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• Open Thread: Julian Champagnie made a suprise appearance at USAA

  25-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 4: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs talks to the media during a press conference during 2026 NBA Finals Practice and Media Availability on June 4, 2026 at Frost Bank 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 2026 NBAE(Photo by Ryan Stetz/NBAE via
  
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• LeBron decision roundup: Why did LeBron choose Philadelphia? Did he make the call at 1 a.m.?

  25-07-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In choosing his last challenge as an NBA player, LeBron James went for a big one: Trying to get Philadelphia back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years, and trying to win their first title in 43 years.The decision shook the league, and with that there is a fair amount of follow-up news. Here is some of that tied to LeBron, for more on what the teams that struck out on him are doing — Cleveland, Miami, Golden State and Minnesota — follow this link.LeBron made decision at 1
  
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• It doesn’t sound like the Lakers are interested in trading for PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford

  25-07-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - JUNE 14: PJ Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks helps up Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 14, 2024 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 2024 N
  
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• LeBron James and the 10 best 'last acts' of an NBA career

  25-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If we're talking "last acts" of an NBA career, it is hard to top Bill Russell, who led the Boston Celtics as player-coach to Game 7 of the 1969 NBA Finals, defeating the rival Los Angeles Lakers for an 11th championship in 13 seasons. And he retired at age 34.LeBron James will presumably pen the final chapter of the most narrative-driven career in sports history, as the 41-year-old will sign with the … Philadelphia 76ers.Yeah, he's jumping teams — again. To another high-powered
  
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• Thunder sign Nuggets restricted free agent Spencer Jones to offer sheet

  25-07-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injuries forced Spencer Jones into a much larger role last season in Denver, he started 37 games for them. However, most fans may best remember him as the guy who dropped 20 in Game 5 against the Timberwolves in April, keeping the Nuggets' season alive another game.20 points on 78% shooting for Spencer Jones in Game 5 of the first round,Also tacked on 3 rebounds, steals and blocks apiece. pic.twitter.com/NEKRy8pxgc— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) July 25, 2026Oklahoma City was impressed enough wi
  
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• What's next in NBA offseason after LeBron James' decision? James Harden, Draymond Green, Jalen Duren eye deals

  25-07-2026 20:08 via cbssports.com
  
  There are plenty of notable free agents available as teams fill out their rosters
  
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• Thunder reportedly sign restricted free agent Spencer Jones to 2-year, $12 million offer sheet; Nuggets have 48 hours to match

  25-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Restricted free-agent forward Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Saturday. Jones' current team, the Denver Nuggets, has until 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday to decide whether to match the offer, which is fully guaranteed. Jones, 25, just finished his second season with Denver, averaging 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 22 minutes per game. He appeared in 64 games, starting 37 for the 54-28 Nuggets, who finished third
  
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• Philly, you deserve this

  25-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk in the air before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Ph
  
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• What's next for teams that struck out on LeBron: Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat, Timberwolves

  25-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  They all took their big swing — Cleveland, Miami, Golden State and Minnesota were all in the chase for LeBron James. All of their big swings missed.Now what do they do?The how varies a bit team to team, but the overall theme is they get back to work and pivot to look at the next guys on their list.Cleveland CavaliersFor the Cleveland Cavaliers, the next step means re-signing James Harden — who opted out of $42.3 million and, while he may take a small short-term haircut, is expected t
  
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• The true price of LeBron James’s final ring chase

  25-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 28: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk in the air before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 28, 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. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Rob Pelinka has silenced critics with this Lakers offseason

  25-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - JULY 02: Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka answers a question during the Los Angeles Lakers welcome press conference for their NBA Draft picks on July 02, 2024, at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire 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 Lakers fans and fans across the country. 
  
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• Knicks vs. 76ers? Spurs vs. Thunder? Predicting the NBA's Opening Night and Christmas schedules

  25-07-2026 16:26 via cbssports.com
  
  Now that LeBron James has finally made his decision, the NBA schedule makers can get to work
  
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• LeBron James leaving Lakers for 76ers makes sense within context of winning

  25-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When LeBron James decided to leave the Lakers, immediate questions swirled about what he’d prioritize in his unprecedented 24th NBA season (and possibly beyond).Money?Proximity to family?LeBron James thought the 76ers give him the best chance of winning another NBA crown.Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesOrganizational familiarity?By joining the 76ers, James made it clear that his choice came down to winning.The money? James will sign a two-year, $8 million contract for the ve
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo hopes to return to Milwaukee someday, 'if they would have me'

  25-07-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered a new chapter in his career, joining the Miami Heat after 13 years and one NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. While Antetokounmpo has said he is ready to embrace the opportunities ahead, he has also openly expressed some concerns as he prepares to take on a leading role in Miami.In a candid conversation on the Greek podcast AnesTea The Podcast with Anestis Evangelopoulos, Antetokounmpo explained that leaving Milwaukee was a difficult but necessary step f
  
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• LeBron James’ decision to reject Warriors was ‘tough,’ agent says

  25-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James and Steph Curry won't team up in the NBA after the 41-year-old announced his decision to sign with the 76ers. Warriors fans will forever imagine what could have been had LeBron James chose to play in the Bay Area. Would Golden State have won a title? Probably not. LeBron James and Steph Curry teamed up for the first time in their careersat the 2024 Paris Olympics.USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectBut the next two seasons for the Warriors would have been a movie. Everyone knew it,
  
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• What's next for the four LeBron James losers? Warriors' window is closed, and the Cavs are in trouble

  25-07-2026 14:56 via cbssports.com
  
  Five teams were in the mix to sign LeBron, four of them missed out; so what do the Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat and Wolves do now?
  
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• Even now, Embiid holds the key to what the Sixers might become

  25-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handshake after the game on February 5, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• Raptors success be damned, I just want DeMar DeRozan back

  25-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles the ball as Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) defends in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images A lot has been said about homecomings this offseason. Kyle Lowry retiring a Raptor, Kawhi Leonard in limbo, but ostensibly one step away from joining the team. However, all this talk about the greatest Raptors has left me feeling like t
  
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• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope set to follow LeBron James to 76ers after massive stunner

  25-07-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KCP to 76ersBench spots in Philadelphia just became much more appealing.Ex-LeBron James teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a buyout with the Grizzlies with the plan to sign with the 76ers and reunite with the future Hall of Famer, according to Chris Haynes.The 33-year-old previously exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season in June.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a buyout with the 76ers. NBAE via Getty ImagesCaldwell-Pope and LeBron spent three season
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Wizards fans give good grades for Summer League

  25-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards shoots against Nique Clifford #00 of the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter of a Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards have very recently finished their 2026 NBA Summer League campaign. In our SB Nation Reacts survey for this week, we asked you to grade them.Check out the X post below.Solid grades for
  
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• NBA: Wolves Wing Stop or Stopgap?

  25-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Well, it was fun while it lasted, huh?So LeBron James isn’t a Timberwolf. That’s unfortunate. But life moves on! We checked the rules and the Minnesota Timberwolves will, in fact, still need to participate in the 2026-2027 NBA season without The King. Wolves-centered publications can all stop writing offseason filler content about him, so I think we can all agree to be happy about that.Let’s move on to the next overplayed commonly discussed topic of the season: Who will be the
  
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• NBA Power Rankings for all 30 teams updated after LeBron James signs with 76ers

  25-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James wasn’t lying when he said he
  
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• Can Miles Bridges elevate the Suns’ offense?

  25-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yes. He can. Next question.…Oh, you’re still here? You want an explanation?…I’ll start by saying we’re officially in the summer cycle of speculation. So I guess I have the time to give you one.As we enter the void where there’s no basketball for the next two and a half months, all we can do is sit around, think through different scenarios, and debate why they will or won’t work. It’s very similar to what we did last offseason, when we tried to pr
  
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• LeBron James has chosen a team — what it may mean for the Dallas Mavericks

  25-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 12: Klay Thompson #31, P.J Washington #25, Spencer Dinwiddie #26 and Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 12, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Gl
  
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• Kentucky Wildcats News: LeBron James joins Tyrese Maxey and Justin Edwards with the 76ers

  25-07-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 07: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers hugs Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 07, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Los Angeles Lakers won 112-108. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images G
  
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• Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope expected to sign with Sixers

  25-07-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 4: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 4, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• YouTube Gold: 1964 Game 7 Western Conference Finals With Three Brilliant Talents

  25-07-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 29, 1961; Los Angeles, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Hawks forward Bob Pettit (9) in action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1961 playoffs at the L.A. Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-Imagn Images Network This is some pretty rare video from 1964, of a Game 7 between the (then) St. Louis Hawks and the (then) San Francisco Warriors. There are at least three Hall of Famers in this game: Wilt Chamberlain and Nate Thurmond for the Warriors, and Bob Pettit for the Hawks.
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Gonzo for Gonzalez

  25-07-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JANUARY 23: Jaylen Brown #7 and Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on January 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 Nathaniel S. Butler /NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Who will the Knicks face on Ring Night and Christmas?

  25-07-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks follows LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers to the court during a 105-101 Bucks win at Crypto.com Arena on January 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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 Harry How/Getty Imag
  
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• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope negotiating buyout from Grizzlies, to sign with 76ers

  25-07-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kentavious Caldwell-Pope won his first ring next to LeBron James, now he is headed to Philadelphia to try and do it again.Caldwell-Pope and the Grizzlies are working out a buyout, and once the veteran wing clears waivers, he intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes.KCP moving on from Memphis is not a surprise. He was brought in while the team still had Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. and saw itself as a win-now team. With the Grizzlies pivoting to a youth mov
  
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