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Celtics' Joe Mazzulla 'Still Processing' Jaylen Brown Trade

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Updated Jul 10, 2:58 PM ET

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said after the team’s Summer League practice on Thursday that he was “still processing” the trade of Jaylen Brown to the division rival Sixers, writes Jay King of The Athletic. “When something like that happens, it’s not a black-and-white type of thing,” Mazzulla said. “The part that I hope gets […]

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Charles Bassey, Warriors Agree To One-Year Deal

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Updated Jul 10, 2:58 PM ET

Charles Bassey and the Golden State Warriors have agreed upon a one-year deal. Bassey appeared in 13 games during the 2025-26 season across stops with the Warriors, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers. Bassey finished the season with the Warriors. Bassey was the 53rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft out of Western Kentucky.

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Teams sending recruiting voice notes to LeBron James via Rich Paul

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Updated Jul 10, 2:58 PM ET

As LeBron James' free agency decision stretches into its second week, some teams interested in him joining them have had an opportunity to pitch the four-time champion indirectly.

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Video: Jaylen Brown says he's still processing trade to 76ers

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Updated Jul 10, 9:11 AM ET

Jaylen Brown was back in Boston at MIT yesterday and spoke to the press. Chris Forsberg and the NBC Sports Boston discuss and fallout and the potential future moves for the Celtics.

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Top 2027 prospect Marcus Spears Jr. joining Texas this season

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Updated Jul 10, 2:58 PM ET

Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season, he told ESPN on Thursday.

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Hornets' LaMelo Ball trade nearly official, clearing way for Suns' moves

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Updated Jul 12, 3:26 AM ET

The Hornets’ blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves is expected to become official on Friday. And that will be good news for more than just the Hornets and Timberwolves. According to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, the trade will be combined with the Timberwolves’ separate three-team Julius Randle trade involving the Nets […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade nearly official, clearing way for Suns’ moves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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ESPN analyst says you ‘can’t make a compelling argument’ that Caitlin Clark is a top-four guard in WNBA

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Updated Jul 10, 10:28 AM ET

Indiana Fever point guard was named to the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, her third ASG selection in as many seasons, as a starter. When Clark has been healthy, she’s been one of the most impressive players in the game, and this season she is showing why she was the number one overall pick in the…

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Bucks Re-Sign Pete Nance To Two-Year Deal

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Updated Jul 10, 12:52 AM ET

Less than a week after waiving him, the Bucks have re-signed forward Pete Nance, the team announced today (via Twitter). If Milwaukee had kept Nance on his previous minimum-salary contract, his $2.5MM salary for 2026/27 would have become fully guaranteed over the weekend. At the time he was cut, we speculated that the Bucks might […]

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Sources: Nikola Kusturica, possible No. 1 NBA draft pick, chooses UCLA

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Updated Jul 10, 3:22 AM ET

Nikola Kusturica has reached a multi-year agreement to play for UCLA, sources told ESPN, giving the Bruins an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft.

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Inside Olivia Miles' record-breaking WNBA rookie season

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Updated Jul 10, 5:21 AM ET

The Lynx rookie can distribute and score at a high level, and she can shoulder the pressure with her unshakeable confidence.

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Where to watch Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury

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Updated Jul 10, 4:55 AM ET

Here's where and when fans can watch the Indiana Fever play the tail end of a back-to-back on the road tonight against the Phoenix Mercury.

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Mavericks Acquire Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic and Marcus Sasser | Dallas Mavericks

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Updated Jul 12, 3:01 AM ET

The Dallas Mavericks announced today their participation in a six-team trade. Dallas acquired forward Santi Aldama and the rights to forward Tarik Biberović from Memphis along with guard Marcus Sasser from Detroit. submitted by /u/Garmian_MFFL [link] [comments]

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