Yaxel Lendeborg’s Draft Slide Could Put Charlotte Hornets in Play at No. 18

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Yaxel Lendeborg’s Draft Slide Could Put Charlotte Hornets in Play at No. 18

Lendeborg could reportedly fall out of the lottery and slide into the No. 15-to-18 range, possibly giving Charlotte a chance at him with the 18th pick. Brett Siegel still views him as a lottery talent “for several reasons,” making the rumored drop one of the more intriguing draft-night developments for teams seeking frontcourt upside.

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Caleb Wilson to Chicago Bulls Seen as 2026 NBA Draft Lock at No. 4

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Caleb Wilson to Chicago Bulls Seen as 2026 NBA Draft Lock at No. 4

Wilson is viewed as a stronger draft lock to Chicago than AJ Dybantsa is to Washington, with the UNC one-and-done projected for the Bulls at No. 4. The report praises his athleticism, mindset and teammate qualities, while saying his upside could make him this class’s best long-term NBA player and push real draft mystery to the Clippers at No. 5.

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LeBron James Shares Emotional Father’s Day Card From Daughter Zhuri

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LeBron James Shares Emotional Father’s Day Card From Daughter Zhuri

James shared the Father’s Day card Zhuri gave him, saying he “couldn’t hold it back” and “INSTANT TEARS” hit after reading it. He said fatherhood is not easy, but being present daily is his “positive,” adding he “wouldn’t trade it for the world” and loves his kids “TO THE MOON, BEYOND IT AND BACK.”

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Micah Nori’s Trail Blazers Deal Reflects Tom Dundon’s Cost Focus

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Micah Nori’s Trail Blazers Deal Reflects Tom Dundon’s Cost Focus

Nori agreed to a three-year Trail Blazers contract with only the first season guaranteed and team options for the next two, per Jason Quick. The money has not been reported, but the structure fits Tom Dundon’s reported focus on limiting coaching costs. Dundon had earlier stated not wanting to pay over $1 million a year to the head coach.

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Micah Nori Leaves Minnesota Timberwolves to Become Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach

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Micah Nori Leaves Minnesota Timberwolves to Become Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach

The Trail Blazers are hiring Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as their next head coach, according to Shams Charania. Nori, widely viewed as one of the NBA’s top assistants, has been on NBA benches since 2009. He now takes over in Portland after helping Minnesota through its recent playoff rise as Chris Finch’s lead assistant.

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AJ Dybantsa’s Father Says Agents Tried to Use His Son

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AJ Dybantsa’s Father Says Agents Tried to Use His Son

Entering the draft without an agent, Dybantsa’s father, Ace, said agents and middlemen flooded AJ’s DMs with offers of “money, cars and other perks,” forcing blocks. He said some tried to control access, adding, “I thought AJ was my son.” Ace said, “trying to use my son” would not work because AJ is “No. 1” and already knows his value.

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