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• Larry Nance Jr. leaves Cavs for division rival

  08-07-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 1: Craig Porter Jr. #9, Larry Nance Jr. #22, and Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers listen to the national anthem before the game against the Toronto Raptors during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena 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. Ma
  
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• Celebrate the 16-year anniversary of LeBron James' 'The Decision'

  09-07-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It feels like déjà vu. We've been here before. To be exact, it was 16 years ago.A then-25-year-old LeBron James stopped the sports world as he sat down with longtime reporter and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jim Gray as he announced which team he would sign with as a free agent in a 75 minute-long special broadcast on ESPN titled "The Decision."It was the birth of a infamous phrase uttered by James when he announced as a free agent in 2010 that he would sign with the Miami Heat."I
  
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• LeBron James landing spots: Rumors, updates and latest on free agency decision

  09-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On the 16th anniversary of The Decision, yet another one faces LeBron James.The NBA's all-time leading scorer is looking for a new home after informing the Los Angeles Lakers he would be playing his 24th season elsewhere, and he has no shortage of options to choose from. Some of the more notable teams who have reported interest include the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves, though ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that the top
  
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• Mark Pope provides update on Jamal Crawford possibly joining the Kentucky coaching staff

  09-07-2026 00:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope yells on the sidelines during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Jamal Crawford has been a guy Kentucky Basketball fans have had their minds fixated on this summer. The possibility of the three-time NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year joining Mark Pope’s coachin
  
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• Why did 20% of the NBA participate in a complicated six-team trade involving 10 role players?

  09-07-2026 00:23 via cbssports.com
  
  Khris Middleton's return to the Wizards evolved into a complex deal with one main objective for six teams
  
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• LeBron James reportedly taking 76ers' pitch 'really seriously;' Bob Myers says Philly gives him 'best chance to win'

  09-07-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bob Myers, the former Golden State Warriors executive renowned for constructing the NBA's most recent dynasty, made an appearance on Wednesday's episode of the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, the Klutch Sports Group CEO who famously represents LeBron James.Myers' current role as president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, in which he hired new Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey, made his presence particularly intriguing.
  
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• LeBron James reportedly taking 76ers' pitch 'really seriously'; Bob Myers says Philly gives him 'best chance to win'

  09-07-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bob Myers, the former Golden State Warriors executive renowned for constructing the NBA’s most recent dynasty, made an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of the “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, the Klutch Sports Group CEO who famously represents LeBron James.Myers’ current role as president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, in which he hired new Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey, made his pre
  
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• Bucks News: Milwaukee poaches assistant coach from division rival

  09-07-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 29, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers assistant coach Johnny Carpenter poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Per Tony East of Circle City Spin and Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star, the Milwaukee Bucks have hired Indiana Pacers assistant coach Johnny Carpenter as an assistant coach and head of player development, replacing Jack Herum, who had spent the last three seasons in that role for Milwaukee. Carpen
  
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• NBA free agency winners and losers from wild offseason shakeup

  09-07-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the most part, the major players in the NBA have already found their new homes.The NBA offseason and free agency cycle have brought about massive changes in player movement and power dynamics, though the one notable exception remains.LeBron James, the NBA all-time leading scorer and greatest player of this generation, has yet to decide on his next stop after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he was becoming an unrestricted free agent and moving on from the franchise after eight seasons
  
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• There ‘isn’t a timetable’ for LeBron James’s free agency decision

  09-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on after a monster dunk during the fourth quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBr
  
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• 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League schedule: How to watch, live stream as action tips off Thursday

  08-07-2026 23:32 via cbssports.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League gets started on Thursday night as the top two picks go head-to-head
  
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• The Cavs made the right move extending Donovan Mitchell despite the high cost

  08-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The two most important things in NBA team building are stabi
  
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• Stephen Curry talks prospect of LeBron James joining Warriors: 'Hopefully it happens'

  08-07-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The summer of LeBron James is in full swing, with the question of where he'll play next dominating NBA conversations.Since he opted out of his Los Angeles Lakers contract last week to become a free agent, a few teams have surfaced as potential landing spots — the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers among them. James hasn't offered any hints on his preferred destination amid reports that he's in "no rush" to make a decision. But Stephen Curry weighe
  
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• Nuggets reportedly waiving C Jonas Valanciunas

  08-07-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valanciunas, according to Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto and ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Nuggets made the decision before a $10 million guarantee kicked in on his contract. Valanciunas joined the Nuggets last offseason via a trade from the Sacramento Kings. The Nuggets hoped that Valanciunas would serve as the answer as a reliable back up three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić. But Valanciunas fell out of the regular rotation down the stretch run
  
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• Nuggets reportedly waiving C Jonas Valančiūnas after his disappointing stint as Nikola Jokić's backup

  08-07-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valančiūnas, according to Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto and ESPN's Shams Charania. The Nuggets reportedly made the decision before a $10 million guarantee kicked in on his contract. Valančiūnas, 34, joined the Nuggets last offseason via trade from the Sacramento Kings. The Nuggets hoped that Valančiūnas would serve as the answer as a reliable backup to three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić. But Valančiūnas fell out
  
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• Basketball isn’t the top sport Steph Curry wants to play with LeBron James

  08-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James speaks with Stephen Curry following a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cava
  
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• How to watch former St. John’s basketball stars in the NBA Summer League

  08-07-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Zuby Ejiofor #20 of the Atlanta Hawks looks to pass the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League on July 6, 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
  
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• Former Badgers center has found a new team this summer

  08-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) reacts against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Last offseason, after being an undrafted free agent, former Wisconsin Badgers center Steven Crowl found a home with the Utah Jazz on an Exhibit 10 contract, playing with them in the NBA Summer League and the G League.Crowl played in 31
  
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• Pacers to sign veteran forward Larry Nance Jr. for veteran minimum

  08-07-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larry Nance Jr. is the kind of veteran that coaches and front offices like to have on playoff teams: He can give you some backup big minutes during the season, but also is great in the locker room and has seen a lot, he can be a calming influence when needed.The Indiana Pacers are signing Nance to a veteran minimum contract of $3.9 million, something first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.An 11-year veteran, Nance played in 35 games back home in Cleveland last season, missing time largely
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/8/26

  08-07-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: The sneakers worn by VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (
  
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• LeBron James is too smart not to choose Cleveland

  08-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 129-99. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James’ ca
  
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• Jaylen Brown vs. Brad Stevens' optionality + Donovan Mitchell gets paid in Cleveland

  08-07-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeOn this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine look into what led the Boston Celtics to trade away the Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. From there, the duo break down what Donovan Mitchell getting paid in Cleveland means for the overall roster construction of the Cavaliers.01:17 The Big Number: Celtics record without Jaylen Brown 27:18 The Little Numbers: Jaylen Brown traded from Boston to Philly52:57 Donovan Mitchell gets pa
  
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• The Suns have created a smart development path for Khaman Maluach

  08-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 9: Khaman Maluach #10 and Mark Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns high five before the game against the New York Knicks on January 9, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• Austin Reaves reveals what LeBron James ‘ruined’ after Los Angeles Lakers split

  08-07-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  STATELINE, Nev. — Austin Reaves was somewhere near a fairway in the middle of a golf course when he learned he and LeBron James would no longer be Lakers teammates.The news put a complete damper on his afternoon, he told The California Post on Wednesday.Austin Reaves dribbles upcourt against the Golden State Warriors. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectLeBron James reacts after making a three point shot. Getty Images“I texted him,” Reaves said of his initial reaction to James bolt
  
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• 10-player, six-team deal seemingly official, with plenty of Pistons involved

  08-07-2026 20:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 10: John Collins #20 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 10, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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• What to know for 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Format, schedule, how to watch

  08-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What to know for 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Format, schedule, how to watch originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonNBA fans are about to be introduced to the 2026 rookie class.The Las Vegas Summer League returns this week as all 30 NBA teams converge on Sin City for some summer hoops.Summer league rosters feature a range of players, from rookie draft picks to rising sophomores and unsigned players looking to earn NBA deals. The headliners taking the court this year are the top picks from
  
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• Waiting for Mike Brown, Part 2

  08-07-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Part 2: Any minute now Read part 1 here.Outside of Eye Designs of Westchester, I squint like Clint Eastwood through the sun at the VW Beetle. Unlike Clint, I’m not cool. I’ve got a bladder full of Gatorade and nerves. Never have I interviewed a sports professional in person. A line of fanboy questions waits in my head as my trembling thumb opens my iPhone’s Voice Memos app, ready to record my exchange with Mike Brown, skipper of the World Champion New York Knicks. To
  
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• Which Michigan Basketball player will have the best rookie season in the NBA?

  08-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 25: New Dallas Mavericks player Morez Johnson Jr. holds a jersey during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Johnson was selected ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation React
  
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• Warriors out of LeBron James sweepstakes after bailing on Anthony Davis trade, per report

  08-07-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Anthony Davis #3 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers sit on the bench during their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 2024 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden S
  
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• Potential Sixers veteran’s minimum targets, non-LeBron edition

  08-07-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets gestures during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on April 03, 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 Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images An encouraging season that ended abruptly in the second round of the playoffs?
  
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