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This had to be the worst 4th of July cookout ever.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow showed up big at a birthday bash.

MIAMI — For all the singular focus at this stage of NBA free agency, the possibility of a Damian Lillard trade is not a one-man proposition.

PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey’s only leverage is the impression that he is already drawing dead.

Yes, you have that right: The Lakers got swept in the Western Conference finals and responded by bringing back almost every significant contributor from that squad.

The Cavaliers, Lakers and Fred VanVleet should me all smiles after the first weekend of NBA free agency, but the one person that could have the biggest smirk when the smoke clears? Pat Riley.

In this trade idea, the Chicago Bulls would land two star players from the Philadelphia 76ers.

PHILADELPHIA — During James Harden’s introductory news conference with the 76ers back in February of last year, two quotes — one from Harden himself, one from someone else — should have given everyone who was paying attention an indication of how his tenure with the team would go.

The star guard leaving Portland was inevitable, so now the next question is: Who is going to bring him onto their roster?

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers just nabbed a rugged, in-your-face point guard.

The star guard leaving the Trail Blazers was not only predestined, but the best thing for both sides.