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Lakers reportedly agree to Thybulle deal

The Lakers added Matisse Thybulle on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, bringing their 2026-27 roster to 16 guaranteed contracts and signaling a likely roster move (waiver or trade) to create space. With over-the-cap constraints and ongoing talk around Jonathan Kuminga, the team appears to be weighing a trade path to shore up depth on the wing and defense.

Jul 20, 2026

Sports Figures

Stephen Curry Hall of Fame Exhibit Reported

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is set to open an immersive exhibit titled Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc, making Curry the first active player to be the subject of an exhibit at the Hall. The display, featuring exclusive memorabilia and footage, opens on July 24 as Curry reflects on his journey and the fans who shaped it while he continues his career.

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Jul 21, 2026

NBA

Wilt Chamberlain Finals jacket sells for $89,600

A teenager in Oregon bought a Wilt Chamberlain 1972 NBA Finals warmup jacket for $3.07 at a thrift store, and it sold for $89,600 at Sotheby’s after authentication. Photomatching and stitching/measurement verification confirmed the item’s provenance, underscoring the rising value of game-worn memorabilia with multiple bidders and a high-profile auction record.

Jul 21, 2026

New York Knicks

Bus arson in Times Square during Knicks celebration

Jonathan Strahs, 30, was arrested and charged with federal arson for allegedly setting a charter bus ablaze in Times Square amid chaotic Knicks championship celebrations; the bus was part of a World Cup shuttle convoy, and a multi-agency investigation led to the arrest after reviewing surveillance footage. FDNY, NYPD, and ATF described the incident as dangerous to bystanders and responders, with authorities coordinating for the safety of New Yorkers.

Jul 21, 2026

Basketball

Pacers waive Taelon Peter after season

The Indiana Pacers are waiving Taelon Peter from a two-way contract, narrowing the competition for their three two-way slots to four players: Braden Smith, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Ethan Thompson. Peter, who played 38 NBA games and 20 G League games while averaging about 4.5 PPG, 1.6 RPG and 1.1 APG, will seek opportunities elsewhere after a Summer League showing that suggested some promise but did not secure a roster spot.

Jul 21, 2026

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Lakers reportedly agree to Thybulle deal

Stephen Curry Hall of Fame Exhibit Reported

Wilt Chamberlain Finals jacket sells for $89,600

Bus arson in Times Square during Knicks celebration

Pacers waive Taelon Peter after season

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