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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Build that little big-headed a statue, bro’

  16-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 2305 -- Pictured: New York Knicks Championship Team on Monday, June 15, 2026 -- (Photo by: Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via Getty Images) The Knicks have scheduled their parade for Thursday at 10 a.m.Mikal Bridges might not make it there.See for yourself."Put your hands together
  For the Kings of the comeback
  A team of history
  A team of destiny
  Our dream team
  Please welcome
  The 2026 NBA Champions
  Your New York Knicks" pic.twitter.com/HRY8DEv6i2— Ne
  
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• The Spurs enjoyed the last quiet offseason they’ll have for a while

  21-07-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs general manager Brian Wright before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images The Spurs had a rather boring offseason. They loaded up on size at the draft, they retained Harrison Barnes and Jordan McLaughlin, and their biggest addition was 34-year-old Tobias Harris. Victor Wembanyama got a no-braine
  
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• Khaman Maluach earns widespread Summer League praise

  21-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13, 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• The 5 reasons why LeBron James is taking so long to make his decision

  20-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  lebron james at fanatics fan fest and with lakersThe World Cup is over. But LeBron James watch continues. Why is this taking so long, you may be asking.  Speculation around where James will play his unprecedented 24th NBA season has taken over the newscycle for weeks. Multiple teams are frozen waiting for his decision. Even NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently urged James to make his pick so the league can finalize the schedule. James is almost 42 years old, but 27
  
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• Lakers add Matisse Thybulle to fill weak spot, but create roster crunch

  20-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are making a low-stakes bet on Matisse Thybulle.The 29-year-old wing known for his elite defensive skills is the latest addition to the Lakers' offseason roster overhaul, according to ESPN, after agreeing a one-year deal with the team on Monday, July 20.Thybulle is seen as a potential fit as part of the Lakers' wing rotation due to his versatility as a defender and a 3-point shot that improved since earlier in his career. He has also struggled to remain healthy in recent s
  
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• LeBron James still hasn’t made a decision; Cleveland remains in the race

  20-07-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tosses the ball back during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 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 Harry How/Getty Ima
  
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• LeBron James’ free agency decision timeline gets frustrating update

  20-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York, NY July 16, 2026 LeBron James made multiple high-profile appearances at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, including a live recording of his Mind the Game podcast with Indiana Pacers...The ball is in LeBron James’ court, and he intends to keep it there longer than anyone would like.The entire basketball world is waiting with decreasing patience for James to announce which team he’ll join in free agency. While there were some rumors that LeBron’s decision could arrive as soon as
  
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• A List Of NBA Draft Picks Out Of Villanova

  20-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villanova has enjoyed great success and put itself in the conversation of blue blood territory in recent years.This success dates back decades as the Wildcats have been sending players to the next level since 1950.That year, Paul Arizin was selected third-overall by the Philadelphia Warriors. To this day, he remains as the highest-drafted player to come out of Villanova.Arizin was also the first of nine players selected in the Top 10 in the NBA Draft and one of 66 total players. The 2018 class h
  
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• Pat Riley knows he had to 'let go' after LeBron James left Heat: 'I thought we were looking at a dynasty'

  20-07-2026 22:58 via cbssports.com
  
  Does LeBron harbor any of the same regret, and will it factor into his 2026 decision we're all waiting on?
  
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• LeBron James tells Patrick Beverley to ‘Shut the f— up’ with Kevin Hart’s help

  20-07-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  lebron james at fanatics fan fest cropped next to comedian kevin hartJust hours after Patrick Beverley posted to social media that he heard LeBron James would be making his decision on who he will play for next season, James opted to troll his former teammate.James posted a video on his Instagram story of famous comedian and actor Kevin Hart saying, “Shut the f— up,” in reaction to his former teammate. That was followed by him leaving a comment that said “BINGO STFU.&rdqu
  
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• Pat Riley reveals status of LeBron James’ relationship after rocky Heat split — as free agency rumors swirl

  20-07-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could Pat Riley welcome back LeBron James with open arms if he decided to sign with the Miami Heat during NBA free agency?Riley appeared as a guest on “The Dan LeBatard Show” on Monday morning and talked about how he’s let go of the past and the current state of his relationship with James.“I’ve seen him around, run into him at All-Star games, we had a great embrace when they honored me with a statue out there,” Riley said. “Seeing he and Savannah in the
  
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• Cops remove Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson from NYC hot spot after stepping in during Travis Scott bottle-throwing fight

  20-07-2026 22:19 via yahoo.com
  Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson was removed from a star-studded party at Zero Bond, a members-only social club in New York City, for intervening during an altercation that involved rapper Travis Scott on Saturday night, according to TMZ.Clarkson, who’s fresh off helping the Knicks secure their first NBA championship in 53 years, reportedly attempted to de-escalate the situation after Scott’s entourage started throwing bottles, and wound up being escorted out by police.Scott was reported
  
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• Lakers agree to 1-year deal with former All-Defensive wing Matisse Thybulle

  20-07-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.3 million contract with veteran wing defender Matisse Thybulle, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.After finishing last season ranked 18th in defensive efficiency, L.A. saw its best perimeter stopper, veteran guard Marcus Smart, decamp for Houston early in free agency. With Luka Dončić beginning the three-year extension he signed last summer and Austin Reaves now in the fold for the next four years, the Lakers have a backcou
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/20/26

  20-07-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: The sneakers worn by Jalon Moore #34 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 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 b
  
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• Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to a one-year deal as roster overhaul continues

  20-07-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle in the second half of a game in April 2025 in Denver. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)The Lakers have signed forward Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3-million contract,people familiar with the deal but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times Monday.Thybulle, who spent last season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, made the NBA’s all-defensive team twice over his seven-year career. He is a defensive wing player that the
  
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• The Lakers are signing Matisse Thybulle, which creates a roster crunch a Bronny James trade could solve

  20-07-2026 21:38 via cbssports.com
  
  The Lakers' roster now stands at 16 players, and they'll have to trim it before the beginning of the season
  
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• Lakers reportedly sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year minimum contract

  20-07-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After rumors of their interest had been swirling for a week, the Lakers have agreed to sign defensive wing Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3 million veteran minimum contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.The Lakers are looking for 3&D wings to play around Luka Doncic and, on paper, Thybulle fits that bill perfectly. He is a high-level perimeter defender, a two-time All-Defensive Team player (most recently 2022), and in the last two seasons he shot 43.8% and then 39.8% from 3-point range
  
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• Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year deal

  20-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots a three point basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 20
  
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• The Dort deal, Summer League takeaways, early draft preview + my review of 'The Odyssey' with Es Baraheni & Isaac Trotter

  20-07-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeOn today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC gives his thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder trading Lu Dort. Was this really a financial decision or is that just an excuse for OKC to part ways with Dort? Also, will LeBron make his decision soon? And does anyone really know where he will play next season?Then, Kevin is joined by CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter to talk Las Vegas Summer League and some of the biggest names to
  
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• Lakers add defensive wing Matisse Thybulle on 1-year, $3.3M deal

  20-07-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON – MARCH 27: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the first half at Moda Center on March 27, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE...The Lakers are adding another defensive-minded wing to their roster. The franchise and Matisse Thybulle agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $3.3 million.Since Thybulle is signing a veteran’s minimum contract, he’ll have a $2.5 million cap hit for the Lakers, similar to Kevon Looney and Ziaire Wi
  
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• Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg named NBA Summer League Championship Game MVP

  20-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after receiving the 2026 NBA Summer League Championship MVP Trophy after winning the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Summer League Championship on July 19, 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
  
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• NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 14

  20-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yeah, we’re a little late but there’s a lot to ponder.The end of the Brooklyn Nets two summer leagues, coinciding with the start of free agency, seems like a good time to assess things. The Nets could make a move yet and LeBron James hasn’t made his decision. Just Saturday, the New York Knicks tendered an offer sheet to the Dallas Mavericks for Moussa Cisse, a 6’11” 23-year-old center, only to see it matched hours later. On Sunday, the Mavs,Thunder and Hawks did a t
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Lakers, Hawks not close to Kuminga deal, Jalen Duren latest

  20-07-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the NBA continues to wait for LeBron James to announce where he's going to play next season — and there is NBA business held up because of it — there are still other talks and things going on. Here are some of the latest non-LeBron rumors.Lakers, Hawks not close on Jonathan KumingaThere is a segment of Lakers fans talking them into Jonathan Kuminga as a difference-maker, likely the same fans who talked themselves into Deandre Ayton being a difference-maker a year ago despite a
  
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• Klay Thompson gives eye-opening answer when asked about Warriors reunion

  20-07-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klay Thompson wouldn’t turn his nose up at a reunion with the Golden State Warriors.During an autograph session at Fanatics Fest over the weekend, Thompson told several fans he is open to finishing out his career back in the Bay Area.A video emerged on Instagram from @Gabe_einhorn asking Thompson if he would go back to the Warriors. Thompson’s response: “Shoot, I don’t know. I got one year on my deal. It’d be nice to end it in Golden State.”Klay Thompson revea
  
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• Cavs and Lakers are ‘connected’ to another free agent small forward

  20-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 13, 2023 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg drops sly Cameron Boozer referee dig after Warriors' win

  20-07-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yaxel Lendeborg drops sly Cameron Boozer referee dig after Warriors' win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraft position is a sensitive topic when it comes to NBA prospects.Warriors first-round pick Yaxel Lendeborg had choice words when asked about Memphis Grizzlies No. 3 overall pick nd former college rival Cameron Boozer, after Golden State took down Memphis 94-90 in the NBA Summer League championship game at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center.“I think about [revenge] every t
  
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• All-NBA Summer League teams: Top four picks all show out in Vegas, Cavs' second rounder shines, Bucks have MVP

  20-07-2026 18:52 via cbssports.com
  
  Bucks guard Brayden Burries is our pick for Vegas Summer League MVP, but who else made the two teams?
  
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• Patrick Beverley hints at LeBron James making a decision today

  20-07-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #6 and Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on December 21, 2022 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• LeBron James' delayed decision is becoming a horrible look | Opinion

  20-07-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today better be the day.We’ve waited long enough.LeBron James has kept the NBA and its fans twisting in the wind. Dragging out an announcement of where he’ll continue his illustrious basketball career.In some ways, it's too late to reverse the reputational damage.James, at 41, still has the ability to play like a man half his age. Now he’s acting like a man half his age as if desperate for attention. If he chooses any team but the Cleveland Cavaliers, he risks alienating the fa
  
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• Jaylen Brown’s potential Boston return could come this preseason

  20-07-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talk after the game during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE v
  
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