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DeMar DeRozan is reportedly willing to take a veteran's minimum deal to return to the Toronto Raptors, who along with the Miami Heat are the leading contenders to sign him, as he aims to compete for a championship in the twilight of his career.

Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 4-year, $273 million max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, saving the team $80 million in luxury tax payments.

Colombia's penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in the World Cup Round of 16 extends their unwanted record: all three of their World Cup knockout-stage matches that reached extra time have ended in defeat, a joint-worst mark shared with Romania and Mexico.

The assist charts have been updated after the World Cup Round of 16. France's Olise leads the way with 5 assists, while Brazil's Guimaraes and Morocco's Diaz are tied for second with 4 each. In fourth place are Germany's Wirtz, Norway's Odegaard, Sweden's Isak, England's Saka, Mexico's Alvarado, and Norway's Schjelderup, all with 3 assists.

NBA Summer League, the Jazz defeated the Grizzlies 109-100. Darin Peterson played 28 minutes, shooting 8-of-15 from the field, 3-of-9 from three-point range, and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line, contributing 25 points, 2 rebounds, 12 assists, and 2 steals. However, today in the Jazz's back-to-back game against the Thunder, Peterson has been ruled out and will not play.

Free agent forward Guerschon Yabusele has signed a three-year contract with Greek club Panathinaikos, making him one of the three highest-paid players in Europe. He averaged 8.3 points per game over the past two seasons with three NBA teams.

Detroit sends Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to Milwaukee for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, generating a trade exception and cutting salary for the Pistons while giving the Bucks veteran scoring and future picks.

The New York Knicks officially announced the re-signing of guard Landry Shamet to a four-year, $24 million contract. In the 2025-26 regular season, Shamet played 51 games, averaging 9.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists with a 39.2% three-point percentage. In 19 playoff games, he averaged 6.0 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists, with his three-point percentage climbing to 47.5%.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports Nuggets insiders confirm the team knows Jokic plans to address contract issues and understands his delay for financial reasons. Salary expert Bobby Marks notes that waiting until 2027 could make Jokic eligible for a five-year, $359.5 million deal.

Besiktas have reached a principle agreement with Nubel and Bayern Munich. The goalkeeper will fly to Istanbul for a medical tonight, with the Turkish club offering €11.5 million. However, Bayern are demanding compensation fees, and both the medical outcome and the compensation talks will decide if the transfer goes through.

On July 7, free agent Anfernee Simons reached a signing agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract worth a total of $12.3 million, with the second year being a player option. Last season, Simons played for both the Celtics and the Bulls, appearing in 55 regular-season games and averaging 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while shooting 44.0% from the field.

Center Ariel Hukporti has signed a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, prompting the New York Knicks to officially thank him for his contributions after he helped them win a championship last season.

Barcelona has accelerated negotiations to sign Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal, with the player seeking a contract termination due to his high salary. Coach Flick insists on keeping him after his impressive versatility and strong performance last season.

Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 stalemate through regulation and extra time, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals despite Akanji's missed penalty.

Everton are preparing a summer bid for Tottenham right-back Jed Spence, with manager David Moyes confident that the promise of a starting spot and significant wages can persuade the England defender to leave Spurs.

According to Sky Sports UK, Juventus plans to sign center-back John Stones in the summer transfer window. Sky Sports Italy reports that Stones is one of Juventus's defensive reinforcement targets. The player's contract with Manchester City has expired, and he is currently a free agent.

Atletico Madrid announced on July 7 that former captain Gabi has joined Simeone's coaching staff as an assistant. Born in Madrid on July 10, 1983, Gabi rose through the club's youth academy, made his first-team debut in 2004, and played 11 seasons (2004-2007, 2011-2018), making 417 appearances and serving as captain for 6 years. His honors include the UEFA Europa League (2012, 2018)...

On July 7, American reporter Sam Quinn pointed out that from a basketball perspective, the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves are the most suitable potential landing spots for LeBron James. The Timberwolves have a strong need for a power forward, while if James joins the Nuggets, his partnership with Nikola Jokic would yield remarkable results.

Plettenberg reports that Klopp has personally urged Voller to stay on as Germany's sporting director. If Voller becomes head coach, Klopp is open to working with him. DFB-Klopp talks start Friday in New York, then address Klopp's exit from Red Bull. Trend suggests Voller stays, contract until Euro 2028, decision imminent.

The Sacramento Kings have waived DeMar DeRozan, making him an unrestricted free agent. Data shows that DeRozan is the only player in NBA history with over $300 million in career earnings but a negative cumulative plus-minus. Other players earning over $300 million all have positive plus-minus figures: LeBron James (+7,508), Stephen Curry (+6,266), Chris Paul (+6,029), Kevin Durant (+5,072), Kawhi Leonard (+4,937), Kevin Garnett (+4,913), James Harden (+4,709), Nikola Jokic (+4,626), Kobe Bryant (+4,153), Paul George (+3,473), Jrue Holiday (+3,118), Giannis Antetokounmpo (+3,110), Jimmy Butler (+2,678), Joel Embiid (+2,645), Russell Westbrook (+2,583), Damian Lillard (+2,415), Kyrie Irving (+1,962), Khris Middleton (+1,721), Tobias Harris (+964), Anthony Davis (+879), Bradley Beal (+137), and DeRozan at -384.