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• Mitchell Robinson explains finger injury before NBA Finals

  05-07-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mitchell Robinson was in doubt to start the NBA Finals after undergoing surgery on his hand in the week before the series began. While he played through it — and played a key role in the Knicks' title — the cause of the injury was never explained. Until now, when Robinson explained it in a Facebook post on Sunday."To provide some context, I had been dealing with personal issues, relationship problems, and internal struggles, which affected my performance on the basketball court...Wit
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies: Summer League Preview, start time, how to watch

  06-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Cody Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game on July 4, 2026 at Jon M. Huntsman 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 Melissa
  
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• Utah Jazz add depth with new signing of Creighton guard

  06-07-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Trey Alexander #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on April 03, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to Jake Fischer, the Utah Jazz have signed
  
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic making most of NBA offseason

  06-07-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic appears to be making the most of his NBA offseason.Doncic posted a series of photos on his Instagram Story on Sunday afternoon that included pictures of him enjoying some time out on the water.The first photo of Doncic featured him free-falling into the ocean with his arms spread and feet going straight down.Luka Doncic enjoying his offseason pic.twitter.com/rbgplPWWCy— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) July 5, 2026The second photo of Doncic featured him riding on a jet ski in the deep
  
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• NBA insider rips LeBron James, says Lakers were done with him when they acquired Luka Doncic

  06-07-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s been nearly a week since LeBron James informed the Lakers he wasn’t going to play for them next season, but apparently, the Lakers were prepared for it.According to NBA insider Ric Bucher, on his show “On The Ball With Ric Bucher,” the Lakers have been preparing for a life without James since they acquired Luka Doncic in 2025.“I had to smile when it was reported that LeBron informed the Lakers that he didn’t intend to play for the Lakers next year. As if
  
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• To lure LeBron James, Cavaliers could try to trade for Bronny

  06-07-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cavaliers reportedly are looking to bring a James family reunion back to Cleveland.According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers are keeping an open roster spot for Bronny James so that they can lure LeBron James this offseason.Per The Stein Line, “One conspiracy whisper making the rounds: They want to make sure that they have open roster spots to be able to trade for the Lakers’ Bronny James in the event that they are able to welcome Dad back as a free agent signee.&rdquo
  
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• Undermanned Nets blow out Bucks in big defensive win

  06-07-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 5: Hunter Sallis #55 of the Brooklyn Nets plays defense during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during a 2026 NBA California Classic game on July 5, 2026 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Gett
  
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• NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 12

  06-07-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 13, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Fans gather outside prior to the start of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The big news early out of July 4th in Sacramento, California, was that Mikel Brown Jr., the Brooklyn Nets highest draft pick in 16 years, would not play — and won’t play again till Monday, missing Sunday’s action as well as Saturday’s. Later though the big news was not wh
  
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• Lakers' Adou Thiero hoping to learn and lead with Cameron Carr this summer

  06-07-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers forward Adou Thiero, center, drives between Golden State's Lajae Jones, left, and Yaxel Lendeborg during an NBA summer league game on Friday. (Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)At 22 years old, Adou Thiero can barely believe he’s fielding the questions meant for veterans. This is still the Lakers forward’s first summer league after all.The former second-round pick is hoping to use the experience as an important stepping stone, building up his game while also establishin
  
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• Lakers bounce back for overtime win at California Classic behind Cameron Carr

  06-07-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Chase Center on July 03, 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 Thearon W.
  
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• Lakers’ Walker Kessler gets engaged to Miss America 2025

  05-07-2026 23:58 via yahoo.com
  In what’s already been a celebratory week for new Lakers center Walker Kessler, it appears he’s found a new reason to celebrate.Kessler and his girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, revealed on an Instagram Story post that they got engaged during the Fourth of July weekend.Congratulations on engagement @WalkerKessler13IG/lillycstockard pic.twitter.com/NCeNpeA5Xx— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) July 5, 2026On the photo posted of the two sharing their latest news, it was captioned: “The
  
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• Summer League Recap: Nets 89, Bucks 69

  05-07-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 04: Kira Lewis Jr. #26 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes in for a layup against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Golden 1 Center on July 04, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
  
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• What LeBron James’ free agency has taught us: He’s still center of sports universe

  05-07-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is golfing. He’s trolling comedian Kevin Hart. He’s watching his daughter swim. He’s celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 Cavaliers team he carried to the franchise’s only title. Meanwhile, all eyes are on him, dissecting his social media posts as though they were clues in an Escape Room. LeBron James is about to enter his unprecedented 24th NBA season.Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostEven though James is about to turn 42 and enter
  
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• Report: Kevin Durant “not untouchable” for Rockets and wants to play with Cade Cunningham

  05-07-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) defends against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images Well, well, well, that didn’t take long. Mr. Grass is Always Greener Kevin Durant, who came to the Houston Rockets just last season, is already gazing longingly at another franchise and potential teammate, as Brett Siegel of Clutch Poi
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/5/26

  05-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garra
  
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• The Cavs may try to trade for Bronny if they sign LeBron James this summer

  05-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 24: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via G
  
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• Cavs final report card: Donovan Mitchell – Inconsistent playoff run sours great regular season

  05-07-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 23: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 23, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Bu
  
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• What a Miles Bridges extension could look like for the Suns

  05-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets plays against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 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 When the Phoenix Suns acquired Miles Bridges, a plethora of q
  
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• Rui Hachimura not expected to return to Lakers, focus on Jonathan Kuminga

  05-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 22, 2024 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 At this point in t
  
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• NBA Summer League Live Discussion: Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 3:00 PM ET

  05-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 04: Hunter Sallis #55 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots against the Sacramento Kings during the first half in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Golden 1 Center on July 04, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The N
  
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• Can the Knicks strike gold twice with the Jordan Clarkson archetype?

  05-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  MARCH 29: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards speaks with DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls after the game on March 29, 2022 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get
  
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• Top 10 2026 NBA free agents still available

  05-07-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We're into the sixth day of NBA free agency, and amazingly, the top names on this list are the ones that were there when free agency started. That's not a shock with the restricted free agents, that's a battle of leverage, and in the case of LeBron James, he is taking his time and letting the market play out. A few of the top names are off our board — Trae Young, Austin Reaves, Isaiah Hartenstein, Walker Kessler — but a lot remain. Here are our top 10 currently available free agents.
  
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• Former Knicks C Mitchell Robinson says knuckle injury before NBA Finals was from hitting 'hand on a truck'

  05-07-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson's status at the start of the NBA Finals was in question due to a hand issue. He was able to play through it but released a statement Sunday adding context to the injury. The center clarified the hand injury was actually pertaining to his knuckles. Former Knicks center Mitchell Robinson addressed the hand injury that put his status for the start of the NBA Finals in doubt, saying he was hurt after reacting to a family member being in a car crash.Mor
  
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• Why Kings GM Scott Perry isn't worried about Darius Acuff Jr.'s defense

  05-07-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Kings GM Scott Perry isn't worried about Darius Acuff Jr.'s defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaProgramming note: Kings Draft Review with Deuce Mason debuts at 4 p.m. PT on Sunday on NBC Sports California.When the Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr. with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, they were selecting a point guard with a knack for finding the open man and an offensive ability among the best in the nation.However, the one detractor that many media outlets mentioned was his
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 5: Acuff Crowned King

  05-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Saturday’s four-game Summer League slate didn’t disappoint, and there are four more games on tap today as the California Classic heads into its third day of action.I’m all in on the Sacramento Kings and Darius Acuff Jr. as they face the Warriors’ B-Team, the Golden State Blue. I’m betting on Yaxel Lendeborg staying hot for the Golden State Gold, and the power of friendship (and
  
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• Knicks, Lakers linked to Jonas Valanciunas as Nuggets’ contract deadline nears

  05-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 19: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Kevon Looney #55 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center on November 19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Love it or hate it, t
  
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• Lakers vs Heat California Classic preview: Hoping for a better showing

  05-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After an underwhelming debut in this year’s California Classic tournament, the Lakers look to bounce back against the Miami Heat on Sunday. This is their first game of a back-to-back with the finale against the San Antonio Spurs taking place on Monday.Start time and TV scheduleWho: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami HeatWhen: 1:30 p.m. PT, July 5Where: Chase CenterWatch: ESPN, League Pass, Prime VideoThe Lakers opened their summer campaign with a rather forgettable perfo
  
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• Ex-Knick Mitchell Robinson reveals how he injured hand before NBA Finals: ‘Broke down in tears’

  05-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Knicks center Mitchell Robinson finally revealed Sunday morning how he broke his hand before the NBA Finals, stating he banged on one of his trucks after learning his brother had been in a car accident.Robinson, who signed a three-year, $47.4 contract with the rival Celtics in free agency after helping the Knicks win their first NBA championship in 53 years, fractured the fifth metacarpal in his right hand after the team defeated the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals and underwen
  
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• Will this year’s Summer League Raptors reveal future playoff pieces?

  05-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 of the Toronto Raptors battles for the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Can
  
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• Draymond Green reveals what people ‘don't understand' about LeBron James

  05-07-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green reveals what people ‘don't understand' about LeBron James originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe biggest domino of NBA free agency has yet to fall.Four-time NBA Champion and 21-time All-NBA selection LeBron James undoubtedly is the biggest name left on the market, and is taking his time to figure out where he might finish his career.While James’ move surely will have major implications for the league in several ways, current Warriors free agent Draymond Green re
  
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