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• Don’t forget about Labaron Philon

  02-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Labaron Philon Jr. #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images When Daryl Morey sent Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a draft pick package at last season’s trade deadline, it was not a widely praised move.Quite the opposite, actually — amongst fans, media members and McCain&r
  
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• Miami Heat to play as Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for single game, with new court and uniforms

  02-10-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA provided a demonstration of just how large the marketing budget for Grand Theft Auto VI is on Friday.The Miami Heat announced they will undergo a transformation called "A Night in Vice City" during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 18, a day before the video game developed by Rockstar Games releases worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.The Heat say the game will feature a special court "built for Vice City," the reimagining of Miami featured in GTA 6, as well as a
  
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• Miami Heat to play as Vice City from 'Grand Theft Auto VI' for single game, with new court and uniforms

  02-10-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA provided a demonstration of just how large the marketing budget for “Grand Theft Auto VI” is on Friday.The Miami Heat announced they will undergo a transformation “A Night in Vice City” during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 18, a day before the video game developed by Rockstar Games releases worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.The Heat say the game will feature a special court “built for Vice City,” the reimagining of Miami f
  
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• The Blazers have a starting lineup dilemma with a clear solution: Bring Ja Morant off the bench

  02-10-2026 22:46 via cbssports.com
  
  Putting Morant in the backcourt with Damian Lillard in a starting group with Deni Avdija makes little sense
  
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• Warriors training camp takeaways: Praise grows for two offseason signings

  02-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors training camp takeaways: Praise grows for two offseason signings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaLAIE, Hawaii – Intensity was replaced by intentionality Friday during the Warriors’ fourth practice of training camp on the campus of BYU-Hawaii. The day prior was the Warriors’ hardest scrimmage thus far of training camp. Competitive spirit echoes throughout the gym. The blue team wanted to beat the yellow team and vice versa, with those in red jerseys showi
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/2/26

  02-10-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: The sneakers worn by Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabr
  
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• Anne Hathaway reveals what she’d give up for a second Knicks championship

  02-10-2026 21:30 via yahoo.com
  Anne Hathaway made it clear that her Knicks fandom doesn't waver.Anne Hathaway made it clear that herKnicks fandom doesn’t waver.During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday, Hathaway prioritized another Knicks championship over winning a second Academy Award while playing a game called “Best Thing Ever.”The game forced her to choose among two things to decide which is the best and which she would “get rid of forever.”Fal
  
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• NBA's Las Vegas expansion team may not debut until 2029-30 season

  02-10-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the assumption in many quarters was that the two NBA expansion franchises — one in Seattle, one in Las Vegas — would begin play for the 2028-29 season, that may not be a realistic timeline for Vegas. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at this last month."There was not as much discussion around Seattle as there was around Las Vegas, largely because... it's not even clear what the site will be, let alone the arena yet," Silver said after the Board of Governors meeting. "Therefor
  
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• Warriors star Steph Curry reveals toughest defender he’s ever faced

  02-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steph Curry is entering his 18th NBA season.In an interview with ABC7 News Bay Area, the 38-year-old revealed who has been the toughest defender he’s ever faced throughout his career.Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry reacts on the court during the second half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post“It’s a tie for me between Avery Bradley and Jrue Holiday. Yeah, those are the guys,” C
  
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• Disturbing allegations from ex-NBA star J.R. Smith’s assault arrest emerge

  02-10-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former NBA star J.R. Smith allegedly roughed up a woman, leading to his arrest earlier this week, according to new court documents obtained by the California Post.Smith “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly” caused “bodily injury” on Sept. 18 to a female who was a member of Smith’s family or household or with whom he had a dating relationship, a criminal complaint filed on Friday stated.Smith allegedly committed the crime in Texas “by hitting, grabbing or p
  
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• The case for Khaman Maluach to be the Suns’ starting center

  02-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Nobody h
  
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• Jalen Duren is back + Southwest Division Preview! Aces advance, Liberty-Dream preview + Valkyries-Wings look-ahead

  02-10-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the Pistons and Jalen Duren finally agreeing to a new deal. From there, the guys preview the Southwest division (Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Pelicans, Grizzlies).On the WNBA side, the guys recap an epic Game 3 between the Aces and Fever, preview the upcoming Dream-Liberty series, then look ahead to Friday's Game 3 between the V
  
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• Top 10 Fantasy Basketball Rookies: Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson lead the way for 2026-27

  02-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft Class is one of the most talented in recent memory, so how should managers treat the best of the best in their fantasy drafts?Here are the Top-10 fantasy rookies for the 2026-27 fantasy basketball season.2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton among big names returning from injuryHow will notable players returning from injuries fare in the upcoming NBA campaign? Zak Hanshew,1. Cameron Boozer (F - MEM)Boozer earned AP Player of the Year honors behind average
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Draft Kit: Strategy, rankings, analysis, everything you need to dominate your league

  02-10-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yahoo Fantasy Hoops Draft KitYahoo SportsThe 2026-27 fantasy basketball season is fast approaching and you're likely prepping for your drafts. With that, we're back with our fantasy hoops draft kit for the upcoming season, your one-stop shop for all the latest rankings, strategy and player analysis to help you dominate your fantasy basketball league in 2026-27.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonWe'll be updating this draft kit with content on a daily basis
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: 6 players who are worth more in High Score than in standard points leagues

  02-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Winning in a Yahoo High Score league means thinking differently about fantasy basketball. With assists worth 2 points, steals and blocks worth 3, no penalty for turnovers and only a player's top game each week counting, the scoring system rewards a unique set of players.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonAfter running every 2025-26 box score through both scoring systems, I've pinpointed the players who will level up in High Score this season.GuardsLaMelo B
  
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• A “special NBA guest” is coming to Big Blue Madness: Who will it be?

  02-10-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It appears Kentucky is planning to have a surprise guest tonight who currently plays in the NBA.Cullen Honohan, also known as Coach All Hail, appears to have been welcomed by Kentucky to gain some behind-the-scenes access and showcase the facilities in and around campus. Honohan has posted videos from the Rupp Arena locker room, film room, players’ lounge, and Rupp Arena. In one video, Honohan said a surprise NBA guest is coming to Big Blue Madness on Friday night.“You guys are
  
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• Rebuild-era Trades: How they impact the Spurs today and going forward

  02-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 20: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Harrison Barnes #40 during game against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Frost Bank Center on November 20, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Since Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker
  
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• Trail Blazers fire new play-by-play announcer hours after hiring due to racist social media posts

  02-10-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Of all the head-scratching, penny-pinching decisions Tom Dundon has made since buying the Portland Trail Blazers, lowballing longtime, popular play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro — who left after what he called a "subprime" contract offer — ranks near the top of the list.The guy announced to take over was Braiden Bell — who had the job for about two hours before the Trail Blazers fired him over racist and misogynistic social media posts, which were unearthed by NBC affiliate
  
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• NBA reportedly won't discipline Wizards, Bub Carrington after guard admitted team held back to get AJ Dybantsa

  02-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA cracked down on purposeful losing, otherwise known as “tanking,” last season. Back in February, the league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for fishy roster-management behavior that NBA commissioner Adam Silver described as “overt” in its prioritization of draft position over winning. Then, in May, the league announced its new anti-tanking rules, which will be in place for at least the 2027-29 drafts. The draft lottery will grow from 14
  
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• A Tale of Two Trades: LaMelo, KAT, and Aggression in the Star Market

  02-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To many modern fans, the Karl-Anthony Towns trade was a pivot point of their fandom. I can speak to this myself as well. It’s hard for me to move on from a player who defined the era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball to which I felt the most connected. I watched KAT battle with the reputation that Jimmy Butler had assigned to him, trying so hard to prove that he was, in fact, a winning, capable player who deserved the money he had just signed for. I celebrated when he was reunited with
  
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• NBA season 2026-27 preview: Which players who changed teams will have the biggest impact?

  02-10-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA Champions — like the Knicks heading into this season — preach continuity.Continuity is boring. At least to many NBA fans it is — player movement is the lifeblood of the sport for many, especially on social media. The more, the better. It's what drives ratings and draws eyeballs. This offseason saw a host of name players switch teams, but which of those moves will matter? Who are the players who changed teams and will have the biggest impact? Here are seven names to watch.Ja
  
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• Bub Carrington claimed that the Wizards were “held back” last season

  02-10-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  SEPTEMBER 28: Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The
  
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• How to watch the 2026 NBA preseason: Channels, where to stream games, schedule and more

  02-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NBA preseason begins this week. Here's how to watch! (Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Boston Globe via Getty Images
  The 2026-27 NBA season doesn't officially begin until October 20, but in the weeks before then, there are dozens of preseason games on the schedule so you can catch a glimpse of every team in action. Preseason games begin October 3; the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors will kick things off that night at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV. You'll find many other preseason
  
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• NBA preseason: 8 intriguing teams to watch, including Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat

  02-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's October and, for some, that is the dawn of spooky season. If you're an NBA fan, though, it means we are knocking on the door of another regular season of fun. We have gotten through media day and training camps, and gradually teams are going from practicing against each other to playing other teams. Preseason basketball is here.I've always found value in the preseason. It's the first glimpse into what teams are emphasizing and working on. It's one thing to think about a team's strengths and
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Either joint replacement, let it go, or, I guess, amputation’

  02-10-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images My brain melted yesterday, thought it was Sund
  
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• Stephen Curry reveals wife Ayesha’s reaction to leaving $20M on table with Warriors extension

  02-10-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steph Curry left $20 million on the table when he signed a contract extension with the Warriors this offseason. Curry signed a two-year, $116 million contract extension, which includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. The veteran guard was eligible to sign a deal worth $136.7 million, but opted to take less in order to give the Warriors more financial breathing room. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry smiles during Media Day at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday, September
  
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• Kawhi Leonard solves one Raptors problem. Who solves the others?

  02-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sequels aren't always better than the original, and it'll be quite hard to top the first time around featuring Kawhi Leonard in Toronto with the Raptors winning their first and only championship. Those Raptors had been to the playoffs for five straight years and had a deep veteran roster entering Leonard's arrival in 2018-19. These Raptors have a young group that has been to the playoffs once.The goal remains the same, though: win a championship. And Leonard certainly helps better position the R
  
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• Knicks Training Camp Notes: Latest contract extension talks; backup center battle

  02-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A few notes from the first three days of Knicks training camp:BACKUP PLANThe Knicks are looking at Drew Eubanks, James Wiseman and Tony Bradley as potential third center options during training camp.I didn’t get the sense that there was a clear favorite heading in to camp. Before training camp, the team told some potential free agents that it was looking for a big man on the younger side. I don’t think this disqualifies Eubanks (29), Bradley (28) or Wiseman (25).Head coach Mike
  
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• Brooklyn Nets are taking it slow with Mikel Brown Jr. ankle injury

  02-10-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day at the Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Do the Sixers have enough depth?

  02-10-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Dean Wade #45 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the 2026-2027 NBA season just right around the corner, the Sixers are at the forefront of conversation and intrigue for the upcoming campaign. Most of the focus is centered around the acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown and how they
  
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• Tarik Biberović in Dallas may be one of the most interesting storylines to watch for Europeans. Here’s why

  02-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\n\n\tSep 25, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tarik Biberovic (13) takes a selfie photo during the Mavericks media day at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect\t\n\nThe question of whether Tarik Biberović will be used in the right way – or at all – in Dallas is on a lot of people’s minds. \nWill he get the minutes and touches to show what he can do? Will he get the time and trust from
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks preseason primer

  02-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Media Day at Froedtert & MCW Sports Science Center on September 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good things come to those
  
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• Cavs season preview: Mario Hezonja – Unknown commodity

  02-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ZADAR, CROATIA - AUGUST 27: Mario Hezonja of Croatia drives to the basket during the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Group K game between Croatia and Latvia at Dvorana Kresimira Cosica on August 27, 2026 in Zadar, Croatia. (Photo by Vedran Vlahovic/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options on
  
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• On This Date in Knicks History: October 2

  02-10-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Former New York Knicks player Dick Barnett waves to the crowd during the first half between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images Two noteworthy Knicks birth
  
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• Steve Kerr pinpoints biggest area rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has room to improve

  02-10-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Kerr pinpoints biggest area rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has room to improve originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors are back in action ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, and new faces like rookie Yaxel Lendeborg are ready to prove themselves in the NBA. Lendeborg could have a big role for the team right away, and early on, he is making a good first impression.Steve Kerr had high praise for the former Michigan star; speaking with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Bonta Hill and Dalton Joh
  
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• Grading Jalen Duren's $200 million contract: Pistons pay up to keep All-NBA center

  02-10-2026 14:30 via cbssports.com
  
  The Pistons and Duren ended their contractual standoff on Thursday night, so how did each side do?
  
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• Victor Wembanyama said no to gambling money. In today’s NBA, that feels radical

  02-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama reacts during the Spurs’ Game 1 matchup against the Knicks in the 2026 NBA finals at Frost Bank Center.Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesIf the song from LeBron James’s agonizing Polymarket ad is as stuck in your head as mine thanks to the commercial playing during every YouTube video and HBO show (all I wanted to do was rewatch The Leftovers), let Victor Wembanyama be your antidote. At the Spurs’ practice on Thursday, San Antonio Express-News columnist M
  
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• What if Miles Bridges is closer to Aaron Gordon than we think?

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images What lies
  
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• The NBA’s new rule emphasis could hurt Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and actually give defenses a chance

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Photo by Ryan Sun/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA has a couple new points of emphasis every year when it comes to the officiating, and the top focus ahead of the 2026-27 season could have a big impact on some of the best players in the world. The NBA intends to give defenses more of a chance to actually play defense this season, and superstars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown are going to have to adjust their games quite a bit … if the officials actually stick to callin
  
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• Ranking the Roster: Jamie Jaquez Jr. introduces himself at 4

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 29: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat dribbles up court against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on February 29, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) | Getty Images Coming in at four in our Ranking the Roster series is the second most accomplished
  
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• Ranking the Roster: Jaime Jaquez Jr. introduces himself at 4

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 29: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat dribbles up court against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on February 29, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) | Getty Images Coming in at four in our Ranking the Roster series is the second most accomplished
  
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• ESPN says that Raptors have two top-20 players: they’re absolutely right

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 26: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers, and Bruce Brown #11 of the Toronto Raptors wait for a rebound during the game on January 26, 2024 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (P
  
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• Cooper Flagg has the chance to be special

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2026-2027 season with numerous questions, but Cooper Flagg isn’t one them.The 19-year old enters his second season with sky-high expectations, fueled by his incredible play in the back-half of last season. The jump from year one to year two is often massive, especially for generational talents such as Flagg. For example: LeBron James went from 20.9 points per game, to over 27 points per game, while also improving his efficiency. Obviously it is unfair to levy
  
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• A Timberwolves Fan Guide to the Northwest Division

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during the game during Game One of the Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs release promotional schedule

  02-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: Mariachi Los Soberanos perform with Mascot The Coyote of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on June 5, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Phot
  
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• Heat vibes, Alpha Sixers, Doncic domination? Top storylines for NBA preseason

  02-10-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA training camps are in full swing, and the first preseason game is nearly upon us.The Miami Heat will head to Quebec City, Canada, to face the Toronto Raptors Saturday, Oct. 3. Both teams have been revamped, with Miami pulling off the blockbuster to land star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, while Toronto reunited with Kawhi Leonard.Those are just two of the teams to have undergone massive changes, and they’re not even the ones that had the most seismic offseason; the Philadelphia 76ers w
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Points League Draft Strategy, Targets & Fades

  02-10-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Winning your fantasy basketball league begins with understanding your specific scoring settings. While category leagues heavily penalize poor shooting efficiency and free-throw percentage, a head-to-head points league format shifts the focus to high usage rates and raw counting stats. Players who lack defensive contributions or three-point volume can see a massive spike in fantasy value when efficiency concerns are removed. To help you build a championship fantasy hoops roster, we break down ess
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Points League Draft Strategy, Targets and Fades

  02-10-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Winning your fantasy basketball league begins with understanding your specific scoring settings. While category leagues heavily penalize poor shooting efficiency and free-throw percentage, a head-to-head points league format shifts the focus to high usage rates and raw counting stats. Players who lack defensive contributions or 3-point volume can see a massive spike in fantasy value when efficiency concerns are removed. To help you build a championship fantasy hoops roster, we break down essenti
  
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• NBA preseason tips off with Heat vs Raptors: 2026-27 key dates, schedule

  02-10-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA's preseason schedule is set to begin, and the first game could be a showcase for the blockbuster moves that shook up the league this offseason.Every team in the league returned to the court this week for the start of training camps, and the opening exhibition game of the 2026-27 season is slated for Saturday, Oct. 3 with an NBA Canada game featuring the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat in Quebec City.Though the availability of star players remains to be determined, it could be the first op
  
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• MMBets: The Chicago Bulls start fresh in the Caleb Wilson era

  02-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 26: Chicago Bulls first round draft picks Caleb Wilson (right) and Dailyn Swain (left) pose for a portrait after a press conference at Advocate Center on June 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The once proud franchise known as the Ch
  
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