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• Roster continuity deserves a place in the next CBA

  20-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Devin Booker looks on after being selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 25, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images I began watching the NBA in 1988, nearly 40
  
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• YouTube Gold: An HD Look At Larry Bird

  21-07-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1990: Isiah Thomas #11 of the Detroit Pistons passes against Larry Bird #33 and Dennis Johnson #3 of the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1990 at the Boston 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 1990 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal

  21-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yaxel Lendeborg helped the Warriors to the Summer League Final. Photograph: John Locher/AP1) The top four are as good as advertisedThe hype heading into this year’s draft was tremendous, and through the small sample size of 10 or so days in the Las Vegas summer heat, this year’s class has lived up to its billing.AJ Dybantsa, now a Washington Wizard, looked every bit the No 1 overall pick in his Summer League debut, where he bested the player drafted directly behind him, Darryn Peters
  
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• 2026 LeBron James Next Team Odds: Tension Grows As The Decision is Near

  21-07-2026 09:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Just when you thought Giannis' move to Miami was the biggest story of the summer... LeBron James reminded everyone who the biggest star in the NBA really is.Kalshi'sLeBron James Next Team odds are responding to a tectonic shift in player movement with the news that James will be moving to new pastures for the 2026-27 season after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.For bettors trying to separate smoke
  
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• Klay Thompson fan interaction sparks rumors of Golden State Warriors reunion

  21-07-2026 07:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans always have a difficult time seeing their favorite players skip town for a new team, new beginning or more money. And even more so when their favorite player is a four-time NBA champion such as Klay Thompson. Thompson was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He went on to help them capture four titles on his way to becoming known as one of the greatest shooters in the history of the game, alongside Stephen Curry, as the two formed the "Splas
  
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• Momentum on Jonathan Kuminga signing has ‘stalled,’ Lakers not motivated to include draft capital in sign-and-trade

  21-07-2026 05:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on March 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s not even been three whole weeks since Jonathan Kumi
  
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• Lakers adding summer league standout Arthur Kaluma on two-way deal

  21-07-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After being one of the best performers during summer league, Arthur Kaluma is being rewarded with a roster spot on the Lakers.The Lakers have agreed to terms with Kaluma on a two-way contract, a source confirmed to the California Post on Monday after ESPN first reported the addition. The franchise will have to open up a two-way slot to make room for the signing of Kaluma.Chris Manon, Peter Suder and AK Okereke were occupying the Lakers’ two-way spots before Monday. After being on
  
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• Arthur Kaluma signed by Lakers to two-way contract

  21-07-2026 04:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Arthur Kaluma #47 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Malevy Leons #33 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League semifinal game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 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 Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty I
  
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• Knicks given surprising offseason grade after winning championship

  21-07-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) reacts to his score against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are still riding the high of winning the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs last month.The offseason has brought difficult choices for the team to make, despite ending a 53-year championship drought. The team sa
  
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• $3 Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket from 1972 NBA Finals found in thrift store sells for $89K at auction

  21-07-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday.Quinn Brown had been eyeing a massive bin of clothes at a Goodwill store outside Portland in January when he saw someone toss a Lakers jacket with Chamberlain’s name on it back on the pile. Brown, who resells used clothes online, quickly grabbed it.A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals that
  
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• Former NBA champ believes LeBron James and Anthony Davis are headed to the Warriors

  21-07-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James and Anthony Davis; PJ TuckerP.J. Tucker weighed in on where he thinks LeBron James will land this offseason.Tucker made a guest appearance on the “Club 520” podcast this past weekend at Fanatics Fest and said he believes James will be going to Golden State, alongside his former teammate, Anthony Davis.“I got him going to Golden State,” Tucker said during the live show. “LeBron to Golden State is going to be tough.”Tucker went on to say that after
  
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• The Spurs enjoyed the last quiet offseason they’ll have for a while

  21-07-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs general manager Brian Wright before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images The Spurs had a rather boring offseason. They loaded up on size at the draft, they retained Harrison Barnes and Jordan McLaughlin, and their biggest addition was 34-year-old Tobias Harris. Victor Wembanyama got a no-braine
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg puts Grizzlies on blast after NBA Summer League Championship

  21-07-2026 01:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moments after Yaxel Lendeborg led the Golden State Warriors to an NBA Summer League Championship, the No.11 pick of the NBA Draft wasn’t shy to call out his opponent.During his postgame presser, Lendeborg threw the Memphis Grizzlies under the bus and said they weren’t ready for the moment.“Man, their butts got tight. They puckered up, you know what I mean?” Lendeborg said, “Some of us are built for the moment, and some aren’t.”Yaxel Lendeborg on their fo
  
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• Khaman Maluach earns widespread Summer League praise

  21-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns prepares to shoot a free throw 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 G
  
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• The 5 reasons why LeBron James is taking so long to make his decision

  20-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  lebron james at fanatics fan fest and with lakersThe World Cup is over. But LeBron James watch continues. Why is this taking so long, you may be asking.  Speculation around where James will play his unprecedented 24th NBA season has taken over the newscycle for weeks. Multiple teams are frozen waiting for his decision. Even NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently urged James to make his pick so the league can finalize the schedule. James is almost 42 years old, but 27
  
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• Lakers add Matisse Thybulle to fill weak spot, but create roster crunch

  20-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are making a low-stakes bet on Matisse Thybulle.The 29-year-old wing known for his elite defensive skills is the latest addition to the Lakers' offseason roster overhaul, according to ESPN, after agreeing a one-year deal with the team on Monday, July 20.Thybulle is seen as a potential fit as part of the Lakers' wing rotation due to his versatility as a defender and a 3-point shot that improved since earlier in his career. He has also struggled to remain healthy in recent s
  
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• Charles Barkley proclaims Draymond Green isn't ‘same level' as he was in NBA

  20-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charles Barkley proclaims Draymond Green isn't ‘same level' as he was in NBA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAlthough this past NBA season marked the first time ESPN held the rights to “Inside the NBA,” the show’s core still remained the same.There were still the typical pieces of insightful analysis, a fair share of viral moments and, of course, some awkwardly tense moments between analysts. While NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley often toe
  
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• LeBron James still hasn’t made a decision; Cleveland remains in the race

  20-07-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tosses the ball back during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 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 Harry How/Getty Ima
  
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• LeBron James’ free agency decision timeline gets frustrating update

  20-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York, NY July 16, 2026 LeBron James made multiple high-profile appearances at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, including a live recording of his Mind the Game podcast with Indiana Pacers...The ball is in LeBron James’ court, and he intends to keep it there longer than anyone would like.The entire basketball world is waiting with decreasing patience for James to announce which team he’ll join in free agency. While there were some rumors that LeBron’s decision could arrive as soon as
  
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• A List Of NBA Draft Picks Out Of Villanova

  20-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villanova has enjoyed great success and put itself in the conversation of blue blood territory in recent years.This success dates back decades as the Wildcats have been sending players to the next level since 1950.That year, Paul Arizin was selected third-overall by the Philadelphia Warriors. To this day, he remains as the highest-drafted player to come out of Villanova.Arizin was also the first of nine players selected in the Top 10 in the NBA Draft and one of 66 total players. The 2018 class h
  
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• Pat Riley knows he had to 'let go' after LeBron James left Heat: 'I thought we were looking at a dynasty'

  20-07-2026 22:58 via cbssports.com
  
  Does LeBron harbor any of the same regret, and will it factor into his 2026 decision we're all waiting on?
  
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• LeBron James tells Patrick Beverley to ‘Shut the f— up’ with Kevin Hart’s help

  20-07-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  lebron james at fanatics fan fest cropped next to comedian kevin hartJust hours after Patrick Beverley posted to social media that he heard LeBron James would be making his decision on who he will play for next season, James opted to troll his former teammate.James posted a video on his Instagram story of famous comedian and actor Kevin Hart saying, “Shut the f— up,” in reaction to his former teammate. That was followed by him leaving a comment that said “BINGO STFU.&rdqu
  
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• Pat Riley reveals status of LeBron James’ relationship after rocky Heat split — as free agency rumors swirl

  20-07-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could Pat Riley welcome back LeBron James with open arms if he decided to sign with the Miami Heat during NBA free agency?Riley appeared as a guest on “The Dan LeBatard Show” on Monday morning and talked about how he’s let go of the past and the current state of his relationship with James.“I’ve seen him around, run into him at All-Star games, we had a great embrace when they honored me with a statue out there,” Riley said. “Seeing he and Savannah in the
  
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• Cops remove Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson from NYC hot spot after stepping in during Travis Scott bottle-throwing fight

  20-07-2026 22:19 via yahoo.com
  Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson was removed from a star-studded party at Zero Bond, a members-only social club in New York City, for intervening during an altercation that involved rapper Travis Scott on Saturday night, according to TMZ.Clarkson, who’s fresh off helping the Knicks secure their first NBA championship in 53 years, reportedly attempted to de-escalate the situation after Scott’s entourage started throwing bottles, and wound up being escorted out by police.Scott was reported
  
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• Lakers agree to 1-year deal with former All-Defensive wing Matisse Thybulle

  20-07-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.3 million contract with veteran wing defender Matisse Thybulle, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.After finishing last season ranked 18th in defensive efficiency, L.A. saw its best perimeter stopper, veteran guard Marcus Smart, decamp for Houston early in free agency. With Luka Dončić beginning the three-year extension he signed last summer and Austin Reaves now in the fold for the next four years, the Lakers have a backcou
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/20/26

  20-07-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: The sneakers worn by Jalon Moore #34 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 b
  
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• Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to a one-year deal as roster overhaul continues

  20-07-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle in the second half of a game in April 2025 in Denver. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)The Lakers have signed forward Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3-million contract,people familiar with the deal but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times Monday.Thybulle, who spent last season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, made the NBA’s all-defensive team twice over his seven-year career. He is a defensive wing player that the
  
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• The Lakers are signing Matisse Thybulle, which creates a roster crunch a Bronny James trade could solve

  20-07-2026 21:38 via cbssports.com
  
  The Lakers' roster now stands at 16 players, and they'll have to trim it before the beginning of the season
  
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• Lakers reportedly sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year minimum contract

  20-07-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After rumors of their interest had been swirling for a week, the Lakers have agreed to sign defensive wing Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3 million veteran minimum contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.The Lakers are looking for 3&D wings to play around Luka Doncic and, on paper, Thybulle fits that bill perfectly. He is a high-level perimeter defender, a two-time All-Defensive Team player (most recently 2022), and in the last two seasons he shot 43.8% and then 39.8% from 3-point range
  
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• Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year deal

  20-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots a three point basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the 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 20
  
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