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• Jalen Brunson reveals the ‘bigger challenge’ Knicks face after snapping championship drought

  16-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the Knicks, winning the title was already tough.But defending it will be even harder.“Yeah, it will be different, for sure,” star Jalen Brunson admitted. “Obviously for the first eight years I went through disappointment, obviously losing at the end of the season; and now winning, I think it’s an even bigger challenge. Now it’s a target on your back. Now, players and teams have changed; they’ve gotten better.“So how are we going to evolve as a team?
  
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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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• Where will LeBron James go? Live rumors, updates on 'The Decision'

  18-07-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's widely known that LeBron James has a shortlist of teams that he'd be willing to sign with as a free agent for the 2026-27 season.The teams include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.There since has been a bevy of rumors and speculation from sports figures, entertainment celebrities and media outlets all inching for the same thing: to find out James' decision.There have been trolls fooling fans who want J
  
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• LeBron James next team: Rumors, updates on decision coming soon

  18-07-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's widely known that LeBron James has a shortlist of teams that he'd be willing to sign with as a free agent for the 2026-27 season.The teams include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.There since has been a bevy of rumors and speculation from sports figures, entertainment celebrities and media outlets all inching for the same thing: to find out James' decision.There have been trolls fooling fans who want J
  
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• LeBron James next team: Live rumors, updates on decision coming soon

  18-07-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's widely known that LeBron James has a shortlist of teams that he'd be willing to sign with as a free agent for the 2026-27 season.The teams include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.There since has been a bevy of rumors and speculation from sports figures, entertainment celebrities and media outlets all inching for the same thing: to find out James' decision.There have been trolls fooling fans who want J
  
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• Knicks villain Trae Young fails badly trying to rip Jalen Brunson jersey at Fanatics Fest

  18-07-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks villain Trae Young failed miserably on Saturday trying  to rip reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson's jersey apart during an appearance Saturday at the Fanatics Fest in Midtown.The only thing that got ripped was this guy’s rep. Washington Wizards star Trae Young’s magic seemed to fizzle Saturday, when he failed miserably while trying to tear apart a Jalen Brunson jersey during a stunt appearance in Midtown and wound up getting torn up himself on the internet. The NBA sha
  
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• Do Timberwolves Fans Even Want LeBron?

  18-07-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics The NBA calendar has officially entered its quiet season. The draft is over. Most of the fireworks of free agency have already gone off. Las Vegas Summer League is winding down. Outside of the occasional contract signing or end-of-the-roster move, th
  
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• Kobe Bryant’s iconic Rucker Park performance celebrated on 24th anniversary

  18-07-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, has seen its fair share of iconic pickup basketball games.Saturday marks the 24th anniversary of Lakers great Kobe Bryant showing up at Rucker Park to play pickup games against fans.The anniversary of Bryant at Rucker Park came right after he won his third NBA title with the Lakers, cementing him and Shaquille O’Neal as one of the greatest duos to play for the franchise.When Bryant pulled up to the park, he came with his entourage, his fist in the air, as b
  
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• Knicks reportedly sign restricted free agent Moussa Cisse to offer sheet, Mavericks have 48 hours to match

  18-07-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is about as low-stakes a restricted free agent offer sheet as you are going to see.The New York Knicks have reportedly signed center Moussa Cisse to a two-year offer sheet, first reported by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Both years of the offer are at the minimum, and while the first year is partially guaranteed, the second year is non-guaranteed, ESPN reports.Dallas has 48 hours to match.There is not much risk in New York making this offer, they are limited in what they can pay and still
  
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• Mavericks match Knicks’ offer sheet to Moussa Cisse

  18-07-2026 21:50 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 July 19 Update: ESPN reported that Dallas has matched New York’s o
  
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• Mavericks Match Knicks’ Offer Sheet for Moussa Cisse

  18-07-2026 21:50 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 July 19 Update: ESPN reported that Dallas has matched New York’s o
  
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• Knicks sign Mavericks RFA Moussa Cisse to two-year offer sheet

  18-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Moussa Cisse #30 of the Dallas Mavericks in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2026 in New York City. The Mavericks defeated the Knicks 114-97. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images Many have wondered
  
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• Observations after Sixers wrap up summer league with tight loss to Bucks

  18-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after Sixers wrap up summer league with tight loss to Bucks  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ 2026 summer league is in the books.The team wrapped up its Las Vegas summer league campaign Saturday with a 96-94 loss to the Bucks. Brayden Burries’ lefty layup with 1.5 seconds left won it for Milwaukee. Both the Sixers and Bucks went 2-3 over their five games in Vegas. Gerald Ayayi was the Sixers’ leading scorer with 22 points. Da
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/18/26

  18-07-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Gar
  
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