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• Recently waived Jonas Valanciunas among centers on Knicks’ radar

  09-07-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks already brought in Andre Drummond to help make up for the loss of two of their big men this offseason, and it appears they could be targeting another veteran. According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, Jonas Valanciunas is among centers on the team’s radar as they look to continue filling out their roster. Valanciunas, of course, was waived by the Nuggets on Wednesday.The 34-year-old big man will become available in free agency once he clears waivers. As per Begley,
  
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• Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson says he's 'back having fun' in Summer League after Kansas career

  10-07-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darryn Peterson sounds ready to move on from his at-times confounding college career at Kansas.The No. 2 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft led the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Summer League action, losing 92-88 to the Washington Wizards and top pick AJ Dybantsa. After the game, he spoke about how much fun he was having in his Jazz career — then positively compared it to his time with the Jayhawks:“I’m back having fun. I wasn't really experiencing it that much at Kansas. I was off
  
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• Steph Curry, Jaylen Brown share thoughts on possibility of playing with LeBron James

  10-07-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James' next destination remains the biggest uncertainty ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season as he continues to explore free agency.The 41-year-old, the best free agent still available, spent the past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers but informed the team he would not be returning.While some Lakers teammates, such as Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić, thanked James for the time they shared, other teams and players have begun making their pitch to James.Several teams interested i
  
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• AJ Dybantsa injury update, stats from Summer League showdown with Darryn Peterson, Jazz

  10-07-2026 04:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AJ Dybantsa made his NBA Summer League debut with the Washington Wizards on Thursday, July 9, in Las Vegas.The Wizards selected Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick on June 23.There was a level of interest in Dybantsa’s debut, especially playing against the Utah Jazz and the No. 2 overall pick, Darryn Peterson.Dybantsa had a highlight dunk while going on to score 19 points and four rebounds in the first half. Peterson added 11 points and two assists in the half.OH MY GOODNESS, AJ DYBANSTA
  
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• Bucks re-sign Pete Nance

  10-07-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 05: Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the bench during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum on April 05, 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well, the Bucks surprise us once again by re-signing Pete Nance
  
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• 4 thoughts following the Mavericks’ loss to the Warriors, 101-90

  10-07-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks grabs a rebound against Lajae Jones #25 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty
  
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• Bill Simmons says LeBron James to Cavs is ‘done’

  10-07-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland
  
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• Walker Kessler is most exciting addition Lakers have made this offseason

  10-07-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz smiles during the game against the Sacramento Kings on July 15, 2024 at The 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation
  
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• AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson live updates: NBA's top draft picks face off in Wizards-Jazz Summer League matchup

  10-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA Summer League heads to Las Vegas this week for 11 days of competition, and the NBA teed up a must-see matchup to get the festivities rolling. The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz face off in the game of the night on Thursday, with the No. 1 and No. 2 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft facing off for the first time in their young careers.The Wizards selected 6-foot-9 forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick this year, named a consensus First-Team All-American and the 2026-26 Big 12 Rookie
  
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• AJ Dybantsa scores 27 points in Summer League debut, Darryn Peterson gets 24 in matchup of NBA's top draft picks

  10-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, made his Summer League debut for the Washington Wizards on Thursday.Adding to the marquee value of Dybantsa’s professional premiere was being matched up against the Utah Jazz and No. 2 pick in the 2026 draft, Darryn Peterson. Peterson was playing in his third Summer League game.In the first time these two young stars have faced each other since a Jan. 31 matchup between BYU and Kansas during the college basketball season, Dybantsa
  
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• Sixers win first Summer League game over Pistons; Philon, Broome, 2 newcomers shine

  10-07-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at 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 David Becker/NBAE vi
  
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• Check out Lakers' awesome practice court setup in Las Vegas ballroom

  10-07-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have settled in for the upcoming NBA Summer League series in Las Vegas.The Lakers have set up a new custom-designed practice court in a ballroom and were seen by reporters practicing on it Thursday, July 9.The Lakers’ practice setup at a resort ballroom in Vegas. The team is testing out a new court design for the summer session. pic.twitter.com/DUcrjiYDZo— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 9, 2026The Lakers had played on a custom court during the NBA Cup, but it was
  
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• 76ers ‘got away with murder’ in Jaylen Brown stunning trade: Charles Barkley

  10-07-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  brown-barkleyLike much of the NBA world, Charles Barkley was shocked by the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks last week.The NBA legend and “Inside the NBA” analyst made an appearance on “Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo” this week and shared his first reaction to the blockbuster trade.“I was like, ‘This can’t be a true story.’ There’s so much fake stuff on the internet now, I’m like
  
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• Timberwolves 105, Pelicans 92: Welcome to a Sloppy Summer

  10-07-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Zyon Pullin #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 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 David Beck
  
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• Nets Reacts: Fans vote on who has the most to prove out of the ‘Flatbush Five’

  10-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JULY 1: Drake Powell of the Brooklyn Nets talks to the media during the introductory press conference on July 1, 2025 at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training 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 2025 NBAE(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Warriors having ‘internal conversations’ about DeMar DeRozan while waiting on LeBron James

  10-07-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors’ Plan B may already have a name.As the franchise waits to see whether LeBron James becomes a realistic option, DeMar DeRozan has emerged as a veteran fallback worth watching. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Golden State is expected to have internal conversations about pursuing DeRozan after his release from the Sacramento Kings.“DeRozan’s kind of a 1B plan right now for some of these teams that are looking at LeBron James,” Si
  
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• Celtics waive Dalano Banton

  10-07-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Dalano Banton #45 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden on April 12, 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 Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Celtics have waived guard Dalano Banton, the team announced on Thursday evening.We have w
  
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• Steph Curry reveals his Warriors pitch to LeBron James

  10-07-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  STATELINE, Nev. — Steph Curry is looking to lure LeBron James to the Warriors with both basketball and golf — saying the potential pairing would mark a one-of-a-kind moment in sports history.The Golden State superstar shed light on his recruiting pitch to James while playing in the American Century Championship golf tournament in Lake Tahoe on Thursday, revealing that hoops and fairways have been a part of his conversations with the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.Steph Curry spo
  
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• Raptors Reacts Survey: Nostalgia trap or bench supercharger?

  10-07-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 1: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of a basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on April 1, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation R
  
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• LeBron James golfing with Draymond Green in Puerto Rico amid Warriors rumors

  10-07-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James’ free agency has officially moved from the rumor mill to the back nine.As the NBA waits for James to decide where he will play next season, the four-time MVP was spotted golfing with Draymond Green in Puerto Rico, instantly adding fuel to the Golden State Warriors speculation that has followed him since he left the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month.LeBron James was spotted golfing with Draymond Green in Puerto Rico as free agency speculation continues around a possible War
  
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• Dwyane Wade’s son Zaire charged with felony domestic violence after Burbank arrest

  10-07-2026 00:04 via yahoo.com
  Zaire Wade, the 24-year-old son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, has been charged with a felony following his arrest last month in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident in Burbank.According to a criminal complaint filed Thursday in Los Angeles, Wade faces one felony domestic violence-related charge stemming from a June 21 altercation involving someone with whom he was in a dating relationship.Zaire Wade has been charged with a felony following his arrest last month. NBAE via Get
  
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• Cavs vs. Pacers Summer League: Preview, how to watch, odds, and game thread

  10-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) celebrates after the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers tip off Summer League action in Las Vegas on Friday evening. They’ll take on the Indiana Pacers in the first of five guaranteed games.Summer League debuts are always interesting. It’s the fi
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade on hold: What's next as Raptors, Clippers await results of NBA investigation

  09-07-2026 23:54 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA's Aspiration investigation is still looking into potential salary-cap circumvention by the Clippers
  
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• Mavericks vs Warriors Preview and Injury Update

  09-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - JUNE 25: Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait on June 25, 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Summer League Dallas Mavericks kick o
  
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• Sixers-Pistons, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread

  09-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 25: Labaron Philon Jr. #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers press conference introducing Labaron Philon Jr. on June 25, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, NJ 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.
  
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• The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap sheet after the first wave of free agency

  09-07-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto on hold until Aspiration investigation concludes

  09-07-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the biggest trades of the offseason — Kawhi Leonard headed back to Toronto — is on hold until the investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention through former Clippers team sponsor Aspiration is completed.The Raptors explained the reasoning behind putting things on hold — any potential punishment of Leonard (a suspension, for example) would fall fully on them if the trade went through this summer. The Raptors don't want to take on that unknown risk, especially sinc
  
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• Dell Curry shares how Steph, Seth became ‘closer' playing together on Warriors

  09-07-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dell Curry shares how Steph, Seth became ‘closer' playing together on Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaReaching the NBA is an incredibly rare and impressive feat. Playing for 16 seasons is even tougher. But, having two sons both reach the NBA and actually getting to play a season on the same team? That’s something extraordinary.But that’s reality for Dell Curry. That’s because Seth Currysigned with the Warriors and joined his older brother Steph in Golde
  
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• Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard trade frozen as Raptors refuse to absorb Aspiration investigation risk

  09-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard celebrates after the buzzer as the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 during Game 6 of basketballâs NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland,...The Kawhi Leonard trade back to Toronto is no longer just a basketball transaction.It is now tied directly to the NBA’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Aspiration and allegations of salary-cap circumvention that have hovered over the franchise for
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg, LJ Cryer put on Las Vegas show in Warriors' summer league win

  09-07-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yaxel Lendeborg, LJ Cryer put on Las Vegas show in Warriors' summer league win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCOREThe California Classic was just the appetizer to Yaxel Lendeborg’s multi-course meal at NBA Summer League. Lendeborg had to be frothing when he saw the Warriors’ summer league schedule for Las Vegas. First on his menu was a pair of Michigan teammates in Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara. Lendeborg and the Warriors got the best of Johnson and the Dallas
  
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