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Afternoon Delight: Breaking News on Jaylen Brown trade reports

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Updated Jul 8, 10:44 AM ET

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple sources confirm that a Jaylen Brown trade will occur within 24 hours, sometime in the future, or never. pic.twitter.com/WWrcynlzCQ — CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) June 29, 2026 Huge BREAKING NEWS from Celtics Life Pulitzer prize winning journalist Rondo Burgundy as multiple sources have confirmed to him that a Jaylen Brown trade will occur within 24 hours, sometime in the future, or never. Yes you heard it here first. Rondo Burgundy is also reporting that Brown's land...

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LeBron James sweepstakes swells to six teams as rumors swirl

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Updated Jul 6, 10:46 PM ET

When LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers he would not be returning for the 2026-27 season, it was evident the decision was a league-altering one. Now, James is testing the free agent market at 41 years old and his next destination will certain have implications for the rest of the NBA. The LeBron James...

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Miami Heat officially acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. - Sportando

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Updated Jul 6, 10:21 PM ET

The Heat send Herro, Jakučionis, Jaquez Jr., Ware and a package of draft picks to the Milwaukee Bucks L'articolo Miami Heat officially acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. proviene da Sportando.

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Celtics Initial High Asking Price Scared Off Teams Interested In Trading For Jaylen Brown

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Updated Jul 7, 12:39 AM ET

The Boston Celtics had no contingency plan after failing to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. Boston then pursued an aggressive trade market for Jaylen Brown, reportedly seeking four unprotected first-round picks, a demand that ultimately drove potential trade partners away. Multiple executives said the steep asking price backfired on the Celtics as the trade market cooled. "The asking price for Brown was so high that teams got scared away and moved on to other business," said an executive from ...

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Lakers Sign Peter Suder To Two-Way Contract

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Updated Jul 8, 10:44 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Peter Suder one day after he played in their first Summer League game of the year. Suder played 24 minutes off the bench and made just one of six field goal attempts while pulling down three rebounds and collecting one assist in the lopsided loss to the […]

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Cameron Carr Excited After Lakers Summer League Debut

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Updated Jul 8, 10:44 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr took the court for the first time in California Classic Summer League action on Friday night and impressed despite his team getting blown out by the Golden State Warriors. Carr was the Lakers’ only real source of offense and led them with 19 points, two rebounds and […]

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Sources: Warriors' Post signing offer sheet with Grizzlies

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Updated Jul 6, 11:27 AM ET

Restricted free agent Quinten Post is signing a three-year, $30 million contract offer sheet with the Grizzlies, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The Warriors have until 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday to match or they will lose the third-year center.

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Mario Hezonja Making Aggressive Push To Return To NBA

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Veteran wing Mario Hezonja is making an aggressive push to return to the NBA this offseason. Hezonja is on a long-term contract with Real Madrid in Spain, but has an NBA out until July 20 of this year. The buyout for Hezonja's contract with Real Madrid is expected to be around $850,000. Hezonja hasn't played in the NBA since the 2019-20 season with the Portland Trail Blazers. Since then, the now 31-year-old wing has spent one season apiece in Greece and Russia, before playing the last four se...

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Summer League Notes: Boozer, Acuff, Ejiofor, Reed

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Updated Jul 7, 4:16 AM ET

Scouts who watched Cameron Boozer‘s summer league debut in Salt Lake City were particularly impressed with the former Duke star’s passing, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Grizzlies selected the 18-year-old big man with the third overall pick in last month’s draft. Boozer opened the game with a two-handed dunk over 7’3″ Thunder lottery pick […]

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Heat Notes: Fontecchio, Donaldson, Conwell, Hardaway

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Updated Jul 6, 1:01 PM ET

During a Zoom call with reporters on Friday, forward Simone Fontecchio explained his decision to re-sign with the Heat, writes Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. The 30-year-old Italian earned about $8.3MM last season, but returned to Miami on a one-year, minimum-salary deal. “I always wanted to stay in Miami,” Fontecchio said. “Last week, they […]

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And-Ones: Kuzma, Osman, Bonga, Mills, G League

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Updated Jul 6, 1:00 PM ET

Kyle Kuzma isn’t happy with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Bucks forward took to social media (Twitter link) to blast the agreement as bad for players and fans, suggesting that the tax aprons are functioning as a de facto “hard cap.” “The new CBA was sold as parity, but the first and second apron […]

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Offseason Observations: Morant, Draft-Pick Trades, Roster Crunches

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After a flurry of NBA action over the past week that included trade agreements involving players like Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, Paul George, Ja Morant, and Walker Kessler, the holiday weekend has provided a much-needed breather. The break in the action likely won’t last long. The July moratorium is set to end on July 6, […]

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Kawhi Leonard Hires Harrison Gaines As New Agent Ahead Of Extension Talks With Raptors

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Updated Jul 6, 12:23 PM ET

Kawhi Leonard has brought in new representation as he and the Toronto Raptors prepare to open contract extension discussions this week. Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports will now handle negotiations for Leonard, replacing longtime representatives Mitch Frankel and Dennis Robertson. Gaines, who has served as Leonard's business attorney over the past year, is scheduled to meet with Raptors officials in Toronto in the coming days. Gaines doesn't currently represent any other NBA players, but forme...

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