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• Will we get the answers we need from today’s Celtics press conference?

  06-07-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - September 25: Bill Chisholm, the new lead owner and governor of the Boston Celtics, listens as Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations, speaks during an introductory press conference at the Auerbach Center on September 25, 2025 in Boston. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Five days ago, the Boston Celtics agreed to trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft compensation. The trade could not be made official u
  
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• Donovan Mitchell inks new deal with Cavs

  07-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian
  
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• Kyle Lowry to sign one-day contract with Toronto, retire a Raptor

  07-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Kyle Lowry was traded from the Rockets to the Raptors in the summer of 2012, Toronto was a directionless, lost franchise. It had been above .500 just once in the previous 10 seasons and hadn't gotten out of the first round of the playoffs since Vince Carter wore a Raptors uniform.Lowry spearheaded a transformation on the court that, within a year, saw Toronto win 48 games and then beat that mark for the next six years, making the playoffs every season — and winning the NBA title in 20
  
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• LeBron's next stop? Best offseason moves? 20 takes on a sizzling summer in the NBA

  07-07-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a dizzying first week of NBA free agency and a number of blockbuster trades, it's time to make some early assessments on the league's new landscape. What's been the best move of the offseason so far? The most head-scratching move? And what's next for LeBron James? Let's dive in.What's the best move of the offseason so far?Tom Haberstroh: The Heat getting Giannis Antetokounmpo. He's the best player moving locales this offseason and Miami didn't even have to give up an S-tier asset. With Tyl
  
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• NBA free agency madness continues, Summer League check-in & WNBA race for eighth seed heats up

  07-07-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their thoughts on NBA free agency’s latest, from Donovan Mitchell’s max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Memphis Grizzlies signing Quentin Post.Next, they talk summer league: how are the top rookies doing? Is there anybody who’s standing out?Then, what’s going in the W? Nekias and Steve rave about Paige Buec
  
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• UNC Basketball: California Summer League

  07-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: RJ Davis #29 of the San Antonio Spurs is guarded by Jacari White #50 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter 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 Summer League basketball is a great
  
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• Kyle Lowry retires from NBA, joins Toronto Tempo ownership group

  07-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Lowry made two significant announcements on Tuesday, June 7 in Toronto, where he won an NBA championship.The veteran point guard signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors and announced his retirement from professional basketball. The Raptors will make Lowry’s No. 7 just the second jersey that they have ever retired, joining Vince Carter’s No. 15. Widely called by Toronto fans as the GROAT — Greatest Raptor Of All Time — Lowry is the franchise’s all-tim
  
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• Jalen Brunson played through Knicks' championship run with wrist injury, is scheduled for surgery

  07-07-2026 18:46 via cbssports.com
  
  Brunson won Finals MVP as he led the Knicks to their first NBA title in more than 50 years
  
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• Knicks star Jalen Brunson undergoing left wrist surgery, per report

  07-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The King of New York is reportedly on the mend. Thankfully for the Knicks, it doesn't appear to be serious. NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Jalen Brunson, who led New York to its first championship in 53 seasons, is undergoing left wrist surgery, according to ESPN, though the outlet is reporting that Brunson is expected to return to basketball activities later in the summer. ESPN also reported that Brunson played through an injury during the playoffs, though the Knicks never officially listed hi
  
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• LeBron James landing spot predictions: Favorite emerges one week into free agency

  07-07-2026 18:20 via cbssports.com
  
  Our experts are making their LeBron free agency predictions based on everything we know now
  
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• NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson played through an arm injury in the Finals that required surgery

  07-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just about three weeks after being named the unanimous MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson had to undergo surgery to repair an injury to his left forearm/wrist area. SNY sources: Jalen Brunson will be recovering/rehabbing for at least two months following his surgery to repair injury in his left forearm/wrist area. @KnicksFanTv reports that the procedure will happen on Tuesday. Brunson played through discomfort in the area during Finals run,…— Ian B
  
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• Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson undergoes left wrist surgery, expected to be ready for 2026-27 NBA season

  07-07-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson underwent surgery to repair an injury to his left wrist, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. He's expected to spend "at least two months" rehabilitating following the procedure, according to Ian Begley of SNY, with a return to basketball activity anticipated later this summer, ahead of the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.NBA teams typically open training camp in late September, with preseason games beginning
  
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• Wizards announce 2026 Summer League roster

  07-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Washington Wizards released their Summer League roster, which features three first-round picks from the last two NBA Drafts.The Wizards have released their 2026 Summer League roster pic.twitter.com/VgyEU5eJBz— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) July 7, 2026AJ Dybants
  
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• Report: Mavericks plan to sign Tarik Biberović

  07-07-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 22: Tarik Biberovic, #13 of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul react during Semifinal A Olympiacos Piraeus vs Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul as part of 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens at Telekom Center Athens on May 22, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Tolga Adanali/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images) The Dallas Mavericks aquired the 2023 draft rights to Tarik Biberović in their trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for forward Santi Aldama. According to a report from Marc Stein, the
  
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• Brad Stevens says 'optionality,' cost of stars against salary cap motivations for Jaylen Brown trade

  07-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why now? Why for Paul George, an aging but very expensive player? How is this bringing Boston closer to maximizing the prime years of Jayson Tatum and winning another ring?Monday, Brad Stevens explained his reasoning for trading away Jaylen Brown and all of the above questions. Stevens, the Boston Celtics' president of basketball operations, pulled the trigger on a Brown-to-Philadelphia-for-Paul George trade that has been lambasted around the league and vilified in Boston. He took to the podium,
  
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• Knicks’ Jalen Brunson undergoes left wrist surgery with offseason recovery timeline

  07-07-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson speaks during a ceremony at New York City Hall after the championship parade. Brunson was the finals MVP. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images July 7, 1p.m. EST Update: According to the New York Post’s Jared Schwartz, Brunson has already undergone surgery, and it was on his left hand/wrist, not his right, as reported elsewhere. The recovery table, per Schwartz, is expected to be six to eig
  
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• Cavs, Donovan Mitchell agree to four-year extension

  07-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo b
  
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• Knicks' Jalen Brunson expected to have wrist/forearm surgery on Tuesday

  07-07-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Brunson was playing through significant wrist pain during the Knicks’ 2026 championship run and will have surgery to repair a left wrist/forearm injury.KnicksFanTV, who first reported the news, said it will take place on Tuesday.The Knicks have not released a timeline for recovery, but league sources say Brunson will be rehabbing/recovering for at least two months.Brunson was dealing with the ailment during the postseason. He averaged 28 points and six assists in the postseason,
  
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• Syracuse men’s basketball: NBA Summer League update

  07-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 6: William Kyle III #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the California Classic Game on July 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE
  
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• Knicks’ Shamet, Alvarado and Diawara contract details revealed after moratorium

  07-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: Landry Shamet #44 and Mohamed Diawara #51 of the New York Knicks look on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• Donovan Mitchell signs $273M contract extension with Cavaliers: What it means for Cavs future, LeBron pursuit

  07-07-2026 16:50 via cbssports.com
  
  Mitchell, coming off his first conference finals appearance, inked a new long-term deal with Cleveland on Tuesday
  
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• Trae Young, VJ Edgecombe among fantasy basketball winners, losers in the 2026 NBA offseason

  07-07-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This offseason has been full of surprises, and with LeBron James still keeping everyone guessing about his next destination, the drama is far from over. From the moment the NBA Finals wrapped, through the 2026 NBA Draft and into free agency, the league hasn't stood still. An NBA Finals MVP was traded to a division rival, a two-time Finals MVP returned to his original championship team and veterans across the league are searching for fresh starts.So which players have boosted their stock and whos
  
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• Knicks 2026 NBA Summer League Preview: Breaking down New York's schedule and roster

  07-07-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans coming off the high of the championship won’t have to wait much longer for Knicks basketball. The 2026 NBA Summer League begins in Las Vegas in a matter of days, and New York’s latest draft picks and best prospects will suit up to compete for training camp invites and rotation minutes. Let’s break down their schedule and what to look for from key players as we head into this summer exhibition...ScheduleJuly 10 vs. Brooklyn Nets (6:00 PM ET)The Knicks face their c
  
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• Donovan Mitchell reportedly to sign four-year, $272.8 million max extension with Cavaliers

  07-07-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donovan Mitchell — the All-NBA heart of a Cavaliers team that reached the Eastern Conference Finals — has locked down his future in Cleveland and agreed to sign a four-year max contract extension with the team, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN.The contract would kick in for the 2027-28 season, replacing Mitchell's player option that year and starting at $60.9 million (based on the most recent salary cap estimates). It would be worth $272.8 million over the course of the deal.Mit
  
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• Project 2028: The reality of Luka Doncic returning to the Mavericks

  07-07-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after a 124-103 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals at Target Center on May 30, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Whether Lu
  
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• Report: Garrett Temple will be part of Dusty May’s coaching staff

  07-07-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 12: Garrett Temple #17 of the Toronto Raptors looks on ahead of playing against the Brooklyn Nets in their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2026 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 Following reports that Willie Green and Joe Boylan w
  
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• After “20 years and 1 day,” Kyle Lowry comes out to retire a Raptor

  07-07-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors protests a possession call against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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• Eastern Conference Watch: Cavaliers lock up Donovan Mitchell through 2030

  07-07-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Miles McBride #2 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 25, 2026 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 Gregory Shamus/G
  
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• Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell agrees to four-year, $273M max extension

  07-07-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Donovan Mitchell have agreed on a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension, reports ESPN.com.The deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker. With this new deal, Mitchell won't join the star-studded free agent class next season, which includes Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.Mitchell's previous contract included a 2027 player option worth $53.8 million. The 29-year-old Mitchell averaged 27.9 points, 5.7 assists a
  
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• Saints legend Terron Armstead opens up about his bond with his former teammate Marcus Williams

  07-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 3: New Orleans Saints Marcus Williams and Terron Armstead smile during a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks on December 3, 2019 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch
  
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