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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1977, Francesca Lubiani, Italian tennis player was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
REPORT: Knicks, Celtics set to enter Pelicans’ center sweepstakes
With free agency a few hours away, the New York Knicks are seemingly working on contingency plans already, given the inevitable departure of their best pending free agent in backup center Mitchell Robinson. With the growing league-wide expectation that Robinson will depart in free agency, if only because of the stupid financial restrictions James Dolan []
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SNY
· Jun 29, 2026
Knicks 2026 free agency and trade buzz: Mutual interest between Kevon Looney and NY
Here is the latest Knicks free agency and trade buzz as the NBA offseason progresses.
Awful Announcing
· Jun 26, 2026
Mike Breen, Tim Legler, and Richard Jefferson should stabilize ESPN’s NBA booth
After years of instability, ESPN’s lead NBA booth should feature Mike Breen, Tim Legler, and Richard Jefferson for the foreseeable future. For 15 years, NBA fans grew accustomed to hearing Breen call the biggest games alongside Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson. But since letting Van Gundy and Jackson go in a cost-cutting move during
SB Nation
· Jun 25, 2026
The Knicks hold draft rights to 17 players. Meet the Stash Squad!
Believe it or not, the Knicks have a whole squad of hoopers spread across the universe.
KMJNow – Fresno
· Jul 3, 2026
Report: Celtics’ Neemias Queta agrees to 4-year, $56M extension
The Boston Celtics are picking up their team option on Neemias Queta for next season and will sign the 7-foot center to a fully guaranteed four-year, ...
Associated Press
· 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.
NBC Sports
· Jul 11, 2026
Winners and Losers from NBA Free Agency
It's a good time to be a 76ers fan, or a backup NBA center.
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Related coverage for "REPORT: Knicks, Celtics set to enter Pelicans’ center sweepstakes": SNY — Knicks 2026 free agency and trade buzz: Mutual interest between Kevon Looney and NY. Awful Announcing — Mike Breen, Tim Legler, and Richard Jefferson should stabilize ESPN’s NBA booth. SB Nation — The Knicks hold draft rights to 17 players. Meet the Stash Squad!. KMJNow – Fresno — Report: Celtics’ Neemias Queta agrees to 4-year, $56M extension. Associated Press — The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. NBC Sports — Winners and Losers from NBA Free Agency