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• Heat post, then delete, link to LeBron James introductory press conference video

  22-07-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Heat post, then delete, link to LeBron James introductory press conference video originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Miami Heat posted — and later deleted — a YouTube link on Tuesday that triggered suspicions that LeBron James would be rejoining his old team.The video in question was titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference | July 27, 2026,” which took fans to an offline live stream. The thumbnail image, though, was a graphic for Dwyane Wade’
  
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• Choosing the 76ers complicates the LeBron and Northeast Ohio relationship

  27-07-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) I’m coming home.That was the framing behind LeBron James’s second decision in 2014. After winning two titles in Miami with the Heat, he was ready to come home. Northeast Ohio always had a special place in LeBron’s heart. Somethi
  
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• Peyton Watson reportedly considering the qualifying offer: Why it would be a huge win for the Nuggets

  27-07-2026 20:17 via cbssports.com
  
  The qualifying offer would allow Watson to hit free agency next offseason and save the Nuggets an enormous tax bill
  
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• NBA offseason grades 2.0: 76ers get LeBron James and only A+, nobody is having a worse summer than the Cavs

  27-07-2026 20:17 via cbssports.com
  
  With LeBron finally signed in Philadelphia, we have offseason grades for all 30 NBA teams
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Dallas rejecting Kyrie Irving trade calls; Stephen Curry future

  27-07-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Expect some free agent movement this week, now that the LeBron James saga is over (Draymond Green still has to sign with Golden State and James Harden with the Cavaliers, for example). Here are a few of the rumors flying around the league.No Kyrie Irving tradeIt feels like Marc Stein reports this once a week at his Stein Line Substack, but apparently the rumors are still out there, so it is worth repeating: The Dallas Mavericks have no intention of trading Kyrie Irving at this time. From Stein:"
  
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• 2027 NBA Draft: 10 college prospects primed to boost pro stock after returning to school for next season

  27-07-2026 19:47 via cbssports.com
  
  These players have a chance to significantly improve their NBA Draft stock with a big 2026-27 season
  
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• Ranking NBA's best remaining free agents after LeBron James decision

  27-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James finally made the NBA's most intriguing offseason decision when he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, but free agency isn't over.Nearly three months before the 2026-27 NBA season tips off, a surprisingly large batch of intriguing players still remain available. The wait for James also meant teams waited to know how best to allocate the last remaining spots on their roster within the league's salary cap constraints.So there are emerging stars dealing with complicated and increasingly
  
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• Wolves Should Be Commended for LaMelo Ball Trade Gamble

  27-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) moves the ball during the second half during the play-in rounds between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves are making a push towards the top of the Western Conference after falling short of the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2023.The Wolves were el
  
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• Steph Curry’s endgame, Denver’s in a pickle + early East title tiers

  27-07-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor takes a look at Steph Curry's future with the Golden State Warriors and the team's hesitation to make win-now moves as the end of their era looms. KOC also reacts to Denver’s tough cap situation now that they’ve matched Spencer Jones’ offer sheet, reports that Jalen Duren considering signing a qualifying offer with the Pistons and shares his rapid-fire evaluation of Eastern Conference tit
  
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• SB Nation Reacts results: Rockets expected to improve next season

  27-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It hasn’t been the earth-shattering offseason that some Houston Rockets fans wanted. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t been consequential.Marcus Smart is a significant addition. There’s some hope (isn’t there? Some?) that Bogdan Bogdanovic has a bounce-back year. Bruce Thornton looks like he could crack the rotation.There’s also a returning Fred VanVleet (optimism levels may vary) and Steven Adams, plus the potential for internal development from young players. So,
  
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• NBA star accuses Mamdani of 'cosplaying' as president

  27-07-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA star Kyle Kuzma accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “cosplaying” as president and releasing statements for "content" after the leader called for the arrest of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.“This is 2026," the Milwaukee Bucks forward said in a July 26 post on X. "People cosplaying as things they don’t have the authority, the talent, or the track record to actually be. Just for content.”Kuzma, 31, added that he believes many people are "audi
  
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• Steph Curry to the Hornets is the wild NBA rumor that might have legs

  27-07-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 19: Sons of Dell Curry, Stephen and Seth Curry watch the jersey retirement celebration with family during halftime of a basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center on March 19, 2026 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. (Photo by David Jense
  
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• The Eastern Conference has finally gained NBA supremacy, and LeBron James only cements that

  27-07-2026 17:44 via cbssports.com
  
  For decades the West has ruled the NBA, but times are a changin'
  
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• The better Dallas Mavericks trade this summer

  27-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 11, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) looks for a teammate to pass to during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Last week we ran a poll asking a kind of complicated question that had two possible answers: which big Dallas Mavericks trade did you think was better? The big, eventual multi-team trade for Santi Aldama and the rights to Tarik Biberovic or the Mavericks trading for for
  
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• Former Badgers star finds new NBA home after strong summer league performance

  27-07-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: John Tonje #8 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks 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 Former Wi
  
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• LeBron James is officially a 76er, Tyrese Maxey had an idea this was coming

  27-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official: LeBron James is a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.LEBRON JAMES IS A PHILADELPHIA 76ER.— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 27, 2026If you wonder what that is going to look like on the court, join the club. What we do know is that he will wear No. 23 and what his uniform will look like.pic.twitter.com/YFR01TviVw— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 27, 2026“There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no w
  
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• NBA The Run review: A special game facing an existential threat

  27-07-2026 16:32 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  The largest and fairest criticism levied against sports video games is a lack of imagination and innovation. It’s perceived by a majority of gamers that each year developers make some small tweaks, update rosters, and trot out the same game — knowing full well that FOMO will carry them over the finish line, as players become desperate to have the newest title. Subverting those expectations is a large part of what makes NBA The Run special. Sure, it has its roots based in the NBA Stre
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Early top-50 players for 9-cat following the LeBron James signing

  27-07-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An early, post-Summer League top-50 fantasy basketball draft rankings offers an updated perspective for 9-category formats. We also have news finally that LeBron James is joining the 76ers after a drawn-out process. Now that LeBron has a landing spot, let's go over my early draft rankings. Top 10Victor Wembanyama, SAS – F/CNikola Jokić, DEN – CLuka Dončić, LAL – GShai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC – GCade Cunningham, DET – GTyrese Maxey, PHI – GAnthon
  
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• The Eastern Conference has finally gained supremacy in the NBA, and LeBron James only cements that

  27-07-2026 16:01 via cbssports.com
  
  For decades the West has ruled the NBA, but times are a changin'
  
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• Signing LeBron means pressure for Nick Nurse

  27-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts to a play during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images While Sixers head coach Nick Nurse was celebrating his 59th birthday on Friday, the rest of the NBA universe went into a frenzy following the news that LeBron James will be signing with Philadelphia.With The King comes a new batch of lofty ex
  
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• Why Lebron going to the 76ers is Good for the Mavericks

  27-07-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handshake after the game on February 5, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• 3 big Knicks questions ahead of training camp, including Karl-Anthony Towns' future

  27-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With LeBron James signing in Philadelphia, it felt like the last major piece of a wild offseason. For the Knicks, their rotation has been long settled, with the team doing little but retaining their championship core early, signing Andre Drummond as a replacement for Mitchell Robinson, and drafting a couple of new prospects. But there are still some straggling questions before we enter training camp. Here’s three we’ll need answers to before New York kicks off its attempted
  
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• Champion Knicks clear favorites to be LeBron James' first 76ers opponent in 2026-27 NBA season at Kalshi

  27-07-2026 15:06 via cbssports.com
  
  Which team does LeBron James face first as a member of the 76ers?
  
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• LeBron James decision fallout, winners and losers; MLB Power Rankings as trade deadline heats up

  27-07-2026 14:49 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus who shined (and who didn't) at WNBA All-Star Weekend
  
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• Why Rockets dull offseason may not be a bad thing

  27-07-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Houston Rockets have not made as much of a splash this summer as they did last year, when they acquired Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns.This offseason has been all about adding veterans to the mix, which is why the team signed point guard Marcus Smart from the Los Angeles Lakers and Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Los Angeles Clippers. They are also getting Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams back into the mix, which will hopefully make the Rockets a more complete team. Becau
  
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• Carving the Knicks’ Point Guard Mt. Rushmore

  27-07-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MAY 1: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks high fives Walt Frazier after the game during Round 1 Game 6 on May 1, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images L
  
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• Wendell Moore Update: Leaving The NBA For Europe?

  27-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - APRIL 8: Wendell Moore Jr. #14 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 8, 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• 7 NBA stars who could be traded next

  27-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the start of th
  
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• Sixers formally welcome LeBron James, ‘one of the greatest players to ever play the game'

  27-07-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers formally welcome LeBron James, ‘one of the greatest players to ever play the game'  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers formally welcomed their new No. 23 on Monday morning. The team announced the signing of LeBron James, who’s inked a two-year, $8 million deal.The Sixers also released an image of James’ jersey, which will undoubtedly be a popular purchase in the Philadelphia area. The last Sixer to sport the No. 23 was Tyrese Martin during
  
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• Open Thread: Pau Gasol’s rational for joining the Spurs

  27-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 29: Pau Gasol #16 and Head Coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs talk during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 29, 2018 at the AT&T 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 2018 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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