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• Tim Hardaway Sr. has simple reason for refusing to let son use retired Heat number

  04-07-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HardawayTim Hardaway Jr. is following in his dad’s footsteps on the Heat — but he won’t be wearing his father’s old number.The younger Hardaway agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal to join the franchise where his father starred for six seasons from 1996-2001.And while Hardaway Jr. will look to emulate his dad’s sharpshooting in South Beach, the Hall of Famer wants to maintain his “legacy” and keep his No. 10 uniform retired.Hardaway Jr., seen guarding
  
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• Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks

  07-07-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo had spent his entire NBA career at Milwaukee Bucks [Getty Images]Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks.The deal sees Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis move to Miami, with Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis heading in the other direction.Having been drafted by the Bucks in 2013, Antetokounmpo went on to win the NBA championship once in 2021.The 31-year-old last season criticised his
  
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• Brad Stevens' explanation of Jaylen Brown trade is unlikely to soothe Celtics fans

  07-07-2026 00:41 via cbssports.com
  
  Stevens explained why the stunning Brown trade to the 76ers was the 'right opportunity' for Boston
  
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• DeMar DeRozan landing spots: Five teams that make sense for newly available veteran scorer

  06-07-2026 23:46 via cbssports.com
  
  The Kings waived DeRozan, who ranks 18th all-time in career points, on Monday; where could he end up?
  
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• Kawhi Leonard reportedly hires new agent for extension negotiations with Raptors

  06-07-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Players change agents all the time and it goes by with little mention, but Kawhi Leonard changing agents for his next negotiations — pushing aside his longtime advisors — is worth noting.Leonard and Toronto — who just traded for the veteran winger — are expected to start negotiations on a contract extension off his $50.3 million deal this year.Handling those negotiations will be Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports, replacing Leonard's longtime representatives Mitch Frankel an
  
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• Celtics president Brad Stevens on if Jaylen Brown trade will make team better next year: 'We'll find out'

  06-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens addressed the media in a press conference on Monday afternoon.Stevens started the presser by thanking former guard Jaylen Brown for all he did on the court and his contributions and impact off the court in the community. The president admitted he has felt the weight of the trade, aligning with the impact Brown's departure has had on the fanbase. Stevens said in this era of basketball, depth has been a consistent factor among recent champions and teams vying
  
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• How has Nick Boyd fared in first summer league games with the Warriors?

  06-07-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Andrew Rohde (7), guard Nick Boyd (2), and forward Nolan Winter (31) react during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Former Wisconsin Badgers point guard Nick Boyd was signed by the Golden State Warriors as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NBA Draft, and he’s already in a
  
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• Kings reportedly to waive DeMar DeRozan, making him free agent

  06-07-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DeMar DeRozan wanted Sacramento to make a decision: Either waive him (and save $15 million) so he could get on the market before space dried up, or find a trade as they have been trying to do for more than a year.DeRozan got his wish, the Kings are waiving DeRozan and making him a free agent, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.DeRozan has a $25.7 million contract for this season, but only $10 million of that is guaranteed. This will almost certainly be a waive-and-stretch for Sacramento, spreading t
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/6/26

  06-07-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 30: The sneakers worn by Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on March 30, 2026 at State Farm Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Herald Cel
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo says goodbye to Bucks in emotional farewell video

  06-07-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was time for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks to part ways — but that doesn't make it any less emotional.Milwaukee was the city that adopted the skinny kid from Greece and made him part of the community, and in return — beyond bringing a title and a decade of elite basketball to the city (although that matters) — he invested in Milwaukee, too. Giannis put together an emotional goodbye video to Milwaukee and its fans.❤️ pic.twitter.com/x3dRX1StPE&md
  
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• Suns’ CEO Josh Bartelstein has finalized a new extension

  06-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phoenix Suns General Manager Brian Gregory is keeping his right-hand man around for the foreseeable future, as Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a new extension to keep him working with the team on the business and basketball side, according to ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania.Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a new extension, further cementing the partnership with owner Mat Ishbia to shape business and basketball operations of both franchises, sources
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo releases tribute video to Milwaukee as trade to Miami becomes official: 'Milwaukee will always be my city'

  06-07-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With his trade to the Miami Heat becoming official Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo released a tribute video to the city for which he played his first 13 seasons of NBA basketball.The former Milwaukee forward the video on social media featuring the highlights from his Bucks career, including his selection by the team on draft day in 2013 and the team's second NBA championship in 2021. In the video, Antetokounmpo addressed the city of Milwaukee and Bucks fans directly rather than than the Bucks fran
  
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• Kings reportedly waiving DeMar DeRozan after trade talks stall

  06-07-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sacramento Kings are waiving six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Monday, bringing his two-year tenure with the team to a close.The move comes after the team tried to trade the veteran during the offseason.Just in: The Sacramento Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan, making the six-time All-Star one of the top free agents, sources tell ESPN. The sides worked collaboratively on this resolution after exploring trade routes. pic.twitter.com/IsSZXhV4An— Shams Char
  
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• Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa indicted on wire fraud allegations from FBI

  06-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  College basketball journeyman Kerr Kriisa, who played for four teams in six years, has been indicted by the FBI on multiple counts of wire fraud that occurred during his time in West Virginia.The charges, which were unrelated to sports gambling or actions on the court, are laid out in court documents obtained by USA TODAY Sports. They include five counts of wire fraud that saw Kriisa texting people, often under the alias "Irene" asking for money for multiple "emergencies."READ MORE: Michigan bas
  
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• Ben Humrichous shows out in Nets’ first two Summer League games

  06-07-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In his two-year stint as an Illini, forward Ben Humrichous was particularly impressive at one thing above all: knocking down the triple. View this post on InstagramAnd after upping his physicality last season for Illinois, becoming a weapon on the boards and brick wall on defense, the Brooklyn Nets signed him to an Exhibit-10 contract to give him a chance to show what he can do. His first Summer League game came in a narrow loss to the Sacramento Kings, where he put up six points on 2-for-5 shoo
  
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• LeBron going back to Cleveland seems to be picking up steam

  06-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wait for a free throw during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 25, 2023 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s und
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo's video will have Bucks fans sobbing

  06-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo, 31, left a remarkable legacy on the city of Milwaukee. 13 seasons, 10 All-Star Games, two MVP awards, an NBA title, and a partridge in a pear tree.However, that didn't stop Bucks president Josh Glessing from trading their legend away to the Miami Heat this offseason. Albeit, the Bucks did endure an underwhelming season and saw themselves miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade. That said, to trade away your franchise cornerstone, the man who gave everything he had
  
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• VOTE: Grade the Rockets NBA Free Agency pickups

  06-07-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a basket during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-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 Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to partic
  
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• 11 thoughts on the LeBron James saga, NBA free agency & rookie Summer League debuts

  06-07-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor recaps the weekend in the NBA after last week's torrent of news. KOC covers the latest on LeBron, the most recent fre agent signings and shares his thoughts on the 2026 NBA draft class’ performance at Summer League.(0:13) Are Cavs favorites to land LeBron?(5:35) Draymond Green speculation(8:05) Nuggets interested in Peyton Watson(9:59) Is Jalen Duren's FA market dead?(13:07) Rui Hachimura signs with
  
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• Trouble looms for Warriors as Quinten Post lured by $30M Memphis offer

  06-07-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Restricted free agent Quinten Post is signing a three-year, $30 million contract offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The Golden State Warriors have until 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday to match the offer. However, that seems highly unlikely given the considerable contract from Memphis.Warriors center Quinten Post signed a three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies. Getty ImagesPost is coming off a 2025-26 campaign where he averaged 7.7 poin
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels free agency rumors with love letter to LeBron James

  06-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Having only played together in an All-Star game, Giannis Antetokounmpo makes a free agency pitch to LeBron James to join him in Miami.Giannis Antetokounmpo may have just made a free agency pitch to LeBron James.The Miami Heat’s newest superstar appeared on a stream with popular YouTuber and Kick streamer known as N3on. Rangesh Mutama is known for his personality, controversies and collaborations with celebrities. Having only played together in an All-Star game, Giannis Antetokounmpo makes
  
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• Quinten Post signs 3-year offer sheet with Grizzlies

  06-07-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Quinten Post #21 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA play-in tournament game at Chase Center on April 15, 2025 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It looks like Qui
  
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• 2026 NBA free agency rankings, tracker: Latest deals as Rui Hachimura lands with Clippers

  06-07-2026 18:33 via cbssports.com
  
  Most players have agreed to new deals, but big names -- like LeBron James and Jalen Duren -- remain on the market
  
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• Lakers lose Rui Hachimura, who signs two-year deal with the Clippers

  06-07-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers' Rui Hachimura looks on during a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24. (Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images)Rui Hachimura became the latest Lakers player to move on, agreeing to a two-year, $28-million deal with the Clippers on Monday, people familiar with the deal but not authorized to speak publicly on the matter confirmed to The Times.Hachimura played at a high level for the Lakers in the playoffs, averaging 17.5 points per game in 10 postseason games, the
  
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• Fireworks! New Lakers center Walker Kessler proposed to 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard

  06-07-2026 18:18 via yahoo.com
  New Lakers center Walker Kessler, left, proposed to 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard on July 4. (Getty Images)Once again, Walker Kessler sat hunched forward, ears and eyes intently locked onto the person whose words would change his life. This wasn’t his bewildering 2022 NBA draft day experience captured on video that began with him hearing commissioner Adam Silver announce he had been chosen by the Memphis Grizzlies only to learn moments later that he had been traded to the Minnesota
  
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• The LeBron Whiteboard Equation has Only One Solution

  06-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From the moment LeBron James confirmed he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, the entire NBA ecosystem lost its collective mind.This is what happens when the league’s all-time leading scorer, even at this stage of his career, suddenly becomes available. It doesn’t matter that he is no longer 28-year-old LeBron. It doesn’t matter that he is not going to spend 82 games dragging a flawed roster uphill with one hand while solving everyone’s spacing problems with
  
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• LeBron James sends suitors into frenzy as he stops taking calls — skyrocketing tensions

  06-07-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At 41 years old, LeBron James is still the NBA’s free agent of the summer.However, any teams involved in the highly-touted sweepstakes for James have reportedly been kept “in the dark” and haven’t heard from the superstar or his camp, according to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst.James’ free agency has dominated the news of the offseason ever since he informed the Lakers he would be leaving the franchise after eight seasons, the longest consecutive tenure of his NBA car
  
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• Rui Hachimura reportedly jumping cross-town, signing two-year, $28 million deal with Clippers

  06-07-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rui Hachimura, one of the top free agents still available, was hoping for a raise from the $18.3 million he made last season, coming off an impressive playoff run with the Lakers (17.5 points per game, shooting 56.9% from 3). That market was not out there, and with the Lakers’ rash of moves this offseason, he was the man standing without a chair when the music stopped.So he is jumping across town. Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the LA Clippers, a move broken by S
  
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• Rui Hachimura leaving Lakers for $28M deal with Clippers

  06-07-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has signed a 2-year, $28M deal with the LA Clippers.The Lakers are losing one of their main forwards to their crosstown rival. Rui Hachimura will sign with the Clippers in free agency, adding to the long list of players who have departed the Lakers as part of their roster reconstruction.Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers, ESPN first reported. Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has signed a 2-year, $28M deal with t
  
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• Rui Hachimura reportedly agrees to 2-year, $28 million deal with Clippers

  06-07-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, as the sharpshooting power forward — one of the top players at his position in the 2026 free-agent class — lands a lucrative new deal.Just in: Free agent Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Cixx1ZGPV3— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2026Charani
  
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