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NBA Daily Digest – July 29, 2026

The latest NBA headlines, trade talk, injury updates, game reaction and stories from around the league.

76ers officially sign LeBron James to two-year, $8 million deal

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed veteran forward LeBron James to a two-year contract worth $8 million at the veteran’s minimum, confirming his move to the franchise.

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Kyrie Irving fully recovered from ACL tear ahead of Mavericks training camp

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is reportedly 100 percent recovered from a left knee ACL tear and fully healthy heading into the 2026-27 NBA season after over a year off the court.

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NBA offseason moves reshape league rosters ahead of 2026-27 season

With major transactions largely complete, several NBA stars including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard have changed teams, while the Wizards drafted AJ Dybantsa first overall.

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LeBron James joins list of NBA stars finishing careers in unexpected places

Following LeBron James’s decision to sign a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, analysts look back at other stars like Michael Jordan who ended their careers with new teams.

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76ers trade Johni Broome to Clippers; Mavericks open extension talks with Dereck Lively

The Philadelphia 76ers traded forward Johni Broome to the LA Clippers to clear roster space, while the Dallas Mavericks have begun contract extension talks with center Dereck Lively.

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Debate sparks over Warriors and Suns starting lineups comparison

A recent Bleacher Report ranking claiming the Golden State Warriors possess a superior starting lineup to the Phoenix Suns has drawn criticism for overlooking the Suns’ roster.

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Bob Myers and Sunny Mehta aim to build New Jersey Devils into premier destination

After quickly helping establish the Philadelphia 76ers as an attractive NBA destination, Bob Myers and Sunny Mehta are looking to replicate that success with the NHL’s New Jersey Devils.

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Ron Harper reacts to son Dylan Harper’s playoff performance with Spurs

Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper expressed amazement at his son Dylan Harper’s impressive postseason performance alongside Victor Wembanyama for the San Antonio Spurs.

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Synthesized Bill Walton audio names his five favorite college basketball players

An AI-synthesized video features the late Bill Walton’s voice sharing his admiration for college legends Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pete Maravich, Oscar Robertson, and Larry Bird.

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Writer projects Cavaliers and Pistons to open NBA Christmas Day slate

Analyst Matt Yoder has projected that the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons could face off in the early noon matchup on the NBA’s upcoming Christmas Day schedule.

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Cavaliers face Real Madrid hurdles in pursuit of Mario Hezonja signing

The Cleveland Cavaliers are working to secure a FIBA Letter of Clearance for Mario Hezonja, as Real Madrid pushes back because his NBA buyout clause reportedly expired on July 20.

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Pelicans sign center Christian Koloko to one-year contract

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a one-year deal with Christian Koloko, giving the former Raptors draft pick a chance to compete for a regular-season roster spot during preseason.

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Jalen Duren and Pistons remain in contract stalemate heading into August

Restricted free agent Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons are reportedly in a contract stalemate that is expected to extend deep into August as both sides remain firm on their valuations.

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Jayson Tatum set as Celtics’ clear top option following Jaylen Brown’s departure

With former teammate Jaylen Brown now playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum is poised to serve as the undisputed primary option for the Boston Celtics this season.

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RealGM provides continuous NBA updates via Basketball Wiretap feed

RealGM’s Basketball Wiretap continues to offer comprehensive coverage of news, roster moves, and daily updates from around the NBA.

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