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• Warriors having ‘internal conversations’ about DeMar DeRozan while waiting on LeBron James

  10-07-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors’ Plan B may already have a name.As the franchise waits to see whether LeBron James becomes a realistic option, DeMar DeRozan has emerged as a veteran fallback worth watching. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Golden State is expected to have internal conversations about pursuing DeRozan after his release from the Sacramento Kings.“DeRozan’s kind of a 1B plan right now for some of these teams that are looking at LeBron James,” Si
  
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• Austin Reaves played a round of golf while on the phone with agents in NBA free agency frenzy

  12-07-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fresh off re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves finally found some refuge on the golf course this weekend in the American Century Championship.Even the links had been stressful recently for Reaves, an avid golfer who was consumed by the frenzy of NBA free agency.As among the most coveted available stars, Reaves said he was “on the phone with my agents probably five, six, seven hours a day” for a week when free agency reached a fever pitch.“It was kind of annoyin
  
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• NBA Free Agency Rumors, News: Latest on LeBron James, Russell Westbrook to Miami?

  12-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — NBA Summer League grinds on in Sin City, moving past the star-studded first weekend into where the star rookies and players get shut down. In their place, guys trying to get noticed often try to do too much. With that background, here are the latest rumors and notes flying around Vegas about free agency.LeBron James latestThere has been a lot of talk but very little actual new info on the LeBron James front: His agent, Rich Paul, is talking to teams and relaying news — an
  
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• Cyclones in the NBA Summer League

  12-07-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An overall view of the Thomas & Mack Center before the game between the San Antonio Spurs against the Atlanta Hawks on July 9, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. | NBAE via Getty Images LAS VEGAS — A quintet of former Cyclones are taking part in the NBA Summer League, Joshua Jefferson (Nets), Tamin Lipsey (Pacers), Keshon Gilbert (Hawks), Curtis Jones (Celtics) and Tristan Enaruna (Cleveland). The schedule for each of the former cagers is the following:Atlanta H
  
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• Los Angeles Lakers officially announce Collin Sexton signing

  12-07-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another Los Angeles Lakers offseason move just became official. The Lakers announced the signing of free agent guard Collin Sexton on Sunday, July 12 after originally agreeing to terms on a two-year, $19 million contract on July 1. The news comes days after the Lakers officially announced the Walker Kessler trade and their other notable free agent acquisitions of Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili.Bringing the energy to LA. Welcome to the Lake Show, Collin 💛 pic.twitter.com/ijJYPqF
  
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• Pistons vs. Cavaliers: Ebuka Okorie looks to build off strong Summer League start

  12-07-2026 21:02 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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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/12/26

  12-07-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 7: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on April 7, 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
  
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• Steph Curry on his PGA Tour career prospects and LeBron possibly joining the Warriors

  12-07-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steph Curry appreciates the assist from longtime Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green, but the basketball superstar won’t be trading sports anytime soon. But he will surely take Green’s help in lobbying superstar free agent LeBron James to join their team.Curry, the two-time NBA MVP, won the American Century Championship in 2023 and was in fourth place entering Sunday’s final round of the celebrity golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The three-round event feat
  
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• Cameron Carr making a case for spot in Lakers rotation

  12-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Summer League offers th
  
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• Hornets president explains his thinking behind trading LaMelo Ball

  12-07-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was the timing that surprised fans: Charlotte had gone 33-16 from Jan.1 through the end of the season, with the top-ranked offense and fifth-ranked defense in the NBA in that stretch — the Hornets were fun and good. They won 44 games, the most in a decade. So why break things up? Why trade All-Star point guard and fan favorite LaMelo Ball to Minnesota rather than build on that finish?Jeff Peterson, the Hornets' president of basketball operations, explained his thinking to Ohm Youngmisuk
  
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• Game Thread: Exciting Summer Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

  12-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 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) | NBAE vi
  
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• Boston Celtics (1-0) vs Charlotte Hornets  (1-1) Vegas Summer League Game #2 7/12/26

  12-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Chris Cenac Jr. #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates scoring the game tying shoots a three point basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on July 10, 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
  
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• The Lakers have officially signed Collin Sexton, who will need to be a staple off the bench

  12-07-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls reacts during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on April 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images One of the Lakers’ big weaknesses last year was their bench producti
  
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• Morant on trade: 'I get to show the fans in Portland a different Ja'

  12-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For Portland, trading for Ja Morant was a high-upside play. The Trail Blazers land a former All-Star point guard at a minimal cost (Jerami Grant, Kris Murphy), and if it works out, it's a home run. If not, no big setback. Think of it like Portland owner Tom Dundon: They bought a distressed asset and are trying to turn it around.For Ja Morant, it's a chance to change the narrative and prove he's still that All-Star player and a more mature one off the court. He was honest about that speaking to r
  
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• Gonzaga basketball loses starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery to EuroLeague club

  12-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gonzaga basketball suffered an unexpected loss from its starting lineup ahead of the 2026-27 season.Starting point guard Mario Saint-Supéry officially signed with Valencia, a Spanish club in EuroLeague, on Saturday, July 11. The move leaves the Bulldogs without an established point guard next season, and they can't get an experienced replacement with the transfer portal closed.REQUIRED READING: Nikola Kusturica, potential No. 1 pick in 2028, signs with UCLA basketballThe All-WCC freshman
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s why I went into the draft’

  12-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Chaos agents

  12-07-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Chris Cenac Jr. #12 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on July 10, 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) | NBAE via Ge
  
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• Lundy splashes home six threes as Raptors beat Rockets

  12-07-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Seth Lundy #13 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 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 Dow/NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 12: Bryant, Spurs Best the Bucks

  12-07-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.My NBA Summer League picks for Sunday, July 12, begin with the Orlando Magic, who I like to overmatch the Portland Trail Blazers.I’m also backing both the San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings to continue their hot starts and win as slight underdogs in Sunday’s slate.NBA Summer League predictions for July 12PickMagic moneyline-194 Spurs moneyline+117 Kings moneyline+104Today's Summer League Pic
  
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• Wolves Fans are Feeling Positive about the LaMelo Ball Trade

  12-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets plays against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Heading into the summer, just about every Timberwolves fan had
  
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• Draymond believes ‘crazy' pitch to LeBron will make star free agent's brain work

  12-07-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond believes ‘crazy' pitch to LeBron will make star free agent's brain work originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFree agents Draymond Green and LeBron James have finished their hangout session, which appeared to take place in Puerto Rico.As many speculated would happen, Green used the time with James to make his pitch to presumably join forces with him and Steph Curry on the Warriors.“I’d be remised if I don’t take the opportunity to throw my pitch in there,&rdq
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers preview: Time to let off some steam

  12-07-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via
  
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• Brotherhood Summer League Update As Brown, Keel, And

  12-07-2026 14:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: William Kyle III #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Maliq Brown #15 of the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center on July 06, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Blue Devil Maliq Brown was in action Saturd
  
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• Game Preview: Suns face the Pelicans in second NBA Summer League matchup

  12-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 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) | NBAE v
  
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• Amile Jefferson Update!

  12-07-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Assistant Coach Amile Jefferson of the Boston Celtics smiles after the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 17, 2024 at the 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Dead-set Kayil, Senior Jose, Wemby controversy!?

  12-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NAGQU, CHINA - JULY 04: A herd of Tibetan antelopes graze on the Luquetang grassland on July 4, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. The Tibetan antelope is a national first-class protected animal in China, mainly inhabiting alpine grasslands, meadows, and cold deserts at altitudes between 3,700 and 5,500 meters. (Photo by Li Lin/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) The first half of the SummerKnicks’ tenure in Las Vegas is over. That’s cause there is no way they mak
  
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• Which Lions player would you like to grab dinner with?

  12-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 13, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown claps during the second half of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Our relationship with professional athletes is always at a distance. But what if it wasn’t? The Detroit Lions have a ton of charasmatic players throug
  
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• Open Thread: Raptors postpone Kawhi Leonard trade pending Aspiration investigation

  12-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19: A backview of Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors against the Orlando Magic during Game Three of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at the Amway Center on April 19, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The Raptors defeated the Magic 98 to 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 Don Juan Moore/
  
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• The Celtics filled the hole in their defense

  12-07-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 22: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Derrick White #9 during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden on March 22, 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 Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the wake of a franchise-altering Jaylen Brown trade, Brad Stev
  
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• Chaney Johnson impressing Nets with hustle and athleticism

  12-07-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Chaney Johnson might be undersized, underrated and an underdog. But he won’t be outworked.The second-year Net — who hustled his way from undrafted rookie last season to a two-way contract — is making an impression in Summer League with his hustle and athleticism.“I knew Chaney was a beast. It’s further confirmed,” assistant coach Dutch Gaitley said. “In the ESPN thing, they asked about all of our rookies: ‘Who’s the one guy
  
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