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• Lakers reportedly interested in free agent Matisse Thybulle

  16-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 6: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on April 6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers have added a wing to their team by reportedly si
  
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• LeBron James shouts out Bronny, USC medical staff in TIME 100 speech

  17-07-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has had a busy summer thus far. While everyone awaits his announcement of which team he will play for next, he was honored with the cover of Time magazine's "TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports."In his unrehearsed speech, he discussed the importance of sports and how they got him to where he is today. He also took a personal moment in which he spoke on his gratitude for the University of Southern California medical staff that saved his son.James' eldest son, Bronny, attended U
  
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• NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2026: Rockets Defeat Nets 100-83 at Cox Pavilion

  17-07-2026 03:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Egor Dëmin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on July 16, 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 Getty Images T
  
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• Jaden Akins scores 21 off the bench, but Knicks fall to Warriors, 87-77, in Summer League action

  17-07-2026 03:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Undrafted rookie Jaden Akins gave the Knicks 21 points off the bench, but it wasn't enough as the Warriors defeated New York, 87-77, on Thursday night.New York is now 1-2 in Summer League action.But the night was competitive in the first half. Golden State got out to a 26-19 lead after one, but then the offense on both sides took a nose dive. The Knicks won the quarter, 17-10, to get the game tied 36-36 at halftime.Tyler Nickel led the Knicks at halftime with nine points on 3 of 5 shooting
  
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• Raptors Reacts Survey: Were fans wrong about Allen Graves?

  17-07-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 13, 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 David Becker/NBAE vi
  
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• Why 2026-27 NBA schedule is in limbo until LeBron James picks new team

  17-07-2026 02:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The question of where LeBron James will play next has lingered for about three weeks after he told the Los Angeles Lakers that he'd opt for a new team in free agency.The news sent the basketball world into a frenzy. As teams and players are all making their pitch to James in hopes that he'd join their team, there are some that are wishing he'd wrap this process up.Most notably, NBA commissioner Adam Silver.Silver spoke at the CNBC Sport x Boardroom Game Plan Summit in New York and addressed Jame
  
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• Latest LeBron James rumors: He does not announce his decision, but says it will be soon

  17-07-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was speculation that LeBron James would use an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York on Thursday to announce his decision about his next destination.No such luck.Tyrese Haliburton was the guest co-host for the live taping of the "Mind the Game" podcast, and Hali tried, as reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN."Is there a decision that still has to be made?" Haliburton asked..."We literally talked about this in the back, Rese," James said, reiterating that revealing his next team would not b
  
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• Lakers beat Bulls, advance to Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals

  17-07-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on July 11, 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 Ge
  
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• NBA “Probing” Bucks on Gary Trent Jr. deal

  17-07-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 7: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on April 7, 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images On the day that Gary
  
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• Heat welcome Giannis Antetokounmpo with new jersey. Could LeBron James be next?

  17-07-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Miami Heat officially unveiled their new star.Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquired June 23 in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, held his introductory press conference Thursday, July 16 at the Kaseya Center in Miami.Later, in a photo shoot, the Heat showed off Antetokounmpo wearing his new uniform.One difference is his jersey number. With the Heat, Antetokounmpo will wear No. 7, which is a departure from the No. 34 he wore with the Bucks.Antetokounmpo
  
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• LeBron James sends thank you message to Lakers ahead of big decision

  17-07-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James made an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York July 16. The NBA free agent news of the summer was LeBron James informing the Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for the upcoming season.Now, the world is watching and waiting for James to make a decision on where he’ll sign next. The 41-year-old made his first public appearance since leaving the Lakers at Fanatics Fest in New York, where he made an appearance on the “Mind the Game” podcast.LeBron James made an ap
  
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• Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 97-87 Summer League win over the Thunder

  17-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by C
  
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• Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat to sit out rest of Summer League

  17-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th
  
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• Game Thread: SummerKnicks vs. SummerWarriors, July 16, 2026

  17-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Jack Kayil #77 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE
  
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• Madison Square Garden sues Wired over article alleging celebrity 'risk scores'

  17-07-2026 00:22 via yahoo.com
  Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation filed a defamation lawsuit on July 16 against Wired Magazine over an article published last week that claimed the midtown Manhattan arena used surveillance to track celebrities’ race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.According to the Wired article, published on July 9, celebrities and other dignitaries who have attended home games at Madison Square Garden were assigned "risk" scores, ranging from "low risk" to "DO NOT HOST." The a
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo candid about adjustment in Miami but flush with excitement: 'I think this is the right place to be'

  17-07-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pat Riley found another way to describe Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday afternoon during the “Greek Freak”’s introductory Miami Heat news conference. The longtime Heat president deployed a metaphor that encompassed Antetokounmpo’s grandeur. “We landed a 747,” Riley said of his blockbuster trade for the 6-foot-11, 243-pound forward, likening the two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA Finals MVP to an iconic Boeing aircraft known for transforming travel as the world&rs
  
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• Adam Silver, Pat Riley among the many people waiting for LeBron James' free-agent decision

  17-07-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Both Miami Heat team president Pat Riley and NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Thursday what basketball fans and media have been feeling since LeBron James announced he would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA offseason revolves around James' free-agent decision. During Thursday's press conference introducing the team's new offseason additions, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Riley dropped hints that another big prize could be on his way to Miami. He likely wasn't referrin
  
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• 4 notable moments from the Mavericks’ 97-87 Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

  16-07-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 16: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against Steven Ashworth #18 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 16, 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 Ima
  
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• Pat Riley hints at Heat's LeBron James pursuit while Miami introduces Giannis Antetokounmpo

  16-07-2026 23:43 via cbssports.com
  
  Giannis, now wearing No. 7, was formally introduced as a member of the Heat on Thursday afternoon
  
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• LeBron James details what is important to him in free agency decision

  16-07-2026 23:41 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 To the frustration of many, LeBron James didn’t announce where he was going to play next season at his live recording of the Mind the Game podcast at Fanatics Fest on Thursday afternoon. James did, however, mention in a separate interview with
  
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• Lakers targeting elite 3-and-D player in addition to Jonathan Kuminga

  16-07-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  General manager Rob Pelinka has retooled the Lakers roster this summer, but it appears he’s looking to make two more moves before calling it complete. It’s common knowledge that the Lakers are targeting free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga. The 23-year-old has expressed interest in donning the purple and gold, but Kuminga isn’t willing to take the current Lakers offer. General manager Rob Pelinka is looking to add two key players to the roster before the offseason ends.Getty Ima
  
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• Last chance for Summer League squad to show what they’ve got

  16-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 13: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Braden Smith #3 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images The hopes for Toronto to come away with a Summer League championship briefly diminished after their first game but have been holding steady over the last few days. Two teams remain unde
  
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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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• Cavs reportedly ahead of Warriors in race for LeBron James

  16-07-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers has words with a fan sitting in the front row during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 09, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s all of our
  
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• Could Adou Thiero fill the Lakers’ athletic wing void?

  16-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles’ crosstown rivalry reignited Tuesday about 300 miles away from their respective arenas.A potential highlight transition dunk from Adou Thiero turned into a hard foul, deemed reckless enough to be upgraded to a flagrant. Some extra pushing and shoving followed, resulting in technicals.Thiero and the Summer League Lakers brushed off the mini scuffle and went on to win their fifth straight game, including three in a row to remain undefeated in Las Vegas. The purple and gold’
  
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• NBA Summer League Discussion: Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets, 4:30 PM ET

  16-07-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Chaney Johnson #31 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings on July 14, 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• LeBron James on free agency: ‘Won’t hold you guys up too much longer’

  16-07-2026 22:21 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 Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fan Despite what most people expected when the summer began, LeBron James’ free agency has been the biggest storyline of the 2026 NBA offseason. James delivered a shocker at the beginning of the free agency period, announcing that he would n
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/16/26

  16-07-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 16: The sneakers worn by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 16, 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 via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Herald Cel
  
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• LeBron James sweepstakes has updated timeline with final four contenders

  16-07-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania’s most recent report regarding LeBron James’ potential landing spots shows that the NBA legend’s list of teams has been trimmed by at least one.Charania appeared on an episode of ESPN’s “Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday and said, “I don’t know if I’m holding my breath for an announcement this week.” He added that he believes the process is “getting closer and closer to the end.”ESPN insider Shams
  
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• Latest LeBron James rumor is horrible news for Warriors

  16-07-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors has been a rising topic in recent days. Betting odds have turned in their favor, anonymous NBA executives think it's a natural fit too, Steph Curry's making pitches at celebrity golf events, and even Steve Kerr jokingly acknowledged all the headlines by telling a fan "We got him," at a stoplight.But despite all the momentum seemingly pointing towards the Bay Area, ESPN's Shams Charania poured cold water on that sentiment in his latest report.During a seg
  
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