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• The Draft went according to plan for the Mavericks

  25-06-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JULY 29: ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz reports during the 2021 NBA Draft on July 29, 2021 at the Barclays Center, New York. 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks carried the #9 p
  
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• Report: Arizona’s Anthony Dell’Orso to play for Kings in Summer League

  26-06-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Anthony Dell'Orso #3 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates his three pointer, to take a 60-59 lead, during a 69-65 Arizona Wildcats win over the UCLA Bruins at Intuit Dome on November 14, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Arizona guard Anthony Dell’Orso will get a shot at NBA Summer League next month. The Sacramento Kings have added Dell’Orso to their Summer League roster, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc r
  
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• 2026 NBA Free Agency: Discussion Thread

  26-06-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to the 2026 offseason.In this we will go over players linked to the Lakers and any free agency signings overall for the upcoming season. Let’s dive into who is looking to return to the Lakers and players linked to the Lakers, as well as any other moves around the league.Important DatesJune 29th: Player, team, qualifying offers decision deadline.June 30: Each NBA team may begin negotiating with all other upcoming free agents at 6 p.m. ET.July 6th: Teams may begin signing free a
  
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• Tyon Grant-Foster to Play With San Antonio Spurs in NBA Summer League

  26-06-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 14, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Tyon Grant-Foster (7) dunks against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half at Leavey Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The 6-7 wing finally gets his opportunity to pursue his NBA dreams after jumping through hoop after hoop in his basketball career. He just got authorized to play by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel one week ago. Now, Tyon Grant-Foster is getting h
  
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• Suns finalizing deal to bring back Mark Williams on $38 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

  26-06-2026 02:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to bring back center Mark Williams on a $38 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the negotiations said on Thursday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal — first reported by ESPN — has not been announced.The 24-year-old Williams was a restricted free agent after scoring 11.7 points and grabbing eight rebounds per game last season. The 7-foot-1 big man played his first
  
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• NBA free agency: Suns C Mark Williams agrees to 3-year, $38 million deal to stay in Phoenix

  26-06-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Williams isn't going anywhere.The Phoenix Suns starting center, a restricted free agent, plans to sign a three-year, $38 million contract to return to the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.Williams, a former 15th overall pick for the Charlotte Hornets, joined the Suns last offseason via a draft night trade. He quickly developed into a quality starter for the Suns, who reached the playoffs via the NBA play-in tournament and got swept in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder.Wil
  
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• Phoenix Suns Re-Sign Mark Williams to 3-Year, $38 Million Contract

  26-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 03: Mark Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 03, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, $3
  
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• How the LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte came to its sudden end

  26-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two weeks ago, as NBA teams ramped up their draft preparation efforts — scheduling workouts, finalizing big boards and, more importantly, gathering intel on potential trades — one Eastern Conference name, sources say, continued to permeate conversations.  It wasn't Giannis Antetokounmpo. And it wasn't Jaylen Brown. It was Hornets forward Miles Bridges. At a glance, Charlotte actively shopping Bridges made sense. A team quietly being reshaped around a young head coach a
  
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• LeBron James, Lakers go quiet as free agency nears: Where things stand, what's next

  26-06-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers may be at an impasse early during the free agency period.ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that there “hasn’t been much communication” between the two parties recently.The franchise must develop a winning strategy during the offseason to take another step forward on the path to a championship with Luka Doncic as the focal point.James has won four NBA championships during his career, bringing at least one to every team he's played for (
  
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• Micah Nori takes over as Trail Blazers head coach, says Portland will play hard, smart and together

  26-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) — Micah Nori was told by several NBA teams that he was their No. 2 choice to be head coach before the Portland Trail Blazers finally gave him his chance at No. 1.A 28-year journey in the NBA culminated in Nori joining general manager Joe Cronin on Thursday at the Blazers' practice facility for his introductory news conference.“I think for five of the interviews they said, ‘Micah you are our No. 2,’” Nori said, citing his recent experience intervi
  
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• Lamelo Ball trade winners and losers: Minnesota Timberwolves get star running mate for Anthony Edwards

  26-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This was no Giannis Antetokounmpo "let's drag this out over months and years" situation — discussions of LaMelo Ball being available in a trade popped up after the second round of the NBA Draft Wednesday night, and by Thursday morning, the deal was done. It's a big swing by both teams, but who were the winners and losers from this massive trade? Let's break it down, but first is a reminder of exactly what this trade looks like:Minnesota receives: LaMelo Ball, Josh Green
  Charlotte receives:
  
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• Jimmy Butler gives honest opinion on Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg

  26-06-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors star Jimmy Butler gave his honest opinion on rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, whom the team drafted Tuesday with the No. 11 overall pick in the NBA draft.“I know that guy be speaking his mind. I like that,” Butler said to reporters at Thursday’s media session. “I respect that. I’ve seen him play. One of my really good friends, Mike Smith, did a year at Michigan. I played with some Michigan cats. I think he’s going to be very good. “He plays tough. He is
  
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• Golden State Warriors' new patch deal reportedly largest in North American sports

  26-06-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors have joined forces with IREN Limited on a multi-year sponsorship deal.The AI Cloud provider will be featured on the team’s jersey with a sponsor patch, starting with the 2026-27 season.It is expected to be the richest sponsorship in the history of North American team sports at an average of more than $50 million per year, according to Sportico. The Warriors are owned by Joe Lacob, who purchased the team in 2010 for $450 million. The team brought in $877 million in
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Would it be possible for the Spurs or Raptors to bring back the Clippers star?

  26-06-2026 00:28 via cbssports.com
  
  Leonard is reportedly open to a contract extension if he's traded from the Clippers to one of his two former teams
  
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• Lakers haven’t made contract offer to LeBron James in latest update

  26-06-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers had several loose ends heading into the offseason. The Lakers executed a blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic in February 2025, signaling the franchise had landed its next generational star. Doncic’s first full season in LA didn’t pan out as planned as he dealt with injury, completely missing the playoffs. Without Doncic on the court, the Lakers faced the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder shorthanded. The holes on the roster were evident in both playoff se
  
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• Loaded NBA draft class continues successful year for Big Ten men's basketball

  26-06-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s been nothing short of a banner year for Big Ten men’s basketball.In April, Michigan became the first Big Ten men’s basketball champion in 26 years. In the same tournament, Illinois appeared in its first Final Four since 2005, No. 8 seed Iowa upset the reigning champion Florida Gators en route to the Elite Eight, and six teams from the conference made the Sweet Sixteen.The Big Ten carried the momentum forward this week in the 2026 NBA Draft with 11 selections. Such a big cl
  
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• Michigan president sounds off after Dusty May leaves for NBA

  26-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dusty May said it "wasn't an easy decision" to leave Michigan basketball for the Dallas Mavericks. According to his former boss, U-M interim president Domenico Grasso, the current landscape of college sports played a role in May's decision to leave for the pro ranks. "Our current system is in dire need of clarity and equitable reform," Grasso said at a June 25 regents meeting, according to the Detroit Free Press. "Coach May told me that among his reasons for leaving were uncertainties and pressu
  
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• Is LaMelo Ball a winning player? The Timberwolves are betting yes, and it's a risk they had to take

  26-06-2026 00:00 via cbssports.com
  
  The Wolves had hit a ceiling that Ball has the potential to push them through
  
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• Cavs fill two-way spot with undrafted big

  26-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 07: Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts during the second half of the basketball game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 07, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are rounding out the roster after selecting Meleek Thomas 34th overall in the NBA Draft on Thursday. They’ve signed several undrafted players
  
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• Will Kawhi Leonard come back to the Toronto Raptors?

  25-06-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 13, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) speaks to the media after game six of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit:Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images The Toronto Raptors are looking down the barrel of a decision they already made in 2018, one that brought them their first and only championship.Yes. Kawhi Leonard could become available for the Toronto Raptors, yet again.As per Jake Fischer, while Kawhi wants to stay in California with the Clippers, the
  
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• Kawhi Leonard: No extension if traded to Pistons

  25-06-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 10, 2026 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 Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Detroit Pistons have broadcast thei
  
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• Breaking down the blockbuster Giannis trade + Does LaMelo solve the Timberwolves' issues?

  25-06-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh & Dan Devine get to the nitty gritty of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade to the Miami. What can the Heat expect from the big man in his thirties? And how should Miami use their remaining cap space? Plus, the guys react to LaMelo Ball’s trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves.(1:36) The Big Number: Giannis’ expected remaining All-NBA seasons(21:49) Little Numbers: Miami’s 3-point shooting(26:51) Littl
  
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• Clippers draft pick opts to return to college, play for Auburn instead

  25-06-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Clippers may have selected Narcisse Ngoy with the 57th overall pick in the NBA Draft, but the center didn’t choose the organization. On Thursday, Ngoy revealed on social media that he would be returning to college for the 2026-27 season. “I am thankful for the LA Clippers’ confidence in me. I fully intend to honor my commitment to Auburn University, and I am looking forward to wearing the Auburn Tigers jersey for the 2026-27 season,” Ngoy wrote in a post t
  
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• Kawhi Leonard open to Raptors reunion with Clippers still favorites

  25-06-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard spent only one season of his 14-year NBA career with the Toronto Raptors and he made it count.Leonard led the Raptors to their first NBA championship in franchise history, while securing the second Finals MVP award of his career. That led to his first contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, which was a three-year, $103.1 million deal.Kawhi Leonard spent only one season of his 14-year NBA career with the Toronto Raptors and he made it count. Getty ImagesLeonard led the Raptors to th
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/25/26

  25-06-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: The sneakers worn by Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 12, 2026 at TD 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Herald
  
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• Bucks banking on lottery picks Burries and Ament to spark their post-Antetokounmpo rebuild

  25-06-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks lottery picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament got their first bit of tough love from their new coach well before discovering they’d be playing for him.During their introductory news conference Thursday, Ament discussed a predraft meeting with Taylor Jenkins in which the new Bucks coach went over the Tennessee forward’s five worst plays in college.“He did the same thing with me,” said Burries, a 6-foot-4 guard from Arizona.Burries and
  
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• Chase Ross Agrees To Go To Summer League & Training Camp With The Lakers

  25-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the NBA Draft receding into the rear view mirror, it’s time to find out who is going to get Summer League and training camp invitations.As you might expect with the California and Salt Lake City minor summer league events coming up about a week from now, the teams involved with those might be a little bit quicker on the uptake on that issue, and so:According to DraftExpress, the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to Exhibit 10 contract terms with former Marquette guard Chase Ross.NEWS: Ma
  
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• Suns sign undrafted free agent Corey Camper Jr.

  25-06-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RENO, NV - MARCH 18: Nevada Guard Corey Camper Jr. (4) looks on during a break in the action late in the game during a first round NIT Tournament college basketball game between the Murray State Racers and the Nevada Wolf Pack on March 18, 2026, at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. (Photo by Greg Ashman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a deal with undrafted free agent Corey Camper Jr. out of Nevada, per One Time Agency Group
  
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• Top draft pick AJ Dybantsa arrives in Washington, ready to work on turning the Wizards around

  25-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Before basketball became such a big part of AJ Dybantsa's life, he was like any other kid — growing up as a fan of a fictional superhero.When he was about five, his father bought him a Spider-Man basketball hoop that went on the back of his door.“I loved Spider-Man growing up. So I just started shooting from my bed, started shooting from my bed with this miniature ball. Then I started playing in the YMCA leagues ... ended up falling in love with the game," Dyb
  
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• Why the Hornets were right to move on from LaMelo Ball as the Wolves roll the dice

  25-06-2026 22:12 via cbssports.com
  
  Ball has tantalizing talent, but he also has a long history of reckless play and limited availability
  
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