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• The Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade actually makes sense

  02-07-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
  
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• 2026 NBA Free Agency grades: Lakers, 76ers earn an "A", Celtics may need to retake class

  03-07-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We're only a couple of days into free agency, but we've already been shocked by a couple of big trades — Kawhi Leonard headed to Toronto, Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia — and a rash of signings. Go back to the NBA Draft and the moves then, including Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami, and we have another roller coaster of an NBA offseason.It's never too early to assign grades on how teams have done so far, so let's do it. (Note: These grades are based on what teams have done as of t
  
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• LeBron James to Sixers? Rumors heat up after sudden Jaylen Brown trade

  03-07-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James could be headed back to the Eastern Conference.The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly the latest team to express interest in the four-time MVP, according to ESPN. The 76ers made one of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason by acquiring Jaylen Brown in a trade with their division rival Boston Celtics on Wednesday, July 1.Brown is coming off one of his best individual seasons, finishing sixth in the regular-season MVP voting, but he apparently fell out of favor with the Celtics,
  
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• Cavaliers interested in potential sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga

  03-07-2026 02:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers have not had an ideal offseaso
  
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• Restricted free agent Tari Eason agrees to 5-year, $81.5 million deal to remain with Rockets

  03-07-2026 02:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Restricted free agent Tari Eason and the Rockets reportedly have agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to keep the smooth-shooting forward in Houston, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal is fully guaranteed, per Charania.The 6-foot-8 Eason, 25, is coming off a season in which he shot 35.8% from 3-point range on 4.3 attempts per game and averaged double-digit scoring for a Rockets team that was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.The fourth-year veteran was selected 17th ov
  
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• Billy Donovan hired by Spurs: Ex-Bulls coach to become Mitch Johnson's lead assistant, per report

  03-07-2026 01:48 via cbssports.com
  
  Donovan spent the last five seasons coaching the Bulls before stepping down in April
  
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• Report: Spurs hire Billy Donovan as lead assistant coach

  03-07-2026 01:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 5: Head Coach Billy Donovan of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 5, 2026 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images After lead assista
  
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• Billy Donovan to become lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs

  03-07-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The San Antonio Spurs were just a few wins away from an NBA title in 2026. Rumors have swirled since their defeat regarding their next moves to ensure they can get over the hump and hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy next season. Well, they've made their first move, adding Billy Donovan to their coaching staff, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Donovan had spent the last 11 seasons as a head coach in Oklahoma City and Chicago, but will now take a step back, operating as the Spurs' "lead assistant coach" un
  
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• Anton Watson Named to Los Angeles Lakers Summer League Roster

  03-07-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - APRIL 3: Anton Watson #22 of the South Bay Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers during the 2026 G League Playoffs Semifinals on April 3, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (
  
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• Suns add Pat Spencer on a two-way contract

  03-07-2026 00:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 05: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns pressures Pat Spencer #61 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images I think we might be looking at what the P
  
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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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• Jaylen Brown opens up about being traded in candid live stream

  02-07-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaylen Brown opens up about being traded in candid live stream originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonWe still haven’t heard from Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens on why the organization was so motivated to trade superstar Jaylen Brown. But on Thursday night, Brown shared his side of the story on his Twitch live stream.Nearly 30,000 concurrent viewers watched as Brown addressed the shocking deal that sent him to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul Geo
  
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• Quentin Grimes worked out with JJ Redick prior to coaching Lakers

  02-07-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7:Quentin Grimes #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 7, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Report: Kyle Lowry to sign one-day contract to retire with Raptors

  02-07-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 12: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers enters the game in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 12, 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images Michael Grange of Sportsnet has reported that Kyle Lowry
  
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• AJ Dybantsa signs rookie contract worth $66.9 million

  02-07-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Playing big minutes with reasonable production would set AJ Dybantsa up for a long and productive career with the Washington Wizards. | NBAE via Getty Images The Washington Wizards signed AJ Dybantsa to a rookie-scale contract on Thursday, the team announced.Ink to paper @AJ_Dybantsa ✍️ pic.twitter.com/2SO6INsoD7— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 2, 2026It’s a four-year, $66.91 million deal that carries a team option for the final two seasons. Here’s a breakd
  
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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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• 76ers agree to two-year deal with Anfernee Simons in latest NBA free agency splash

  02-07-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 30: Anfernee Simons #4 of the Boston Celtics attempts a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at the TD Garden on January 30,...The 76ers have added another potent scorer who once played for the Celtics.One day after acquiring superstar Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade with Boston, Philadelphia has agreed to terms with guard Anfernee Simons on a two-year pact, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday.The Sixers have agreed to a dea
  
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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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• So much for Lakers’ big offseason … LA fans left with sinking feeling

  02-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The anticipation had been building. The flame was lit when the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in February 2025, a generational player who could put the team atop the NBA again. The Lakers’ Luka Doncic (right) is in his prime and has not said he wants to remain with his current franchise forever.APIt was fanned when Mark Walter’s ownership group took over the franchise six months later, the brain trust that helped transform the Dodgers into three-time World Series champion
  
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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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• Scal: C's ‘owe it to Tatum' to figure out next ‘championship-level' move

  02-07-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scal: C's ‘owe it to Tatum' to figure out next ‘championship-level' move originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonAs Jaylen Brown put it in his farewell to Boston, “As one chapter closes, another begins.”The Boston Celtics will move on to their next chapter without Brown, a franchise cornerstone for the last 10 years. On Wednesday, they traded the 2024 NBA Finals MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-rounders.The stunnin
  
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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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