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• State of the NBA: Parity… or just plain dumb randomness?

  02-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks controls the ball against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at the TD Garden on October 28, 2024 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images I have this thing hap
  
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• NBA will test '1 free throw rule' designed to improve game flow during upcoming summer leagues

  03-07-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA summer leagues are a breeding ground for experimentation, and not just for the participating teams and their shapeshifting lineups. That period of trial and error is useful for the league, too.This year, it's capitalizing by testing a "one free throw rule" that's been deployed in the G League to improve game flow since the 2019-20 season.Under this rule, any foul that would normally lead to one, two or three free throws instead results in a single free-throw attempt, except during the fi
  
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• Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Fans are totally split on Evan Mobley

  03-07-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) looks to shoot while defended by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the fourth quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the co
  
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• Report: Dubs not at the top of LeBron’s short list; Cavs remain in race

  03-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) grimaces as he waits for play to resume against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images Welcome to day three of the LeBron James sweepstakes. Today, we gained new insight into the short list of teams jockeying for the King. Once again, this news benefits the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Golden State Warriors repo
  
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• Kyle Lowry chafes at report he's retiring after 20 NBA seasons: 'Wait for the word to come from me'

  02-07-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Lowry would like you to ignore a report from one of Canada's top sports broadcasters that he's retiring after 20 NBA seasons.Sportsnet's Michael Grange reported Thursday that the former Toronto Raptors star will retire and sign a one-day contract with Toronto, with a special event and press conference planned for Tuesday. That drew an irritated response from the man himself, who posted the following message on his Instagram story:"Wait for the word to come from me, not someone else!!! Smh"T
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/2/26

  02-07-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 8: The sneakers worn by Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the New York Knicks on March 8, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• The Jaylen Brown trade is a gut punch to Celtics fans and a move the team can't justify

  02-07-2026 22:40 via cbssports.com
  
  As Brown put it in his statement released on Thursday after being traded to the 76ers, 'actions speak louder than words'
  
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• Sources: Celtics-Bucks trade talks did not falter due to Giannis contract extension negotiations

  02-07-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 05: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks before 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 On Thursday morning, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reported on his lat
  
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• Cavs announce 2026 NBA Summer League roster

  02-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Nae'Qwan Tomlin #30 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 12, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• LeBron James is being recruited by NFL teams and he should listen: Six landing spots that would make sense

  02-07-2026 21:55 via cbssports.com
  
  LeBron is shopping his services as an NBA free agent, but would he consider a new career at age 41?
  
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• NBA free agency winners, losers after wild week of blockbuster trades

  02-07-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The start of NBA free agency has produced plenty of league-altering moves in 2026, just not in the form of many high-profile free agent signings. Instead, blockbuster trades have been the preferred method of transaction for teams this year and it's almost hard to keep up with how many star players switched uniforms since the NBA offseason began.Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball, Julius Randle, Tyler Herro and Paul George were among the players with NBA Al
  
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• Jaylen Brown’s first statement since being traded to Sixers

  02-07-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 01: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during warmups before a game against the Houston Rockets at the TD Garden on November 01, 2025 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jaylen Brown is a Sixer. Those are not words I ever t
  
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• The Lakers used their leverage to finally land Walker Kessler from Jazz

  02-07-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 4: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz arrives to the arena before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 4, 2022 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Jaylen Brown releases statement following shocking trade to Philadelphia

  02-07-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaylen Brown released a statement on social media following his stunning trade to Philadelphia, which included thanking the fans in Boston.Philly #throwtheballup let’s get it pic.twitter.com/zdC6g1dTyM— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 2, 2026Here is the full text:First and foremost, thank you to the Most High, even in the midst of adversity. I'm here with gratitude.I’m still processing how this all went down. I’m excited and disappointed at the same time. I earned my respect
  
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• From Giannis Antetokounmpo to LeBron James to Jaylen Brown: A timeline of the NBA's major offseason moves

  02-07-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA offseason has been wild, to say the least. In the span of 10 days, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Jaylen Brown — four Finals MVPs! — moved on from their former teams. Just like that.A number of other All-Stars — LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant, Julius Randle, Paul George, Brandon Ingram and Tyler Herro — also found new NBA homes over the past week and a half. (Oh, and in the middle of all that was the NBA draft, which featured future All-Stars and a
  
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• Tim Hardaway Sr. says son can't wear retired No. 10 with Heat: 'My legacy is my legacy'

  02-07-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If Tim Hardaway Sr. is feeling any tender emotions about Tim Hardaway Jr. playing for the Miami Heat, he's only letting that sentiment go so far. Hardaway Jr., 34, agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Heat. He returns to South Florida, where he attended Miami Palmetto High School. But more importantly, he'll play for the team with whom his father played for six seasons of his Hall of Fame career.Would it be fun to see Hardaway Jr. wear the same jersey humber as his father? Most might
  
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• Jaylen Brown releases statement after trade to 76ers, says he's 'excited and disappointed at the same time'

  02-07-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaylen Brown has spoken. Less than 24 hours after the news broke about the blockbuster trade that’s reportedly sending him to the Philadelphia 76ers, he released a statement:“First and foremost, thank you to the Most High, even in the midst of adversity. I'm here with gratitude.“I’m still processing how this all went down. I’m excited and disappointed at the same time. I earned my respect from this city. I never asked for shortcuts or special treatment. I simply sho
  
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• Sixers free agency tracker: Sixers reportedly trade for Jaylen Brown; sign Anfernee Simons

  02-07-2026 20:47 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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• ESPN analyst on Jaylen Brown trade: 'One of the dumbest trades in NBA history'

  02-07-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The reaction out of Boston-based and Celtics-focused NBA commentary has centered on what's perceived to be a poor return for Jaylen Brown in the team's trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Most Celtics fans aren't happy about it, and neither are the people who talk about them for a living.ESPN analyst and former Celtics player Kendrick Perkins declared it "one of the dumbest trades in NBA history."In the trade, the Celtics have agreed to ship Brown to the 76ers in exc
  
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• Report: Willie Green to join Dusty May’s staff

  02-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 14: Head coach Willie Green of the New Orleans Pelicans watches the action in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Smoothie King Center on April 14, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Free agency is upon us and the Da
  
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• LeBron James, Lakers front office had ‘disconnect’ after Russell Westbrook trade

  02-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Russell Westbrook #0 and LeBron James #6 (2nd L) of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 30, 2023 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 121-104. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• The Utah Jazz Ceiling Has Never Been Higher

  02-07-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Utah Jazz have reportedly agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in which the Lakers will get Walker Kessler on a brand-new four-year, $130m deal with a player option after year three. In return, the Jazz will receive two unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 as well as two pick swaps in 2028 and 2030.BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033
  
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• Sixers reportedly agree to terms with Anfernee Simons

  02-07-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Anfernee Simons #22 of the Chicago Bulls warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 09, 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 Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images Mike Gansey isn’t done yet.The Sixers have agreed to terms with
  
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• LeBron James’ shrewd tactic could cement Bronny’s NBA future

  02-07-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is searching for his next NBA team and the highly-anticipated decision could have implications for his son, Bronny James. James has reportedly already narrowed down his search to two finalists, but he won’t rush into anything. The four-time NBA champion informed the Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday.James seemingly calculated the timing of his announcement to the organization as Bronny’s $2.3 million contract with the Lakers became
  
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• Bill Simmons’ epic post-colonoscopy Jaylen Brown trade reaction: ‘I had a Paul George rammed up my ass’

  02-07-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simmons colonsocopyBill Simmons wasn’t coherent. He’d just woken up from anesthesia. But when his wife picked him up from his colonoscopy Wednesday, she revealed news to her husband that he couldn’t believe: Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers for a package including Paul George. “I think I’m dead. I think I died. The anesthesia killed me,” Simmons said on his self-named podcast Thursday of what he said in the moment. “I was just trying t
  
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• NBA free agency 2026: Early winners and losers, including LeBron James, the Celtics and unpredictable star guards

  02-07-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are approaching 48 hours into 2026 NBA free agency, and a lot has happened.Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor again. LeBron James is no longer a Los Angeles Laker. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the Miami Heat. Jaylen Brown is no longer a Boston Celtic.Should we go on? LaMelo Ball is a Minnesota Timberwolf. Ja Morant is a Portland Trail Blazer. The Lakers spent $70 million in salary cap space, much of it on Walker Kessler.Our heads are spinning. We can imagine how you feel. So, we've sorted it al
  
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• Boston/Philly blockbuster, Toronto’s upside & a Lakers shake-up. Plus, where's LeBron going?

  02-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the wild first week of free agency.Jaylen Brown is now officially a Philadelphia 76er - but what was the Boston Celtics front office thinking? What do the Toronto Raptors’ chances look like after getting Kawhi Leonard? The Lakers have fully moved on from LeBron James, but are they going in the right direction?01:17 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers34:51 Impact of Kawhi Leonard in
  
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• NBA to test new free throw rule, and it’s WILD

  02-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is looking to speed up the flow of the game, and is tentatively planning to take a page out of the NBA G-League’s book to make it happen. The NBA made an announcement on Thursday that it would test out the “one free throw rule” during the 2026 Summer League, gauging whether or not it should become a staple of the NBA.This might sound extremely confusing at first glance, so let’s break down how this would work. During the passage of a normal game (i.e. not in the f
  
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• Comparing Luke Kennard and Grayson Allen beyond the numbers

  02-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA - April 10: Lakers guard Luke Kennard, #10, left, makes a basket over Suns guard Grayson Allen, #8 in the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Friday, April 10, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) It didn’t take long for the Phoenix Suns to find a replacement for sharpshooter Grayson Allen, whom they dealt to the Charlotte Hornets to acquire power forward Miles Bridges. In the first hours of NBA Free Agency, the team agreed to a two-year $
  
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• NBA free agency: The most notable July 4 transactions in league history as teams wait on LeBron James

  02-07-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA free agency is in full swing, but the best player available remains unsigned. Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has his sights set on a new franchise next season, and various teams are already reportedly lining up to sign him. Given James' penchant for hijacking the news cycle, could that decision come July 4? The holiday doesn't often feature major sports stories, giving James a chance to dominate coverage if he makes his announcement on that day. There's some precedent for J
  
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