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• Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Steven Adams

  03-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets poses during media day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images Now, it’s no secret that I love watching Steven Adams. I mean, who else has written all his season previews and season reviews? I mean, how can you not love the guy? He’s a great teammate, and he was even kind enough to warn media about the drop in production due to the relea
  
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• Roster management Q&A with Keith Smith

  03-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - September 15: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, forward Paul George, guard Mike Conley and president Brad Stevens pose for photos at a press conference on September 15, 2026. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images 1. The Jaylen question: The Celtics’ stated reason for moving on from Jaylen Brown is that they didn’t believe that they could build around two players each making 35% of the Cap. Yet the end result of
  
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• MMBets: The New York Knicks want to prove their title wasn’t a fluke

  03-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It almost feels fake to be able to call the New York Knicks the defending champions, but here we are. The orange and blue are looking to be a repeat champ for the first time since 2018, and they are looking to do it the same way the Warriors did: by running it back. They are returning their entire starting five, and nearly the only guy from their rotation last season who left is Mitchell Robinson. It is a true “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” situation.Unfortunately for
  
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• YouTube Gold: Larry Bird vs. Dr. J In the 1980 Playoffs

  03-10-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1980: Julius Erving #6 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics during a 1980 NBA game at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 1980 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The 1980s
  
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• The NBA just keeps disrespecting the Jazz

  03-10-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Another day, another disrespect! In a
  
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• Utah Jazz season preview with Chandler Holt of KSL Sports

  03-10-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 28: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz speaks during the Utah Jazz media day at Zions Bank Basketball Campus on September 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chandler Holt of KSL Sports was kind enough to join me on the Hoops Ner
  
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• Luka Doncic files international petition to bring his daughters back to US

  03-10-2026 05:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has filed a petition under international rules to have his two children brought to the United States, according to a report from The Athletic.Dončić’s two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia, live in their home country of Slovenia with their mother, Dončić's former fiancée.“Nothing is more important to me than my daughters,” Dončić said in a statement to The Athletic. “I will do whatever it take
  
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• LeBron James says it still bothers him Lakers didn’t get a parade for 2020 championship

  03-10-2026 04:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with the media after winning Game Six of the NBA Finals on October 11, 2020 at AdventHealth Arena in Orlando, Florida. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• The best moments and Twitter reactions from Big Blue Madness

  03-10-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When it’s Big Blue Madness, basketball season is officially underway in the Bluegrass.Friday night, a sold-out Rupp Arena welcomed the men’s and women’s teams in their first looks at both of them ahead of their upcoming seasons. It was a raucous crowd, with excitement building for the season.Women’s Team shows off shooting ahead of highly anticipated seasonThe Women’s Basketball team tipped off the festivities as they entered the arena. Coming off a Sweet 16 berth l
  
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• Keon Ellis finds Nets ‘safe space’ in Jordi Fernandez reunion

  03-10-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was a simple answer, really. Keon Ellis came to play for the Nets for one major reason: Jordi Fernández. “In this game — and it is a business — having someone like Jordi being the head coach, someone you’re familiar with, [is big]. You know all the schemes, you know what he’s about, you know what they want to run,” Ellis said Friday after practice. “It’s a safe space right there. He’s familiar with my game, I’m famil
  
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• Lakers’ training camp takeaways from first week loaded with surprises

  03-10-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first week of Lakers’ training camp has passed. It has been a whirlwind of Purple-and-Gold-smeared optimism and excitement. Luka Doncic is ready to lead the Lakers back atop the league as the unequivocal head of the 17-time championship franchise. Austin Reaves wants to live up to his new four-year, $180 million contract. Walker Kessler is ready to run through walls.Here are our biggest takeaways from camp so far:1. Lakers’ perimeter defense is better than exp
  
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• Heat to host Vice City night to promote 'GTA 6' and Giannis game vs Bucks

  03-10-2026 01:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every day they're hustlin'.The Miami Heat announced Friday, Oct. 2 that they are hosting "A Night in Vice City" to promote the highly-anticipated release of "Grand Theft Auto 6."The event will serve as the backdrop for the Nov. 18 game against the Milwaukee Bucks, which is the night before the Nov. 19 release date for the latest edition of the popular and controversial video game. It also will be the first time Giannis Antetokounmpo faces off against the team that drafted him and facilitated his
  
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