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• How much will Knicks losing Mitchell Robinson hurt?

  18-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson screams during the New York Knicks Championship Parade through the Canyon of Heroes. Mandatory Credit: Brenden Willsch-Imagn Images | Brenden Willsch-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are bringing back most of their championship roster to the team next season, with one glaring exception.Mitchell Robinson, the longest-tenured member of the team, left New York after eight seasons to sign with the rival Boston Celtics in free
  
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• Thunder reportedly trading Lu Dort to Atlanta in three-team deal with Dallas

  19-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Some trades are a win-win for the key teams involved, and that is the case with Oklahoma City and Atlanta.The Thunder have agreed to trade All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City gets three second-round picks, and, as part of the deal, Atlanta will send Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas while Ryan Nembhard heads to Atlanta, a trade broken by Shams Charania of ESPN. One of the three second-round picks is Chicago's in 2027 (which Dallas controlled), while the second-round picks g
  
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• James Harden says that Cavs potentially adding LeBron James is ‘the plan’

  19-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 31: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on March 31, 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) | NBAE via
  
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• Thunder trade Lu Dort to Hawks; former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher heads to Mavericks in 3-team deal

  19-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading forward Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. It is a three-team deal that will see former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher head to the Dallas Mavericks and three second-round picks going back to Oklahoma City. Here are the complete trade terms:Thunder receive:3 second-round picksMavericks receive:F Zaccharie RisacherHawks receive:F Lu DortG Ryan Nembhard Dort has been in the league since 2019. The 27-year-old has spent his entire caree
  
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• Mavericks match Knicks offer, will keep big man Moussa Cisse

  19-07-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks took a shot at landing a reserve big man on the cheap. At that price, Dallas decided to keep him.The Mavericks will match the Knicks' offer sheet to restricted free agent Moussa Cisse, his agents told Shams Charania of ESPN. Dallas could have waited until Monday but apparently just went now.This isn't a surprise, considering how little this was going to cost. The offer sheet was for two years at the minimum ($2.2 million this season, $2.6 million for 2027-28), but that is reportedly o
  
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• Bucks must learn key lesson from Suns’ retool

  19-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 21, 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images After meeting in the NBA Finals five years
  
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• Which Raptors improved their stock ahead of matchup against Nuggets

  19-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Nate Bittle #12 of the Toronto Raptors passes the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on July 16, 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 Getty Images Despite nar
  
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• Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Moussabeen a dream, offseason lists, WrestleKnicks

  19-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - 2025/03/24: A crocodile seen at the Leningrad Zoo. Leningrad Zoo, now known as Saint Petersburg Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in Russia, founded in 1865. Located in Alexander Park, it houses over 600 species of animals, including rare and exotic species. Despite facing hardships, such as the Siege of Leningrad during World War II, the zoo remained open, symbolizing resilience. Today, it serves as both a tourist attraction and a center for wildlife conservation and educat
  
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• Celtics-Magic Takeaways: Uzan, Tonje and DeVries make case for future consideration

  19-07-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Milos Uzan #29 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 18, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE v
  
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• What can the Hawks expect from Devin Carter?

  19-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: Devin Carter #22 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the second 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 Some Atlanta Ha
  
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• Sergio De Larrea stood out in NBA Summer League

  19-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/
  
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• YouTube Gold: Patrick Ewing vs Hakeem Olajuwon In The 1984 NCAA Championship Game

  19-07-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UNITED STATES - APRIL 02: College Basketball: NCAA Final Four, Georgetown Patrick Ewing (33) in action, playing defense vs Houston Akeem Olajuwon (34), Seattle, WA 4/2/1984 (Photo by Richard Mackson/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: X29817 TK1) I.Ralph Sampson showed up in 1979, along with Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins, and James Worthy, while Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing came along in 1981.Also arriving in 1981, but with far less fanfare, was Hakeem Olajuwon at Houston. In
  
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• Celtics encouraged by Hugo González’s offseason strides

  19-07-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Hugo González #28 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three point 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)
  
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• Game Recap: Summer Suns fall to Spurs in finale, 86-81

  19-07-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Javonte Cooke #46 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 18, 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
  
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• Mavericks match Moussa Cisse’s offer sheet from Knicks

  19-07-2026 06:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 12: Moussa Cisse #30 of the Dallas Mavericks walks backcourt during a game against the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center on April 12, 2026 in Dallas, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks remain the home of Ghanian center Moussa Cisse, an
  
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• Mavericks match Knicks' two-year offer sheet on center Moussa Cisse

  19-07-2026 06:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks were on the verge of adding to their center depth, but the Dallas Mavericks are matching the two-year offer sheet on center Moussa Cisse that he agreed to with New York earlier Saturday.According to SNY's Ian Begley, the offer sheet to Cisse, who spent last season with the Mavericks, starts at the veteran's minimum of $2.5 million. But since Cisse is a restricted free agent, the Mavericks had 48 hours to match. If Dallas didn't match, the Knicks would have lost the ability to sign the
  
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• Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns make electric WWE appearances at MSG

  19-07-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were given a warm welcome at the Garden on Saturday — but this time was not for basketball.The two Knicks stars made WWE appearances during WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.Brunson, sporting sunglasses and a brace on his left wrist, was met with a booming roar from the crowd as he emerged from the tunnel alongside Roman Reigns at about 10:00 p.m. for the final event of the night.Brunson was met with a booming roar from the crowd as he emerged from
  
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• Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns steal the show at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event at MSG

  19-07-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All due respect to CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn and Gunther — who put on a stellar main event — but WWE Saturday Night's Main Event belonged to the New York Knicks.With Saturday Night's Main Event being held at Madison Square Garden for just the second time in the event's history, WWE fully leaned into celebrating the reigning NBA champions, booking Knicks cult hero Danhausen for a match and advertising NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson to appear alongside World Heavyweight Champion Ro
  
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• Lakers Summer League run comes to end with loss to Warriors

  19-07-2026 04:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the Semifinals on July 18, 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
  
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• Jalen Brunson main events, Karl-Anthony Towns chokeslams WWE superstars in return to Madison Square Garden

  19-07-2026 04:28 via cbssports.com
  
  The Knicks stars celebrated their NBA championship in powerful fashion back inside MSG ... though Tyrese Haliburton attempted to play spoiler
  
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• It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns

  19-07-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Hyunjung Lee #26 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 12, 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We
  
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• Game Thread: Suns vs. Spurs

  19-07-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Jameer Nelson Jr. #54 of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns 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 finale is here. Game 5 of
  
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• Recap: Wizards beat Hawks to finish 2026 summer league

  19-07-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Zeke Mayo #39 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Celtics Summer League standout just showed why he has ‘delusional’ confidence

  19-07-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: John Tonje #8 of the Boston Celtics looks to pass the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 18, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE
  
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• Summer League Recap: Bucks 96, 76ers 94

  19-07-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Brandon Boston Jr. #28 and Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks high five during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Ayayi, Maddox with strong outings as Sixers drop Summer League finale to Bucks

  19-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Gerald Ayayi #55 of the Philadelphia 76ers plays defense during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Trae Young proves he’s still a Knicks villain — with attempted Jalen Brunson jersey rip, 2021 highlights and all

  19-07-2026 00:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trae Young is still playing the part.While it’s been five years since Young and the Hawks beat the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, he’s still embracing his role as a New York villain.At Fanatics Fest on Saturday at the Javits Center, Young, now with the Wizards, took the stage with a Jalen Brunson blue road jersey and attempted to rip up the Knicks star’s uniform.Young tugged on the jersey, though it merely stretched more than ripped before he tossed it into the crow
  
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• Summer Celtics fall to Magic in Vegas finale, 103-97

  19-07-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Amari Williams #77 of the Boston Celtics boxes out during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 18, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Wizards vs. Hawks discussion

  19-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Kadary Richmond #19 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers 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 via Getty
  
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• Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Fans are still committed to Mitchell

  18-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 13: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers points against the Detroit Pistons during overtime in Game Five of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 13, 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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