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• Jon Horst opens up on trading Giannis

  09-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI -MAY 06: Jon Horst, Manager of the Milwaukee Bucks, introduces new head coach Taylor Jenkins on May 06, 2026 at the Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images On Wednesday, for
  
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• Bill Simmons says LeBron James to Cavs is ‘done’

  10-07-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 8, 2025 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 2025 NBAE(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland
  
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• Walker Kessler is most exciting addition Lakers have made this offseason

  10-07-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz smiles during the game against the Sacramento Kings on July 15, 2024 at The 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation
  
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• AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson live updates: NBA's top draft picks face off in Wizards-Jazz Summer League matchup

  10-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA Summer League heads to Las Vegas this week for 11 days of competition, and the NBA teed up a must-see matchup to get the festivities rolling. The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz face off in the game of the night on Thursday, with the No. 1 and No. 2 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft facing off for the first time in their young careers.The Wizards selected 6-foot-9 forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick this year, named a consensus First-Team All-American and the 2026-26 Big 12 Rookie
  
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• Sixers win first Summer League game over Pistons; Philon, Broome, 2 newcomers shine

  10-07-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at 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 vi
  
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• Check out Lakers' awesome practice court setup in Las Vegas ballroom

  10-07-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have settled in for the upcoming NBA Summer League series in Las Vegas.The Lakers have set up a new custom-designed practice court in a ballroom and were seen by reporters practicing on it Thursday, July 9.The Lakers’ practice setup at a resort ballroom in Vegas. The team is testing out a new court design for the summer session. pic.twitter.com/DUcrjiYDZo— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 9, 2026The Lakers had played on a custom court during the NBA Cup, but it was
  
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• Timberwolves 105, Pelicans 92: Welcome to a Sloppy Summer

  10-07-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Zyon Pullin #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 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 Beck
  
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• Nets Reacts: Fans vote on who has the most to prove out of the ‘Flatbush Five’

  10-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JULY 1: Drake Powell of the Brooklyn Nets talks to the media during the introductory press conference on July 1, 2025 at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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
  
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• Celtics waive Dalano Banton

  10-07-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Dalano Banton #45 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden on April 12, 2026 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. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Celtics have waived guard Dalano Banton, the team announced on Thursday evening.We have w
  
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• Raptors Reacts Survey: Nostalgia trap or bench supercharger?

  10-07-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 1: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of a basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on April 1, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation R
  
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• LeBron James golfing with Draymond Green in Puerto Rico amid Warriors rumors

  10-07-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James’ free agency has officially moved from the rumor mill to the back nine.As the NBA waits for James to decide where he will play next season, the four-time MVP was spotted golfing with Draymond Green in Puerto Rico, instantly adding fuel to the Golden State Warriors speculation that has followed him since he left the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month.LeBron James was spotted golfing with Draymond Green in Puerto Rico as free agency speculation continues around a possible War
  
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• Dwyane Wade’s son Zaire charged with felony domestic violence after Burbank arrest

  10-07-2026 00:04 via yahoo.com
  Zaire Wade, the 24-year-old son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, has been charged with a felony following his arrest last month in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident in Burbank.According to a criminal complaint filed Thursday in Los Angeles, Wade faces one felony domestic violence-related charge stemming from a June 21 altercation involving someone with whom he was in a dating relationship.Zaire Wade has been charged with a felony following his arrest last month. NBAE via Get
  
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• Cavs vs. Pacers Summer League: Preview, how to watch, odds, and game thread

  10-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) celebrates after the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers tip off Summer League action in Las Vegas on Friday evening. They’ll take on the Indiana Pacers in the first of five guaranteed games.Summer League debuts are always interesting. It’s the fi
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade on hold: What's next as Raptors, Clippers await results of NBA investigation

  09-07-2026 23:54 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA's Aspiration investigation is still looking into potential salary-cap circumvention by the Clippers
  
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• Mavericks vs Warriors Preview and Injury Update

  09-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - JUNE 25: Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait on June 25, 2026 at American Airlines Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Summer League Dallas Mavericks kick o
  
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• Sixers-Pistons, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread

  09-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 25: Labaron Philon Jr. #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers press conference introducing Labaron Philon Jr. on June 25, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, NJ 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.
  
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• The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap sheet after the first wave of free agency

  09-07-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto on hold until Aspiration investigation concludes

  09-07-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the biggest trades of the offseason — Kawhi Leonard headed back to Toronto — is on hold until the investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention through former Clippers team sponsor Aspiration is completed.The Raptors explained the reasoning behind putting things on hold — any potential punishment of Leonard (a suspension, for example) would fall fully on them if the trade went through this summer. The Raptors don't want to take on that unknown risk, especially sinc
  
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• Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard trade frozen as Raptors refuse to absorb Aspiration investigation risk

  09-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard celebrates after the buzzer as the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 during Game 6 of basketballâs NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland,...The Kawhi Leonard trade back to Toronto is no longer just a basketball transaction.It is now tied directly to the NBA’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Aspiration and allegations of salary-cap circumvention that have hovered over the franchise for
  
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• NBA teams forced to leave voice notes to contact LeBron James in free agency

  09-07-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania shared a strange “wrinkle” regarding the LeBron James free agency sweepstakes during a July 9 appearance on ESPN. “All of the information has funneled through agent Rich Paul with LeBron James. So [interested teams] have been in the process of gathering information. One interesting wrinkle has occurred… some of the leading suitors for LeBron James… have been able to send a voice note to Lebron James, via Rich Paul,” Charania s
  
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• Raptors put Kawhi Leonard trade on hold until the NBA probe into the Clippers concludes

  09-07-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors is on hold until an investigation into his endorsement deal with the now bankrupt Aspiration company is concluded. (Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images)The Toronto Raptors have put the brakes on acquiring Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers, announcing Thursday that the trade is on hold until the NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented salary cap rules is complete.“The NBA league office informed us that as a resul
  
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• Pistons vs. Sixers: Summer League Begins!

  09-07-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 25: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after throwing the first pitch during the game between the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros at Comerica Park on June 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the PretenDBA, Ebuka Okorie. The Detroit Pistons’ first-round pick will get his first official run as a professional basketball player as the Detroit Pistons face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on opening
  
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• Madison Square Garden alleged to track and assign risk scores to celebrities

  09-07-2026 22:10 via yahoo.com
  The New York Knicks are still basking in the glow of their NBA championship, alleviating 53 years of disappointment and frustration as the team and its fans continue to celebrate weeks after their title run.But the Knicks' feel-good news stories amid that championship appear to be short-lived. According to a Wired article, celebrities and other dignitaries who have attended home games at Madison Square Garden have been assigned "risk" scores. The database also tracked celebrities’ race, ge
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation

  09-07-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There has been a curious delay in the formal announcement of the Kawhi Leonard trade that is shipping him to the Toronto Raptors. Now, the teams involved are clarifying why.Although the new NBA league year began Monday, July 6, neither the Raptors nor the Los Angeles Clippers, Leonard’s former team, have consummated the trade agreed to June 30 that is conveying Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks back to Los Angeles.On Thur
  
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• Kawhi Leonard to Raptors trade on hold until NBA finishes cap circumvention investigation

  09-07-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on April 10, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Thursday marks the day that previously agreed-upon trades in the NBA
  
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• It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks

  09-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Chase Center on July 03, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
  
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• Nikola Kusturica, potential No. 1 pick in 2028, signs with UCLA basketball

  09-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top international recruit Nikola Kusturica signed with UCLA basketball on Thursday, July 9, landing coach Mick Cronin arguably the best prospect of the 2028 NBA Draft.Kusturica, from Serbia, is 17 years old and will play college basketball for at least two years, as he's two years away from being eligible for the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 forward is the youngest player to ever appear for FC Barcelona's senior team.REQUIRED READING: Derrick White, other NBA stars join college basketball front offic
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/9/26

  09-07-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: The sneakers worn by Ousmane Dieng #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Observations after Philon and Broome help Sixers win summer league opener

  09-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after Philon and Broome help Sixers win summer league opener  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers are up and running with a victory to kick off their summer.The team earned a 101-93 win over the Pistons on Thursday night in its first game of the Las Vegas summer league. Dante Maddox Jr. scored 21 points and Isaac Johnson added 20.Johni Broome tallied 19 points and 13 rebounds. No. 22 pick Labaron Philon Jr. had 18 points and seven assists. The Six
  
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• Marcus Spears Jr. commitment: 5-star picks Texas, reclassifies to 2026 class

  09-07-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sean Miller and Texas men's basketball have picked up a big win on the recruiting trail.Marcus Spears Jr., the top-ranked player in the 2027 recruiting class, announced on Instagram on Thursday that he has committed to the Longhorns and will reclassify into the program's 2026 recruiting class."The next chapter," Spears Jr., the son of former NFL defensive lineman Marcus Spears, wrote in an Instagram post that also had the Texas "HookEm" hashtag.REQUIRED READING: Former college basketball player
  
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