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How LeBron James and the Boston Celtics keep finding each other

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Updated Jul 28, 8:09 AM ET

For most of LeBron James’ career, the Celtics have been waiting for him somewhere. Sometimes, they were the wall he could not get over. Other times, they forced him to find another way around it. Eventually, they became the opponent he could dismiss on command, no matter which players happened to be wearing green. The rivalry went quiet when James moved west, but it never disappeared completely. Even without a Finals meeting, he joined the Lakers and helped Los Angeles pull even with Boston a...

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Bill Simmons blasts Yahoo Sports over LeBron James headline

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Bill Simmons wasn’t happy with the way Yahoo Sports framed one of his recent comments about LeBron James and the 76ers. Not even close. After Yahoo promoted Simmons’ podcast with the headline, “Bill Simmons thinks there’s a chance that the 76ers could wind up like the 2012-13 Lakers,” Simmons fired back on X. “This is […] The post Bill Simmons blasts Yahoo Sports over LeBron James headline appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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New NBA Rumors on Potential Bennedict Mathurin Sign-and-Trade Amid Clippers Contract Talks

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Updated Jul 29, 2:26 AM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers are willing to work on a potential sign-and-trade agreement with restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

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Utah Jazz Reacts Survey: How will the season end?

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The Utah Jazz are coming into the season as maybe the most unpredictable team in either conference. No one is sure what to make of this collection of talent. Will the players achieve a level of cohesion and become better than the sum of their parts? Or will they struggle with the blend of youth […]

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Stephen Curry dominating NBA trade machine as Warriors fans grow restless

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Updated Jul 28, 2:05 PM ET

The Warriors haven’t traded Stephen Curry. There’s no indication they plan to. But fans apparently have some ideas. According to HoopsHype, HoopsMatic’s trade machine, 13.3 percent of all trades created over the past 24 hours involved Curry. That’s a lot of imaginary blockbusters for a player who has spent his entire career in Golden State. […] The post Stephen Curry dominating NBA trade machine as Warriors fans grow restless appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Kyrie Irving's Injury Status Revealed in Latest NBA Rumors on Mavs Star's Recovery from Knee Surgery

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Updated Jul 28, 2:00 PM ET

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving is reportedly fully recovered from the torn ACL he suffered in March 2025, which cost him the entirety of last season.

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James Harden's New Deal With Cavs Expected To Max Out At Two Years

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The potential new deal between James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers is expected to last no more than two years, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Cavs also still have interest in adding Jonathan Kuminga, even after signing Mario Hezonja. With the Cavs hard-capped at the first apron, the team is having difficulty coming up with a trade offer that would entice the Hawks to part ways with Kuminga. The Hawks have registered interest in Jarrett Allen, though the Cavs are n...

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Utah Jazz Reacts Survey: How will the season end?

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 5: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz shoots a free throw during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 5, 2026 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. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Utah Jazz are coming into the season as maybe the ...

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Latest on James Harden

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Updated Jul 28, 2:23 PM ET

James Harden still hasn’t officially re-signed with the Cavaliers. That doesn’t mean anyone should expect a surprise. ESPN’s Shams Charania said Monday on NBA Today that he fully expects Harden to return to Cleveland in the near future. Harden declined his $42.3 million player option on June 29, with the understanding that he and the […] The post Latest on James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Mario Hezonja, Cavs Agree To One-Year, $2.8M Contact

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Updated Jul 28, 1:35 PM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a one-year deal with wing Mario Hezonja for $2.8 million. Hezonja returns to the NBA with Cleveland after spending the last six seasons playing for teams in Greece, Russia and Spain. The 6-foot-8 last played in the NBA during the 2019-20 season with the Portland Trail Blazers. Hezonja started his NBA career with the Orlando Magic and also played for the New York Knicks. Last season, Hezonja averaged 15 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists for Real Madrid...

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