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• NBA Free Agency 2026 Day 6 discussion

  05-07-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Famed basketball center Patrick Ewing, who spent 15 years with the New York Knicks, reaches out to great friends from the NBA along with Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (R) after announcing his retirement at a news conference in New York 17 September, 2002 . Ewing also announced that he will join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach. AFP PHOTO Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Today is July
  
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• Kevon Looney agrees to join Lakers on one-year minimum deal

  07-07-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It may not be thrilling to Lakers fans, but it's a good bit of business — the Lakers just got the best backup center still available on the market.Kevon Looney and the Lakers have agreed to a one-year contract at the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, Looney's agent Todd Ramasar tells Shams Charania of ESPN.Looney, a three-time NBA Champion with the Warriors, was squeezed out of the rotation last season in New Orleans, where the focus shifted to playing the young bigs (Derik Queen, Yves Miss
  
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• James Harden’s new deal could be three years to give Cavs more flexibility

  07-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is introduced prior to a game against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers signed one of the members of their startin
  
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• Why the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown, and why they could actually be better for it

  07-07-2026 23:37 via cbssports.com
  
  The nerd-number Brown discourse is out of control, but Boston might be better off in the long term after the shocking deal
  
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• Lakers land their backup center in veteran Kevon Looney

  07-07-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers filled their backup center spot by signing veteran Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9-million deal, adding a three-time champion and former UCLA standout to the frontcourt. (Rob Gray / Associated Press)The Lakers got their backup big man when Kevon Looney signed a one-year, $3.9-million deal on Tuesday, people not authorized to speak publicly told The Times.The 6-foot-9 Looney won three championships with the Golden State Warriors, in 2017, 2018 and 2021. He played last season with
  
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• Lakers fill need at backup center, sign three-time champ Kevon Looney

  07-07-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A quiet offseason and the Los Angeles Lakers don't exactly mesh. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has been busy this summer, finding deals and bringing in players to help mold the purple and gold into championship contention. His latest move is adding a former three-time NBA champion into the fold.Los Angeles agreed to sign veteran free agent center Kevon Looney to a one-year deal worth $3.9 million, Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar told ESPN.Looney was one of the top available backup cente
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga landing spots: Have Lakers climbed to top of list?

  07-07-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have interest in signing unrestricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, but there's a hold up.It seems there's mutual interest from Kuminga and his camp, however, the 23-year-old wants to weigh out all of his options in the event there's a better deal on the table, according to ESPN.The Lakers are offering Kuminga a starting role, playing high minutes alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. ESPN reported that there are many within the Lakers' brass that feel his
  
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• NBA rumors: Lakers 'most active' in Jonathan Kuminga talks, pitching him on 'likely starting role'

  07-07-2026 22:23 via cbssports.com
  
  Kuminga's market is light, but he could be in for a major role if he lands in Los Angeles
  
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• What does Donovan Mitchell's big payday mean for Cleveland's future?

  07-07-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s not the most famous whiteboard in the NBA this week, but the dry-erase-marker scribblings that Bobby Marks posted on Tuesday morning were enough to make your eyes bulge out of their sockets all the same:https://t.co/nhtHGmJbYGpic.twitter.com/xl9EDwqY8L— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 7, 2026Unwritten: the dollar signs before the numbers, and the word “million” after them.That’s what Donovan Mitchell will be making in each of the four seasons of the new $273 m
  
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• How exciting are the new Lakers?

  07-07-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - DECEMBER 08: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz reacts to a call during the first half of a game against the LA Clippers at Delta Center on December 08, 2023 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans acro
  
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• Former Lakers star Lamar Odom to plead no-contest in Las Vegas DUI case

  07-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former NBA star Lamar Odom will enter a plea of no-contest in a DUI case in Las Vegas after his arrest earlier this year, his attorney told The Associated Press.  Odom was arrested on Jan. 17 and charged with driving under the influence, speeding and failure to stay in a driving lane. His no-contest plea will reduce the DUI charge down to a reckless driving charge without admitting guilt. Odom was scheduled for a bench trial on Tuesday. Odom, 46, was spotted by a Nevada State Police tr
  
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• Anfernee Simons details Sixers’ recruiting process — including a call to his parents

  07-07-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 11: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Anfernee Simons #4 of the Boston Celtics during the game on November 11, 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• When will LeBron James pick a new team? Why his free agency could last until mid-July

  07-07-2026 21:14 via cbssports.com
  
  The 41-year-old James won't be in a rush to select his next team
  
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• Waiting for Mike Brown, Part 1

  07-07-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Part 1: He’ll probably be here todayI’m in Scarsdale, standing outside of Eye Designs of Westchester, and waiting for Mike Brown, head coach of the NBA Champion New York Knicks. This is where Brown goes for glasses, and if my calculations are correct, today would be his six-month checkup. Or tomorrow. Or one day this week.I take a break to buy a Gatorade from the nearby gas station. It’s hot, the kind of heat that makes perspiration cover the surface of a large, bald dome like
  
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• Wizards sign Felix Okpara to two-way contract

  07-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Washington Wizards select big man Felix Okpara. | NCAA Photos via Getty Images The Washington Wizards have signed second-round pick Felix Okpara to a two-way deal, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Tuesday.The Washington Wizards and Felix Okpara have agreed to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshype. Okpara was the 46th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and was an SEC All-Defensive Team selection. He was acquired by the Wizards from the Orlando Magic in a trade on draft night. pi
  
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• Lowry retires after returning to Raptors for one day

  07-07-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Lowry helped the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals [Getty Images]Former NBA champion Kyle Lowry re-signed for his former team Toronto Raptors for one day before retiring at the age of 40.The veteran point guard, who helped the Raptors win the 2019 NBA championship, wanted to end his career with the team after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers since 2024."Thank you to my family, my friends, my team-mates, my coaches, my opponents, the staff, the media and especia
  
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• Suns Reacts Survey: Which Suns sophomore needs the biggest Summer League leap?

  07-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns plays defense during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 2025 at the 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Who are you most excited to watch for the Mavericks in NBA Summer League?

  07-07-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 20: A view of basketball as Charlotte Hornets wins the championship game of NBA 2K26 Summer League against Sacramento Kings at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on July 20, 2025. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavericks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participat
  
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• Donovan Mitchell inks new deal with Cavs

  07-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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
  
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• Kyle Lowry to sign one-day contract with Toronto, retire a Raptor

  07-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Kyle Lowry was traded from the Rockets to the Raptors in the summer of 2012, Toronto was a directionless, lost franchise. It had been above .500 just once in the previous 10 seasons and hadn't gotten out of the first round of the playoffs since Vince Carter wore a Raptors uniform.Lowry spearheaded a transformation on the court that, within a year, saw Toronto win 48 games and then beat that mark for the next six years, making the playoffs every season — and winning the NBA title in 20
  
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• LeBron's next stop? Best offseason moves? 20 takes on a sizzling summer in the NBA

  07-07-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a dizzying first week of NBA free agency and a number of blockbuster trades, it's time to make some early assessments on the league's new landscape. What's been the best move of the offseason so far? The most head-scratching move? And what's next for LeBron James? Let's dive in.What's the best move of the offseason so far?Tom Haberstroh: The Heat getting Giannis Antetokounmpo. He's the best player moving locales this offseason and Miami didn't even have to give up an S-tier asset. With Tyl
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 7: Flemings Spearheads Underdog Hawks

  07-07-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Utah Summer League wraps up tonight, with the hometown Jazz trying to complete a 3-0 run at Jon M. Huntsman Center.They'll face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the late tip, on the heels of a matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies — and all eyes will be fixed on what kind of workload the big-name rookies receive after playing yesterday.Here are my NBA Summer League picks ahead of the
  
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• Some NBA media have jumped the shark on Jaylen Brown

  07-07-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
  
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• NBA media has jumped the shark on Jaylen Brown

  07-07-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
  
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• Nets Reacts: Who out of the Flatbush Five has the most to prove?

  07-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Nolan Traore #88, Danny Wolf #2, Egor Demin #8, Drake Powell #4 and Ben Saraf #77 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during Media Day on September 23, 2025 at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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
  
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• Lakers making bold move for missing link who would complete starting lineup

  07-07-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to add to the roster after a busy first few days of free agency. General manager Rob Pelinka quickly made additions to the roster after half of the starting lineup departed, including four-time NBA champion LeBron James. The deals were headlined by center Walker Kessler’s four-year, $130 million contract.Though the Lakers were quick to add, there is still speculation surrounding how the new acquisitions will jell on the court. GM Rob Pelinka overhau
  
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• NBA free agency madness continues, Summer League check-in & WNBA race for eighth seed heats up

  07-07-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their thoughts on NBA free agency’s latest, from Donovan Mitchell’s max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Memphis Grizzlies signing Quentin Post.Next, they talk summer league: how are the top rookies doing? Is there anybody who’s standing out?Then, what’s going in the W? Nekias and Steve rave about Paige Buec
  
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• UNC Basketball: California Summer League

  07-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: RJ Davis #29 of the San Antonio Spurs is guarded by Jacari White #50 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter at Chase Center on July 06, 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 Summer League basketball is a great
  
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• Kyle Lowry retires from NBA, joins Toronto Tempo ownership group

  07-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Lowry made two significant announcements on Tuesday, June 7 in Toronto, where he won an NBA championship.The veteran point guard signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors and announced his retirement from professional basketball. The Raptors will make Lowry’s No. 7 just the second jersey that they have ever retired, joining Vince Carter’s No. 15. Widely called by Toronto fans as the GROAT — Greatest Raptor Of All Time — Lowry is the franchise’s all-tim
  
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• Jalen Brunson played through Knicks' championship run with wrist injury, is scheduled for surgery

  07-07-2026 18:46 via cbssports.com
  
  Brunson won Finals MVP as he led the Knicks to their first NBA title in more than 50 years
  
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