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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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• Rui Hachimura reportedly agrees to 2-year, $28 million deal with Clippers

  06-07-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, as the sharpshooting power forward — one of the top players at his position in the 2026 free-agent class — lands a lucrative new deal.Just in: Free agent Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Cixx1ZGPV3— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2026Charani
  
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• Warriors' restricted free agent center Quinten Post to sign three-year $30 million offer sheet with Grizzlies

  06-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Memphis has Zach Edey at center and has agreed to trade for Isaiah Stewart as a backup big, but the team wanted a more traditional five and a big body behind Edey. So they went after a Golden State restricted free agent.Warriors restricted free agent center Quinten Post will sign a three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. That gives the Warriors 48 hours — until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday to match the offer, or Post is headed to Memphis. That $1
  
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• NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard changes agents, Rich Paul lays out factors that could influence LeBron James

  06-07-2026 17:22 via cbssports.com
  
  The new NBA league year gets started on Monday, and there's still plenty of offseason buzz
  
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• LeBron James next team predictions: Four-time MVP highly likely to go back to Cavaliers after leaving Lakers

  06-07-2026 16:41 via cbssports.com
  
  James says he's moving on, and Kalshi prediction markets think he'll end up in a familiar city
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Monday, July 6: Acuff the King!

  06-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.It's a 6-pack of action in the NBA Summer League on Monday, with most eyes set on a dynamite matchup between No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson and No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, as the Jazz take on the Grizzlies.Other top 10 players that should be in action include Sacramento's Darius Acuff Jr, the debut of Brooklyn's Mikel Brown Jr (no. 6), and Atlanta's Kingston Flemings, the no. 9 pick.Check out my NBA Summer Leagu
  
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• Will we get the answers we need from today’s Celtics press conference?

  06-07-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - September 25: Bill Chisholm, the new lead owner and governor of the Boston Celtics, listens as Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations, speaks during an introductory press conference at the Auerbach Center on September 25, 2025 in Boston. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Five days ago, the Boston Celtics agreed to trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft compensation. The trade could not be made official u
  
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• Why LeBron James should sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves

  06-07-2026 15:12 via cbssports.com
  
  James is reportedly looking to play "meaningful, competitive basketball," so why not try to bring a title to Minnesota?
  
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• The Jaylen Brown trade is a watershed moment for NBA analytics, and nothing will be the same after it

  06-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 03: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics warms up before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Boston Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadel
  
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• Inside the Suns: Miles Bridges, evaluating the Suns’ offseason so far

  06-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.This week, please join us in welcoming Zenzino as the newest member of the Fantable!Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: Because of his past, the acquisition of Miles Bridges has not been accepted well by many fans. Do you think it was a mistake by the front office?Zenzino: It w
  
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• Maliq Brown Snuffs One!

  06-07-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 5: Maliq Brown #15 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the California Classic Game on July 5, 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 vi
  
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• Sixers release roster for 2026 Las Vegas summer league

  06-07-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers release roster for 2026 Las Vegas summer league  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ summer league roster is all set.The team on Monday released its roster for the Las Vegas summer league, which will run from Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 19 and include at least five games for all 30 teams. The Sixers’ opener is Thursday at 5:30 p.m. ET vs. the Pistons. Their first four games will air on NBC Sports Philadelphia+.Sixers player development
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs Tony Parker and Patty Mills to reunite with ASVEL

  06-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 21: Tony Parker #9 and Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs speak during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 21, 2018 at the AT&T Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Monday Posted & Toasted Notes: Mitch reveals the truth, Melo ain’t afraid

  06-07-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A wild brown-throated sloth, Bradypus variegatus, Landing Casual, Upper Amazon River Basin, Loreto, Peru. (Photo by: Sergi Reboredo/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Crazy slow start to Monday around these places, and on top of that, the muscles on my right leg don’t feel willing to cooperate when I try to move around. Links and notes next, so I can forget about my pains.Mitchell Robinson finally explained how he injured his hand before the NBA Finals and opened up massively
  
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• Monday Posted & Toasted Notes: Mitch reveals the truth, afraid Melo take

  06-07-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A wild brown-throated sloth, Bradypus variegatus, Landing Casual, Upper Amazon River Basin, Loreto, Peru. (Photo by: Sergi Reboredo/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Crazy slow start to Monday around these places, and on top of that, the muscles on my right leg don’t feel willing to cooperate when I try to move around. Links and notes next, so I can forget about my pains.Mitchell Robinson finally explained how he injured his hand before the NBA Finals and opened up massively
  
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• The five stages of the Jaylen Brown trade, and what's next for Celtics

  06-07-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The five stages of the Jaylen Brown trade, and what's next for Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonFor maybe the first time in league history, the NBA’s annually awkward summer moratorium might have been a good thing. It gave everybody in Boston nearly a full week to process the Jaylen Brown trade.Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and lead owner Bill Chisholm will make their first official comments on the trade on Monday afternoon, finally spinning forward
  
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• Quinten Post reportedly signing three-year, $30M Grizzlies contract offer sheet

  06-07-2026 09:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quinten Post reportedly signing three-year, $30M Grizzlies contract offer sheet originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaA recent Warriors NBA draft success story could be on his way out. Third-year center and restricted free agent Quinten Post is signing a three-year, $30 million contract offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday, citing sources.Restricted free agent Quinten Post is signing a three-year, $30 million contract offer sheet with the Memphi
  
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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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• 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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• 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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