Daily Archives: July 4, 2026

Jalen Brunson opens up about Mavericks letting him and Luka Doncic go

Jalen Brunson reflected on his time with the Mavericks during a sit-down with Sports Illustrated this week. Brunson was going through different images that took him through various points of his career, and stopped on one where he was photographed with star Luka Doncic from the 2018 Draft, where both guards were selected together by Dallas. Advertisement Of course, former …

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Celtics assistant coach has honest take on Jaylen Brown’s stunning 76ers trade

The blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers has understandably sparked an emotional rollercoaster in Boston. Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell offered a reminder that even franchise greats are not saved from the business side of pro basketball. Advertisement In an interview with WBZTV, Cassell discussed Brown’s exit from Boston to Philadelphia. Sam Cassell coaches up Jaylen …

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SB Nation Reacts: Chris Cenac Jr. has fans buzzing

It’s been a week. I’m sure we’re all a little emotionally worn out after the team sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. When we posted this poll earlier in the week, JB was still a Celtic and 11% of our readers were still looking forward to seeing how he and Brad Stevens would interact in Las Vegas next weekend. Alas, Brown …

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Yaxel Lendeborg shows out in perfect Warriors summer league debut vs. Lakers

Yaxel Lendeborg shows out in perfect Warriors summer league debut vs. Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – As Warriors fans await LeBron James’ latest NBA free agency decision, they didn’t need to wait long at all to see their 2026 first-round draft pick, Yaxel Lendeborg, make his team debut.  Advertisement Before Lendeborg’s first game in …

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What are the Lakers’ needs and who are they targeting for roster makeover?

The Lakers are under a full-on roster reconstruction. And their latest move on Friday, trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two of Washington’s second-round picks (2031 and 2032), made clear another area they need to address while making it easier for them to reconfigure the roster. Advertisement Ayton joined LeBron James (next team to be determined), …

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Lakers blown out by Warriors in California Classic

The Lakers struggled in their first game of the California Classic, losing 104-72 to the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. LA’s newest rookie, Cameron Carr, was off to a hot start for the team, scoring six points off two 3-pointers. Los Angeles’ other notable name, Adou Thiero, was 1-2 from the field, but looked solid and was moving very …

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Lakers re-sign Chris Mañon to two-way contract

The Lakers need to find defensive-minded players wherever possible, and they just ensured that one who is already familiar with the franchise will remain in Los Angeles. On Friday night, the Lakers made the re-signing of Chris Mañon official, bringing the guard back on a two-way deal. This move was expected, as the Lakers had reportedly tendered a qualifying offer …

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Lakers shopping Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt amid trade rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly shopping forwards Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt, according to NBA insider Evan Sidery. The Lakers gained two second-round picks from the Deandre Ayton trade with the Washington Wizards, meaning the team could consolidate said assets in a deal for a much-needed roster piece, such as a versatile wing defender. Jarred Vanderbilt has emerged as …

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How Keyonte George Is Becoming the Leader of the Utah Jazz

Every great team has leaders. Players who inspire, teach, and motivate — sometimes with words, sometimes just by outworking everyone else. A team’s leader doesn’t always have to be its best player (although it helps if they are). The Warriors’ dynasty had Draymond Green as a great vocal leader. The Celtics had Marcus Smart for a long time as their …

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