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• The Rockets can’t be afraid of a “strategic step back”

  17-07-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s rumor season.The dog days of summer. Always liked that expression. Life is probably pretty good as a dog.The word takes a different meaning when it comes to the Houston Rockets. You’re not in the rotation if you don’t “have that dog in you”. Dogs are anthropomorphized as both lazy and hardworking. English is funny? Dogs are funny?Basketball. It’s rumor season. Yet, Houston Rockets rumors are few and far between. At this juncture, it seems clear that we&rs
  
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• 2026 NBA free agency: The underrated and notable moves that caught our attention

  17-07-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the 2026 NBA offseason quiets down (until LeBron decides his next destination), it's time to take stock of some of the more intriguing deals that have been made this summer.This doesn't necessarily mean large or small contracts, but rather cost expectation, compared to reality, as well as some trades.Let's get into it.Julian Champagnie gets $45 million over three yearsLook, when I saw that hit the news feed, I was 100% sure it was a typo, and that the "4" was supposed to be a "6."Man, $15 mil
  
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• Mike Boyton has prove-it deal at Michigan. What he must accomplish to 'earn' Year 2

  17-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Boynton Jr. will have one year to prove he deserves the second year of his two-year, $7.6 million contract as Michigan's men's basketball coach.Per The Detroit News, part of the USA TODAY Network, Boynton must reach several benchmarks to earn a second season in replacement of Dusty May, who left to take over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA after two seasons in Ann Arbor.REQUIRED READING: Warde Manuel explains rationale for Mike Boynton Jr.’s contract structureBoynton initially was nam
  
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• Have the Rockets done enough to keep up with West elite?

  17-07-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much is enough? The Houston Rockets, who entered the offseason with an understanding of where they stood compared to their peers, have had a relatively quiet summer. The returns of Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet will bolster the team’s internal standings, but free agency acquisitions of Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović are marginal moves that improve their depth. If this team should be seen through a true contention lens, questions still remain. Is Houston, as currentl
  
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• Lakers viral Summer League star is an old dude who celebrating by rubbing his bald head

  17-07-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers might be on the verge of losing LeBron James, but it’s okay, because they might have found another old man hooper in Summer League and it’s breaking everyone’s brain.Summer League just be havin anyone out there 😭WHO IS THIS pic.twitter.com/JrhlKRkrwM— Novo (@NovoHeat) July 17, 2026Don’t worry, because I can tell you exactly who this is. The mystery old man suiting up for the Lakers is 30-year-old Jon Elmore, who played for Marshall unt
  
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• Lakers viral Summer League star is an old dude who celebrated by rubbing his bald head

  17-07-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers might be on the verge of losing LeBron James, but it’s okay, because they might have found another old man hooper in Summer League and it’s breaking everyone’s brain.Summer League just be havin anyone out there 😭WHO IS THIS pic.twitter.com/JrhlKRkrwM— Novo (@NovoHeat) July 17, 2026Don’t worry, because I can tell you exactly who this is. The mystery old man suiting up for the Lakers is 30-year-old Jon Elmore, who played for Marshall unt
  
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• Adam Silver says it's unfair that Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football in this country'

  17-07-2026 16:10 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA commissioner weighed in on controversies surrounding the WNBA star on Thursday
  
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• LeBron James free agency heats up; Lucas Herbert ties major record at Open with 62

  17-07-2026 15:30 via cbssports.com
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 17: Cavs Conquer Bulls

  17-07-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.There are six games on the NBA Summer League slate this evening, with the likes of the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks all in action. My predictions for tonight's schedule include the Mavericks, Trail Blazers, and Cavaliers all grabbing wins.Check out my NBA Summer League picks for Friday, July 17. NBA Summer League predictions for July 17Pick Mavericks moneyline-175
  
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• How Arizona Wildcats have fared in NBA Summer League

  17-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns 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 Getty Images S
  
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• Boozer, Memphis Dominate Atlanta In Summer League Play

  17-07-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/N
  
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• The most important piece of the Giannis trade might not be who you think.

  17-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Kasparas Jakučionis #25 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images Make a short list of what matters for success in
  
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• NBA’s 11 best rookies in Las Vegas Summer League, ranked

  17-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Caleb Wilson #8 of the Chicago Bulls is guarded by Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images NBA Summer
  
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• Dillon Brooks’ career year wasn’t a fluke

  17-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fluke Deez.Preparation finally synced up with opportunity for Dillon Brooks in his 9th season in the NBA, as he shot his way to the brink of an All-Star bid, but the naysayers in the Suns content sphere are tugging on his jersey, trying to pull the Villain back down to earth. They want to give away his shots to Miles Bridges and relegate his shine to the corner three, but nobody puts Dillon in the corner.
  For the duration of his career, prior to his arrival in Phoenix, the turnaround jumper has
  
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• LeBron James decision: Live updates, rumors on which team star picks

  17-07-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The wait continues as the sports world anxiously awaits the next move for LeBron James. James decided to not return to the Los Angeles Lakers and added his name in the free agency pool, which started a carousel of pitches from around the NBA trying to persuade James to join their organization.A decision is expected to come, but it's not clear when. James said months ago that his decision would likely come in late-July to early-August. While we sit around in the middle of July, the countdown cont
  
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• Open Thread: Players aren’t the only ones being observed through Summer League

  17-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Head coach Corliss Williamson of the San Antonio Spurs gestures in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Corliss Williamso
  
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• YouTube Gold: The Genius Of Dennis Johnson

  17-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dennis Johnson #3, Point Guard and Shooting Guard for the Boston Celtics jumps to make a one handed lay up to the basket as #42 James Worthy, #32 Magic Johnson and #33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during their NBA Pacific Division basketball game on 16th February 1986 at The Forum arena in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Celtics won the game 105 - 99. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the 1980’s and into the 1990
  
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• MM 7.17: Former Terp Jahmir Young drops 30 in NBA Summer League

  17-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Jahmir Young #17 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on July 16, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Jahmi
  
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• Former Kentucky stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo look to move forward after physical altercation

  17-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 31, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55), center/forward Bam Adebayo (13), and guard Tyler Herro (14) react after a call against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images Former Kentucky Basketball standouts Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo have found themselves in the headlines for an unexpected reason after reports surfaced of a physical altercation between the two former Miami Heat teammates in
  
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• Cavs vs. Bulls Summer League: Preview, how to watch, odds, and game thread

  17-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Malaki Branham #38 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on July 15, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th
  
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• Wizards vs. Hawks preview: Washington finishes Summer League on Saturday

  17-07-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Chris Livingston #24 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on July 14, 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Why Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's next college football job will be his best job

  17-07-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He’s not a legendary championship coach holding on too tight and for too long. Not Bowden or Beamer or anyone else in their twilight whose next move is retirement. Dabo Swinney’s next job could be his best job yet. “You get a lot of love, you get a lot of hate in this (coaching) world,” Swinney said Thursday at ACC media days. “I’ve had bunch of both, enough for a lifetime.”And now it might be time to move on.Let’s get something perfectly
  
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• Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: Free agency remnants, SummerLoss, Brunson talks

  17-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A red panda observes tourists at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China, on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The SummerKnicks wrapped up their scheduled Las Vegas slate with an 87-77 loss to the SummerWarriors, ending their Sin City run with a 1-3 record and a consolation game against the SummerMavs later today.No recap nor scenes, so here’s a kinda sorta summary of the most important performances we watche
  
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• Warriors must love the trajectory of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's summer league

  17-07-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors must love the trajectory of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's summer league originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaYaxel Lendeborg’s rapid rocket ride into the galaxy is, six games into NBA Summer League, descending back toward Earth. The Warriors could not have scripted it any better.The rookie introduced himself with savvy passes, rebounds in traffic, forceful drives to the hoop and deep shooting that was too fantastic to sustain. He didn’t do more than enough to drizzle a fine
  
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• Warriors to face Lakers in Summer League playoffs after 87-77 win over New York Knicks

  17-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on July 16, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images LJ
  
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• Lakers to play Warriors in Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals

  17-07-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Chris Manon #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Chase Center on July 03, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Ima
  
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• LeBron James shouts out Bronny, USC medical staff in TIME 100 speech

  17-07-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has had a busy summer thus far. While everyone awaits his announcement of which team he will play for next, he was honored with the cover of Time magazine's "TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports."In his unrehearsed speech, he discussed the importance of sports and how they got him to where he is today. He also took a personal moment in which he spoke on his gratitude for the University of Southern California medical staff that saved his son.James' eldest son, Bronny, attended U
  
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• Summer squad’s victory still a few points short

  17-07-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on July 16, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images While the
  
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• Bryce Harper gives stunning guess for LeBron James’ next team

  17-07-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia is a potential destination for LeBron James this summer, and one of the city’s biggest stars just weighed in on the highly touted free-agent sweepstakes.The Phillies’ Bryce Harper was asked where he believes James will play next season during the team’s series opener against the Mets on Thursday.Bryce Harper made his ninth career All-Star appearance in 2026.MLB Photos via Getty Images“I don’t know. I think he’s going to the Cavs. I think he’
  
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• Hawks eliminated from SL tournament with 96-64 loss to Grizzlies

  17-07-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/N
  
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