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• Meleek Thomas should grow into exactly what the Cavs need

  07-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: Meleek Thomas shakes hands with Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after he is drafted 34th overall by the Sacramento Kings in Round Two of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 24, 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 Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images When you think abou
  
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• Twitter Gold: Austin Rivers Is Not Having It

  09-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 08: Austin Rivers #0 of the Duke Blue Devils launches his last-second, game-winning 3-point basket over Tyler Zeller #44 of the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Dean Smith Center on February 8, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke won 85-84. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) | Getty Images We don’t know the entire circumstances of this video, but this guy is talking to Austin Rivers and disses his NBA career, and Rivers is just not having it. We’l
  
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• Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: SLAM’d OG, Brunson in Chicago, Sidetalk Drummond

  09-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MOROGORO, TANZANIA - MAY 26: Giraffes roam the Mkata Floodplain in Mikumi National Park, located in Tanzania's Morogoro Region, on May 26, 2026. Covering an area of 3,230 square kilometers, Mikumi is among Tanzania's largest national parks and is known for its rich wildlife, vast savannas and diverse ecosystems. The Mkata Floodplain is considered one of the park's prime wildlife-viewing areas, offering visitors the opportunity to observe animals in their natural habitat. (Photo by Ali Osman Kaya
  
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• Utah Jazz News: New center signing and another Adam Silver letdown

  09-07-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up the court agaisnt the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game at the Jon M Huntsman Center on July 6, 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. ( Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) | Ge
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards: Summer League Preview, start time, how to watch

  09-07-2026 05:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a long time since the Jazz last played a meaningful game I desperately wanted them to win, and it is unhealthy how excited I am for this matchup. After a solid three games in the SLC Summer League, the Jazz head south to Las Vegas, and as hot as the desert sun is sure to be outside, on the court, the Thursday night primetime game featuring the top two picks in the draft will be much hotter.How to Watch the Las Vegas Summer League?Who: Utah Jazz vs Washington WizardsWhen: Thursday, Ju
  
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• Top 50 players to watch at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas

  09-07-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every July, all 30 teams cram into two gyms in Las Vegas and we collectively overreact to basketball games that will be forgotten by Halloween. And yet, Summer League matters because it's the one place where every fanbase, from the contenders to the doomed, gets to squint at a 19-year-old and think, “Hey, he’s gonna be a guy for us!” Here are the 50 players I'll be watching, including one player from every team. Some are star rookies. Others are second-year guys who need to sho
  
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• Nuggets waive center Jonas Valanciunas, making him a free agent

  09-07-2026 03:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With only $2 million of Jonas Valanciunas' $10 million salary for next season guaranteed, the writing has been on the wall for a while, considering how the Nuggets are looking to save money as they look to extend Peyton Watson.The Nuggets have officially waived Valanciunas, a story first reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.JUST IN: The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valanciunas, league sources told @hoopshype. He had a fully guaranteed $10 million decision today. Denver will now owe
  
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• Wizards vs. Jazz preview: Washington starts 2026 NBA Summer League on Thursday

  09-07-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAWRENCE, KANSAS - JANUARY 31: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks and forward AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars chase down a loose ball in the first half at Allen Fieldhouse on January 31, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Summer League tips off tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern with the epic grudge match with the Utah Jazz the world has been anticipating for almost two weeks.That’s when Washington picked BYU forward A
  
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• Mark Cuban reportedly takes dispute with Mavericks over control of team to court, cites Luka Dončić trade

  09-07-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Mark Cuban sold his majority stake of the Dallas Mavericks in 2023, he did so with the belief that he'd still have a say in business operations and control over basketball decisions.Two-plus years later, the Mavericks have made drastic changes to both the business and the basketball team, most notably the controversial trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Cuban says that those decisions were made without his input and he feels shut out of the operation. And he's taking
  
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• Utah re-signs center Mo Bamba on two-year deal

  09-07-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Walker Kessler off to Los Angeles, it's going to be a bit of center by committee in Utah this season. Jusuf Nurkić likely starts with Jaxson Hayes behind him.Now add Mo Bamba to the list. Bamba is returning to the Jazz on a two-year deal, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.Bamba signed a couple of 10-day contracts with the Jazz last season and played in two games with the team. They liked him enough to bring him back, although likely on a non-guaranteed veteran minimum deal.The No. 6 pick
  
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• The Lakers have officially signed Walker Kessler, who may determine the success of the Luka Dončić era

  09-07-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 25: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz is interviewed after the win against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 25, 2023 at vivint.SmartHome Arena 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Chris Nicoll/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• The Brooklyn Podcast: Free Agency News, Summer League Takeaways & the Return of Pooch!

  09-07-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Mikel Brown Jr #0 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles by Nick Boyd #19 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of the California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 06, 2026 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images The California Cl
  
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• LeBron James decision not expected soon, says Shams Charania

  09-07-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron JamesLeBron James is still not ready to make his next move.According to Shams Charania, a decision on where James will play next season is not expected soon, leaving the NBA’s free agent market stuck in a waiting game that could stretch for weeks.LeBron James’ free agency decision reportedly could take weeks, leaving teams and the NBA market waiting on his next move. London Entertainment / SplashNews.comJames plans to spend this week with family and friends while continuing to
  
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• Tim Bontemps bolts ESPN writing gig for Hawks front office job

  09-07-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ESPN Reporter Tim Bontemps attends the game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers on January 15, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.From the press box to the executive suite. Former ESPN NBA writer and New York Post reporter Tim Bontemps is taking a role with the Hawks’ front office as a strategic advisor, he confirmed Wednesday.The new position will see Bontemps report to the team’s president of basketball operations, Onsi Saleh. ESPN
  
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• Mavericks owners froze Mark Cuban out of business opportunities in proposed arena move, lawsuit claims

  09-07-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FILE – Mark Cuban talks with reporters after an event at the White House, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the team’s former majority owner out of business opportunities in a proposed move of the club out of downtown, according to a newspaper report.The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Cuban alleges Dumont has engaged in “adversarial business practices&rdqu
  
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• How the Spurs should fill their open roster spots in free agency

  09-07-2026 01:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Jordan McLaughlin #0 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on January 22, 2026 at Delta 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 by Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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• Hawks willing to do sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga for first round pick swap

  09-07-2026 01:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 1: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks smiles during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 1, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Hawks may h
  
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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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• The Godfather returns: Jerry Colangelo among group bidding for an NBA team in Las Vegas

  09-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: Former Suns owner Jerry Colangelo is introduced to the new Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor by owner Mat Ishbia during the NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Footprint Center on October 28, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Jazz 126-104. 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
  
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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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• Celtics Reacts Survey: Payton Pritchard promotion? Paul George, 6th man? Mitchell Robinson a starting center?

  09-07-2026 00:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) secures a rebound against Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images | Lucas Boland-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.After w
  
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• Luka Dončić shares photos of daughters amid split from former fiancée Anamaria Goltes

  09-07-2026 00:45 via yahoo.com
  Luka Dončić gave fans a rare look at the softer side of his life after a turbulent stretch in 2026.The Los Angeles Lakers star shared a moment with his daughters on his Instagram story, offering a personal glimpse into his time as a father following his split from former fiancée Anamaria Goltes.Luka Dončić shared rare photos with his daughters after saying he is focused on custody and time with them following his split. Instagram/lukadoncicIn the photo, the 27-year-old
  
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• LeBron James, if this isn’t about money — then make your pick already

  09-07-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enough is enough. LeBron James, make up your damn mind. After news broke a week ago that LeBron James would be a free agent, the NBA world has been awaiting a decision. Getty ImagesHe stunned us by leaving the Lakers. He kept us glued to our phones for eight days wondering where he was going to take his talents. He expertly let the suspense crescendo as he became the biggest story in sports two decades into his career. But the movie has dragged on too long. There’s no way he
  
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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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• Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic out of LeBron James sweepstakes

  09-07-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James won't be signing with the Denver Nuggets, but isn't expected to make a decision anytime soon. LeBron James won’t be naming the Mile High City his next home. The Denver Nuggets have reportedly been removed from James’ list of potential destinations, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The 2023 NBA champions reached out to James when the veteran informed the Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for the upcoming season. LeBron James won’t be signing with the De
  
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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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