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• Pistons vs. Suns: Does shot selection matter in Summer League

  15-07-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Ebu
  
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• Latest LeBron James rumor is horrible news for Warriors

  16-07-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors has been a rising topic in recent days. Betting odds have turned in their favor, anonymous NBA executives think it's a natural fit too, Steph Curry's making pitches at celebrity golf events, and even Steve Kerr jokingly acknowledged all the headlines by telling a fan "We got him," at a stoplight.But despite all the momentum seemingly pointing towards the Bay Area, ESPN's Shams Charania poured cold water on that sentiment in his latest report.During a seg
  
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• NBA looking into Gary Trent Jr.'s new four-year, $64 million contract

  16-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calling Gary Trent Jr.'s new contract "suspicious" is an understatement. Talking to team executives (and pretty much everyone else) at Las Vegas Summer League, it was fairly obvious what had led to Gary Trent Jr.'s four-year, $64 million contract with Milwaukee: This was pre-arranged. The 27-year-old wing played on a minimum-salary contract for two years, and once the Bucks had his Early Bird Rights, they "made him whole" with an unexpectedly large new contract. This was the payoff.Except that w
  
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• 2026 NBA offseason: What the heck are the Trail Blazers doing?

  16-07-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As we begin to draw conclusions from the NBA offseason, we take stock of certain teams and raise questions as to, well, what the hell their vision actually is.Crude? Maybe. But in the case of the Portland Trail Blazers, it's nevertheless fair to wonder out loud if their roster even makes sense.This a team that made the playoffs for the first time since 2021, held its own in spots against the Western Conference champion Spurs in the first round and identified a star building block. All of which m
  
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• Jayden Quaintance undergoes knee surgery

  16-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) shows emotion against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Jayden Quaintance and injuries have unfortunately gone hand in hand in recent years. Now, Quaintance is coming off a successful surgery to clean up his right knee, and is a little over a year removed from his ACL surgery. The San Antonio Spurs announced the p
  
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• LeBron James isn’t announcing his decision… yet

  16-07-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 25, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• NBA won't take action in Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro incident

  16-07-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reports emerged on July 10 that former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro got involved in a physical altercation at a gym inside the Resorts World Casino in Las Vegas.After Herro, who was recently traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, allegedly sent some DMs criticizing Adebayo's play and salary. The DMs were leaked, and Adebayo wasunhappy. Adebayo reportedly confronted Herro in front of Herro's AAU team and punched him.Such an action would
  
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• 'We got him': Steve Kerr's viral roadside comment on LeBron James

  16-07-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A fan pulled up next to Steve Kerr's black SUV at a stoplight on Wednesday. After a quick exchange of pleasantries, the fan had one question for the Golden State Warriors head coach:"When you gonna get LeBron, man?"Kerr didn't hesitate."Oh, we got him," he replied immediately. "Put that on Twitter."The nine-time NBA champion looked back at the car next to him through his sunglasses and let out a big laugh with them before pulling off. Now, it should be made clear here that Kerr was probably joki
  
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• NBA looking into Gary Trent Jr.'s contract: Why $64 million extension with Bucks has raised eyebrows

  16-07-2026 20:00 via cbssports.com
  
  Salary cap circumvention allegations rained down on the Bucks as soon as news of Trent's deal surfaced
  
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• Fleming’s defensive progression was one of Summer League’s biggest wins

  16-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• NBA Summer League notebook: Thoughts on AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, hot topics in Las Vegas

  16-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — I have a lot of notes.After spending nine days watching Summer League basketball in Salt Lake City and then Las Vegas, talking to people around the league and players, I had a lot of notes that didn't neatly fit into the other stories I wrote or videos I was a part of. Observations, thoughts on players, quotes from coaches and players, and a lot more.So here are my notes on some of the things I saw and heard. One bit of caution: I didn't see everyone and certainly not every gam
  
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• Waiting on LeBron, Philly’s upside & Harden in limbo + more offseason updates with Tom Haberstroh

  16-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh answer listener questions, including whether trading for Harden was a mistake for the Cavs and which surprise team in the East will not make the playoffs. Plus, will LeBron announce his trade at Fanatics Fest? Later, they discuss Adam Silver’s press conference regarding the second apron, what’s next for the Blazers and the Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline. (0:32) Latest on LeBr
  
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• LeBron James mum on free-agency destination after Tyrese Haliburton inquires about decision at Fanatics Fest

  16-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While co-hosting the “Mind the Game” podcast with LeBron James at Fanatics Fest on Thursday afternoon, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton prodded at the topic everyone at New York City's Javits Center was antsy to hear discussed.Early in the program, Haliburton inquired about James’ free-agency destination. James didn’t gift the crowd, and the world, the answer that would have dominated the internet the rest of a mid-July day amid the doldrums of the sports calendar.&l
  
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• NBA probing Gary Trent Jr.'s $64 million free agent contract with Bucks

  16-07-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is looking into the free agent deal signed by Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr., according to multiple media reports.Trent Jr. signed a four-year, $64 million free agent deal to return to the Bucks. It is not known why the league is conducting the probe, but if it is looking into any signed contract, it is most likely due to issues related to salary cap circumvention. The league is currently looking into the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for their alleged salar
  
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• Lakers reportedly interested in free agent Matisse Thybulle

  16-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 6: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on April 6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers have added a wing to their team by reportedly si
  
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• NBA reportedly looking into Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr.

  16-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is reportedly “probing” the Milwaukee Bucks’ four-year, $64 million signing of Gary Trent Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal sparked some controversy after Trent made less than $4 million in each of the last two seasons in Milwaukee. Trent had a player option on his previous two-year deal with the Bucks, but opted to decline it to become a free agent. At the time of the deal, Charania reported that Trent had interest from several teams, and his camp
  
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• The 6 best contracts in NBA free agency, including Victor Wembanyama's bargain deal

  16-07-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We have already provided you with the six worst contracts of 2026 NBA free agency, so what kind of monsters would we be if we didn't also give you the summer's six best deals?Front offices are savvier than ever before, mostly because they have to be, since the second apron acts as a hard salary cap, and any mistake under it could become crippling.Bargains must be found wherever they can. Persuade a superstar to take less than his maximum salary. Sign one of the greatest players of all time for a
  
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• Knicks' Jack Kayil has impressed during Summer League, but is there roster spot for him in 2026-27?

  16-07-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Kayil has impressed the Knicks with his play in Summer League. The rookie had 19 points, three steals and four assists earlier this week against the Pistons. Kayil added 12 points and three assists in his Summer League debut last week against San Antonio. Not bad for a 19-year-old taken with the 39th pick in the NBA Draft. If you’re watching these games, you may be surprised by Kayil’s play so far. But those who have followed him closely overseas are not.  &l
  
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• LeBron James decision live updates, rumors on when star chooses next team

  16-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The King is looking for a new home court.Following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers in June, LeBron James reportedly has all the information he needs from teams and is now weighing his options, according to USA TODAY Sports' Lorenzo Reyes. A free agency decision now appears to be imminent. The favorites to land the 41-year-old's services include familiar names like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, but don't count out the possibility of James closing his career with a new team suc
  
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• What is Fanatics Fest? 'World's No. 1 fan festival' comes to NYC

  16-07-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York City will be the host to this weekend's Fanatics Fest, which will bring some of the world's biggest names in sports and entertainment to the Big Apple.Billed as the world's No. 1 fan festival, the Fanatics Fest will take place from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in midtown Manhattan and will also feature the second annual Fanatics Games, in which 50 fans compete alongside celebrities for a share of a $2 million prize pool.Most of the a
  
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• NBA will not punish Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro after Las Vegas altercation: 'Everyone would prefer to move on'

  16-07-2026 18:21 via cbssports.com
  
  The league met with both players after the incident last week at Summer League
  
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• NBA to 'take no action' following altercation between Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro

  16-07-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will be no direct consequences — at least from the league — for Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro after their altercation outside a Las Vegas casino last week."After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league," a league spokesman told Shams Charania of ESPN.That echoes what Herro told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN: "Honestly, I'm just trying to move past all of it.
  
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• Kylan Boswell efficient in first Summer League start

  16-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boswell is starting to ball.After three straight games coming off the bench, Kylan Boswell earned his first start in the NBA Summer League. The former Illini has continued to improve throughout the summer.Boswell finished the game with 11 points on 4-7 shooting and went 3-5 from beyond the arc. He also grabbed 7 rebounds, despite being 6-foot-1. Boswell was the second-leading rebounder in the game.After playing 14 minutes and not scoring in his first game, Boswell has been a reliable bench
  
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• Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro won’t face NBA punishment for Las Vegas altercation

  16-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will be no league punishment coming for Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro following their altercation in Las Vegas last week.The NBA said in a statement, per ESPN’s Sams Charania, that all parties involved are moving on from the incident."After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league."Adebayo and Herro were teammates with the Miami Heat from 2019-26. Herro, who
  
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• Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro won't face NBA punishment for Las Vegas altercation

  16-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will be no league punishment coming for Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro following their altercation in Las Vegas last week.The NBA said in a statement, per ESPN's Sams Charania, that all parties involved are moving on from the incident."After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league."Adebayo and Herro were teammates with the Miami Heat from 2019-26. Herro, who was de
  
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• Walker Kessler is ready to ‘run through a brick wall’ for Lakers

  16-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 19: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz is tended to for a bloody nose during the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 19, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images Players, especially when
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 16: Warriors' Depth is the Difference

  16-07-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.There's no shortage of NBA Summer League action today, with seven games in Las Vegas, but there might be a lack of competitive matchups due to depth advantages.Three of the deepest teams in Sin City — including the Golden State Warriors — take the court today and headline our NBA Summer League picks for Thursday, July 16. NBA Summer League predictions for July 16Pick Warriors mone
  
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• Landry Shamet confirms engagement to longtime girlfriend during dreamy Italy vacation

  16-07-2026 17:08 via yahoo.com
  Landry Shamet engagementNBA champion Landry Shamet is having the summer of a lifetime.The Knicks shooting guard and girlfriend Cameron Aimonetti, a real estate agent, announced their engagement with two joint posts on Instagram on Tuesday.Shamet popped the question on a boat trip in Lake Como, Italy. View this post on InstagramThe post revealing the engagement featured a carousel of photos of the happy couple drinking wine, swimming and getting cozy on the boat. There is even a photo of Shamet l
  
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• Haynes: Michael Porter Jr. fate ‘potentially’ uncertain

  16-07-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 10: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets grabs the rebound during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 10, 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 via Getty I
  
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• Caleb Wilson is proving he’s a winner on and off the court at NBA Summer League

  16-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Caleb Wilson #8 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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