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• Celtics Summer League roster is out, and 7 players headline it

  08-07-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Get
  
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• Cavs vs. Pacers Summer League: Preview, how to watch, odds, and game thread

  10-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) celebrates after the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers tip off Summer League action in Las Vegas on Friday evening. They’ll take on the Indiana Pacers in the first of five guaranteed games.Summer League debuts are always interesting. It’s the fi
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade on hold: What's next as Raptors, Clippers await results of NBA investigation

  09-07-2026 23:54 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA's Aspiration investigation is still looking into potential salary-cap circumvention by the Clippers
  
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• Sixers-Pistons, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread

  09-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 25: Labaron Philon Jr. #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers press conference introducing Labaron Philon Jr. on June 25, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, NJ 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 D.
  
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• The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap sheet after the first wave of free agency

  09-07-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto on hold until Aspiration investigation concludes

  09-07-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the biggest trades of the offseason — Kawhi Leonard headed back to Toronto — is on hold until the investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention through former Clippers team sponsor Aspiration is completed.The Raptors explained the reasoning behind putting things on hold — any potential punishment of Leonard (a suspension, for example) would fall fully on them if the trade went through this summer. The Raptors don't want to take on that unknown risk, especially sinc
  
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• Raptors put Kawhi Leonard trade on hold until the NBA probe into the Clippers concludes

  09-07-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors is on hold until an investigation into his endorsement deal with the now bankrupt Aspiration company is concluded. (Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images)The Toronto Raptors have put the brakes on acquiring Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers, announcing Thursday that the trade is on hold until the NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented salary cap rules is complete.“The NBA league office informed us that as a resul
  
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• Pistons vs. Sixers: Summer League Begins!

  09-07-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 25: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after throwing the first pitch during the game between the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros at Comerica Park on June 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the PretenDBA, Ebuka Okorie. The Detroit Pistons’ first-round pick will get his first official run as a professional basketball player as the Detroit Pistons face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on opening
  
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• Madison Square Garden alleged to track and assign risk scores to celebrities

  09-07-2026 22:10 via yahoo.com
  The New York Knicks are still basking in the glow of their NBA championship, alleviating 53 years of disappointment and frustration as the team and its fans continue to celebrate weeks after their title run.But the Knicks' feel-good news stories amid that championship appear to be short-lived. According to a Wired article, celebrities and other dignitaries who have attended home games at Madison Square Garden have been assigned "risk" scores. The database also tracked celebrities’ race, ge
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation

  09-07-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There has been a curious delay in the formal announcement of the Kawhi Leonard trade that is shipping him to the Toronto Raptors. Now, the teams involved are clarifying why.Although the new NBA league year began Monday, July 6, neither the Raptors nor the Los Angeles Clippers, Leonard’s former team, have consummated the trade agreed to June 30 that is conveying Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks back to Los Angeles.On Thur
  
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• Kawhi Leonard to Raptors trade on hold until NBA finishes cap circumvention investigation

  09-07-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on April 10, 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 Thursday marks the day that previously agreed-upon trades in the NBA
  
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• It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks

  09-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Chase Center on July 03, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
  
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• Nikola Kusturica, potential No. 1 pick in 2028, signs with UCLA basketball

  09-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top international recruit Nikola Kusturica signed with UCLA basketball on Thursday, July 9, landing coach Mick Cronin arguably the best prospect of the 2028 NBA Draft.Kusturica, from Serbia, is 17 years old and will play college basketball for at least two years, as he's two years away from being eligible for the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 forward is the youngest player to ever appear for FC Barcelona's senior team.REQUIRED READING: Derrick White, other NBA stars join college basketball front offic
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/9/26

  09-07-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: The sneakers worn by Ousmane Dieng #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Marcus Spears Jr. commitment: 5-star picks Texas, reclassifies to 2026 class

  09-07-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sean Miller and Texas men's basketball have picked up a big win on the recruiting trail.Marcus Spears Jr., the top-ranked player in the 2027 recruiting class, announced on Instagram on Thursday that he has committed to the Longhorns and will reclassify into the program's 2026 recruiting class."The next chapter," Spears Jr., the son of former NFL defensive lineman Marcus Spears, wrote in an Instagram post that also had the Texas "HookEm" hashtag.REQUIRED READING: Former college basketball player
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade on hold as Raptors, Clippers await results of NBA investigation

  09-07-2026 21:29 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA's Aspiration investigation is still looking into potential salary-cap circumvention by the Clippers with Leonard's contract
  
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• Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard can't be completed until NBA's investigation into Clippers ends

  09-07-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the Toronto Raptors acquired star forward Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in late June, questions immediately arose regarding Leonard's status. The forward and the Clippers were still under investigation by the NBA after reports emerged accusing the Clippers of paying Leonard impermissible benefits to sign with the team ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season.That investigation is still underway and the Leonard trade cannot be completed until the NBA closes the case, both teams confirme
  
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• Mike Gansey says Joel Embiid ‘fired up’ about Brown trade, upcoming season

  09-07-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the New York Knicks during the first quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Ge
  
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• Details of Nate Ament’s rookie contract with the Milwaukee Bucks

  09-07-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Nate Ament talks to the media during a press conference during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Nate Ament is
  
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• Joe Mazzulla shares reaction to Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to Sixers

  09-07-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Mazzulla shares reaction to Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonIn Las Vegas for the start of NBA Summer League action, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla spoke for the first time about his star player Jaylen Brown being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.“Still processing it,” Mazzulla said of the stunning deal. “Obviously, when something like that happens it’s not a black and white type of thing. There’s a ton of st
  
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• LeBron James free agent rumors: What is LeBron's timeline for making a decision?

  09-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James' decision on where to play next is the one big bit of drama left in free agency, and he is taking his time doing so. Here are the latest rumors around his decision.As a reminder, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat are considered the leaders in the chase, with the Philadelphia 76ers potentially on that tier depending on who you ask. Also still in the mix are the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets.LeBron’s decision timelineGet comfortable, we co
  
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• Lakers view remaining roster spots as ‘critical’ to team success

  09-07-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Los Angeles, CA - April 07:Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28), right, joins a huddle with teammates before a game against the Oklahoma Thunder at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) While most fans focus on projected starting lineups and ponder whether their stars are good enough, teams have to think about everything from top to bottom.That’s why the Lakers remain focused on finding the best players p
  
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• How to watch every former UVA basketball player in the NBA Summer League

  09-07-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Jacari White #50 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs 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 The 2026 NBA Summer League officially tips off on Thur
  
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• Jordan Clarkson returning to Knicks on one-year minimum contract

  09-07-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks are trying to keep the band together after winning their first title in five decades.That includes Jordan Clarkson, who will return to the Knicks on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum contract, news first reported by Stefan Bondy of the New York Post after speaking with Clarkson's agent, Rich Paul, with ESPN’s Shams Charania adding the salary details.Clarkson played in 72 games for the Knicks last season, although his minutes fluctuated, and he averaged 8.6 points and 1.3
  
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• Sources: Jacob Tobey out as Spurs play-by-play announcer

  09-07-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 7, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; PAC 12 sports broadcaster Jacob Tobey prior to the game between the Oregon State Beavers against the Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Well, here’s a direction no one saw the Spurs’ summer going.After two seasons, Spurs’ television play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey has reportedly been fired after allegedly having an affair with Loren Waters, the sister of Spurs player Lindy Waters III. The new
  
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• Summer League Preview: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

  09-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 22: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves listens to instruction from assistant coach Pablo Prigioni in the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center on February 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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• Jordan Clarkson re-signing with Knicks on one-year deal

  09-07-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks are bringing back Jordan Clarkson on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms.The shooting guard played in 72 regular season games in his first season with the Knicks after joining them on a veteran minimum contract last offseason. He averaged 8.6 points in the regular season and 4.9 points during the playoffs.Clarkson came to New York to be a scoring threat off the bench -- he averaged 17.5 points in the previous six seasons with the Utah Jazz, mostly in the
  
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• Jordan Clarkson re-signs with Knicks after championship run as roster takes shape

  09-07-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Clarkson resignsThe Knicks roster is nearly complete.Another important contributor to the Knicks’ championship run is back. Jordan Clarkson is re-signing with the team, The Post’s Stefan Bondy reported Thursday, on a one-year deal worth $3.9 million.  Since it is a veteran minimum deal, Clarkson gets the full negotiated salary but it only counts for roughly $2.5 million against the cap for second apron purposes. The move now leaves them $3.3 million under the second
  
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• Knicks re-sign Jordan Clarkson, bolster bench depth

  09-07-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson (00) controls the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are bringing back one of their champions, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported on Thursday morning.According to Charnia, Clarkson has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return New Y
  
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• Raptors' trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold until Clippers investigation is done

  09-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Raptors' trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold until Clippers investigation is done originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonKawhi Leonard’s second stint with the Toronto Raptors is officially on hold.The Raptors announced Thursday that the trade will not be finalized until the NBA’s probe into Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers is finished.The NBA has been investigating Leonard and the Clippers for the past 10 months after reports that he received a multi-million endorsement deal with su
  
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