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• LeBron James has NBA free agency — and Lakers — in holding pattern

  21-07-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s no secret that most of the NBA is waiting on LeBron James.Even with James’ agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, saying James won’t be rushed into making a decision on which team he’ll play for next, and encouraging teams to fill out their open roster spots if they want to, much of the league’s free agency business remains on hold while James mulls his options.Until LeBron James makes up his mind on his next home, the rest of the NBA is in a freeze as so much rev
  
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• Can Bob Myers and Sunny Mehta Turn New Jersey Into a Destination?

  29-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 5: Bob Myers and Josh Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Denver Nuggets at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 125-124 in overtime. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images For
  
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• Breaking down the best offseason move by all 30 NBA teams in 2026

  29-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA's offseason has reached its next phase. LeBron James made the biggest free agency decision of the year, and now most of the league's major roster questions for the 2026-27 season have been addressed. There could be a few more trades to avoid the NBA's salary-cap penalties, but otherwise the league's major transactions are complete.But there sure were a lot of impact players on the move this year.Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant, Julius Randle and
  
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• Sam Hauser—The Players in Green

  29-07-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 17, 2024 at the 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• YouTube Gold: Bill Walton’s Five Favorite College Basketball Players

  29-07-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Original Caption) San Francisco teammates raise big Bill Russell on their shoulders in a spontaneous gesture of acclaim following tonight's triumph over the clans, 70-53, for their holiday festival championship at the garden named the tournament's most valuable player, the 6 foot 10 inch center scored 17 points to pace the dons to their 36th victory grinning broadly Big Bill holds the Tourney's Trophy. The late Bill Walton has a unique presence in basketball history. When healthy, he was as goo
  
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• How energy drinks and liquor will help pay for a bigger NCAA tournament

  29-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To help protect college athletes from vices like vodka and Red Bull, the NCAA has long banned advertising of such products during broadcasts of its championship events, including the NCAA basketball tournaments.The NCAA once even nixed a proposal by 5-Hour Energy to sponsor the name of a bowl game, leading that bowl game to go out of business. But times have changed, starting July 1, when the governing body for college sports opened the door for spirit and energy drink companies to advertise tel
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns and the burden of being picked first

  29-07-2026 06:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Karl-Anthony Towns poses with Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 25, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• Fever star Aliyah Boston leaves game vs. Storm early after apparent knee injury

  29-07-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aliyah Boston's right knee drilled the court hard as she was trying to roll to the rim on Tuesday night in Seattle.AP Photo/Michael ConroyIndiana Fever star Aliyah Boston left their matchup with the Seattle Storm early on Tuesday night after an awkward knee injury. Boston, in the second quarter of the matchup at Climate Pledge Arena, set a screen and started rolling to the basket from the top of the key. But as she tried to get past Flau’jae Johnson, the two got tangled up and Boston fell
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Johni Broome traded to Clippers, Dereck Lively extension

  29-07-2026 02:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With LeBron James' decision made, the rest of the business of the NBA is getting done: Draymond Green is headed back to Golden State (as expected), and we have a Johni Broome trade. Here is all the latest (if you want more on the biggest-name free agents, follow this link to a look at the seven biggest-name free agents still on the market).We have a trade: Johni Broome to ClippersThis is essentially a salary dump for Philadelphia as it clears out roster space so that Kentavious Caldwell Pope can
  
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• Shaq has surprising Joel Embiid prediction after 76ers’ offseason overhaul

  29-07-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perhaps it’s the LeBron James signing. Perhaps it’s just a gut feeling. But either way, Shaquille O’Neal is all in on Joel Embiid this season, even with his extensive injury history. On “The Stephen A. Smith” show, O’Neal said that it’s time for Embiid to “step up” but also predicted he’d stay healthy for the first time in a while. “He better take some Tylenol, take some shots… I’ll tell you what. I&rsq
  
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• Where the Sixers stand financially after signing LeBron James, KCP

  29-07-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics embrace after the 76ers defeated the Celtics 109-100 in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 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 Madd
  
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• Raptors Reacts: What type of player should Toronto target next?

  29-07-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers is guarded by RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on February 2, 2025 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 React
  
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• LaMelo Ball sued for allegedly being nightmare tenant weeks after shock trade to Timberwolves

  29-07-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LaMelo Ball is allegedly leaving Charlotte with some unpaid debts.Court records viewed by The California Post on Tuesday show Ball was sued Monday — just weeks after he was traded from the Hornets to the Timberwolves — over accusations he owes a North Carolina landlord more than $100,000 in missed rent checks.Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAccording t
  
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• Draymond Green re-signs with Warriors, explains why he thinks LeBron James didn't come to Golden State

  28-07-2026 23:36 via cbssports.com
  
  Green will be back with the Warriors alongside Steph Curry for a 15th season
  
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• Cavs still chasing Kuminga trade; Hawks interested in Jarrett Allen

  28-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 28: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers smiles during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2025-26 Emirates Cup game on November 28, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• NBA Power Rankings: LeBron James vaults 76ers into top five; Spurs have early edge over Knicks

  28-07-2026 23:11 via cbssports.com
  
  Philly has to put the puzzle together, but the talent of the individual pieces is extraordinary
  
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• 76ers reportedly trade F Johni Broome, pick to Clippers for cash to get under both aprons after LeBron James' signing

  28-07-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly traded forward Johni Broome and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The move helps Philadelphia get its financials under both the first and second aprons after signing both LeBron Jamesand Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Broome is coming off his rookie season. The 24-year-old played in only 11 games and had 10 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists in 55 total minutes. Philadelphia drafted Broome with the 35th overall p
  
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• Suns add Bulls matchup to growing preseason schedule

  28-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Isaac Okoro #35 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on April 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jayden Mack/Getty Images) | Getty Images Is it too soon to start talking about presea
  
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• Sixers trade Johni Broome, second-round pick to Clippers for cash considerations

  28-07-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: Johni Broome #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on October 10, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Report: Sixers to trade Johni Broome, second-round pick to Clippers for cash considerations

  28-07-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: Johni Broome #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on October 10, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/28/26

  28-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: The sneakers worn by Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors during the game against the Houston Rockets during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 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 Dow/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Knicks Domino Effects: What if De’Aaron Fox didn’t foul Jaden Ivey?

  28-07-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings reacts alongside De'Aaron Fox #5 during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on January 16, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Kings 119-117. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Ima
  
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• Report: Wizards have held conversations with DeMar DeRozan

  28-07-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 01: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Will Riley #27 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on February 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards have held
  
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• Draymond Green returning to Warriors on one-year, $27.7 million contract

  28-07-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green was always returning to the Golden State Warriors. That was never in doubt, even after he opted out of his player option to give the Warriors the financial flexibility to chase LeBron James and other free agents.Now Green is officially back, agreeing to a one-year, $27.7 million contract that is essentially the same one he opted out of, a story first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, who was informed by Green's agent, Rich Paul.If the Warriors had been successful in landing LeBr
  
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• Cavs hit roadblock in signing Mario Hezonja

  28-07-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid's Croatian forward #11 Mario Hezonja (C) aims a throw next to Valencia's US forward #07 Braxton Key during the EuroLeague "Final Four" semi-final basketball match between Valencia Basket Club and Real Madrid Baloncesto at the Telekom Center Athens in Athens on May 22, 2026. (Photo by Angelos Tzortzinis / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers formally agreed to a deal to sign forward Mario Hezonja earlier this week. If only it were that simple. Hezonja i
  
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• Shaq defends LeBron James from 'ring chaser' label after 76ers decision

  28-07-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shaquille O'Neal doesn't agree with critics labeling LeBron James a ring chaser after his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, and he pointed to his own career in response.O'Neal, appearing on the July 27 edition of SiriusXM's "The Stephen A. Smith Show," offered his perspective on James picking the Sixers over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors by equating the choice to one he made at the end of his own NBA career. At the end of his career, O'Neal also signed a tw
  
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• Draymond Green contract with Warriors: Details, what re-signing means for Golden State

  28-07-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now that they struck out on LeBron James, the Golden State Warriors are bringing back one of their mainstays.The team and forward Draymond Green agreed Tuesday, July 28 to a one-year, $27.7 million contract, according to ESPN.The contract is exactly the same amount Green would’ve earned in his player option, which he declined in late June. The arrangement suggests that Green opted out to offer financial flexibility for the Warriors to pursue other players, like James, in free agency and tr
  
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• Will the second apron cost the Knicks a second championship?

  28-07-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) jumps to catch a pass and dunk the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are hoping to repeat as NBA champions in the upcoming season, but their job has become a little harder to repeat.While the Phil
  
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• Cavs Reacts Survey: Has LeBron ruined his relationship with Cleveland?

  28-07-2026 21:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 5, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Warriors re-sign Draymond Green to one-year, $27.7 million deal

  28-07-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Head coach Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors hug during the final moments of an NBA play-in tournament game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Agreem
  
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