NBA NewsThursday, Jul 9, 2026

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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.

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.

After reviewing the situation and relying on precedent, the NBA has informed the Utah Jazz that Keyonte George will not be able to coach during their Las Vegas Summer League game against the Washington Wizards on Thursday, league sources told the Deseret News. The Jazz were informed Wednesday that George, the same as any other active player, will not be allowed to take on any kind of official coaching role, in summer league or otherwise, even without compensation. George is not the first acti...

The pressure will be on Walker Kessler to perform, but Lakers fans can’t wait to see him in action.

LeBron James is about to make the final move of his NBA career, and three potential landing spots are emerging outside a dream pairing. Ever...

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers suddenly have a very different-looking backcourt. After acquiring Ja Morant from the Grizzlies, Portland now has Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe all needing minutes. Jeremy Brener of SI.com took a look at the new depth chart and noted that something may still have to give. […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Clippers, Rui Hachimura, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Posting this to kinda wrap up the Wolves-Yabu thing...Minnesota was indeed in on Yabu and offered him a deal above the minimum. They were prepared apparently to use part of the TPMLE to obtain him. He turned it down. Just a little insight into where the FO was looking to go with the PF spot. Think the NBA experience over the last year really turned Yabu off the league for good. But to be frank, I think Lyles is superior. submitted by /u/RVALover4Life [link] [comments]

Does this former Toronto Raptor make sense considering the alternatives?

Here is the Pacers’ projected starting lineup and rotation after adding Ivica Zubac, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Larry Nance Jr. to the NBA's deepest roster.

Hugo Gonzalez headlines an exciting 2026 Celtics Summer League roster going to Las Vegas.

Labaron Philon headlines a young Summer Sixers squad in Las Vegas.