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• Ja Morant trade to Trail Blazers creates more fantasy basketball problems than it solves

  29-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Ja Morant era in Memphis is over. The Grizzlies have officially traded their franchise point guard to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, per ESPN's Shams Charania. For fantasy basketball managers, there aren't many winners here — and plenty of reasons for concern on both sides of the deal. Let's get into it beyond the fact that I don't like this deal at all.Ja Morant lands in PortlandThe case for Morant as a top fantasy asset has always rested on o
  
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• NBA free agency winners and losers: Raptors suddenly leap into title contention, Heat lacking urgency

  01-07-2026 06:29 via cbssports.com
  
  The price was steep, but Toronto has a genuine chance to compete for a championship after trading for Kawhi Leonard
  
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• Zach Collins Agrees to Contract Extension With Chicago Bulls

  01-07-2026 05:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 19: Zach Collins #12 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates making a three-point basket during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on December 19, 2025 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. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Power forward/center Zach Collins has a
  
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• Cavs fail to retain starting small forward in free agency

  01-07-2026 05:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 5: Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers run on to the court before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 5, 2025 at Rocket Arena 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• 76ers agree to a $39 million, 4-year deal with Dean Wade, AP source says

  01-07-2026 05:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a $39 million, four-year deal with veteran forward Dean Wade, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday night.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be signed yet.Wade is the first big offseason deal made by new 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. Gansey joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011 and worked as their general manager since 2022 before he left
  
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• What's next for Clippers? What Kawhi Leonard trade means for roster

  01-07-2026 05:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Clippers have officially moved on from Kawhi Leonard after seven seasons.Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, June 30 for forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), two second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a 2027 first-round swap.The move puts an end to a real pursuit of an NBA title for the near future, as the Clippers opt for a younger roster while building assets.Leonard originally came to Los Angeles in July 2019
  
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• Luke Kennard leaves Lakers for two-year deal with Phoenix Suns

  01-07-2026 04:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Kennard during his Lakers debut against the Golden State Warriors in February. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)In need of three-point shooting, the Lakers lost the league’s best sharpshooter on the first day of free agency.Guard Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Phoenix Suns, The Times confirmed Tuesday.Kennard was an unrestricted free agent after he was traded to the Lakers last February from the Atlanta Hawks. His arrival coincided with a dramatic
  
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• Kawhi Leonard's strange, failed era with Clippers ends with Raptors trade as NBA investigation still looms

  01-07-2026 04:49 via cbssports.com
  
  A look back at Leonard's bumpy and injury-filled seven-year stint in Los Angeles
  
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• Suns agree to $13 million, 2-year deal with veteran guard Luke Kennard, AP source says

  01-07-2026 04:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a $13 million, two-year deal with veteran guard Luke Kennard, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday night.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal — which includes a player option for the second season — cannot be signed yet.The 6-foot-5 guard has consistently been one of the most accurate 3-point shooters in the NBA, hitting 44.2% of his attempts over a nine-year career. He
  
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• Nets sign guard Keon Ellis to two-year, $18 million contract

  01-07-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Nets and free agent guard Keon Ellis have agreed to a two-year, $18 million guaranteed deal, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.The signing came shortly after the NBA free agency negotiating window opened and gives Brooklyn some depth at the guard position.Ellis, 26, has played four seasons in the league and was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Cleveland Cavaliers during last season's trade deadline. With the Cavs, Ellis averaged 8.3 points in 29 games.For his career, the University of Ala
  
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• The Cavs lose defensive guard to the Brooklyn Nets

  01-07-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Keon Ellis #14 of the Clevland Cavaliers looks on in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 02, 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 Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis, who the
  
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• Jalen Brunson, NBA Champion

  01-07-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images) | Getty Images June 30.It marks the start of free agency, an event
  
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• Warriors rival Clippers continue teardown with Kawhi Leonard trade

  01-07-2026 03:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inglewood, CA - April 15: Forward Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket against guard Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a NBA play-in tournament basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images After seven years, 329 games, $294M in salary, 35 playoff games, three series wins, nearly 200 words spoken aloud
  
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• The Warriors know exactly what LeBron meant to the Lakers

  01-07-2026 02:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James speaks with Stephen Curry following a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James gave
  
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• A Podcast Prophecy? Steph, LeBron, and the Next NBA Duo

  01-07-2026 02:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA landscape was sent into a frenzy following a recent posting of a clip of an episode of LeBron James’s Mind the Game podcast featuring guest Stephen Curry. Ostensibly a retrospective look back at their dominant gold-medal run together at the Paris Olympics, the episode has quickly transformed into the center of rampant free agency speculation.Steph appeared on LeBron’s podcast in November 2025Why is LeBron’s podcast channel reuploading a segment with that title today? &#
  
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• Walker Kessler’s High Price Tag Revealed – Should Jazz Match?

  01-07-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 29: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz grabs a rebound away from Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at the Delta Center on October 29, 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 Hopes are high for the Ut
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade grades: Clippers get 'A+' for franchise-altering pivot as Raptors take major risk

  01-07-2026 02:32 via cbssports.com
  
  Los Angeles turned one of the bleakest outlooks in the NBA into a near blank canvas with this trade
  
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• This is what the Raptors gave up for Kawhi (and why it doesn’t matter)

  01-07-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 21, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates with Toronto Raptors forward CJ Miles (0) during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The NBA world has been altered for the second time in a decade, as Kawhi Leonard has yet again made his way to the Toronto Raptors, seemingly in it for the long(ish) haul.The exact details of the trade have been revealed by Shams Charania to b
  
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• LeBron James latest rumors: Where will superstar play next season?

  01-07-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NBA free agency negotiation window has officially opened, and LeBron James remains at the forefront of the conversation.James’ agent, Rich Paul, told Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers' front office that the 23-year NBA veteran would not return to the franchise and would explore other options.James spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the longest single stint in his career. The partnership proved to be mutually beneficial to both sides. The 4-time NBA MVP provided the Lak
  
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• Kelly Oubre plans to meet with Lakers in free agency

  01-07-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 28: Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 28, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Tobias Harris among free agents Lakers have ‘mulled over internally’

  01-07-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MARCH 23: Tobias Harris #12 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Tim Hardaway Jr. joining Heat on $6.5 million contract as team beefs up around Giannis

  01-07-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  tim hardawayThe Heat aren’t slowing down this offseason. Just eight days after trading for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat have agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with Tim Hardaway Jr., ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday.NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer previously reported Hardaway was among the players to receive “priority” interest from the Heat this offseason. The 34-year-old guard spent last season with the Nuggets, but has bounced
  
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• Celtics Reacts Survey: who are you looking forward to seeing at Summer League?

  01-07-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 8: President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics talks to Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during Day 1 of the 2021 Las Vegas Summer League on August 8, 2021 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by
  
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• Timberwolves Re-Sign Bones Hyland

  01-07-2026 01:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS , MN - APRIL 23: Bones Hyland (8) of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after cooking Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets before hitting a three pointer during the third quarter of the Timberwolves' 113-96 win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Minnesota took a 2-1 best-of-seven series lead. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images On Tuesday, as the NBA’s Free Agency period opened, the Minnesota
  
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• Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

  01-07-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday.The Raptors are sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and pick swap to the Clippers for Leonard, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has not received the required l
  
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• NBA Cup final reportedly leaving Las Vegas for Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis

  01-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is leaving Las Vegas — for the NBA Cup final, at least. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league will hold next season’s NBA Cup final at Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for Dec. 11. The report did not address where the semifinal games will be held.The league had previously held the NBA Cup semifinals and final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But the NBA’s contract with the arena was on a year-to-year basis, opening up the possibilit
  
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• NBA Cup final leaving Las Vegas for Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse

  01-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is leaving Las Vegas — for the NBA Cup final, at least. The league announced Tuesday it will hold next season's NBA Cup final at Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for Dec. 11. The NBA did not address where the semifinal games will be held.The league had previously held the NBA Cup semifinals and final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas since its inception in 2023. But the NBA's contract with the arena was on a year-to-year basis, opening up the possibili
  
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• Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto Raptors

  01-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.Kevin O'Connor gives his instant takeaways on the big trade and gives his biggest takeaways from the move.0:12 Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors
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• Draymond Green calls out Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg: ‘F— liar’

  01-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green didn’t hold back when exposing his newest teammate on his podcast “The Draymond Green Show” on Tuesday.Yaxel Lendeborg said he didn’t hear from Green, after being selected as the No.11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Green publicly called him out on his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” and called him a “F— liar,” and went on to say, “It’s the Michigan way, of course it’s the Michigan way.”Yaxel said Steph
  
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• Robert Williams III agrees to a contract extension with the Trail Blazers

  01-07-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robert Williams III has agreed to a contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers that will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season, the team announced Tuesday. Williams, 28, averaged 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks a game this season, becoming a key contributor off the bench for Portland, which made the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 17.1 minutes a game in 59 games, but he did not play in back-to-back games for the Blazers after
  
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