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• LeBron James will return for record 24th NBA season, just not with Lakers

  30-06-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The King is coming back — We just don't know where.NBA icon LeBron James, the league’s all-time leading scorer, has reportedly agreed to return to the NBA, according to initial reporting from ESPN's Shams Charania. This brings him back for the 2026-27 season, which will be his 24th and will extend his record for most seasons played in NBA history."LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on wi
  
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• Suns agree to $13 million, 2-year deal with veteran guard Luke Kennard, AP source says

  01-07-2026 04:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a $13 million, two-year deal with veteran guard Luke Kennard, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday night.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal — which includes a player option for the second season — cannot be signed yet.The 6-foot-5 guard has consistently been one of the most accurate 3-point shooters in the NBA, hitting 44.2% of his attempts over a nine-year career. He
  
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• Nets sign guard Keon Ellis to two-year, $18 million contract

  01-07-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Nets and free agent guard Keon Ellis have agreed to a two-year, $18 million guaranteed deal, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.The signing came shortly after the NBA free agency negotiating window opened and gives Brooklyn some depth at the guard position.Ellis, 26, has played four seasons in the league and was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Cleveland Cavaliers during last season's trade deadline. With the Cavs, Ellis averaged 8.3 points in 29 games.For his career, the University of Ala
  
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• The Cavs lose defensive guard to the Brooklyn Nets

  01-07-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Keon Ellis #14 of the Clevland Cavaliers looks on in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 02, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis, who the
  
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• Walker Kessler’s High Price Tag Revealed – Should Jazz Match?

  01-07-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 29: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz grabs a rebound away from Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at the Delta Center on October 29, 2025 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.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hopes are high for the Ut
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade grades: Clippers get 'A+' for franchise-altering pivot as Raptors take major risk

  01-07-2026 02:32 via cbssports.com
  
  Los Angeles turned one of the bleakest outlooks in the NBA into a near blank canvas with this trade
  
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• This is what the Raptors gave up for Kawhi (and why it doesn’t matter)

  01-07-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 21, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates with Toronto Raptors forward CJ Miles (0) during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The NBA world has been altered for the second time in a decade, as Kawhi Leonard has yet again made his way to the Toronto Raptors, seemingly in it for the long(ish) haul.The exact details of the trade have been revealed by Shams Charania to b
  
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• LeBron James latest rumors: Where will superstar play next season?

  01-07-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NBA free agency negotiation window has officially opened, and LeBron James remains at the forefront of the conversation.James’ agent, Rich Paul, told Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers' front office that the 23-year NBA veteran would not return to the franchise and would explore other options.James spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the longest single stint in his career. The partnership proved to be mutually beneficial to both sides. The 4-time NBA MVP provided the Lak
  
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• Kelly Oubre plans to meet with Lakers in free agency

  01-07-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 28: Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 28, 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 I
  
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• Tobias Harris among free agents Lakers have ‘mulled over internally’

  01-07-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MARCH 23: Tobias Harris #12 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 23, 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Celtics Reacts Survey: who are you looking forward to seeing at Summer League?

  01-07-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 8: President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics talks to Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during Day 1 of the 2021 Las Vegas Summer League on August 8, 2021 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by
  
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• Timberwolves Re-Sign Bones Hyland

  01-07-2026 01:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS , MN - APRIL 23: Bones Hyland (8) of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after cooking Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets before hitting a three pointer during the third quarter of the Timberwolves' 113-96 win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Minnesota took a 2-1 best-of-seven series lead. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images On Tuesday, as the NBA’s Free Agency period opened, the Minnesota
  
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• Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

  01-07-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday.The Raptors are sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and pick swap to the Clippers for Leonard, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has not received the required l
  
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• NBA Cup final reportedly leaving Las Vegas for Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis

  01-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is leaving Las Vegas — for the NBA Cup final, at least. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league will hold next season’s NBA Cup final at Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for Dec. 11. The report did not address where the semifinal games will be held.The league had previously held the NBA Cup semifinals and final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But the NBA’s contract with the arena was on a year-to-year basis, opening up the possibilit
  
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• NBA Cup final leaving Las Vegas for Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse

  01-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is leaving Las Vegas — for the NBA Cup final, at least. The league announced Tuesday it will hold next season's NBA Cup final at Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for Dec. 11. The NBA did not address where the semifinal games will be held.The league had previously held the NBA Cup semifinals and final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas since its inception in 2023. But the NBA's contract with the arena was on a year-to-year basis, opening up the possibili
  
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• Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto Raptors

  01-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.Kevin O'Connor gives his instant takeaways on the big trade and gives his biggest takeaways from the move.0:12 Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors
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• Robert Williams III agrees to a contract extension with the Trail Blazers

  01-07-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robert Williams III has agreed to a contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers that will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season, the team announced Tuesday. Williams, 28, averaged 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks a game this season, becoming a key contributor off the bench for Portland, which made the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 17.1 minutes a game in 59 games, but he did not play in back-to-back games for the Blazers after
  
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• Butler’s iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse will play host to the next NBA Cup final in December

  01-07-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.Hinkle — one of the oldest arenas in the country — is iconic, and more than fits the billing that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and other league officials were looking for when he said the league was searching for “storied college arenas” to play host to the Cup final.The 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark
  
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• Butler's iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse will play host to the next NBA Cup final in December

  01-07-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.Hinkle — one of the oldest arenas in the country — is iconic, and more than fits the billing that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and other league officials were looking for when he said the league was searching for “storied college arenas” to play host to the Cup final.The 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark the f
  
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• LeFree Agency: NBA Free Agency Open Thread

  01-07-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 10: Anthony Edwards of Team United States (L) and LeBron James of Team United States react during the Men's Gold Medal Ceremony, Game 50, match between France and United States on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images The clock has struck 5:00 p.m. CT which means that NBA free agency is now officially open!Just when you thought some of the b
  
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• Report: Wizards ‘not interested’ in trading Anthony Davis

  01-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 27: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on March 27, 2026 at Chase Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Bucks sign Ousmane Dieng to three-year deal as free agency begins

  01-07-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Bucks are keeping Ousmane Dieng around, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania.“Free agent forward Ousmane Dieng has agreed to a three-year, $17.5 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell ESPN. Dien
  
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• LeBron James next team 2026: Will LeBron join Stephen Curry, Draymond Green on Warriors? Reunion with Heat?

  01-07-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are having an amicable breakup.No, THANK YOU! Truly a honor to wear the while trying to continuing the greatness & legacies that came before me! Hope I made a few proud during my stint.https://t.co/RmQ6uvvgv0— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 30, 2026LeBron's decision to leave the Lakers is a "happiness-led decision" and "not driven by money," according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Maybe that's because the money is pretty much set — the teams l
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade: The Raptors are taking a risk that paid off once before. Why not again?

  01-07-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everyone loves a good reunion, and Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors.When last we saw Leonard sporting dinosaurs, in his lone season in Toronto, he led the Raptors on a magical run to the 2019 NBA championship, the franchise's first title.It had cost them DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a first-round draft pick (Keldon Johnson), and it was worth every penny, because they won. But Leonard did immediately leave Toronto at the altar in 2019 free agency, choosing instead to team with
  
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• The Sixers’ 2026-27 salary-cap outlook heading into free agency

  01-07-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 22: Paul George #8, Tyrese Maxey #0, and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets on January 22, 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 (Photo by Jesse D. Garr
  
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• Dusty May addresses role of NIL era in Michigan departure, how it can be ‘segue’ to NBA

  01-07-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Dusty May left Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks just months removed from a national title, speculation grew about how the NIL and transfer portal era in college basketball impacted his decision. He previously made his concerns clear about the landscape.Speaking with reporters Monday during his introductory press conference, May said the landscape was not a “big reason” for his move to the pros. But he admitted how much things have changed during his coaching career and that he
  
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• Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Has Evan Mobley reached his ceiling?

  01-07-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 23: Center Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around center Dylan Cardwell #32 of the Sacramento Kings at Rocket Arena on January 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Kings 123-118. 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 Wel
  
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• Updated Sixers 2026-27 roster as NBA free agency begins

  01-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 25: President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey, Labaron Philon Jr. #00, and Head Coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a photo during the Philadelphia 76ers press conference introducing Labaron Philon Jr. on June 25, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, NJ 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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• Grading Clippers, Raptors Kawhi Leonard swap: Which team won the trade?

  30-06-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Breaking news just keeps coming out of Los Angeles. On the day where the topic of conversation has been LeBron James and his decision to not return to the Lakers, the other LA team got busy in the headlines.The Los Angeles Clippers executed a deal with the Toronto Raptors to send them Kawhi Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks, according to multiple reports.Leonard is coming off a career year where he averaged 27.4 p
  
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• LeBron Sweepstakes: Which Landing Spots Offer Best Title Odds?

  30-06-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.As the basketball world awaits LeBron James' free-agency decision, NBA championship odds show which of his potential suitors have the best chance to win next season's title.Key TakeawaysThe Golden State Warriors are the betting favorites to land James.Of all teams linked to the superstar, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers have the best title odds.The Lakers fell to +4,500 in odds after it w
  
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