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• Kings reportedly to waive DeMar DeRozan, making him free agent

  06-07-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DeMar DeRozan wanted Sacramento to make a decision: Either waive him (and save $15 million) so he could get on the market before space dried up, or find a trade as they have been trying to do for more than a year.DeRozan got his wish, the Kings are waiving DeRozan and making him a free agent, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.DeRozan has a $25.7 million contract for this season, but only $10 million of that is guaranteed. This will almost certainly be a waive-and-stretch for Sacramento, spreading t
  
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• There are reportedly ‘no plans’ for LeBron James to meet with teams, just Rich Paul

  07-07-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Rich Paul talk after the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 8, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer deliver in head-to-head NBA Summer League game

  07-07-2026 05:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA Summer League gives fans a first-look at the recent draft prospects who are making their professional debuts.On Monday, July 6, the league featured a matchup between the No. 2 and 3 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft with Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer going head-to-head in a matchup as the Utah Jazz took on the Memphis Grizzlies at the tournament in Salt Lake City.Boozer and Peterson were named co-MVPs at the 2025 McDonald's All-American classic. Now, on the NBA stage in summer league, bot
  
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• Lakers unlikely to sign DeMar DeRozan in free agency

  07-07-2026 04:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sacramento Kings' DeMar DeRozan L goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento, the United States, on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images) One of the time-honored traditions of NBA free agency is finding some way to link the Lakers and DeMar DeRozan. No player has been connected more to the franchise without ever actually playing for them.Between trade rumors and repeated free agent pushes, De
  
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• Mikel Brown Jr. flashes, Nets fly past Warriors in Cali Classic Finale

  07-07-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Mikel Brown Jr #0 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles by Nick Boyd #19 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of the California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 06, 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 Scott Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets
  
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• Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer in a gladiator match at SLC Summer League

  07-07-2026 04:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket against the Atlanta hawks during the first half of of their 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game at the Jon M Huntsman Center on July 4, 2026 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 Im
  
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• Adou Thiero sidelined by wrist injury before Lakers win summer league game with Spurs

  07-07-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adou Thiero, shown here last season, had to sit out Monday's summer league game for the Lakers. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)Lakers second-year forward Adou Thiero missed the team’s California Classic summer league finale Monday with a right wrist injury.The 22-year-old was listed in the starting lineup before the game against the San Antonio Spurs, but when the game tipped off in front of an empty arena, Thiero was still in the locker room. Guard Chris Mañon started in Thiero
  
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• Lakers earn win over Spurs in California Classic finale

  07-07-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 6: Chris Manon #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the California Classic Game on July 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Rui Hachimura Switches NBA Franchises in Los Angeles

  07-07-2026 03:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty I
  
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• Three Utah stars to sit out Summer League game on Tuesday

  07-07-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game on July 4, 2026 at Jon M. Huntsman Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: The Kristaps Porzingis extension

  07-07-2026 03:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors walks on the court during the first half of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on April 12, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Ryan Sun/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors hav
  
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• Heat confirm that Giannis Antetokounmpo will switch to No. 7 hours after his No. 34 jerseys went on sale

  07-07-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official. Giannis Antetokounmpo will wear a new number with his new team. The Heat confirmed Monday night that Antetokounmpo will switch from the No. 34 he wore in 13 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks to No. 7 in Miami.The Heat announced the number change hours after the trade from the Bucks became official — and not long after the team started selling No. 34 Antetokounmpo jerseys in its online and brick-and-mortar stores.Good thing we’re plugged into @N3onOnYT’s stream
  
  
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• What we learned from the Spurs Summer League loss to the Warriors

  07-07-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 5: Maliq Brown #15 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the California Classic Game on July 5, 2026 at Chase Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE vi
  
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• DeMar DeRozan free agency landing spots: Where might 6-time All-Star sign?

  07-07-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DeMar DeRozan has been waived by the Sacramento Kings after spending two seasons with the franchise after joining in 2024.DeRozan, a 17-year NBA veteran, was drafted in 2009 with the ninth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors. In his career, he's also played for the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls. The six-time All-Star was released from the Kings on Monday, July 6, the team announced.Both, DeRozan and the Kings front office reportedly worked together, collaboratively to waive DeRozan after s
  
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• Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets for rest of career

  07-07-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If there were ever any questions about Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and his loyalty to the team, he has answered them.Time and time again, he's expressed his desire to remain with Denver for the remainder of his career. Jokic has two seasons remaining on his contract, which includes a player option to become an unrestricted free agent in 2028 when he will turn 33.The three-time MVP made clear he will not wait until then to ease the minds of Nuggets fans."My idea is to sign next summer and
  
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• Nikola Jokic confirms he plans to re-sign with Nuggets, but next summer

  07-07-2026 02:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nikola Jokic made his intentions clear after Denver's unexpectedly early playoff exit: "I still want to be a Nugget forever."Since then, some people wanted to read into Jokic not signing an extension with the Nuggets this offseason, but Jokic — after playing for Serbia in a FIBA World Cup qualifying game yesterday — once again was unequivocal.Nikola Jokic: "My idea is to sign next summer and stay with Denver for the rest of my career."️ @LjubomirovicMpic.twitter.com/eZ0EDYsltT
  
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• Report: Rival teams believe LeBron James is headed home

  07-07-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 07: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 07, 2025 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers have home-court adv
  
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• Brad Stevens did the best he could in 45-minute Q&A. Was it enough?

  07-07-2026 01:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens (left) and lead owner Bill Chisholm speak during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 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 Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON — Brad Steven
  
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• Nikola Jokić pushing off Nuggets extension for another offseason, vows he wants to 'stay with Denver for the rest of my career'

  07-07-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following reports that he was delaying signing a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets for another summer, Nikola Jokić weighed in on the topic Monday. He intends to eventually sign an extension with the Nuggets. And he plans to finish his career with the franchise that he led to its first and only NBA championship. That's per Jokić, who was asked about the subject after leading his native Serbia to a win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup qualifier Monday. Nikola Jokic: "
  
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• LeBron James’s former high school teammate serves as Cavs Summer League guest coach

  07-07-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dru Joyce III, Sian Cotton, LeBron James, Willie McGee and Romeo Travis at the premiere of "Shooting Stars" held on May 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images) | Variety via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the teams vying for LeBron James’s services in free agency. There hasn’t been much news out of James’s camp or teams like the Cavs to really get a feel for how things are going. That vacuum has left those of us
  
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• NBA Summer League Live Discussion: Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors, 8:00 PM ET

  07-07-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Mikel Brown Jr. poses for a photo during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Laura June Kirsch/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images After waiting two games, Nets fa
  
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• Koby Brea returns to the Suns on a two-way deal

  07-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 12: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 12, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Walker Kessler’s Miss America fiancée Abbie shows Lakers love amid Los Angeles arrival

  07-07-2026 00:56 via yahoo.com
  The Los Angeles Lakers made a major splash when they acquired center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz earlier this month. However, that trade wasn’t even the biggest thing to happen in Kessler’s live this week. He got engaged to Abbie Stockard (who was Miss America 2025) during Fourth of July weekend, which Stockard then shared to her Instagram profile, with a photo of the couple showing off her engagement ring with the caption, “The future Kessler&rsq
  
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• Nets vs. Warriors preview: Brown Jr.’s debut

  07-07-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Mikel Brown Jr. speaks to the media after he is drafted sixth overall by the Brooklyn Nets during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. 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 Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images After going 1-1 through their first two game
  
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• Draymond Green could leave Warriors, follow LeBron James to new team

  07-07-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is keeping the basketball world on edge with his looming free agency decision.For the first time in eight seasons, James won’t be wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform and everyone wants to know where he’ll go next. LeBron James is the top free agent of the summer after informing the Lakers he would be leaving the franchise after eight seasons. Getty ImagesSoon after James informed the Lakers he wouldn’t return for the 2026-27 season, the Golden State Warriors emerg
  
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• Why Lakers must add Jonathan Kuminga after Rui Hachimura’s departure

  07-07-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — As the holiday weekend came to a close and Monday arrived, the NBA reached a critical part of its calendar. Teams were able to start signing free agents to contracts and complete trades as of 9:01 a.m. PT, turning agreements from over the previous six days of free agency into official deals. But for the Lakers, critical holes in their roster remain evident. They’re in need of a backup center behind Walker Kessler after trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizar
  
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• Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks

  07-07-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo had spent his entire NBA career at Milwaukee Bucks [Getty Images]Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks.The deal sees Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis move to Miami, with Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis heading in the other direction.Having been drafted by the Bucks in 2013, Antetokounmpo went on to win the NBA championship once in 2021.The 31-year-old last season criticised his
  
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• Brad Stevens' explanation of Jaylen Brown trade is unlikely to soothe Celtics fans

  07-07-2026 00:41 via cbssports.com
  
  Stevens explained why the stunning Brown trade to the 76ers was the 'right opportunity' for Boston
  
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• Hawks vs. Thunder, Summer League: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

  07-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Justin Harmon #44 of the Utah Jazz wraps up Zuby Ejiofor #20 of the Atlanta hawks during the first half of of their 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game at the Jon M Huntsman Center on July 4, 2026 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 Imag
  
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• Lakers vs Spurs California Classic preview: Get in the Carr

  07-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three-point shot against the Miami Heat during the second half of their 2026 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 05, 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 Thien-An Truong/Gett
  
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