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• New look Lakers given hilarious nicknames by NBA fans

  04-07-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have launched a new era for the franchise this summer. After LeBron James informed the Lakers he would not return for the 2026-27 season, the roster reconstruction quickly began.The Lakers have a new look heading into 2026-27 season and it’s given NBA fans a chance to come up with creative and hilarious nicknames for the squad. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post The Lakers have a new look heading into 2026-27 season and it’s given NBA fans a chance to come up wit
  
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• How James Dolan Defends Appointing His Son To Big Job

  04-07-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brenden Willsch-Imagn ImagesDoes it fit Quentin Dolan being named president, chief operating officer and alternate governor of the Rangers?Here's how his dad, Garden boss Jim Dolan, defends the very decisive Blueshirts developments: "Since Quentin's arrival overseeing our Player Performance and Science Department, he has made a strong impact on the Rangers and Knicks organizations," says James Dolan. "As a result we are pleased that he will step into this elevated position."The Rangers and
  
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• 5 Jalen Green trades that could improve the Suns roster

  04-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Gregory and the Suns have moved with purpose this offseason, securing three of their own free agents and adding Miles Bridges to the mix, but as the dust settles after the opening skirmishes of the offseason, they find themselves with a couple of round holes to fill and a bag full of square pegs.Adding talent isn’t the same as getting better, and on paper, the fit of the projected starting lineup of Booker, Green, Brooks, Bridges and Williams seems dubious. There’s not a lot of
  
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• Nets vs. Kings preview: Summer League begins in Sacramento

  04-07-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 29 : Joshua Jefferson, Mikel Brown Jr., Tyler Bilodeau pose for a photo during an introductory Press Conference for the 2026 Brooklyn Nets Draftees on June 29, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Utah Jazz Summer League Storylines

  04-07-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa poses for a portrait after being drafted by the Utah Jazz and the Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/
  
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• REPORT: Milwaukee Is Signing Kam Jones To A Two-Way Contract

  04-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio to Indiana to Chicago to Milwaukee (kinda) for Kam Jones. | Photo by Pepper Robinson/NBAE via Getty Images In case you missed it buried at the bottom of the article about Culver’s the other day — the news came out as I was writing that blog! — former Marquette guard Kam Jones is no longer a part of the Chicago Bulls organization.The Bulls waived Jones back on June 30th, right before his contract guaranteed for the 2026-27 season, after they made a draft day trade to
  
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• What we learned from the Spurs Summer League loss to the Heat

  04-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Maliq Brown #15 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a three-point shot against the Miami Heat during the second half in the California Classic, an 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. Henderson/Getty Images
  
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• Rich Paul gives an update on when LeBron James will make free agency decision

  04-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Rich Paul talks with LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 04, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are once again vying for LeBron James&rsqu
  
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• Lakers rival thinks it can land LeBron James for bold reason: ‘Full belief’

  04-07-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA LeBron James has officially announced that he is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons with the franchise. The four-time NBA champion helped lead the Lakers...While the LeBron James free agency sweepstakes is shaping up to be the biggest story in basketball for as long as it occurs this summer, reality is that only several teams are equipped to sign the arguably NBA GOAT.James’ agent, Rich Paul, laid out 10 potential teams on his “Game Over” podcast
  
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• The Lakers are focusing on youth and athleticism with free agency signings

  04-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: The Los Angeles Lakers on the clock during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images After being swept by the Oklahoma
  
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• Timberwolves have a simple pitch for LeBron James, and there's a chance it works

  04-07-2026 17:06 via cbssports.com
  
  The Wolves have never won it all, and Minnesota is on a 35-year title drought; the team thinks a LeBron-led ring would end the GOAT debate
  
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• Fireworks, anyone?: Rich Paul doesn’t rule out LeBron James joining the Celtics just yet

  04-07-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 8: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The past 48
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 4: Peterson Era Begins!

  04-07-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.There's a nice 4-pack of NBA Summer League coming at you Saturday, headlined by Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 pick in the 2026 draft, as his Utah Jazz take on the Atlanta Hawks.Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg will suit up for the Golden State Warriors again and square off against the Milwaukee Bucks, who will be showcasing their top pick, Braydon Burries, taken a pick ahead of Yax.Check out my NBA Summer League Predict
  
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• Project 2028: The path for Luka Doncic to return to the Dallas Mavericks

  04-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The summer of 2028 is setting up to be quite interesting. If we are to believe there would be some interest in Luka Doncic returning home to Dallas, the Mavericks need to be prepared to not only bring him into the roster, but also have a contending roster around he and Cooper Flagg. What does that look like, and what would the Mavericks even have around to bring him in? This is the path to Project 2028.The Mavericks endTo get to the future, first the Mavericks must sort out the now. This summer
  
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• Bucks coach, GM heading to Europe to visit key trade piece

  04-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 06: Retired NBA Player Milt Newton, Assistant GM, Milwaukee Bucks, speaks onstage during "Navigating the World of Sports: A Roundtable Discussion With NBA Executives" at the 2023 ForbesBLK Summit at Southern Exchange Ballrooms on November 06, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage) According to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins and assistant GM Milt Newton will be travelling to Bologna, Italy, to formally introduce them
  
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• Maliq Brown Makes His NBA Debut A Success

  04-07-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Maliq Brown #15 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up prior to playing the Miami Heat 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. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Duke Blue
  
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• How NBA’s new owners reset the League in 72 Hours

  04-07-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Tom Dundon, Portland Trail Blazers owner, listens to questions during a press conference at Moda Center on April 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you want to understand why this off-season feels so traumatic for fanbases across the
  
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• NBA’s 11 best free agents still available in 2026 after first wave of signings

  04-07-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action against the New York Knicks during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA world is waiting on LeBron Ja
  
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• The Deandre Ayton trade signals the Wizards are finally serious about competing

  04-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul call during the second quarter of an NBA game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena on February 24, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Will Dawkins ha
  
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• Why the Suns could not pursue a Jaylen Brown trade

  04-07-2026 14:00 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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• Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Big Penguin sighting, Rich whiteboards, Kuz bomb

  04-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Penguins cool off in the shade during a heatwave at the Warsaw Zoo in Warsaw, Poland, June 28, 2026. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua via Getty Images) Could you believe Cape Verde was this close to advancing in the knockout stages of a freaking World Cup!? Didn’t happen, but the African nation surely made Lionel break a sweat. Sweet goal!Anyway, links and notes…Once and for all, the Knicks landed a backup center in signing uber-veteran Andre Drummond to a one-year vet minimum deal. If
  
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• NBA Free Agency Day 5 discussion

  04-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 5: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball while being defended by Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Lice
  
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• Between Charlotte And Dallas, Which NBA Team Is In A Better Situation?

  04-07-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 29, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) controls the ball as Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images This past NBA season, there was a fascinating Rookie of the Year race between former Duke roommates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.Everyone expected Dallas Maverick Flagg to be the leading contender, but not many thought Charlot
  
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• Open Thread: The Spurs sign 2026 draftees

  04-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio TX, - June 25, 2026: Maliq Brown #15, Jayden Quaintance #22, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tarris Reed Jr. #10 and General Manager Brian Wright of the San Antonio Spurs pose for a photo during the San Antonio Spurs Rookie Press Conference on June 25, 2026 at Victory Capital Practice Center, 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
  
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• Letters to Sports: Mixed emotions over LeBron James leaving Lakers

  04-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James, bringing the ball up the court while chased by Hornets guard Sion James, will finish his career with another team. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times)I will miss watching the greatest maestro and savant in the history of basketball, LeBron James. He is to basketball what Van Gogh was to painting, Coltrane to music, Hemingway to literature. He came from poverty and rose to a global hero and gave back. His after-game interviews were always intelligent and sometimes humo
  
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• Much like the Big Three, the Jays era left fans grateful but craving more

  04-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown walk off the court against the Golden State Warriors during Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals. | NBAE via Getty Images If you’ve followed the Celtics closely over some portion of the last 40 years, there’s a strong chance a specific series sticks in your mind as the one that slipped away.For those in their 50s or 60s, it’s likely 1987. For those in their teens or 20s, it’s likely 2022. For those who are my age, in their early 30s or a bit older,
  
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• Anonymous rival NBA executive believes LeBron ultimately will sign with Warriors

  04-07-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anonymous rival NBA executive believes LeBron ultimately will sign with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaOn the 10th anniversary of Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Warriors, it doesn’t appear as if LeBron James is ready to do the same.But that doesn’t mean James won’t eventually pick the Warriors as his next team.An anonymous rival NBA executive told Forbes writer Mark Medina that he believes James will ultimately sign with the Warriors for “va
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks: Summer League preview, start time, how to watch

  04-07-2026 08:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JULY 5: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz looks on during an NBA Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Jon M. Huntsman Center on July 5, 2025 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) | Getty Images Can you believe it? After what has been the most succe
  
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• Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg does it all in perfect NBA summer league debut

  04-07-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO ― If there's one thing the Golden State Warriors learned on Friday, it's that their No. 11 draft pick, Yaxel Lendeborg, will be fine in the NBA.Although it may just only be summer league, the California Classic provided a sample of how the Warriors rookie's game will translate to the big leagues.Lendeborg had a tremendous debut performance in the California Classic game against the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 19 points in 22 minutes July 3 at Chase Center in San Francisco.Wha
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Chris Cenac Jr. has fans buzzing

  04-07-2026 07:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - June 30: Boston Celtics forward Chris Cenac Jr. meets with the media at the Reggie Lewis Center on June 30, 2026. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images It’s been a week.I’m sure we’re all a little emotionally worn out after the team sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia.When we posted this poll earlier in the week, JB was still a Celtic and 11% of our readers were still looking forward to seeing how he and Brad Steve
  
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