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Iman Shumpert accidentally says Lakers signed Jonathan Kuminga

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Updated Jul 16, 1:22 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are in pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, but Iman Shumpert’s latest remarks appear to hint toward one outcome. On the Shump Street podcast, NBA insider Shams Charania discussed NBA free agency with the former player. Iman Shumpert played 10 seasons in the NBA, winning a title with the Cleveland...

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Knicks' Jack Kayil has impressed during Summer League, but is there roster spot for him in 2026-27?

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It’s only Summer League, but it seems as if the Knicks have found two promising young players in Jack Kayil and Tyler Nickel. Can they earn a spot on the 2026-27 roster?

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Should LA Lakers fans be worried? What happened after LeBron James left his previous teams

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The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for their first season without LeBron James on the roster since 2018. James decided to leave the Lakers a...

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LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard have NBA in limbo as teams are stuck waiting on decisions

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Saw this on the main sub. Cleveland might look to dump Max Strus or Dennis Schröder with a pick to free up more money to fit LeBron and Harden. While Dennis is definitely not a target, Max Strus should be on our radar. His fit here is pretty damn good. Bench sniper and he showed great fight in the playoffs when their team was getting wiped by New York. Only player that looked like he gave a shit. Max Strus makes $16.67m this season and would need a minimum of $13.34m of outgoing salary to fit...

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Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 7/16/2026

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Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill will hold a live chat Thursday at 11 am Central time (noon Eastern) exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Use the link below to ask a question in advance, participate in the live event and read the transcript afterward. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access […]

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Quentin Grimes and the Lakers seem to be a perfect match

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The Los Angeles Lakers made a number of signings this offseason, completely overhauling their roster. One of the first names linked to the team early in the summer that would ultimately sign a four-year, $60 million contract was guard Quentin Grimes. Grimes spent the last year and a half with the Philadelphia 76ers after a […]

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Michael Cooper On LeBron James’ Future, Lakers’ Title Chances, NBA GOAT Pick And Top 5 Greatest Lakers Players Ever - Fadeaway World

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Michael Cooper spoke to Fadeaway World on why he thought LeBron James' would return to the Lakers, whether the Lakers can contend for an NBA title and where James might play next. Cooper also shared his GOAT, Top-5 and favorite active defender.

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“Mission Impossible”: Indiana Fever Guard Calls Out 'Propaganda' and 'False Storylines' About the WNBA

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The amount of controversy that has dominated conversations in the WNBA over the past few weeks has been relentless. And much of it has been closely tied to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

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“Behavioral Issues”: 5x WNBA All-Star Appears To Hint at Internal Tension Following Chennedy Carter Waiver

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When Chennedy Carter wore the Las Vegas Aces jersey this season, she was excited. After going through the Atlanta Dream, Los Angeles Sparks, and Chicago Sky since 2020 and being forced to play overseas in 2025, she wanted a fresh start.

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LeBron On FA Decision: 'I Won't Hold You Guys Up Too Much Longer'

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Updated Jul 17, 10:03 AM ET

For the first time since his free agency began, LeBron James made a pair of public appearances on Thursday in New York, taking part in a live taping of his Mind The Game podcast with Tyrese Haliburton at Fanatics Fest, then speaking to Boardroom co-founder Rich Kleiman at the CNBC and Boardroom Game Plan Summit […]

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LeBron, still mum on decision, riles up fans with 76ers mantra

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Updated Jul 17, 5:36 PM ET

LeBron James finished off the fourth of four public appearances scheduled around the first two days of Fanatics Fest on Friday, and just like the three that came before it Thursday, James kept his upcoming free agency decision to himself.

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