Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1946, Bob Kauffman, American basketball player and coach (died 2015) was born. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1989, Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1991, Tyler Skaggs, American baseball player (died 2019) was born. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 1995, Dante Exum, Australian basketball player was born. In 1997, Josh Hines-Allen, American football player was born. In 2012, Warren Jabali, American basketball player (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Will Kevin Durant request a trade from the Rockets?

Real Narrative News

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July 9, 2026

Kevin Durant once hoped to retire with the Houston Rockets, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen.

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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.

The Guardian

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James reportedly leaving Lakers, opening door for union with Curry at Warriors

LeBron James looks set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, with ESPN reporting he has told the team he will continue his NBA career but with a different team. Reports on Monday indicated the Golden State Warriors are looking to sign James, setting up a union with his old rivals Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors are also understood to be looking at signing Anthony Davis.

SB Nation

· Jul 1, 2026

Jaylen Brown trade rumors: Celtics talking to 8-10 teams, but star hasn’t asked out

Jaylen Brown hasn’t requested a trade from the Boston Celtics, but the team is still “strongly shopping” him right now, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. The Celtics offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this offseason, but they ultimately accepted a better package from the Miami Heat. Many have wondered if []

Off The Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report that James told the Lakers that he would be leaving the team and entering free agency. Other NBA insiders echoed that news. CNN has reached out to James’ representation for comment. []...Click to read more

USA TODAY Sports

· Jun 30, 2026

Sports world reacts as LeBron James won't play for Lakers in 24th season

Check out these reactions regarding LeBron James' decision to not return to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 24th NBA season.

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 1, 2026

Reports: Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, 4 picks

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a blockbuster trade which sends All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for former All-NB...

Lakers Nation

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· Jul 1, 2026

Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Projects As Backup Center ‘As Of Now’

All offseason, the talks surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was about their desire to get an ideal center to pair with Luka Doncic and the team made the move to do just that in agreeing to a sign-and-trade deal for Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. But now another question has emerged regarding the future []

Fox News

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James tells Los Angeles Lakers he will leave in free agency after eight seasons: report

LeBron James reportedly told the Los Angeles Lakers he would leave in free agency, with the Golden State Warriors reportedly looking to pair him with Stephen Curry.

L.A. Times - Sports

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· Jul 1, 2026

News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?

A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Report: James decided to leave Lakers before free agency

LeBron James appears set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after deciding last week not to re-sign, according to an ESPN report by Ramona Shelburne. Although his agent, Rich Paul, said he was 80 percent sure James would stay following the Lakers' second-round playoff exit to the Oklahoma City Thunder, that changed over the following weeks. James has yet to announce his next team but is not expected to retire after 23 NBA seasons. Shelburne reported that neither side exchanged contract offers. Th

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 3, 2026

Jaylen Brown sounds off about Colin Cowherd, anonymous sources on Twitch stream after trade

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a stunning blockbuster NBA trade on Wednesday, with Boston sending Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks (2028, 2031), and two second-round picks (2028, 2030). And on Thursday night, Brown went to his Twitch livestream to go off about the trade and

Yardbarker

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· Jul 5, 2026

One team is 'ramping up' efforts to sign LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers and James have parted ways, and now, all the talk in the NBA is about where this heritage player will land.

RealGM Basketball Wiretap

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· Jul 9, 2026

Charles Bassey, Warriors Agree To One-Year Deal

Charles Bassey and the Golden State Warriors have agreed upon a one-year deal. Bassey appeared in 13 games during the 2025-26 season across stops with the Warriors, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers. Bassey finished the season with the Warriors. Bassey was the 53rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft out of Western Kentucky.

LA Times

· Jul 1, 2026

News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?

A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.

Boston.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

NBA Insider on Jaylen Brown: ‘He’s going to get traded’

[Brad Stevens] obviously told him that there's a good chance that they're going to trade him. The post NBA Insider on Jaylen Brown: ‘He’s going to get traded’ appeared first on Boston.com.

NY Post Sports

· Jul 3, 2026

Bryce James drools over girlfriend Sadie’s photo in first post since LeBron James’ Lakers exit

By now, basketball fans know that LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not be re-signing with them in free agency this offseason, and will instead find a new team to end his legendary NBA career with.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers in bombshell NBA move

LeBron James is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers in bombshell NBA move

DNyuz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, four draft picks

The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday. Boston also gets two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to the person who spoke []

NBC Sports

· Jun 26, 2026

NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Mitchell Robinson out in New York, Kawhi open to Toronto?

Also, the Lakers front office might love a LeBron for Jarrett Allen trade, but does anyone else?

CNN

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James to leave the Lakers and hit free agent market

LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. A representative from James’ representation, Klutch Sports Group, confirmed the news in an email to CNN Sports and declined to comment further to ESPN. Full story at the link in bio.

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Related coverage for "Will Kevin Durant request a trade from the Rockets?": Yahoo Sports — NBA Draft 2026: Champion Knicks trade back with Lakers, who pick Cameron Carr at No. 24. The Guardian — LeBron James reportedly leaving Lakers, opening door for union with Curry at Warriors. SB Nation — Jaylen Brown trade rumors: Celtics talking to 8-10 teams, but star hasn’t asked out. Off The Press — LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market. USA TODAY Sports — Sports world reacts as LeBron James won't play for Lakers in 24th season. KMJNow – Fresno — Reports: Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, 4 picks. Lakers Nation — Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Projects As Backup Center ‘As Of Now’. Fox News — LeBron James tells Los Angeles Lakers he will leave in free agency after eight seasons: report. L.A. Times - Sports — News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?. The korea Herald News — Report: James decided to leave Lakers before free agency. Awful Announcing — Jaylen Brown sounds off about Colin Cowherd, anonymous sources on Twitch stream after trade. Yardbarker — One team is 'ramping up' efforts to sign LeBron James. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Charles Bassey, Warriors Agree To One-Year Deal. LA Times — News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?. Boston.com — NBA Insider on Jaylen Brown: ‘He’s going to get traded’. NY Post Sports — Bryce James drools over girlfriend Sadie’s photo in first post since LeBron James’ Lakers exit. Daily Mail — LeBron James is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers in bombshell NBA move. DNyuz — Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, four draft picks. NBC Sports — NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Mitchell Robinson out in New York, Kawhi open to Toronto?. CNN — LeBron James to leave the Lakers and hit free agent market