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• The Celtics Summer League Crash Course

  10-07-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer League basketball might be for the sickos, but if you’re reading this and preparing to watch every Celtics game in Las Vegas, I happily welcome you to the club of unwell basketball enjoyers. The Celtics project to have one two-way contract up for grabs after Amari Williams signed his deal and Dillion Mitchell got drafted 40th overall, but the possibility for guys to slide into the Maine Celtics system means some of these faces will remain familiar into the season. For them
  
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• Trae Young shrugs off doubters, says he is ready, excited to be in Washington

  10-07-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Trae Young spent Thursday night in Las Vegas (well, at least the early part of Thursday night) sitting courtside, watching the future of the Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, look special in his debut. How did he react to that?"I'm ready to play tomorrow," Young said Friday morning. "I was just seeing that last night. I mean, I'm just ready to play. Excited to be a part of this team."Young signed a four-year, $212.8 million contract extension with the Wizards, locking him in with the team.
  
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• Kawhi Trade Value Could Change Based on Aspiration Scandal

  10-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers possibly circumventing the salary cap via a no-show endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard has officially become a basketball controversy. The Clippers and the Toronto Raptors announced this week their trade involving Leonard is on hold pending the outcome of the league probe. The possibility that Leonard’s contract will be voided and that he will be suspended are two variables that dramatically impact the trade’
  
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• LeBron James has only directly spoken to one front office so far

  10-07-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the ball during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on March 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images The chase for LeBron James has gotten weirder than ever. Speculation has run rampant, and new rumors are swirling every day. That’s partly because James has left us all in the dark, leaving everyone grasping at straws. According to re
  
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• Lebron in Philly? Eagles' Saquon Barkley pitches James on joining 76ers

  10-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is looking to join a new squad after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The expectation is James will prioritize competing for a championship as he looks to earn a fifth NBA title. That's why it's hardly a surprise the Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams that have frequently been connected to the 41-year-old superstar. The 76ers are expected to be one of the Eastern Conference favorites for the upcoming NBA season. They added Jaylen Brown to a core that already includes J
  
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• Victor Wembanyama hints at signing extension with Spurs, possibly for less than the max: 'Whatever it takes'

  10-07-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The biggest issue facing the San Antonio Spurs this offseason appears to be solved. Star center Victor Wembanyama sent out an encouraging message to fans Friday suggesting he's going to sign a new extension with the team. That message, which Wembanyama sent out on X, was short, but included the phrase, "I'm here to stay."Spurs family, I’m here to stay.
  Whatever it takes🖤— Wemby (@wemby) July 10, 2026Wembanyama, 22, entered the offseason in line for a massive contract extensio
  
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• Day 1 Takeaways of Las Vegas Summer League, Chennedy Carter Waived + WNBA All-Star Reserves Revealed

  10-07-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to opening day (and night) of Las Vegas Summer League. They discuss AJ Dybantsa's debut in a showdown against Darryn Peterson and the Jazz, the Darius Acuff-Keaton Wagler duel, the Morez Johnson-Yaxel Lendeborg matchup and much more.From there, they discuss the latest NBA news. Is the Kawhi Leonard trade actually in jeopardy? Wha
  
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• Film Don’t Lie: Ebuka Okorie’s first game

  10-07-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers 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 via Getty Images
  
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• Mike Boynton named full-time coach at Michigan after May leaves for NBA

  10-07-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michigan basketball has a new full-time head coach.The Wolverines did so by simply removing the interim tag of Mike Boynton, who was the de facto leader of the program following the departure of Dusty May to take over the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.Boynton, who has previous head coaching experience after leading Oklahoma State from 2017-24, served as May's assistant and defensive coordinator for two seasons at Michigan. He also has done a good job of retaining Michigan's talent following Mays' exit
  
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• Is Nets free agency stalled?

  10-07-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images July 6 came and went and the Brooklyn Nets trade sending Nick Claxton to Chicago and Julius Randle to Brooklyn didn’t get officially approved. The reason was mundane: a late add to the trade, the Bulls Mouhamadou Gueye, couldn’t be dealt until July 9 because he had been acquired by the Bulls on April 9 and couldn’t be moved for 90 days under the CBA rules.Then July 9 came and again, nothing. While the delay only currently affects rookie Joshua Jefferso
  
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• How Austin Reaves found out LeBron James was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers

  10-07-2026 20:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A lovely day golfing gone awry.While appearing on The Dan Patrick Show on Friday, Austin Reaves shared when he found out LeBron James was departing the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons.The shooting guard was at a golf event hosted by former teammate D’Angelo Russell when his girlfriend texted him the news.Reaves, a 2023 NBA Cup champion, said he then texted LeBron: “I was having a great day on the golf course 'til you ruined it.”The 28-year old then told Patrick, all kidd
  
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• What team stands to gain the most from signing LeBron James

  10-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is not the same player he was years ago.This is somewhat of an obvious statement. James will turn 42 in December and has the all-time record mileage of 23 seasons spanning 1,924 regular and postseason games. Yet James is still an impact player, one who still has a unique, play-making skill set and averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game last season in 60 appearances.So as James considers his playing options after informing the Los Angeles Lakers he would be movin
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 10: Nothing But Nets

  10-07-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Brooklyn Nets headline the Summer League slate today, as their deep roster and NBA experience give them a clear edge against the New York Knicks. I’m also backing Cameron Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies against Caleb Wilson and the Chicago Bulls, along with the Oklahoma City Thunder and lottery selection Aday Mara.Check out my NBA Summer League picks for Friday, July 10.NBA Summer League pre
  
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• Mavericks Summer League Observations: Getting to Know Our Newbies

  10-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Ryan Nembhard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors 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 by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• The NBA's seven biggest non-LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard questions left to be answered this offseason

  10-07-2026 18:44 via cbssports.com
  
  The Kawhi trade is on hold and LeBron is still a free agent, but there are plenty of other questions to be answered
  
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• LeBron James, Steph Curry would terrify Warriors opponents: Rich Paul

  10-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rich Paul did not say LeBron James is headed to the Golden State Warriors.But he did explain why the idea should still scare the rest of the NBA, even if the average age of that hypothetical group would be impossible to ignore.During a discussion about James’ free agency on Game Over, Paul was asked by host Max Kellerman about the Warriors as a possible landing spot. His answer was not built around nostalgia, market size or even the novelty of finally putting James next to Stephen Curry an
  
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• Keaton Wagler struggles in NBA Summer League Debut

  10-07-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — It was a highly anticipated evening for both Illini and L.A. Clippers fans alike, as Keaton Wagler, the fifth-overall pick in the NBA Draft, was getting ready to make his Summer League debut.Unfortunately for all parties involved, it was tough sledding for the former All-American guard out of Illinois, as he got his first taste of the pros. Wagler was held to seven points, one assist and two rebounds Thursday evening against the Sacramento Kings’ Summer League squad.He ma
  
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• Five storylines to watch as the SummerKnicks kick off in Vegas

  10-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Mohamed Diawara #51 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 15, 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Knicks are dodging the second apron . . . for now

  10-07-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) walks off the court with the trophy after the Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images The New York Knicks had to make some difficult decisions this offseason in regards to their salary cap. They wanted to retain as many members of the championship team as possible, but it came at a
  
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• What a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade could look like for the Lakers

  10-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks in action during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 126-97. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Imag
  
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• Could LaMelo Ball Deter LeBron James From Signing with Timberwolves?

  10-07-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Team LeBron forward LeBron James drives against Team Durant guard LaMelo Ball (2) in the second quarter during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images LeBron James remains a free agent, and the Minnesota Timberwolves still appear like one of the finalists in his sweepstakes.The Wolves’ ability to contend over the last couple of seasons, with Anthony Edwards leading the charge, could be enough
  
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• Should Bucks sign Jonathan Kuminga in free agency?

  10-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for a new direction after trading out Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal.While Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez, among others, represent a building block, the Bucks are going to need more than just that to get back on their feet. Bleacher Report writer Dan Favale listed the Bucks as an option for Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga in free agency.“The Milwaukee Bu
  
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• Paul George’s Sixers legacy is complicated to say the least

  10-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Imag
  
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• I sat down with Joe Mazzulla to talk Jaylen Brown, a full-circle moment with Mitchell Robinson, and much more

  10-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media after Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 106-93. 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 E
  
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• LeBron James rumors: Stephen Curry addresses 'pipe dream' for Warriors, Rich Paul is getting the (voice) memos

  10-07-2026 16:07 via cbssports.com
  
  Curry said it's premature to talk about it at length, but admitted the idea of James coming to Golden State is alluring
  
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• The Mavericks’ offseason still doesn’t make much sense

  10-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 29: Dallas Mavericks team president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri speaks during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 29, 2026 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images When the Dallas Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri, Mike Schmitz, and eventu
  
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• Swapping centers, shifting strategies

  10-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 13: Andre Drummond #0 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks during the first half at Barclays Center on March 13, 2022 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images As our focus shifts to nex
  
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• Warriors' Steph Curry reveals his top priority this offseason entering Year 18

  10-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors' Steph Curry reveals his top priority this offseason entering Year 18 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Stephen Curry is a strong advocate for the idea of LeBron James joining the Warriors. But he has a higher priority.Curry, 38, wants to ensure he’s doing all he can to overcome the challenges posed by the aging process and that troublesome right knee that derailed him during the second half of last season.That’s priority one for Curry,
  
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• Raptors vs Celtics: Kawhi needs the kids to learn fast in Summer League

  10-07-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers drives against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on February 2, 2025 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 Amidst the uncertain
  
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• NBA teams courting LeBron James via voice memos to agent, per report

  10-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For teams interested in signing LeBron James via free agency, they have a chance to contact him indirectly to make their pitch for the four-time NBA MVP.James has not met with any teams in person, so the pitch will have to be made another way. According to a report from ESPN.com, Rich Paul, James' agent, has made it easier for executives to pitch by sending James a voice note. That note will be sent to Paul, who then will pass it on to his client.Bob Myers, a Philadelphia 76ers executive, e
  
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