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This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. <\/em>You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n NBA free agency officially begins today, and as every rumor and signing rolls in, our team will provide analysis in our 2026 NBA free agency tracker<\/a><\/span>. <\/p>\n For the first time since 2018,\u00a0LeBron James<\/strong> is on the market, and that could lead to the formation of a dynamic duo in the Bay Area. Could James team up with Steph Curry<\/strong> and the Warriors<\/strong>? <\/p>\n With rumors swirling that Golden State might have something up its sleeve<\/a><\/span> as it looks to acquire James and Anthony Davis, Draymond Green<\/strong>\u00a0did his part to make that dream a reality when he declined a $27.7 million player option<\/a><\/span> in a surprising contract decision. <\/p>\n So, do the rumblings about James and Warriors have legs? Our team of NBA experts logged their\u00a0landing spot predictions<\/a><\/span> for the biggest names on the free agency and trade markets. Robby Kalland could easily see LeBron and Steph joining forces. <\/p>\n OK, but if James and the Lakers <\/strong>do part ways, where does that leave Bronny<\/a><\/span>? <\/p>\n James might be the biggest name on the market, but he’s not the only impact player who could be in for a change of scenery. The Jalen Duren<\/strong> sweepstakes is heating up<\/a><\/span>, and Zion Williamson<\/strong> is one of several stars on the trade block this summer<\/a><\/span>. <\/p>\n We’re already halfway through the MLB regular season, and the first 81 games went much better for some teams than others. In the NL, the Braves<\/strong> and Dodgers<\/strong> have rolled. The Mets<\/strong> have flailed — or in this case, failed. <\/p>\n Our MLB experts handed out first-half grades for each NL team<\/a><\/span>, and it didn’t take long to fill out the Mets’ report card. Hitting and pitching — two core elements in the game of baseball — have been a constant struggle all year. As Mike Axisa explains, the Mets haven’t looked further away from a World Series at any point in Steve Cohen’s tenure as owner. <\/p>\n If it’s any consolation for the Mets, they aren’t the only New York baseball team enduring adversity. The Yankees<\/strong> are 3-8 in their last 11 games, and the offense has completely vanished<\/a><\/span>. Aaron Judge<\/strong> can’t return soon enough. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udfbe Wimbledon: First round<\/strong>, 6 a.m. on ESPN \u00a0\ud83c\udfc0 Five things to know Tuesday <\/h2>\n
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\ud83c\udfc0 Do not miss this: LeBron James enters free agency <\/h2>\n
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\u26be Mets fail MLB’s first half <\/h2>\n
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\ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4e The best (and not-so-best) of the rest <\/h2>\n
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\u26bd World Cup: Ivory Coast vs. Norway<\/strong>, 1 p.m. on Fox
\u26bd World Cup: France vs. Sweden<\/strong>, 5 p.m. on Fox
\u26be Tigers at Yankees<\/strong>, 7 p.m. on TBS
\ud83c\udfc0 Commissioner’s Cup championship: Aces at Liberty<\/strong>, 7 p.m. on Prime Video
\u26bd World Cup: Mexico vs. Ecuador<\/strong>, 9 p.m. on Fox <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n