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• Former Spurs assistant coach has curious explanation for NBA Finals loss to Knicks

  15-07-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks win the NBA FinalsThe Spurs lost the NBA Finals in five games, and according to Sean Sweeney, the top reasons for that had nothing to do with the title-winning Knicks.Sweeney, San Antonio’s former top assistant coach and now head coach of the Orlando Magic, offered his take on why his squad is just the runner-up.“I think a few things,” he said on and episode “The Ryen Russillo Show” that dropped Monday. “One, I think there’s a little attrition hav
  
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• Warriors' Stephen Curry receives Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award

  16-07-2026 04:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Each year since 1993, sports programming channel ESPN has hosted an annual event honoring the top athletes and sports performances of the year in an event called the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, or ESPY Awards.The ESPYs highlight and recognize the best male and female athletes, most influential athletes and those who have spent countless hours giving back to communities. As part of the ESPYs are the Sports Humanitarian Awards.The Sports Humanitarian Awards recognize those who
  
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• Gonzalez, Cenac lead Celtics past Kings, 82-76

  16-07-2026 04:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Hugo González #28 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings on July 15, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• New LeBron James next team rumor comes from unlikely source at ESPYS

  16-07-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sports world continues to wait for LeBron James’ latest decision regarding his NBA future.While a decision from the four-time NBA MVP has not been made public, he remains a topic of discussion.James spent the last eight seasons with the Lakers, the longest continuous stint in his career with one team, but made the decision not to return. Some of the top suitors for James have reportedly included the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat, among others.USA TODAY asked
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns takes brutal jab at Cavs during ESPYs: ‘Should win this one analytically’

  16-07-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KAT brought out his claws.Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, in attendance for the 2026 ESPY Awards at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night, took a swipe at one of the team’s playoff foes as New York looked to take home the Best Team award.“You can pick up all the analytics and statistics you want,” Towns said during a pre-show interview Wednesday with ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi and Christine Williamson.Karl-Anthony Towns and model Jordyn Woods attend the 2026ESPY Awards at the Da
  
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• Steve Kerr responds to Warriors fan about LeBron James: ‘We got him’

  16-07-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors coach Steve Kerr might have caused the biggest buzz of the summer among NBA fans.On Wednesday, a video surfaced on social media of a Warriors fan telling Kerr the team needed to sign LeBron James. “We got him,” Kerr said.Steve Kerr is entering his 13th season as the Warriors’ head coach. San Francisco Chronicle via Getty ImagesSteve Kerr to a Warriors fan asking for them to sign LeBron James:“Oh we got him.”
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• Summer League Recap: Bucks 110, Hornets 91

  16-07-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Michael Ajayi #10 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense on Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game on July 15, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Lakers’ Adou Thiero hopes summer showing cements solid role next season

  16-07-2026 03:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Adou Thiero’s summer league debut didn’t go how he imagined.The Lakers’ 2025 second-round pick came into the summer wanting to dominate. He had an idea of what being dominant looked like. And then when he tried to execute that vision during the July 3 loss to the Warriors, it didn’t go how he imagined. The Lakers’ Adou Thiero is trying to strengthen his 2026-27 roster spot with a solid summer league showing.NBAE via Getty ImagesHe predetermine
  
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• It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz

  16-07-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool,
  
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• Jalen Brunson continues thrilling summer with trio of ESPY Awards as Knicks score team honor

  16-07-2026 02:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen brunsonIt’s the summer of Jalen Brunson and the Knicks. The superstar Knicks guard took home a trio of ESPY Awards on Wednesday night for Best NBA Player, Best Championship Performance and Best Athlete in Men’s Sports. To end the awards spectacle, the Knicks won the Best Team ESPY, beating out eight other squads across the sports spectrum. OG Anunoby’s flying tip-in that capped off the Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 4 comeback also earned Best Play. Bru
  
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• Joey, Jesse Buss looking into NBA Europe ownership, per report

  16-07-2026 02:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The youngest sons of the late Dr. Jerry Buss could soon be branching out into sports ownership of their own.According to a report from The Athletic, Joey and Jesse Buss are pursuing ownership of a team in NBA Europe through Buss Sports Capital, their business venture launched a year ago after they were both fired from their positions in the Los Angeles Lakers front office following the $10 billion purchase of the team by Mark Walter.Per the report, the group has submitted multiple ownership bids
  
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• Game Recap: Summer Suns take down Pistons, 100-88

  16-07-2026 02:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Detroit Pistons 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 The Phoenix Suns have finished Summ
  
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• Darryn Peterson listed as available for Utah’s Summer League game vs. SAS

  16-07-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz looks on in the fourth quarter of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the LA Clippers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images A keen eye’s glance at the Utah Jazz Summer League injury report would reveal that one prominent name is shockingly absent: Darryn Peterson.Looks like Darryn Peterson is available tonight for the @UtahJazz:
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• Steph Curry makes desperate last-ditch push to land LeBron James

  16-07-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James, Stephen CurryStephen Curry has now made another push for LeBron James just as the Warriors appear to be losing ground in the sweepstakes.During a Wednesday appearance on “Good Morning America,” Curry delivered his most direct recruiting pitch yet, selling James on championship pedigree, team chemistry, sunshine, golf and the opportunity to close his career alongside a former rival.Stephen Curry pitched LeBron James on joining the Warriors, selling him on winning, great
  
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• Celtics' Jayson Tatum gets 'transparent' about Jaylen Brown trade: 'It's weird'

  16-07-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time in his NBA career, Jayson Tatum will no longer be playing alongside Jaylen Brown after the Boston Celticstraded the 2024 NBA Finals MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers.Tatum was candid when asked about what it was like to remain in Boston without his longtime running mate at the 2026 ESPY Awards."If I'm being transparent, it's weird," Tatum said. "I've been on the Celtics for nine years and he was my teammate every single one of those.""It's weird."Jayson Tatum describes how it feel
  
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• Wizards vs. Clippers discussion

  16-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Seth Trimble #55 of the Washington Wizards and Caleb Wilson #8 of the Chicago Bulls fight for position during the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 14, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Ima
  
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• Cavs beat Pelicans 82-77 behind Malaki Branham’s 22 points

  16-07-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Malaki Branham #38 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on July 15, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Josh Hart compares Argentina to Knicks after thrilling World Cup comeback over England

  16-07-2026 01:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You can always count on Josh Hart for an entertaining quip. Just after Argentina’s miraculous comeback to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday afternoon, the Knicks star compared Argentina to the newest NBA champs, almost certainly because of the country’s propensity for comebacks.“Argentina = Knicks,” Hart posted on X.  FIFA via Getty ImagesDespite trailing England 1-0 into the 85th minute, Enzo Fernández tied the game at one with a
  
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• Lakers vs. Bulls Summer League Preview: Inching closer to a championship?

  16-07-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Kobe Sanders #4 of the LA Clippers plays defense during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on July 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• An update on former Villanova standouts in the NBA Summer League

  16-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Duke Brennan (24) dunks against Utah State Aggies guard Mason Falslev (12) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas.The rookies that were drafted just a few weeks ago have stolen the show but teams have others on the team looking to catch on. This includes seven for
  
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• Jalen Brunson reveals when his Knicks playoff wrist pain started

  16-07-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacts as he runs down court during Game 5 against the Hawks.Jalen Brunson played through pain during the final two rounds of the Knicks run to their first championship in 53 years.During an appearance on ESPN Radio on Wednesday, the Knicks captain revealed he began feeling discomfort in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cavaliers.“There wasn’t a play I remember it happening,” Brunson said. “I just remember being at the free-th
  
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• Jayden Quaintance undergoes successful knee surgery

  16-07-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Jayden Quaintance #22 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first half of their 2026 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 05, 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 Thien-An Truong/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was quickly revealed a
  
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• Knicks' Jalen Brunson talks wrist injury and when during the playoffs it happened

  16-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What the Knicks and Jalen Brunson did en route to the organization's first NBA championship in 53 years was astounding, and it was made more spectacular after it was revealed that the Knicks point guard was playing a portion of the playoffs with an injury that required surgery.Now, we know when Brunson was injured.Speaking with ESPN Radio's Don, Hahn & Rosenberg on Wednesday, Brunson was asked about the injury. The Knicks captain couldn't pinpoint when he got hurt exactly, but knew he w
  
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• Pistons vs. Suns: Does shot selection matter in Summer League

  15-07-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Ebu
  
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• Iman Shumpert accidentally says Lakers signed Jonathan Kuminga

  15-07-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are in pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, but Iman Shumpert’s latest remarks appear to hint toward one outcome.On the Shump Street podcast, NBA insider Shams Charania discussed NBA free agency with the former player. Iman Shumpert played 10 seasons in the NBA, winning a title with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.Getty ImagesThe conversation turned toward the Lakers, where Shumpert mistakenly said the team had already inked a deal with Kuminga. “I t
  
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• Philon struggles as Summer Sixers’ comeback falls short vs. Magic

  15-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic on July 15, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• As Clippers star Kawhi Leonard awaits NBA fate, reports paint a likely outcome

  15-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The stakes for Kawhi Leonard appear far greater than previously understood as the NBA navigates an unprecedented case with potentially career-altering consequences.According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Leonard himself could face punishment ranging from a substantial suspension to the most severe possible outcome: having his contract voided.Kawhi Leonard could face a long suspension or a voided contract as the Los Angeles Clippers investigation targets a summer resolution. NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Warriors no longer seen as focus for LeBron James as Eastern Conference contenders emerge as favorites

  15-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James, Shams CharaniaThe Warriors spent the past several days making sure LeBron James knew exactly how badly they want him.Now they may be learning that the feeling is not entirely mutual.Shams Charania says Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia are the focus in LeBron James’ free agency, leaving Golden State on edge. Getty ImagesESPN insider Shams Charania reported that Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia have become the primary focus of James’ free-agency decision, noticeably exc
  
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• Game Thread: Suns vs. Pistons

  15-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Darius Brown II #45 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Joey, Jesse Buss reportedly interested in NBA Europe ownership, stake in Padres

  15-07-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey (left) and Jesse Buss (right) are considering multiple pro sports ownership opportunities, according to a July 15 report from The Athletic. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Jay L. Clendenin via Getty ImagesJoey and Jesse Buss, the youngest sons of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss, have placed multiple bids for NBA Europe ownership through their new business venture, Buss Sports Capital, and are also interested in an ownership stake in Major League Basebal
  
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