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NBA free agency is in full swing, but the best player available remains unsigned. Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has his sights set on a new franchise next season, and various teams are already reportedly lining up to sign him. Given James' penchant for hijacking the news cycle, could that decision come July 4? The holiday doesn't often feature major sports stories, giving James a chance to dominate coverage if he makes his announcement on that day. There's some precedent for James switching teams around the date. Two of James' major free-agent decision have come around July 4. In 2018, James' decision to join the Lakers broke July 1. Back in 2010, James held "The Decision" when he left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat on July 8. There's a pretty obvious reason why James hasn't made those announcements July 4. The date is a federal holiday in the United States. Most people don't have to work, instead spending the day celebrating with friends and family. NBA players, agents and team execs are no exception to that. With that said, there have been a few significant transactions that were either announced or made official on July 4. Here are the biggest ones:2012: Steve Nash traded to LakersThere haven't been many official NBA transactions that have occurred on July 4. In fact, if you dig through Basketball-Reference searching for that date, you essentially get nothing any earlier than 2014. It appears the entire NBA world essentially went on a holiday with everyone else on the date until fairly recently. But thats also not an entirely accurate look at the date. Some moves get completed July 4 but arent officially announced by the league until after the fact.Thats exactly what happened when Steve Nash was traded to the Lakers in 2012. After a stellar career with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks, Nash was included in a sign-and-trade with the Lakers. The then-veteran proceeded to have the most frustrating season of his career. Things never came together on the court with Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard. Injuries didnt help, as Nash played in just 50 games in his first season with the team.The next year went even worse, as Nash played in just 15 games due to a nerve issue. He intended to return the following year, but was ruled out for the season due to a back injury. That back injury ultimately resulted in Nashs retirement in 2015. Basketball: NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant (35) with Stephen Curry (30) during game vs Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Game 6. Los Angeles, CA 4/26/2019 CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X162622 TK1 )John W. McDonough via Getty Images2016: Kevin Durant announces he's joining the Warriors Kevin Durant grabbed all the headlines July 4 that year, announcing he was officially joining the Golden State Warriors. Durant made the announcement in The Players Tribune on July 4 and officially signed his deal July 7.It was a league-altering contract, one that changed the shape of the NBA for years to come. If James' original "Decision" was the start of the player empowerment and superteam era, Durant's choice was more evidence that era was here to stay. Durant's decision paid off immediately. The Warriors won two championships in his first two years with the team. After losing in the Finals during the 2018-19 NBA season, Durant who got hurt during that series decided to leave the franchise in favor of the Brooklyn Nets.In three seasons with the Warriors, Durant averaged 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. 2017: Heat waive Chris BoshAfter repeated issues with blood clots, Chris Bosh was officially released by the Miami Heat on July 4 in 2017. He first dealt with blood clotting in 2015, but was able to return to play. The issue came back in 2016, forcing Bosh to miss time late in the season. While Bosh tried to return for the 2016-17 NBA season, it wasn't meant to be. The Heat released Bosh in 2017. His jersey and number have since been retired by the franchise.It's tough to understate Bosh's excellence in his 13 years in the NBA. From the 2005-06 season until he was forced to retire, Bosh made 11-straight All-Star appearances. He also helped lead the Heat to two championships. SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Sacramento Kings during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on December 12, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)Thearon W. Henderson via Getty Images2018: Timberwolves sign Derrick Rose, Clippers sign Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderWith his career essentially hanging in the balance, Derrick Rose opted to re-join the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 4, 2018. It proved to be a pivotal decision in his career. After averaging a career-worst to that point 8.4 points per game the previous season, Rose resigned with the Timberwolves after playing in nine games for them the previous season.Relegated to mostly a backup role, Rose was able to re-discover himself in Minnesota. He not only upped his scoring average to 18.0 points in his first full season with the team earning him Sixth Man of the Year votes but he also dropped a career-high 50 points in his first start with the Timberwolves. It made for an emotional evening for Rose and his teammates. On the same day Rose made the move that would re-vive his career, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the one that would start his. Gilgeous-Alexander officially signed his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on July 4, 2018.After showing promise with the team as a rookie, Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a package that involved Paul George. Since then, Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as one of the best players in the game. The two-time MVP has averaged 28.0 points, 5.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds in seven seasons with the Thunder. 2024: Buddy Hield traded to WarriorsWith Klay Thompson on the way out, the Warriors needed a player who could pick up the slack from beyond the arc. Enter Buddy Hield, who was traded to the Warriors as part of a $21 million sign-and-trade deal. Hield had his moments with the Warriors, though ultimately averaged 11.1 points in his first season with the team.After seeing his playing time decrease during the 2024-25 NBA season, Hield was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Honorable mentionsThe 2010 offseason featured two massive moves right around July 4. On July 7, reports emerged announcing Bosh was signing with the Heat. Just a day later, James would join the team during "The Decision."Back in 2008, Gilbert Arenas decided to re-sign with the Washington Wizards on July 3. He took less than the max to help the team build for the future. The move didn't work out, as injuries sapped Arenas' ability and future in the league. He was traded to the Orlando Magic a few years into that deal and out of the NBA by the 2012-13 season. Going back to 2004, Nashs decision to leave the Mavericks in favor of going back to the Suns occurred just a few days before July 4. Nash made that move July 1 and won back-to-back MVP awards in his first two seasons back with the team, much to the chagrin of Shaquille ONeal.

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This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more aboutSports Betting on FOX Sports. The World Cup round of 32 continues Thursday with another thrilling slate of knockout matches as six nations battle for three quarterfinal spots. New users can use the Kalshi promo code FOXSPORTS to claim a $10 bonus and trade on today's biggest World Cup markets. Spain headlines the day as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri, and Mikel Merino lead one of the tournament favorites against an aggressive Austria side. Then two former Real Madrid teammates face off. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal take on Luka Modri and Croatia. Switzerland and Algeria close out the day's action in a match featuring two teams with contrasting styles that can cause problems for both sides. Use the Kalshi promo code FOXSPORTS to claim your $10 bonus. As you watch, these nations look to keep their World Cup dreams alive. For more information and full terms and conditions, visit ourKalshi promo code page. How to Claim the Kalshi Welcome Bonus Spain vs. Austria Odds *Odds/Probability are subject to change* More markets available on Kalshi. How to Watch Spain vs. Austria Players to Watch in Spain vs. Austria match Lamine Yamal will carry even more attacking responsibility with Spain dealing with injuries on the wings. His pace, creativity, and ability to beat defenders one-on-one could be the difference against Austria's relentless pressing system. lex Baena has been one of Spain's standout performers in recent matches, scoring the winner against Uruguay. His composure in possession and ability to exploit space make him a key figure in Spain's midfield and attack. Marko Arnautovi remains Austria's emotional leader despite managing an injury throughout the tournament. The veteran forward has already scored two crucial goals and will need another big performance if Austria is to pull off an upset. Konrad Laimer is central to Austria's relentless pressing style and relentless work rate in midfield. His ability to win possession and quickly transition into attack will be vital if Austria hopes to disrupt Spain's rhythm. Portugal vs. Croatia Odds *Odds/Probability are subject to change* More markets available on Kalshi. How to Watch Portugal vs. Croatia Players to Watch in Portugal vs. Croatia match Cristiano Ronaldo remains Portugal's biggest attacking threat as he looks to score his first career goal in the World Cup knockout stage. His leadership and finishing ability will be crucial in a high-stakes matchup against Croatia. Bruno Fernandes is the heartbeat of Portugal's midfield and will dictate the tempo whenever his side has possession. His creativity and forward passing will be key to unlocking Croatia's disciplined defensive shape. Luka Modri continues to be Croatia's midfield leader and is coming off another outstanding all-around performance. His composure, vision, and ability to control the pace of the match will be vital if Croatia is to frustrate Portugal. Mateo Kovai provides balance alongside Modri with his ball-carrying ability and composure under pressure. Croatia will rely on him to help win the midfield battle and limit Portugal's dangerous transitions. Algeria vs. Switzerland Odds *Odds/Probability are subject to change* More markets available on Kalshi. How to Watch Algeria vs. Switzerland Players to Watch in Algeria vs. Switzerland match Johan Manzambi has emerged as one of Switzerland's breakout stars at this World Cup, recording three goals and an assist during the group stage. His intelligent movement, late runs into the box, and eye for goal make him a major threat against Algeria's counterattacking defense. Granit Xhaka will be tasked with controlling possession and dictating the tempo in midfield. If Switzerland can keep the match structured and deny Algeria opportunities to break in transition, Xhaka will likely be at the center of that effort. Riyad Mahrez remains Algeria's most dangerous attacking weapon and brings the experience needed on the biggest stage. His creativity, dribbling, and ability to produce moments of brilliance on the counter give Algeria its best chance of upsetting Switzerland. Houssem Aouar provides another key attacking outlet with his ability to carry the ball through midfield and link play in transition. If Algeria can create space on the break, Aouar will play a vital role in driving the attack and creating scoring opportunities.

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We are approaching 48 hours into 2026 NBA free agency, and a lot has happened.Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor again. LeBron James is no longer a Los Angeles Laker. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the Miami Heat. Jaylen Brown is no longer a Boston Celtic.Should we go on? LaMelo Ball is a Minnesota Timberwolf. Ja Morant is a Portland Trail Blazer. The Lakers spent $70 million in salary cap space, much of it on Walker Kessler.Our heads are spinning. We can imagine how you feel. So, we've sorted it all out for you in our annual look at the early winners and losers of free agency, starting in Los Angeles (Mallory Bielecki/Yahoo Sports Illustration)WINNER: Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James and narrativesShoutout, storybook endings.The Los Angeles Clippers traded seven-time All-Star, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and future Hall of Fame forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for two-time All-Star Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and a collection of draft picks. It marks a reunion between the 2019 Finals MVP and the franchise he led to the championship that season.The Raptors needed go-to scoring and leaned into the guy who averaged 30.5 points (on 49/38/88 shooting splits), 9.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 39.1 minutes a game throughout four rounds of the 2019 playoffs. Granted, we're seven years and several iterations of the Raptors removed from that era, but Leonard remains one heck of a basketball player, and Toronto again has constructed a team around him to compete (especially on defense).It is Leonard's health we worry about, especially after everything his right leg has been through, especially at the age of 35 and especially for the cost of $50 million annually.But Leonard, when on the court, is one of the league's most terrifying two-way players, capable of completely taking over games on both ends of the floor, and he gives them a shot that Ingram did not. That's worth the cost. It's worth the risk. And it's worth the story.As for narratives, does it get better than LeBron James choosing "complete happiness" over the Los Angeles Lakers? The 41-year-old surely could have secured more money to return to the team he has played for over the past eight seasons, but instead he chose joy and a chance to compete for another title over rejoining Luka Doni and company.Now, from the sound of things, James will choose between the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, though more teams have registered interest in him. Each of those three landing spots comes with its own narrative. Does he join forces with Stephen Curry, the rival with whom he will be forever linked? Does he return home, where it all began, where he won a Cleveland franchise's only championship? Or does he reunite with the Heatles, only this time alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo?LOSER: Brad Stevens, Boston CelticsThe Celtics reportedly offered Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo last month. They would not sweeten the pot, however, and the Bucks instead opted for an offer from the Miami Heat based around Tyler Herro.The relationship between Brown and the Celtics had become so fractured, apparently, that Boston's executive, Brad Stevens, was then willing to accept Paul George, two first-round draft picks and two second-round picks in exchange for the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.This is a disastrous statement on the value of Brown, whose game is not received well by advanced analytics, but who's been the NBA's winningest player since he was drafted. It makes you wonder if the Celtics ever should have shopped Brown at all, even for Giannis.With Brown and Jayson Tatum, the Celtics were perennial contenders, twice making the NBA Finals. Now, they are hinging their title hopes on the health of George (a 36-year-old, oft-injured future Hall of Famer) and Tatum (fresh off rupturing his right Achilles tendon).Yes, the Celtics added Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley, addressing two positions of need. Yes, they should still be good. And, yes, they gained some flexibility from the Brown deal, which could help them pursue another superstar down the line. But to what end? To find someone commensurate with Brown, who finished sixth in MVP voting this past year.WINNER: Entirely unpredictable All-Star point guardsWe're speaking of LaMelo Ball and Ja Morant, who for myriad reasons both on the court and off are, well, entirely unpredictable. Ball will make some of the most stunning shots you will ever see, because he will take some of the most ill-advised shots you will ever see. I'm not even sure Morant knows what he's going to do once he leaves his feet. And brandishing weapons on Instagram live is to Morant what reckless driving is to Ball.The small-market Memphis Grizzlies wanted out of the business of a 26-year-old two-time All-Star, just as the small-market Charlotte Hornets wanted out of the business of a 24-year-old one-time All-Star. That should have told every team in the NBA something.Except, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers threw caution to the wind, respectively identifying Ball and Morant as players who could help their playoff teams take the next step toward contention in a crowded Western Conference field.These are good situations for both players. Ball joins a Wolves team that boasts Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels and reached the conference finals in 2024 and 2025. Morant joins a Blazers group that features Deni Avdija and a top-flight defense and was a frisky first-round out against the eventual West champion San Antonio Spurs. This may be either All-Star point guard's last opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a contender. Neither can afford another team to lose belief in him. So, whether the Wolves and the Blazers are actually winners in these deals remains to be seen, but Morant and Ball made out like bandits, so long as they can embrace the opportunities in front of them.LOSER: Rob Pelinka, Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers wanted to re-sign James, per his agent, Rich Paul. But the 22-time All-Star informed them on Monday he would not return. That meant $52.6 million in savings for the Lakers, who could use that money to better build around Doni and Austin Reaves, which wasn't the worst-case scenario for losing one of the greatest players in history.But then Lakers executive Rob Pelinka committed $70.1 million in average annual value to Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton in free agency.Do not get me wrong: These are not bad players. They each fit into a rotation around Doni and Reaves. But none of them carries the sort of gravitas you would expect from the Lakers. And maybe that is the point. Maybe they just want to go about their business.But is this good business? The addition of Kessler is a considerable risk. A sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz cost the Lakers first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, as well as swaps in 2028 and 2030, plus the four-year, $130 million financial commitment they made to him.The theoretical version of Kessler is an ideal fit for Doni, because he is a 7-foot-2, 245-pound center who can do it all score inside and out, protect the rim, pass, everything. But we just haven't seen the actual Kessler all that much. He has missed almost 40% of his games since being drafted 22nd overall in 2022, including all but five games last year.And Kessler has never appeared in a playoff game. Nor has Sexton in eight seasons. Grimes and Mamukelashvili each contributed to teams that went seven games of the first round this past season, but they were bit players. And, again, maybe that is the point. Maybe through a collection of free agents the Lakers can amplify Doni and Reaves.But that is a difficult needle to thread. Pelinka has threaded it once before, signing Danny Green, Rajon Rondo, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee, among others, to patch together a championship roster around James and Anthony Davis in 2020. Those were proven players. These are, well, unproven players, and they better be worth $70 million.WINNER: BigsWhile Kessler landed the richest contract of anyone changing teams this week, he wasn't the only big man to secure a bag. The paydays may be thanks to one Victor Wembanyama.As teams try to contend with the 7-4 phenom, who led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals at age 22, they are padding their frontcourts with as much size and skill as possible.The Oklahoma City Thunder gave Isaiah Hartenstein Wembanyama's opponent in the Western Conference finals a three-year, $75 million extension. The Boston Celtics signed Mitchell Robinson Wemby's Finals foe away from the reigning champion New York Knicks for $47.4 million over three seasons. And the Portland Trail Blazers, who lost to Wemby in the first round, re-signed Robert Williams III to a three-year, $44 million deal.Heck, even Jusuf Nurkic scored $22 million over two years from the Utah Jazz.It pays to be 7 feet again. Bigs are back, baby.LOSER: Restricted free agencyAbolish restricted free agency. It only benefits the owners, not the players.In restricted free agency, a player's incumbent team can match any offer a player receives on the open market. Generally, a team will lowball its restricted free agent, encouraging him to find a better deal elsewhere, only other teams are afraid to make offers, because the incumbent team can just match, tying up cap space for nothing.The system is designed to run everyone through the ringer.In Kessler's case, the Jazz reportedly would not offer anything higher than $27.5 million annually, while the Lakers were willing to go to $32.5 million, so Utah held Kessler ransom for the rights to four first-round picks from Los Angeles. A player is caught in the middle.Meanwhile, restricted free agents Jalen Duren, Bennedict Mathurin, Tari Eason and Peyton Watson, among others, remain unsigned. It wouldn't be surprising in the slightest if all of their negotiations have become contentious. Duren's have become publicly so.And for what? For no other reason than the suppression of a player's value.WINNER: Old dudesPour one out for the old guard.Not only is a 41-year-old James arguably the most coveted free agent on the market, but 40-year-old Al Horford netted a two-year, $14 million deal from the Golden State Warriors, while 38-year-old Conley and 37-year-old DeAndre Jordan (the reigning Teammate of the Year) secured veteran minimums from the Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans, respectively.Meanwhile, the Raptors and Celtics made plays for 36-year-olds Leonard and George, pinning their hopes for contention to the worn-down legs of two future Hall of Famers.Oh, and the Washington Wizards are interested in bringing 37-year-old Russell Westbrook back into the fold, according to Substack insider Marc Stein. A locker room needs its vet.

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