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‘GROAT’ Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey to be retired by Raptors as team announces celebration weekend

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July 7, 2026

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‘GROAT’ Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey to be retired by Raptors as team announces celebration weekend

What to know Kyle Lowry’s legacy in Toronto is about to become permanent. Just hours after signing a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a... The post ‘GROAT’ Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey to be retired by Raptors as team announces celebration weekend appeared first on NOW Toronto.

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CBC | Sports News

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· Jul 8, 2026

The reunion of Leonard and Lowry, if only brief, is the coolest thing this hot summer

I don’t know what will happen with the Raptors when the NBA season tips off in October, but between repatriating Kawhi Leonard and bringing Kyle Lowry home, they’ve already won the summer.

Lakers Nation

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· Jul 8, 2026

Lakers Rumors: Players & Staff Members Recruiting Jonathan Kuminga

The Los Angeles Lakers are not yet done with their offseason dealing, despite already massively reshaping the roster and landing at 14 players with their most recent reported addition of Kevon Looney. The name that has been attached to the Lakers the most is Jonathan Kuminga, the former Golden State Warriors lottery pick with a []

Now Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Vince Carter surprises Kyle Lowry with FaceTime call during Raptors retirement ceremony

What to know Kyle Lowry’s retirement ceremony featured one final surprise. As the Raptors legend reflected on his 20-year NBA career Tuesday, Basketball Hall of... The post Vince Carter surprises Kyle Lowry with FaceTime call during Raptors retirement ceremony appeared first on NOW Toronto.

SB Nation

· Jul 12, 2026

Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s why I went into the draft’

It looks like the Knicks are so good that they have the worst Summerteam. Conversely, the Spurs are doomed as they reached the Finals but then beat the SummerKnicks by 21 in Las Vegas. Not good news for San Antonio. Anyway, here’s the latest to cap the weekend from Sin City. TJ Saint On Tyler []

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jul 9, 2026

Eleven VFLs to Compete in 2026 NBA Summer League

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee men's basketball team will have 11 alumni who finished their college careers in Knoxville taking part i...

RealGM Basketball Wiretap

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· Jun 29, 2026

Draymond Green Declining $27.7M Option With Warriors

Draymond Green is declining his 27.7 million player option for the 2026-27 season with the Golden State Warriors. This move is freeing up flexibility for the Warriors, who are pursuing paths to add LeBron James and Anthony Davis this season. Green can now negotiate a new deal with the Warriors that will add guaranteed salary over multiple seasons, while bringing down his salary hit for the upcoming season. Golden State has been clear that they are intent on retooling their roster around Green and Stephen Curry, with Steve Kerr returning as the team's head coach.

Western Standard

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· Jun 29, 2026

REPORT: Raptors, Clippers discussing Kawhi Leonard trade

Canada’s only NBA team, the Toronto Raptors are exploring a reunion with Kawhi Leonard, the star that brought the country its first and last NBA champion.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 7, 2026

Kyle Lowry to have jersey retired, ends NBA career as a Raptor

'I did everything I could to win basketball games.'

Variety

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· Jun 23, 2026

NBA Draft 2026 on Sling TV: Here’s How To Watch the Two-Day Event Online Without Cable

With the NBA Finals over and done with, the New York Knicks are the league’s new champions. The NBA is now getting ready for the 2026-27 season, as the Washington Wizards take the No. 1 top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The two-night event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, starting []

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 7, 2026

Kyle Lowry retires with Raptors after 20 NBA seasons

Kyle Lowry rejoined the Raptors to retire as a member of the organization on Tuesday, officially ending his 20-year NBA career.The 40-year-old point g...

The Root

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Biggest Moments From the 2026 NBA Draft

The newest NBA stars arrived at the Barclays Center for the 2026 NBA draft. We're breaking down all of the surprises.

NewsOne

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· Jun 23, 2026

Stephen A. Smith Finally Admits He Was Wrong About Jalen Brunson

The celebration of the New York Knicks’ long-awaited championship continued Friday night, and one of the team’s biggest critics found himself answering for years of bad takes. Less than 24 hours after an estimated 2 million fans packed the streets of Lower Manhattan for the Knicks’ ticker-tape parade celebrating the franchise’s first NBA title in []

NY Post Sports

· Jul 3, 2026

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

The Lakers are under a full-on roster reconstruction.

NDTV

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· Jul 3, 2026

NBA Star Kyle Lowry Ends Career With Toronto Raptors Retirement

Kyle Lowry will officially retire as a Toronto Raptor with a one-day contract next week. The franchise will also retire his iconic No. 7 jersey during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 3, 2026

New York Knicks’ Josh Hart Seemingly Shuts Down Taylor Swift Wedding Rumor

Josh Hart is seemingly putting a pin in speculation that the New York Knicks will be at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. The starting guard, 31, hosed down rumors that the Knicks’ starting five players were invited to the “Wih Lit” singer’s big day after she supported the team at the NBA finals last []

Yardbarker

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· Jul 1, 2026

Lakers legend Magic Johnson sends farewell message to LeBron James

The Lakers and James were together for eight glorious seasons, but that's all coming to an end.

Yahoo Sports

· Jun 24, 2026

NBA Draft 2026: Champion Knicks trade back with Lakers, who pick Cameron Carr at No. 24

The Knicks proceeded to select Sergio de Larrea with the No. 25 pick.

Fortune

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· Jun 22, 2026

What leaders can learn from the Knicks ending their 53-year championship drought

Resilience isn't built in winning seasons. It's built in losing ones.

Inc.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

A New Generation of NBA Athletes Is Thinking Beyond the Game

The real flex? Owning the business, not just endorsing it.

Associated Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA. The Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer among the options after strong freshman seasons in college. The buzz is just winding down in New York after the Knicks won their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

DNyuz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Knicks players continue the celebration at Montauk hotspot the Surf Lodge

Knicks stars Miles “Deuce” McBride and Tyler Kolek brought their celebration out East this weekend. Fresh off Thursday’s NBA championship parade in downtown Manhattan, the pair were spotted partying at Montauk hotspot the Surf Lodge on Saturday — even hopping on stage with DJ Alex Wann. “The moment they got to the front, people recognized []

San Antonio Current

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· Jun 23, 2026

San Antonio Spurs organization brings back Silver Dancers after 7-year hiatus

With a thrilling 2026 NBA Finals run in the rearview mirror, San Antonio Spurs officials revealed Monday that the franchise’s Silver Dancers will return next season following a seven-year hiatus. The all-women dance group will join the coed Spurs Hype Squad as part of a plan to elevate the game-day experience for fans, according to [] The post San Antonio Spurs organization brings back Silver Dancers after 7-year hiatus appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Pro Football Focus

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· Jun 22, 2026

Tennessee Titans All-PFF Team: The best players of the past 20 years

As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. This installment turns to the Tennessee Titans.

Fox Business

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· Jun 23, 2026

Miles McBride gifts Knicks teammates custom 1800 Tequila bottles to commemorate first NBA title in 53 years

Miles Deuce McBride partnered with 1800 Tequila to gift Knicks teammates custom championship bottles celebrating New York's first NBA title in 53 years.

SNY

· Jul 11, 2026

Pacome Dadiet scores 20 but Knicks fall to Nets in 91-65 Summer League rout

The Knicks played their 2026 NBA Summer League opener against the Nets on Friday night in Las Vegas, but aside from Pacome Dadiet and Tyler Nickel, many of New York's players did not play up to snuff.

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