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• LeBron James reuniting with Heat continues to gain steam

  28-06-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could LeBron James return to the Heat this offseason? According to an NBA insider, he doesn’t rule out the possibility of a reunion between James and the Heat.NBA insider Brian Windhorst spoke about how much he admired the Heat organization and said he believes James feels the same.“I admire the Heat organization so much. And I value the relationships that I created those years, and I look back, and I learned so much covering that team. And I learned so much listening to Pat Riley,&r
  
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• Miles Bridges trade grades: Suns burn another potential rebuild year, Hornets add to draft pick pile

  28-06-2026 21:18 via cbssports.com
  
  The asset-rich Charlotte front office got a home run return with the 2033 first-round pick
  
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• Hornets trade Miles Bridges to Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale

  28-06-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In their second major trade in a week, the Charlotte Hornets have dealt veteran forward Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns.The Suns are sending Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick to the Hornets for Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and 2027 second-round pick, the Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin has confirmed.The deal comes after the Hornets sent guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for center/forward Naz Reid last Thursday.Bridges has spent the firs
  
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• Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says

  28-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are continuing their offseason overhaul.The Hornets have agreed to trade forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round draft pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the trade, which was first reported by ESPN, still needs to b
  
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• Hornets reportedly trading Miles Bridges to Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, 1st-round pick

  28-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Charlotte Hornets are trading forward Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.In exchange, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick are going to Charlotte. Phoenix will also receive a 2027 second-rounder in addition to Bridges.BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic
  
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• Tracking The Suns Through the World Cup’s History: Part II

  28-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1987: Alvan Adams #33 of the Phoenix Suns lookst to make a move against Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1987 at the Boston 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 1987 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• Lakers tender non-qualifying offer to Chris Mañon

  28-06-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Chris Mañon #30 of the South Bay Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Stockton Kings on February 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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 Ima
  
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• Keaton Wagler’s impact on Illinois will extend far beyond 2026

  28-06-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler after he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images In this episode of Oskee Talk I’m reunited with TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to break down:Keaton Wagler going to L.A. (6:56)Concerns about Wagler’s athleticism at the next level (11:12)Wagler’s historic freshman season in Champaign (16:30)Men’s basketball’
  
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• Should the Lakers trade for Myles Turner?

  28-06-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 05: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum on April 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images There is no secret what the Lakers’ priority will be when
  
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• 6 non-taxpayer mid-level exception targets for the Sixers in free agency

  28-06-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 22, 2026: LA Clippers forward John Collins (20) dunks over Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) in the first half at the Intuit Dome on January 22, 2026 in Inglewood, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) At long last, we got a fresh heaping of Sixers slop on Saturday. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is “expected to
  
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• Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Mitch talks, FA market nuggets, Jaylen Brown has lost it

  28-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRONX, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 9: The Bronx Zoo transforms into a vibrant display of autumn colors as fall foliage surrounds its animal habitats in New York, United States on November 9, 2025. Visitors enjoy the mix of wildlife and seasonal scenery, with golden leaves creating picturesque views across one of New York City's most famous attractions. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images Good morning to everybody brave enough to wake up at all on Sunday. Do
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs Summer League schedules released

  28-06-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Spurs have four new draftees, three of whom are available to participate immediately in Summer League. The first stop for the Spurs is San Francisco where the Silver & Black join California Summer League. Over 4th of July weekend, the Spurs will face the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors. Their game schedule is below.2026 #Spurs California Classic schedule (San Francisco):
  – Friday, July 3: SAS vs. MIA (7 p.m. Central)– Sunday, July 5: SAS @ GSW (6 p.m
  
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• NBA free agency live updates: Latest rumors on top players available

  28-06-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's peak NBA rumor season.Now that the NBA draft has passed, it's on to that dead-period before free agency officially begins. As teams negotiate potential deals and make calls about available players, there's naturally been a bunch of rumors going around.Free agency begins on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and any trades or deals can officially be consummated on July 6, when the league's moratorium ends.The Miami Heat asserted themselves with a blockbuster move for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Porti
  
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• Rockets out on Jaylen Brown, but what about Marcus Smart?

  28-06-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of Ime Udoka’s former players from his time with the Celtics, Jaylen Brown, was thought to be of interest to the Rockets in a trade, but that seems to have vanished, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer:“The word around the league is the Rockets haven’t been involved in the ongoing Jaylen Brown trade talks at all. Sources insist the Rockets have had no recent discussions with Boston about a Brown deal.”Another former Celtic might be in Houston’s sights, as M
  
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• Summer Leagues, preseason schedules finalized

  28-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 25: Zuby Ejiofor #20, Onsi Saleh, Kingston Flemings #4, and Henri Veesaar #13 of the Atlanta Hawks pose for a photo during the Atlanta Hawks New Draft Picks Press Conference and Portraits on June 25, 2026 at Atlanta Hawks Practice Facility 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyri
  
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• Draymond Green jokingly calls out Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg over ‘lies'

  28-06-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green jokingly calls out Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg over ‘lies' originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors don’t have their hilarious in-house back-and-forth between Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield anymore, but a new frenemies situation might be developing in its place.Golden State star Draymond Green and No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Yaxel Lendeborg attended Michigan State and Michigan, respectively — two schools that don’t exactly like
  
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• Swanson: You're up, Rob Pelinka. To avoid Ned Colletti's fate, the Lakers' GM has to deliver this offseason

  28-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' general manager and president of basketball operations, glances to his left during a news conference. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)If only. If Rob Pelinka could use the Dodgers’ blueprint to renovate, Lakers fans wouldn’t even be sweating this summer.But, you know. Baseballs and basketballs, apples and oranges.The windup and sales pitch are the same, though: Deliver a sustainable, high-rising, championship build. On time and … about that b
  
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• Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson breaks silence on free agency: ‘Very a possibility’

  28-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks looks on during a break in the action during the first quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images After spending
  
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• Former Duke Star Amile Jefferson To Coach Boston’s Summer League Team

  28-06-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 27: Assistant Coach Amile Jefferson and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics embrace after the game against the Indiana Pacers during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 27, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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
  
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• What Would A Successful Rookie Season for Dybantsa Actually Look Like?

  28-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 19: AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars dribbles the ball while being guarded by Nic Codie #10 of the Texas Longhorns during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the first pick in the 2026 draft, the Washington Wizards got the guy they think will spearhead the team’s offense and lead them into contention over the next
  
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• Wolves Fans React to a Crazy Week of Trades

  28-06-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Naz Reid #11 and Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 24, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• Knicks sign St. John’s guard to Summer League deal

  28-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Oziyah Sellers #4 of the St. John's Red Storm reacts during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off winning the NBA championship and wrapping up the 2026 NBA Draft with a couple of new faces now part of the organization, the New York Knicks keep shaping their roster.Yes, we’r
  
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• Utah Jazz News and Notes: New signings are happening

  28-06-2026 07:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 21: Tamar Bates #7 of the Grand Rapids Gold dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Charge on November 21, 2025 at Cleveland Public Auditorium 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Magic waive Jonathan Isaac, their No. 6 pick in the 2017 draft who battled injuries

  28-06-2026 05:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic waived Jonathan Isaac on Saturday, ending the former first-round pick's injury-shortened time with the team. The Magic took Isaac with the No. 6 pick in the 2017 draft. After playing in 75 games in 2018-19 in a promising second season, the 6-foot-10 forward tore his left ACL in August 2020 during the NBA's restart and missed the next two seasons while recovering from surgery.Isaac played in 52 games this season, averaging 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds i
  
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• Two Words, Wolves Pod: Timberwolves Trade Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball

  28-06-2026 05:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sneaker Reporter, Travis Singleton, joins Two Words: Wolves Pod to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves trading away Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, as well as the Wolves drafting Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick, and much more.— Naz Reid was and will remain a Timberwolves legend. He stands out as the franchise’s greatest developmental player and is as beloved an athlete as has ever been with the Timberwolves and in the state of Minnesota.— Reid
  
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• Jaylen Brown goes off on insider Bobby Marks and analytics enthusiasts

  28-06-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown has had lots of time to respond to anyone who doubts his game, his abilities and contributions to winning basketball – and NBA media members aren't exempt.After a back-and-forth with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, which has gone on for more than a month, Brown's media feuds continue.Brown went off on X, formerly Twitter, in a series of posts including a response to ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks about the 2024 Finals MVP being viewed as th
  
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• Deandre Ayton expected to pick up player option

  28-06-2026 03:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 18: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images While Deandre Ayton’s debut season in Los Angeles wasn’t the perf
  
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• Boston Celtics Sign Ron Harper Jr. to Three-Year Deal

  28-06-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: Ron Harper Jr. #13 of the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on April 19, 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 Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images After declining his $2.6 million tea
  
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• Darryn Peterson has arrived in Utah, and it’s going great!

  28-06-2026 01:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JUNE 26: Darryn Peterson arrives at the airport after being drafted as the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at Salt Lake City Airport greeted by fans on June 26, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Get
  
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• Why Nuggets should be concerned if Nikola Jokić does not sign contract extension this offseason

  28-06-2026 01:05 via cbssports.com
  
  Jokić, eligible for a four-year extension, is reportedly considering bypassing the move this summer
  
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