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• Rich Paul’s latest LeBron James comments bode well for Warriors

  17-07-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors may have a better chance of landing LeBron James than previously speculated.In recent days, the Warriors had been seen as the dark horse in the free agent frenzy, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers the remaining suitors.LeBron James made an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York July 16. Nevertheless, the latest comments from Rich Paul may have put the Warriors back at the forefront. On The Game Over podcast, Paul and Max Kellerman discusse
  
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• LeBron James reminisces about 2021 fight, ejection with Isaiah Stewart

  18-07-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has been enjoying the process of selecting his next NBA team during this free agency period.He's made multiple public appearances during Fanatics Fest in New York City where he has spoken at multiple events, including in front of crowds who piled in to hear live podcast recordings of his show "Mind the Game" and "The Shop".During a live recording of "The Shop", James reminisced about the times in his career where he's been thrown out of games, which happened twice. He looked back at
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 7/17-7/19

  18-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here.You know the drill.This is now an open thread
  
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• Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: Ben Cleveland, OG, scheme fit, 2026 outlook

  17-07-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 07: Ben Cleveland #66 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL Preseason 2025 game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 07, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The BasicsHeight: 6’6
  Weight: 357 pounds
  College: Georgia
  Experience: 6Celeveland is a born-and-bred Georgia boy who hails from the town of Toccoa. He starred at Stephens County High School, earning a four-star rat
  
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• Why is LeBron James' free agency decision taking so long? Because he's earned this | Opinion

  17-07-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James, still an unrestricted free agent, has been on a media tour.He was a prominent figure at Fanatics Fest in New York, appearing in a live taping of a podcast with Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. He was part of a CNBC panel and was named the “Athlete of the Century” at the Time100 Sports Gala.Yet when asked about his next team, James was only coy, deflecting and dodging questions, even though he hinted that his final decision may have even already been made.“I would li
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/17/26

  17-07-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 20: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 20, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images HeraldUndr
  
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• Grizzlies pay tribute to Brandon Clarke with locker room memorial

  17-07-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Memphis Grizzlies continue to mourn the loss of 29-year-old Brandon Clarke, who died on May 11.The team's latest tribute to the late-power forward included a tribute memorial in his honor, placed in the Grizzlies locker room at FedEx Forum located in Memphis, Tennessee.Grizzlies center Zach Edey posted a picture to his social media page on Instagram where he revealed a depiction of a memorial that reads, "Brandon Clarke 1996-2026 Forever in our hearts".The memorial is next to enlarged poster
  
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• From draft-and-stash to Summer League standout

  17-07-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Jack Kayil #77 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons 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 Traditiona
  
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• LeBron James says he 'trusts the process,' but that doesn't guarantee he's joining the 76ers

  17-07-2026 21:02 via cbssports.com
  
  NBA fans are hanging on every word from LeBron during his various public appearances this week
  
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• Vegas still doesn’t believe in the Suns

  17-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 12: A detailed view of a microphone with the FanDuel Sports Network logo during an interview after the game between the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena on December 12, 2025 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images 30.5. It&r
  
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• Lakers promote Zach Guthrie to assistant coach, head of player development

  17-07-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - MARCH 13: South Bay Lakers Head Coach Zach Guthrie speaks with DaJuan Gordon #00 of the South Bay Lakers during the game against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on March 13, 2025 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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 A
  
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• Salute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries’ hot streak

  17-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give a salute to Caleb Wilson, share their way-too-early Rookie of the Year predictions and shout out who’s impressed in Summer League.Plus, Giannis is officially a member of the Miami Heat. How will Giannis fit in Miami? What’s the latest with LeBron? They give their insight.Shifting over to the WNBA, Nekias and Steve give a deep
  
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• Is Labaron Philon Jr. a better for Nick Nurse, Sixers than Jared McCain?

  17-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For as much heat as Daryl Morey — and to some extent ownership — took for trading Jared McCain at last season’s deadline, let’s not forget that Nick Nurse played at least somewhat of a role in the departure of the team’s 2024 first-round pick. Nurse was quoted as saying McCain had gone through a “tough couple years” back in February when McCain was shipped out to Oklahoma City.Obviously, Nurse was hinting at the meniscus injury that cut McCain’s ro
  
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• Is Labaron Philon Jr. a better fit for Nick Nurse, Sixers than Jared McCain?

  17-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For as much heat as Daryl Morey — and to some extent ownership — took for trading Jared McCain at last season’s deadline, let’s not forget that Nick Nurse played at least somewhat of a role in the departure of the team’s 2024 first-round pick. Nurse was quoted as saying McCain had gone through a “tough couple years” back in February when McCain was shipped out to Oklahoma City.Obviously, Nurse was hinting at the meniscus injury that cut McCain’s ro
  
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• 12 big takeaways from NBA Summer League

  17-07-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We've handed out Summer League awards. We've named some winners and losers. Now, with the festivities in Las Vegas wrapping on Sunday, I want to take a look at some of the biggest takeaways from Summer League.Yes, there is a disclaimer; hear me out. I use a pencil for Summer League to either understand more information or mark something to see if it improves later. What about the meeting of skill set and context could unlock something both now and down the line for a player? What weaknesses have
  
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• NBA Summer League grades for every lottery pick: AJ Dybantsa earns 'A' as heralded rookie class shines

  17-07-2026 19:12 via cbssports.com
  
  Dybantsa only appeared in two games but made his presence felt with an array of highlight-reel plays
  
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• Tar Heels in the NBA: Las Vegas Summer League Recap 2.0

  17-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: RJ Davis #29 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on July 15, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The La
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Peyton Watson latest, Pistons interested in DeMar DeRozan

  17-07-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If it seems a little quiet lately, that's because a lot of free agency action is being held up by LeBron James taking his time deciding where he wants to go. While LeBron said Thursday, "I won't hold you guys up too much longer," that's a vague timeline at best. So we wait. In the meantime, here are some non-LeBron rumors still floating around free agency.Peyton Watson latestPut the Milwaukee Bucks on the list of teams interested in restricted free agent wing Peyton Watson, but Denver is on top
  
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• Three ripple effects of LeBron James' lengthy free agency, and why Adam Silver is anxious for a decision

  17-07-2026 18:30 via cbssports.com
  
  LeBron is keeping everyone -- including fans, other free agents and the schedule makers -- waiting before he picks his next team
  
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• Los Angeles Lakers' jersey patch for 2026-27 season unveiled

  17-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have announced they will team up with Albert, their new jersey patch partner going into the 2026-27 season.The AI-powered financial assistant and management application will have its logo appear on all four Lakers uniforms as part of a premium sponsorship.Albert was founded by college roommates Yinon Ravid and Andrzej Baraniak in 2015, according to its website. Its mission is to "give everyone a chance at financial stability".The new partnership marks the end of the Lakers
  
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• 2026 NBA free agency: The underrated and notable moves that caught our attention

  17-07-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the 2026 NBA offseason quiets down (until LeBron decides his next destination), it's time to take stock of some of the more intriguing deals that have been made this summer.This doesn't necessarily mean large or small contracts, but rather cost expectation, compared to reality, as well as some trades.Let's get into it.Julian Champagnie gets $45 million over three yearsLook, when I saw that hit the news feed, I was 100% sure it was a typo, and that the "4" was supposed to be a "6."Man, $15 mil
  
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• Mike Boyton has prove-it deal at Michigan. What he must accomplish to 'earn' Year 2

  17-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Boynton Jr. will have one year to prove he deserves the second year of his two-year, $7.6 million contract as Michigan's men's basketball coach.Per The Detroit News, part of the USA TODAY Network, Boynton must reach several benchmarks to earn a second season in replacement of Dusty May, who left to take over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA after two seasons in Ann Arbor.REQUIRED READING: Warde Manuel explains rationale for Mike Boynton Jr.’s contract structureBoynton initially was nam
  
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• Have the Rockets done enough to keep up with West elite?

  17-07-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much is enough? The Houston Rockets, who entered the offseason with an understanding of where they stood compared to their peers, have had a relatively quiet summer. The returns of Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet will bolster the team’s internal standings, but free agency acquisitions of Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović are marginal moves that improve their depth. If this team should be seen through a true contention lens, questions still remain. Is Houston, as currentl
  
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• LeBron James marvels at way Knicks won championship as he figures out next team to dethrone them

  17-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks LebornLeBron James gave the Knicks their flowers on Thursday and pinpointed the changes that helped them win the NBA Finals.James said that last year, the Knicks ran a lot of Jalen Brunson-centric offense, but an adjustment by first-year coach Mike Brown changed everything.“I think they diversified their offensive portfolio. It was a lot of Jalen Brunson picks and rolls last year, and it allowed the defense to kind of key in on him,” James began during a live recording of his
  
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• Lakers viral Summer League star is an old dude who celebrating by rubbing his bald head

  17-07-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers might be on the verge of losing LeBron James, but it’s okay, because they might have found another old man hooper in Summer League and it’s breaking everyone’s brain.Summer League just be havin anyone out there 😭WHO IS THIS pic.twitter.com/JrhlKRkrwM— Novo (@NovoHeat) July 17, 2026Don’t worry, because I can tell you exactly who this is. The mystery old man suiting up for the Lakers is 30-year-old Jon Elmore, who played for Marshall unt
  
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• Lakers viral Summer League star is an old dude who celebrated by rubbing his bald head

  17-07-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers might be on the verge of losing LeBron James, but it’s okay, because they might have found another old man hooper in Summer League and it’s breaking everyone’s brain.Summer League just be havin anyone out there 😭WHO IS THIS pic.twitter.com/JrhlKRkrwM— Novo (@NovoHeat) July 17, 2026Don’t worry, because I can tell you exactly who this is. The mystery old man suiting up for the Lakers is 30-year-old Jon Elmore, who played for Marshall unt
  
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• Adam Silver says it's unfair that Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football in this country'

  17-07-2026 16:10 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA commissioner weighed in on controversies surrounding the WNBA star on Thursday
  
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• LeBron James free agency heats up; Lucas Herbert ties major record at Open with 62

  17-07-2026 15:30 via cbssports.com
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 17: Cavs Conquer Bulls

  17-07-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.There are six games on the NBA Summer League slate this evening, with the likes of the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks all in action. My predictions for tonight's schedule include the Mavericks, Trail Blazers, and Cavaliers all grabbing wins.Check out my NBA Summer League picks for Friday, July 17. NBA Summer League predictions for July 17Pick Mavericks moneyline-175
  
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• How Arizona Wildcats have fared in NBA Summer League

  17-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns 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 S
  
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