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• Mikal Bridges, NBA Champion

  29-06-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Timothée Chalamet celebrates with Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis accused of illegal gambling, wire fraud and money laundering

  29-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Lakers and Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is charged with fixing his performance to help gamblers win bets. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson / Associated Press)Former Lakers players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were charged with wire fraud conspiracy and bribery in sporting contests by federal prosecutors in a sweeping indictment that included four other co-conspirators. Both played one season with the Lakers during long careers, Beasley in 2022-2023 and Davis in 2014-2015. According to t
  
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• Knicks 2026 free agency and trade buzz: Mutual interest between Kevon Looney and NY

  29-06-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here is the latest Knicks free agency and trade buzz as the NBA offseason progresses...June 29, 2:55 p.m.According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, there will be mutual interest between the Knicks and center Kevon Looney as the free agency period opens on Tuesday at 6 p.m.Begley notes that Looney and Knicks head coach Mike Brown maintain a relationship from their time together in Golden State, which could make Looney a potential replacement for Mitchell Robinson, should he leave for another team.L
  
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• The Hornets’ offseason looks genius once you see the full picture

  29-06-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 24: (L-R) Miles Bridges #0 and LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets walk off the court after defeating the Sacramento Kings during their game at Spectrum Center on March 24, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Charl
  
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• NBA free agency: Ranking 8 teams poised to make biggest moves

  29-06-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA rumors are flying and speculation is swirling with the start to the league's free agency period. There's just one catch.At the moment, only a few teams actually have an abundance of salary cap space to spend on free agents this year. Instead, blockbuster trade discussions and contract extension negotiations (and the subsequent fallout from them) are dominating the lead up to NBA free agency in 2026.Giannis Antetokounmpo was already traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat and La
  
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• Best fantasy basketball fits for top-10 NBA free agents

  29-06-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus has been monitoring the situation unfolding throughout NBA Free Agency. Below, he chooses a best fantasy landing spot for the big names remaining on the market.LeBron James - LAL | Forward | Age 41 | UFAThe biggest wildcard on this list — retirement, a return to L.A., Cleveland?!?! or one last contender run are all realistic options. Bron's fantasy value is entirely destination-dependent; however, we still know he can contribute at a high level, putting
  
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• LeBron James next team predictions: Warriors overtake Lakers in race to land four-time MVP

  29-06-2026 19:37 via cbssports.com
  
  With Draymond Green declining his player option, Golden State has the flexibility to make major moves, beginning with James
  
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• Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again

  29-06-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA free agency in 2010: Everyone waited for LeBron James to make a decision.NBA free agency in 2026: Everyone is waiting again for James to make a decision.James was the biggest domino to fall in the NBA's offseason player movement period 16 years ago when he decided to join Miami, and he may be the biggest domino to fall — at least in free agency — this summer as well. Free agency opens in the NBA on Tuesday evening, with James' future atop the list of most intriguing storylines th
  
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• Jaylen Brown trade rumors: Portland now frontrunner, what other teams in mix?

  29-06-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Momentum continues to build toward a trade that sends Jaylen Brown — the team's 2024 NBA Finals MVP — out of town. This became a thing when Brown was publicly dangled as part of the Celtics' efforts to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo (even if Boston didn't want that to leak), then the Heat won the bidding war, leaving Boston in an awkward position.Here is all the latest on the Jaylen Brown rumors flying around the league.Portland frontrunnerThe Trail Blazers wanted to get in on the A
  
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• Rival Report: Suns add a Arizona guy in draft

  29-06-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 26: Koa Peat #18 and General Manager Brian Gregory of the Phoenix Suns pose for a photo during an introductory press conference on June 26, 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
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade talks heat up as Clippers salary-cap circumvention findings loom

  29-06-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard warms up before an NBA game in Portland, Ore., in April. (Jenny Kane / Associated Press)Reasons for the Clippers to trade Kawhi Leonard are apparent. So are reasons to keep the seven-time All-Pro forward who turned 35 on Monday.For now, the team is engaged in discussions and entertaining offers for Leonard, who is highly regarded despite being central to a league investigation into allegations of salary-cap intervention.Representatives for Leonard, who has one
  
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• Marcus Smart to decline player option, become free agent

  29-06-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his foul against the Houston Rockets in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images After reestablishing himself with the Lakers last season, Marcus Smart is set for one more big contract this offseason.Smart will reportedly opt out of the second year of his deal with the
  
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• If LeBron James leaves the Lakers, what's next for Bronny?

  29-06-2026 19:06 via cbssports.com
  
  LeBron's free agency sweepstakes open Tuesday, so what does that mean for his son's NBA career?
  
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• Phoenix Suns Free Agency Watch: The Shooting Guard Edition

  29-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. 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 Pet
  
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• Editor-in-chief mailbag: Free agency is here!

  29-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates during the second quarter of Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 29, 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty I
  
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• Lakers Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart make decisions amid LeBron James speculation

  29-06-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton celebrate scoring against the Rockets during a 2026 playoff game in Houston. (Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images)As LeBron James dominated the news cycle regarding his future on the eve of NBA free agency, the Lakers retained a different piece of their lineup.Lakers guard Marcus Smart has declined his player option of $5.9 million and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to people not authorized to publicly discuss the decision.Smart is expect
  
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• Lakers center Deandre Ayton picks up his player option amid LeBron James speculation

  29-06-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Center Deandre Ayton is picking up his player option for $8.1 million and returning to the Lakers. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)As LeBron James dominated the news cycle regarding his future on the eve of NBA free agency, the Lakers retained a different piece of their lineup.Deandre Ayton is picking up his player option for $8.1 million and returning to the Lakers, according to people not authorized to publicly discuss on decision.The 7-foot Ayton averaged career low in points (12.5), reb
  
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• Report: Warriors interested in trading for Anthony Davis

  29-06-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  MARCH 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards smiles before the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 19, 2026 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Go
  
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• The Pindown I Breaking Down Ebuka Okorie’s Fit in Detroit w/Tyler Metcalf

  29-06-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While trade and free agent rumors flying around, its almost hard to remember that the Pistons just added two exciting young players to this roster. But Wes and Blake somehow managed, and so they brought in NBA draft expert Tyler Metcalf from No Ceilings NBA to do a deep dive into the two newest members of the Detroit Pistons. Tyler gives his scout on Ebuka Okorie and Ugonna Onyenso, exploring exactly how each might fit in. Can Okorie play next to Cade? How Concerned should you be about his low p
  
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• Heat F Andrew Wiggins will reportedly sign 3-year, $64 million extension to stay with franchise

  29-06-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Miami Heat reportedly intend to sign forward Andrew Wiggins to a three-year, $64 million extension, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal was negotiated by the forward's agents at CAA Sports and includes a player option for the third season. Wiggins, 31, has been in the league since 2014, when he was drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He never played with his original team, though, as he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team deal centered on Kevin Love going t
  
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• Warriors have a plan to get LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and Draymond Green just completed Step 1

  29-06-2026 18:43 via cbssports.com
  
  Will LeBron and AD team up with Stephen Curry on the Warriors? Green made that more likely with his surprising contract decision
  
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• Report: Warriors have eyes set on Anthony Davis and LeBron James joining Steph Curry

  29-06-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 25: Stephen Curry (30) of Golden State Warriors is in action during NBA game between Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 25, 2025 in San Francisco, California, United States. (Photo by Tayfun Cokun/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images The Golden State Warriors pursuit of LeBron James has been well reported at this point, but the rumors picked up steam on Wednesday morning when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported tha
  
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• Report: Sixers pick up team options on Dominick Barlow, Dalen Terry; decline Trendon Watford’s option

  29-06-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 10: Trendon Watford #12 and Dominick Barlow #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers high five during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 10, 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. Garrabrant/NBA
  
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• Lakers C Deandre Ayton reportedly picks up $8.1 million player option for 2026-27 season

  29-06-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million player option for the upcoming NBA season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Ayton averaged 12.5 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block per game in his first season with the Lakers after signing a two-year, $16.2 million contract that included the player option for the second year. This story will be updated with more information.
  
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• NBA Players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis Indicted on Gambling Charges

  29-06-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.NBA guard Malik Beasley and former forward Ed Davis have been indicted on multiple gambling charges by federal prosecutors, stemming from a game-manipulation scheme. Key TakeawaysMalik Beasley allegedly conspired with former NBA player Ed Davis to manipulate at least three games. The co-defendants will be arraigned at a later date. This is one of multiple NBA betting schemes. Beasley, Da
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks free agency primer: Roster outlook, needs, and targets

  29-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 6, 2026; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst (left) introduces new head coach Taylor Jenkins at a press conference at Milwaukee Art Museum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images You can smell it; it’s so close you can nearly taste it. NBA free agency. Yes, it’s that time of year again, where teams convince themselves that their new recruits will put them over the top in the coming campaign. And despite all the
  
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• Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis latest to be charged in ongoing gambling scandal

  29-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's widening gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on prop bet trends in those games, prosecutors alleged.U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. said Beasley and others "turned professional basketball into a criminal betting operation."The schemes, he added, "er
  
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• How Draymond Green's opt-out can help Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James and Anthony Davis

  29-06-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Free-agent position rankings: Point guards | Shooting guards | Small forwards | Power forwards | Centers | Big BoardGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has declined his $27.7 million player option in order to assist the organization in freeing up salary-cap flexibility for a possible pursuit of free agent LeBron James.The plan isn't just to acquire James, but to also make a play for Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis, reuniting the former teammates who won a championship together
  
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• LeBron James to the Warriors suddenly doesn’t sound so crazy

  29-06-2026 17:50 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 Golden State W
  
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• Lakers set to have conversation with LeBron James amid Warriors interest

  29-06-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA - April 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Houston Rockets in the second half of a Western Conference first-round NBA playoff basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images However real the Warriors’ attempts to form the NBA’s Expendables are, it is at least having the ripple effect of reigni
  
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