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• Quentin Grimes emerging as another top target for Lakers

  30-06-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 6: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via G
  
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• NBA free agency winners and losers: Raptors suddenly leap into title contention, Heat lacking urgency

  01-07-2026 06:29 via cbssports.com
  
  The price was steep, but Toronto has a genuine chance to compete for a championship after trading for Kawhi Leonard
  
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• How the Warriors ended the Kawhi Leonard Clippers era

  01-07-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inglewood, CA - April 15: Forward Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers fights for the ball against forward Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and forward Gui Santos, right, of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a NBA play-in tournament basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor again?! Whoaaa, e
  
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• Zach Collins Agrees to Contract Extension With Chicago Bulls

  01-07-2026 05:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 19: Zach Collins #12 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates making a three-point basket during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on December 19, 2025 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 Power forward/center Zach Collins has a
  
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• Warriors relying on experience vs the West’s youth movement

  01-07-2026 05:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 19: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors walking off the court slaps hands with teammate Al Horford #20 against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Chase Center on February 19, 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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• Cavs fail to retain starting small forward in free agency

  01-07-2026 05:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 5: Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers run on to the court before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 5, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• 76ers agree to a $39 million, 4-year deal with Dean Wade, AP source says

  01-07-2026 05:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a $39 million, four-year deal with veteran forward Dean Wade, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday night.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be signed yet.Wade is the first big offseason deal made by new 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. Gansey joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011 and worked as their general manager since 2022 before he left
  
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• What's next for Clippers? What Kawhi Leonard trade means for roster

  01-07-2026 05:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Clippers have officially moved on from Kawhi Leonard after seven seasons.Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, June 30 for forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), two second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a 2027 first-round swap.The move puts an end to a real pursuit of an NBA title for the near future, as the Clippers opt for a younger roster while building assets.Leonard originally came to Los Angeles in July 2019
  
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• Sixers reportedly agree to terms with Dean Wade

  01-07-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MAY 13: (EDITORS NOTE: A special camera filter fractal was used for this image) Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round Two Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena 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 Licen
  
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• Sixers free agency tracker: Dean Wade reportedly agrees to 4-year deal

  01-07-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 8: Mike Gansey speaks as the Philadelphia 76ers introduce him as their new President of Basketball Operations on June 8, 2026 at The Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE via G
  
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• Luke Kennard leaves Lakers for two-year deal with Phoenix Suns

  01-07-2026 04:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Kennard during his Lakers debut against the Golden State Warriors in February. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)In need of three-point shooting, the Lakers lost the league’s best sharpshooter on the first day of free agency.Guard Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Phoenix Suns, The Times confirmed Tuesday.Kennard was an unrestricted free agent after he was traded to the Lakers last February from the Atlanta Hawks. His arrival coincided with a dramatic
  
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• Kawhi Leonard's strange, failed era with Clippers ends with Raptors trade as NBA investigation still looms

  01-07-2026 04:49 via cbssports.com
  
  A look back at Leonard's bumpy and injury-filled seven-year stint in Los Angeles
  
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• Walker Kessler considered Lakers top target in free agency

  01-07-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 31, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Jazz 118-96. 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 Kelsey Grant/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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• Ace Bailey and Cody Williams impart wisdom on the Jazz’s new Summer League star

  01-07-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JUNE 26: Darryn Peterson arrives at the airport after being drafted as the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at Salt Lake City Airport greeted by fans on June 26, 2026 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 Majchrzak/NBAE via Get
  
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• Nets signing Keon Ellis to two year, $18 million deal

  01-07-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 01: Keon Ellis #14 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 01, 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 Jordan Bank/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets first free agent signing of the 2026 off-season is Keon
  
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• Suns agree to $13 million, 2-year deal with veteran guard Luke Kennard, AP source says

  01-07-2026 04:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a $13 million, two-year deal with veteran guard Luke Kennard, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday night.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal — which includes a player option for the second season — cannot be signed yet.The 6-foot-5 guard has consistently been one of the most accurate 3-point shooters in the NBA, hitting 44.2% of his attempts over a nine-year career. He
  
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• Nets sign guard Keon Ellis to two-year, $18 million contract

  01-07-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Nets and free agent guard Keon Ellis have agreed to a two-year, $18 million guaranteed deal, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.The signing came shortly after the NBA free agency negotiating window opened and gives Brooklyn some depth at the guard position.Ellis, 26, has played four seasons in the league and was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Cleveland Cavaliers during last season's trade deadline. With the Cavs, Ellis averaged 8.3 points in 29 games.For his career, the University of Ala
  
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• The Wizards are not interested in trading Anthony Davis, according to report

  01-07-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Anthony Davis and Melody Ehsani attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on March 30, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards are NOT intere
  
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• Nets bolstering backcourt with two-year, $18 million Keon Ellis contract

  01-07-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keon Ellis of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes to the basket as Mouhamed Gueye of the Atlanta Hawks defends during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.With green guards and precious little defense, the Nets needed to add a veteran in the backcourt and pressure at the point of attack. They’re hoping Keon Ellis can bring both — and on a team-friendly deal. The Nets and Ellis agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract Tuesday on the first ni
  
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• Luke Kennard leaving Lakers for Suns in free agency

  01-07-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) works to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defends in the first half of Game 2 in a second-round...Luke Kennard won’t return to the Lakers for the 2026-27 season. The free agent guard is leaving the Lakers for the Suns in free agency after just half a season with the Lakers.Kennard, who was an unrestricted free agent, agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal that was first reported by ESPN.One of the league’s be
  
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• Lakers believed to likely secure deals with Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili

  01-07-2026 04:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 03: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 03, 2026 in New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers won 130-119. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images While there has been little moveme
  
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• Wizards named to East Group C for 2026-27 NBA Cup

  01-07-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  NOVEMBER 25: Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 25, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Gi
  
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• The Cavs lose defensive guard to the Brooklyn Nets

  01-07-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Keon Ellis #14 of the Clevland Cavaliers looks on in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 02, 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 Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis, who the
  
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• Suns add elite shooting with Luke Kennard signing

  01-07-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. 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 Christian Pet
  
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• Luke Kennard signs two-year, $13 million deal with Suns

  01-07-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - APRIL 5: Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 5, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Danny Wolf ready for his shot to fill Nets’ Nic Claxton void

  01-07-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could Nic Claxton’s absence be Danny Wolf’s opportunity?With the Nets trading away their starting center, Wolf will have a clearer pathway to playing more minutes at the five this upcoming season.“Obviously, it sucks to see Clax go,” Wolf said Tuesday as the Nets started practice for Summer League. “He was one of the leaders of our locker room, a great voice in our locker room, and he epitomized what it meant to be a Brooklyn Net. We’re sad, we’re gonna
  
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• Jalen Brunson, NBA Champion

  01-07-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images) | Getty Images June 30.It marks the start of free agency, an event
  
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• Landry Shamet’s new deal with Knicks built on relationship of faith

  01-07-2026 03:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet reacting after hitting a 3-point shot in Overtime.Flash back to November. Landry Shamet was coming off a rocky first year with the Knicks, when a dislocated shoulder derailed much of his season and he was largely buried in Tom Thibodeau’s rotation. This was just 12 games into what would eventually become a championship Knicks season, when Shamet drilled six 3-pointers and erupted for a career-high 36 points in a Knicks win over the Heat. This w
  
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• LeBron James seen hanging poolside in first post as free agent

  01-07-2026 03:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is hitting free agency for the first time in eight years and doesn’t appear to be all too worried.Since the news broke that James and his agent, Rich Paul, informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would not be returning to the team next season, James made his first social media post as a free agent.James was seen hanging poolside as free agency begins to unfold.LeBron James first post on IG as a free agent
  Where do you think he ends up? pic.twitter.com/uREVc3lzZI— ESPN Cl
  
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• Warriors rival Clippers continue teardown with Kawhi Leonard trade

  01-07-2026 03:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inglewood, CA - April 15: Forward Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket against guard Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a NBA play-in tournament basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images After seven years, 329 games, $294M in salary, 35 playoff games, three series wins, nearly 200 words spoken aloud
  
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