFL Draft pick since 2020
  
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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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• LeBron decision updates LIVE: Latest rumors, news on next team

  23-07-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's Day 24 and still no sign or peep from LeBron James about where his next NBA destination will be for his 24th season.If it feels like this process has been drawn out, it's because it kind of has. And that could be intentional.It's been thrown out into the realm of possibilities that James and company are purposefully stalling the decision to stick it to NBA commissioner Adam Silver after he pleaded for James to rush into his choice so the season schedule can be finalized and released.Clevela
  
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• LeBron decision drags on: Latest rumors, news on next team

  23-07-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's Day 24 and still no sign or peep from LeBron James about where his next NBA destination will be for his 24th season.If it feels like this process has been drawn out, it's because it kind of has. And that could be intentional.It's been thrown out into the realm of possibilities that James and company are purposefully stalling the decision to stick it to NBA commissioner Adam Silver after he pleaded for James to rush into his choice so the season schedule can be finalized and released.Clevela
  
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• Major outlet gives Bucks disappointing offseason grade

  23-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 25: The Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins and General Manager Jon Horst pose for a photo with the 2026 draft picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament during the Bucks Draft Press Conference on June 25, 2026 at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Mandator
  
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