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Lakers' Bronny James reacts to speculation of LeBron James potentially leaving Los Angeles this offseason

By CBS Interactive Inc | Shanna McCarriston | 7/2/2025 7:07 PM

Bronny and LeBron became one of the rare father-son duos in professional sports last season ... Read full Story

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Frank Vogel, ex-Lakers, Suns coach, joining Mavericks staff as Jason Kidd's top assistant, per reports

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 7/2/2025 7:02 PM

Vogel and Kidd won the 2020 NBA championship together with the Lakers ... Read full Story

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Lakers to sign Deandre Ayton: Why adding big man after buyout is exactly the move L.A. needed

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 7/2/2025 6:14 PM

Ayton is reportedly signing a two-year, $16.6 million deal with the Lakers ... Read full Story

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How Mike Brown can make Knicks fans get over Tom Thibodeau firing by revamping New York's approach

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 7/2/2025 6:09 PM

Brown is reportedly on the verge of being named New York's next coach ... Read full Story

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NBA adjusts Gregg Popovich's career record, removes 77 games after all-time wins leader's extended absence

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 7/2/2025 3:57 PM

The games Popovich missed after he suffered a stroke are now listed on new Spurs coach Mitch Johnson's register ... Read full Story

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Knicks coaching search: New York eyes James Borrego as top assistant to Mike Brown, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 7/2/2025 3:10 PM

The Knicks previously interviewed Borrego for the head coaching position ... Read full Story

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Knicks, coach Mike Brown finalizing deal: New York closing in on veteran to replace Tom Thibodeau, per reports

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 7/2/2025 1:40 PM

The Knicks will be the fourth team Brown has coached ... Read full Story

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Mavericks expected to give Jason Kidd contract extension, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 7/2/2025 1:10 PM

A contract decision is reportedly in for Jason Kidd and Dallas ... Read full Story

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Damian Lillard free agency: Three teams emerge in pursuit of former Bucks point guard, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 7/2/2025 12:30 PM

Multiple contenders are in play for Lillard after his stunning release from Milwaukee ... Read full Story

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What's next for Bucks? Why more moves are needed to appease Giannis Antetokounmpo even after Myles Turner deal

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 7/2/2025 9:49 AM

The Bucks have more work to do after their stunning free agency signing this week ... Read full Story

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Why Damian Lillard is big winner after Bucks release; Fever claim Commissioner's Cup without Caitlin Clark

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 7/2/2025 9:02 AM

Lillard will have his pick of where he continues his career ... Read full Story

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Lakers free agency: Two center targets after uncertainty around LeBron moved Brook Lopez to sign with Clippers

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Crawford | 7/2/2025 8:27 AM

Los Angeles is down to Deandre Ayton and Al Horford, or could find a trade partner for low-post help ... Read full Story

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Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. hurt during 'live basketball run,' needs surgery after inking $240M extension

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 7/1/2025 9:29 PM

Jackson is coming off a career year and just signed a five-year deal with Memphis ... Read full Story

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Pistons' Malik Beasley had 'financial issues' prior to gambling investigation, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jordan Dajani | 7/1/2025 8:49 PM

Federal authorities are investigating Beasley on allegations of gambling ... Read full Story

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Damian Lillard just won the basketball lottery, and he can go wherever he wants to cash the ticket

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 7/1/2025 8:25 PM

Lillard is reportedly 'elated' to get dumped by the Bucks -- and who can blame him? ... Read full Story

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How the Nuggets reloaded and escaped salary-cap hell in the first 24 hours of NBA free agency

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 7/1/2025 7:25 PM

Denver is looking much deeper around Nikola Jokić going into the 2025-26 season ... Read full Story

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Explaining the Bucks' bold decision to use the stretch provision on Damian Lillard and sign Myles Turner

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 7/1/2025 5:07 PM

Milwaukee got creative on Tuesday, but did it get much better? ... Read full Story

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Damian Lillard landing spots: Five destinations that make sense after Bucks waive All-Star guard

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 7/1/2025 4:16 PM

A long-awaited move to the Heat? A Blazers reunion? Teaming up with Nikola Jokić? Dame can pick his next team ... Read full Story

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Pacers got scared of the luxury tax after Tyrese Haliburton's injury and Myles Turner became collateral damage

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 7/1/2025 3:25 PM

Just weeks after losing the NBA Finals, the Pacers let Turner walk for nothing ... Read full Story

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Winners and losers of Myles Turner signing with Bucks: Damian Lillard, Pacers and any team who needs a center

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 7/1/2025 2:53 PM

Turner and the Bucks gave us the biggest surprise of free agency ... Read full Story

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This bug’s all-in helicopter parenting reshaped its eggs

by Science News | Jun 26 2025

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Philipp Timischl at ESSAIS

by Contemporary Art Daily | Jul 02 2025

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Bentley Bentayga Pickup Truck Is Possible If Someone Commissions One

by carbuzz.com | Jul 03 2025

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Lakers' Bronny James reacts to speculation of LeBron James potentially leaving Los Angeles this offseason

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jul 02 2025

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Skincare Experts Lisa Garcia and Natalia Guzman Reveal How to Get — and Maintain — a Glowing Complexion

by ET Online | Jul 02 2025

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Nurse reveals how popular cosmetic procedure can negatively impact your sex life: ‘Skill set went down’

by NY Post | Jul 02 2025

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Jobs report shows 139,000 new hires in June. Bigger-than-expected gain to keep Fed from cutting interest rates soon

by MarketWatch.com | Jul 03 2025

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“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

by ESNY | Apr 24 2025

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If Apple Intelligence Is Getting in Your Way, Here's How to Turn It Off Right Now

by CNET | Jul 03 2025

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Don’t Make This Rude Mistake at Restaurants That Servers Absolutely Hate—Chances Are, You’re Doing It!

by Reader's Digest | Jun 30 2025

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Travis Kelce lets the awaited 'commitment' slip to Brad Pitt and promises to follow through

by marca.com | Jul 03 2025

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ACLU sues to block ICE raids in Southern California, alleging constitutional violations

by Fox News | Jul 03 2025

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Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

by Fox News | Jun 20 2025

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1,000-year-old Babylonian hymn celebrating ancient glory resurrected with AI

by Interesting Engineering | Jul 03 2025

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Construction begins on affordable housing development in Tannersville

by NEWS10 ABC | Jul 03 2025

Word of the Day

desultory

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 3, 2025 is:

desultory • \DEH-sul-tor-ee\ • adjective

Desultory is a formal word used to describe something that lacks a plan or purpose, or that occurs without regularity. It can also describe something unconnected to a main subject, or something that is disappointing in progress, performance, or quality.

// After graduation, I moved from job to job in a more or less desultory manner before finding work I liked.

// The team failed to cohere over the course of the season, stumbling to a desultory fifth place finish.

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Examples:

“One other guy was in the waiting room when I walked in. As we sat there past the scheduled time of our appointments, we struck up a desultory conversation. Like me, he’d been in the hiring process for years, had driven down from Albuquerque the night before, and seemed nervous. He asked if I’d done any research on the polygraph. I said no, and asked him the same question. He said no. We were getting our first lies out of the way.” — Justin St. Germain, “The Memoirist and the Lie Detector,” New England Review, 2024

Did you know?

The Latin adjective desultorius was used by the ancient Romans to describe a circus performer (called a desultor) whose trick was to leap from horse to horse without stopping. English speakers took the idea of the desultorius performer and coined the word desultory to describe that which figuratively “jumps” from one thing to another, without regularity, and showing no sign of a plan or purpose. (Both desultor and desultorius, by the way, come from the Latin verb salire, meaning “to leap.”) A desultory conversation leaps from one topic to another, and a desultory comment is one that jumps away from the topic at hand. Meanwhile a desultory performance is one resulting from an implied lack of steady, focused effort.

Lakers' Bronny James reacts to speculation of LeBron James potentially leaving Los Angeles this offseason

Frank Vogel, ex-Lakers, Suns coach, joining Mavericks staff as Jason Kidd's top assistant, per reports

Lakers to sign Deandre Ayton: Why adding big man after buyout is exactly the move L.A. needed

How Mike Brown can make Knicks fans get over Tom Thibodeau firing by revamping New York's approach

NBA adjusts Gregg Popovich's career record, removes 77 games after all-time wins leader's extended absence

Knicks coaching search: New York eyes James Borrego as top assistant to Mike Brown, per report

Knicks, coach Mike Brown finalizing deal: New York closing in on veteran to replace Tom Thibodeau, per reports

Mavericks expected to give Jason Kidd contract extension, per report

Damian Lillard free agency: Three teams emerge in pursuit of former Bucks point guard, per report

What's next for Bucks? Why more moves are needed to appease Giannis Antetokounmpo even after Myles Turner deal

Why Damian Lillard is big winner after Bucks release; Fever claim Commissioner's Cup without Caitlin Clark

Lakers free agency: Two center targets after uncertainty around LeBron moved Brook Lopez to sign with Clippers

Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. hurt during 'live basketball run,' needs surgery after inking $240M extension

Pistons' Malik Beasley had 'financial issues' prior to gambling investigation, per report

Damian Lillard just won the basketball lottery, and he can go wherever he wants to cash the ticket

How the Nuggets reloaded and escaped salary-cap hell in the first 24 hours of NBA free agency

Explaining the Bucks' bold decision to use the stretch provision on Damian Lillard and sign Myles Turner

Damian Lillard landing spots: Five destinations that make sense after Bucks waive All-Star guard

Pacers got scared of the luxury tax after Tyrese Haliburton's injury and Myles Turner became collateral damage

Winners and losers of Myles Turner signing with Bucks: Damian Lillard, Pacers and any team who needs a center

This bug’s all-in helicopter parenting reshaped its eggs

Philipp Timischl at ESSAIS

Bentley Bentayga Pickup Truck Is Possible If Someone Commissions One

Lakers' Bronny James reacts to speculation of LeBron James potentially leaving Los Angeles this offseason

Skincare Experts Lisa Garcia and Natalia Guzman Reveal How to Get — and Maintain — a Glowing Complexion

Nurse reveals how popular cosmetic procedure can negatively impact your sex life: ‘Skill set went down’

Jobs report shows 139,000 new hires in June. Bigger-than-expected gain to keep Fed from cutting interest rates soon

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

If Apple Intelligence Is Getting in Your Way, Here's How to Turn It Off Right Now

Don’t Make This Rude Mistake at Restaurants That Servers Absolutely Hate—Chances Are, You’re Doing It!

Travis Kelce lets the awaited 'commitment' slip to Brad Pitt and promises to follow through

ACLU sues to block ICE raids in Southern California, alleging constitutional violations

Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

1,000-year-old Babylonian hymn celebrating ancient glory resurrected with AI

Construction begins on affordable housing development in Tannersville

Word of the Day

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