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• Could Anthony Davis head to Golden State with LeBron James?

  30-06-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images NBA Free Agency opens up on Tuesday as teams across the league are looking to find their missing pieces to make a run in the league next season. With plenty of former Kentucky Wildcats scattered across the NBA, it is one former No.
  
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• With Morant Gone, Memphis Is All-In On Rookie Cameron Boozer

  30-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Cameron Boozer talks to the media after being drafted number three overall by the Memphis Grizzlies 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 I
  
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• Live NBA free agent signings 2026 for every deal and trade this summer

  30-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 31: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on and smiles against the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images NBA free agency always feels like more of a sprint than a marathon, and the offs
  
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• Duke Summer League Schedule

  30-06-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here is the Summer League schedule for Duke’s NBA rookies for those who need a hoops fix and a break from World Cup play. We formatted it for our purposes, but credit to @BeardedBlueDevl for pulling it together over on X.Don’t read too much into these games, though. Look at what ESPN said about Cooper Flagg’s debut last season. California Classic (July 3–6) Fri., July 3 • 7:00 PM CTHeat vs. Spurs (Maliq Brown) Sun., July 5 • 6:00 PM CT Spurs vs. W
  
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• Gravity is undefeated: Ja Morant’s spectacular fall back to Earth is complete

  30-06-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ja Morant was NBA rookie of the year in 2020. Photograph: Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty ImagesWhen Ja Morant jumps into the air, he levitates past the natural apex of his arc, as if gravity decided to give him an extra half-second of respite. Men a foot taller or with 50 lbs more muscle don’t have as much spring as is packed in his 6ft 2in frame. He can end up almost fully horizontal when he dunks. He is hardly a one-dimensional player though: he sees the game in higher definition than his peers t
  
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• Kawhi Leonard Next Team Odds: Kalshi Markets Brace for Raptors Reunion

  30-06-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The NBA operates at maximum volume, but Kawhi Leonard has always moved in total silence. While other superstars use public leverage plays and loud social media hints to dictate their futures, the league’s most enigmatic multi-time Finals MVP prefers to let his representation and closed-door front-office panic do the talking.With NBA free agency looming large, the Kawhi Leonard Next Team odds from Kals
  
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• The Cavs can’t afford to keep or lose Dean Wade

  30-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 15: Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is introduced before the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 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
  
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• 2026 LeBron James Next Team Odds: Will Warriors Really Build ‘The Big Four’?

  30-06-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Just when you thought Giannis moving to South Beach was the biggest story of the Summer… King James may be orchestrating something massive behind the scenes.We have officially reached the ultimate flashpoint of the summer, and Kalshi's LeBron James Next Team odds are responding to a full-blown tectonic shift in player movement.With free agency officially opening, a staggering $5.5 million in market l
  
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• Celtics legend Robert Parish considers possible Jaylen Brown trade ‘disturbing’

  30-06-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 21: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at TD Garden on January 21, 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 China Wong/Getty Images) | Getty Images From afar, Robert Parish has taken notice of the Jaylen Brown trade s
  
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• What the heck are the Charlotte Hornets up to after Ball trade?

  30-06-2026 09:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors greets LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets after the game on February 25, 2025 at Chase Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Rumors Roundup: Latest on Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ziaire Williams

  30-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 22: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz reacts after being charged with a foul during the second half of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Delta Center on October 22, 2025 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) | Getty Images On the eve of
  
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• Giannis-Bucks divorce makes Curry’s Dubs tenure even more legendary

  30-06-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oakland, June 2015. The Warriors finally break through, Steph Curry is the engine of it, and the Bay Area loses its mind in a way it had been waiting four decades to lose it. People were crying in bars. Strangers were hugging on BART. Nobody at that parade was thinking about an expiration date, they were just thinking about how good it felt to finally have this.Eleven years later, Steph is still here. Still in the same uniform he won that first one in, still the engine, still hunting ring number
  
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• REPORT: Knicks do not extend offer to Ariel Hukporti, making him an unrestricted free agent

  30-06-2026 05:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the New York Knicks blocks the shot of Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center 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 Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Bucks add former player T.J. Ford to coaching staff

  30-06-2026 05:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 2: T.J. Ford #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards on December 2, 2005 at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images Per Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko, the Bucks are adding T.J. Ford to Taylor Jenkins’ c
  
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• Winners, losers from Ja Morant trade to Portland Trail Blazers

  30-06-2026 05:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Memphis Grizzlies had been looking to move on from Ja Morant for the better part of a year. They had already traded away Desmond Bane (to Orlando) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (to Utah), but the market for Morant — the guy who would have brought in a massive haul just a handful of years before — was virtually nonexistent.Memphis eventually found the best offer it could and made a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, sending Morant to the Pacific Northwest. Who were the winners and los
  
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• Mikel Brown Jr. carries a great burden, but even more confidence

  30-06-2026 05:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Penner-Imagn Images Earlier this week, Net Income defined Brooklyn’s decision to select Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6 overall as the franchise’s “biggest decision since John Calipari muffed 1996 Draft and wimped out by deciding against taking Kobe Bryant.”Debate the particulars if you want, but the point is clear: Mikel Brown Jr. has the weight of a franchise on his shoulders. Egor Dëmin had a promising rookie season, particularly shooting the ball, and profiles (pot
  
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• 3 thoughts on the Ja Morant trade: Why more moves would make sense in Portland and Memphis

  30-06-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Go back to the summer of 2022 for a second. Ja Morant just made All-NBA, just signed a five-year, $197 million extension, and is the face of a Grizzlies team that everyone had penciled in as the West's next contender.But today, Morant was traded to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. That's it. No picks. Some of you reading probably have no idea if I'm making up the name "Kris Murray" and you probably know Jerami Grant as a journeyman wing on an understandable contract. That's what the Gr
  
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• 10 biggest names who could move in NBA offseason, from LeBron James to Scoot Henderson

  30-06-2026 04:34 via cbssports.com
  
  After Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball and Giannis Antetokounmpo have switched teams, who might be next?
  
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• What do you think of the Dallas Mavericks draft?

  30-06-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 25: New Dallas Mavericks player Morez Johnson Jr. responds to a question during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Johnson was selected ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nati
  
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• Lakers decline Nick Smith Jr.’s team option, making guard free agent

  30-06-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 10: Nick Smith Jr. #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a foul shot during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns...The Lakers declined Nick Smith Jr.’s $2.5 million team option for the 2026-27 season, making the guard an unrestricted free agent. The decision, which was first reported by ESPN, will help give the Lakers over $50 million in cap space entering free agency on Tuesday.The Lakers declined Nick Smith Jr.’s $2.5 million t
  
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• Jalen Duren landing spots: Lakers, Kings in pursuit of Pistons' All-NBA big man

  30-06-2026 03:17 via cbssports.com
  
  Duren is one of the top restricted free agents on the board when free agency opens on Tuesday
  
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• De’Anthony Melton declines player option

  30-06-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: De'anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball up court against the Sacramento Kings in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on April 10, 2026 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images A
  
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• Lakers decline Nick Smith Jr.’s team option

  30-06-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 5: Nick Smith Jr. #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball in front of Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 5, 2026 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. (Pho
  
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• Lakers to meet with Pistons star Jalen Duren during NBA free agency

  30-06-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings might be getting into a bidding war for a big man.Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick of The Athletic has reported that Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is scheduled to meet with the Lakers and the Kings for a potential sign-and-trade deal.Jalen Duren drawing sign and traded interest with the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. Getty ImagesOn Monday, Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that there has been a “sizeable distance” between D
  
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• Report: Wizards decline Jamir Watkins’ team option

  30-06-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 12: Jamir Watkins #5 of the Washington Wizards runs down court during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 12, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: The Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 130-117. 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 Images The Washington W
  
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• Rival Report: Kings show new vision, draft Acuff Jr.

  30-06-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Sacramento Kings mascot Slampson does pushups to entertain the fans during the game between the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center on April 03, 2026 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images You probabl
  
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• Taurean Prince opts into player option, Andre Jackson Jr.’s team option declined

  30-06-2026 02:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 26: Taurean Prince #12, Brook Lopez #11, AJ Green #20, Damian Lillard #0 and Andre Jackson Jr. #44 of the Milwaukee Bucks huddle on the court against the Miami Heat during the third quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at Kaseya Center on November 26, 2024 in Miami, Florida. 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 Meg
  
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• Decisions made: One Buck returns, one becomes free agent

  30-06-2026 02:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 26: Taurean Prince #12, Brook Lopez #11, AJ Green #20, Damian Lillard #0 and Andre Jackson Jr. #44 of the Milwaukee Bucks huddle on the court against the Miami Heat during the third quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at Kaseya Center on November 26, 2024 in Miami, Florida. 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 Meg
  
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• Bucks free agency: Prince opts into player option, Jackson to enter free agency

  30-06-2026 02:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 26: Taurean Prince #12, Brook Lopez #11, AJ Green #20, Damian Lillard #0 and Andre Jackson Jr. #44 of the Milwaukee Bucks huddle on the court against the Miami Heat during the third quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at Kaseya Center on November 26, 2024 in Miami, Florida. 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 Meg
  
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• Lakers also plan on meeting with Jalen Duren in free agency

  30-06-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MARCH 23: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons ddribbles the ball as Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense during the game on March 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty
  
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