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• YouTube Gold: The Dream Shake

  20-07-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets of the Western Conference contests the ball at the tip off against Shaquille O'Neal of the Orlando Magic of the Eastern Conference during game 4 of the National Basketball Association Finals game on 14 June 1995 at The Summit, Houston, Texas, United States. Visions of Sport. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Sunday, we looked at the classic 1984 matchup between Houston’s Hakeem Olajuwon and Georgetown’s Patrick Ewing. Both went
  
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• Victor Wembanyama to reportedly be named NBA 2K27 cover athlete

  22-07-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will reportedly be revealed as the cover athlete for the upcoming NBA 2K27 video game, per ESPN's Shams Charania.Wembanyama is the first center to be on the cover of a 2K basketball game since Shaquille O'Neal was on the cover of the Legend Edition of 2K18.Not only is it Wembanyama's first video game cover of his career, but he is also the first Spurs player to appear on the cover since the game's release in 1999.Wembanyama has been in the NBA for th
  
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• Latest LeBron James free agency news, rumors, updates on 'Decision'

  22-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's been 23 days and counting. And the NBA is still for LeBron James to make his decision.His agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, has put out messages to teams suggesting they not wait for James and that they should fill their remaining roster spots.Those messages came after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed his desire for James to decide so schedule makers can determine the 2026-27 regular season, including important dates such as opening night and Christmas Day.The idea is that James wou
  
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• What Mavericks are getting in two-way guard Jett Howard

  22-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 31: Jett Howard #13 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 31, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Ma
  
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• Swanson: LeBron James is taking his time team-hunting, but why are the Warriors an option?

  22-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James, left, and Stephen Curry after a game at Chase Center in April. James is currently considering joining Curry and the Warriors next season. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)Take all the time you want, LeBron. It’s your life.Yes, it’s annoying to have to hear about it every day, but it’s your decision when to tell us where you’re going to play your 24th season of pro ball.So, go ahead, keep NBA schedule-makers on pins and needles. Savor having workers at my local
  
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• Open Thread: De’Aaron Fox has a new shoe dropping this week

  22-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: De'aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has a new shoe dro
  
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• Wednesday Posted & Toasted Notes: White House trip, hot YouTube leak, big people

  22-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WENLING, CHINA - JULY 21: A Siberian tiger plays in a pool to cool down at the Wenling zoo on July 21, 2026 in Wenling, Zhejiang Province of China. The zoo activated cooling measures to help animals cope with high summer temperatures. (Photo by Zhou Xuejun/VCG via Getty Images) | VCG via Getty Images The Heat might have screwed LeBron’s delusions of grandeur and I cannot be happier about it. Read on for more in today’s links and notes.Jalen Brunson talked to Variety and said people a
  
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• Mark Pope provides a practice report recapping the Las Vegas trip

  22-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the Las Vegas strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Mark Pope recently did an interview with UK Sports Network and was asked numerous questions about the team’s trip to Las Vegas earlier this month. Pope provided some clarity on why the team went, what they did, and what came from the trip.When asked what went into the decision, Pope responded, “Well, during that week, Ve
  
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• YouTube Gold: John Havlicek Stymies Dr. J

  22-07-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1975: Julius Erving #6 of the Philadelphia 76ers makes a move against John Havlicek #17 of the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1975 at the Boston 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 1975 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Heat post, then delete, link to LeBron James introductory press conference video

  22-07-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Heat post, then delete, link to LeBron James introductory press conference video originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Miami Heat posted — and later deleted — a YouTube link on Tuesday that triggered suspicions that LeBron James would be rejoining his old team.The video in question was titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference | July 27, 2026,” which took fans to an offline live stream. The thumbnail image, though, was a graphic for Dwyane Wade’
  
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• Lakers won't trade Bronny, 'more than happy' to keep James | Report

  22-07-2026 07:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers might no longer have LeBron James Sr. on their roster, but they still have junior and seem to want to keep him.There have been questions on what will happen with Bronny James since his dad decided to ditch Los Angeles and the Lakers for free agency. Well, the Lakers, to the surprise of some, have gone all in on Bronny and keeping him in LA.His contract with the Lakers became fully guaranteed for $2.3 million on June 30. The 21-year-old has a contract that will pay him that
  
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• Utah Jazz Reacts Survey: What should happen at center?

  22-07-2026 07:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 9: Jusuf Nurkic #30 of the Utah Jazz smiles during the game against the Miami Heat on February 9, 2026 at Kaseya Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Utah Jazz have mostly solidif
  
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• Lakers announce five-game preseason schedule

  22-07-2026 07:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27: A Lakers fan celebrates with the Lakers Dancers during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 27, 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 Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The count
  
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• Did a YouTube account spoil LeBron James’ free agency decision?

  22-07-2026 06:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers runs down court during the first half at Barclays Center, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Brooklyn, NY. Is LeBron James taking his talents back to South Beach? What appears to be a mistake by one team might have spoiled the fun — or maybe not. The Heat’s YouTube page published and then quickly deleted a video titled “LeBron James Introductory press conference” along with the date of July 27, 2026. However, the Miami Herald reported that th
  
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• Heat confirm the LeBron James introductory press conference YouTube video was published accidentally after latest rumors

  22-07-2026 06:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No, LeBron James isn’t signing with the Miami Heat and a YouTube video didn’t tip that off ahead of time. The Heat posted a pending video to YouTube titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference” with a date later this month on Tuesday. Naturally, as James has yet to announce where he is playing next season, social media ran wild with theories. It turns out, that video was simply a mistake. A Heat spokesperson told the Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang on
  
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• Egor Demin apologies mount as Nets guard named to All-Summer League team

  22-07-2026 06:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Egor Dëmin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• LeBron James to Miami Heat? YouTube page leaks future press conference

  22-07-2026 05:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is going back to the Miami Heat ― at least that's what many are speculating after the organization's latest slip up. The Miami Heat's official YouTube page briefly leaked a live video stream titled"LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" that was set for July 27, 2026.It has since been unlisted and made private. It seems that the video has been momentarily taken down, but not fast enough for internet scourers to collect their screenshots, screen-records and begin running w
  
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• Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announces new Stephen Curry exhibit

  22-07-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's a no-brainer that whenever Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry decides to hang it up for good, he'll be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on the first ballot.In case his career statistics and accolades didn't signal that, the Basketball Hall of Fame practically ensured it when they announced that the four-time NBA champion will have his own exhibit, marking the first time an active player was honored with a dedicated experience.The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame wil
  
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• Oh, that MPJ is trolling again … or is he?

  22-07-2026 04:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: (L-R) Michael Porter Jr. and Peyton Watson attend Tequila Don Julio 1942 FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Suite at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Tequila Don Julio) | Getty Images for Tequila Don Jul Nope, the Brooklyn Nets don’t have interest in restricted free agent Peyton Watson. Ask any self-respecting pundit.They’ll tell you the 6’9” 23-year-old two-wa
  
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• Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg earns Summer League MVP, first team honors

  22-07-2026 04:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has had himself quite the summer, going back to training camp with a Summer League championship and accolades to accompany it. Lendeborg was named the best player throughout the NBA summer showcase, selected as the 2026 Summer League MVP.He was also named the Summer League championship game MVP after posting a 21-point, 10-rebound performance in a 94-90 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on July 19. Lendeborg is the second Warrior to win the Summer
  
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• Valkyries Janelle Salaün to compete in 3-point contest

  22-07-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - JULY 4: Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries shoots the ball during the game against the Atlanta Dream on July 4, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park 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 Ge
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg adds to trophy collection with Summer League MVP

  22-07-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors looks on from the bench in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks 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 Yaxel
  
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• Stephen Curry to become first active player with exhibit in Basketball Hall of Fame

  22-07-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Curry is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.His official induction is unquestionably coming but more than half a decade away, four years after he retires. However, he is about to become the first active player with an exhibit in the Hall, the institution announced."Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc" will open July 24, and is a celebration of Curry, the four-time NBA champion, two-time MVP, 12-time NBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist and the NBA's career leader in 3-pointers made."Being
  
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• Which Dallas Mavericks trade is your favorite?

  22-07-2026 02:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 25, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Did Rob Pelinka improve the Lakers this offseason?

  22-07-2026 02:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Pelinka, President of basketball operations and general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, attends the FIBA EuroBasket match between Slovenia and Poland in Katowice, Poland, on August 28, 2025. This is a European Basketball Championship game, group phase, Group D competition at Spodek Arena. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lak
  
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• How Victor Wembanyama reacted when asked to sign Jalen Brunson jersey in awkward Fanatics Fest moment

  22-07-2026 01:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  wembyAn awkward moment was captured on video between Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and a young Knicks fan at Fanatics Fest.Wembanyama, 22, walked past a group of fans during the weekend event, and one young person called out, “Wemby! Wemby! Sign my jersey! Sign my jersey please!…Wemby…will you sign my jersey?”It sounds like a normal request, but there was a catch.The fan was holding out a Jalen Brunson Knicks jersey.Kid: “Wemby! Wemby! Sign my jersey! Sign my jerse
  
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• Meleek Thomas recognized for impressive Summer League performance

  22-07-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on July 17, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Which recent draft pick has the brightest future?

  22-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Grade the Wizards’ Summer League performance

  21-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards brings the ball up the court against the Utah Jazz in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game 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 Welcome to SB
  
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• Burries named to All-NBA Summer League First Team

  21-07-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bucks guard and 2026 Draft No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries was named to the NBA’s Summer League First Team. Burries, who appeared in four Summer League games, averaged 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists on .500/.364/.667 shooting splits. He’s the first Bucks nominee to the Summer League First Team since Sandro Mamukelashvili, now a rotational big for the Lakers, in 2022. Burries impressed throughout his time in Las Vegas. He looked like a bona fide future NBA star, gettin
  
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