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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft from the 11th pick (9-category)

  29-09-2026 13:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fantasy basketball draft season is here, and there's no better way to prep for the 2026-27 NBA season than a mock draft. In this 12-team, category-league mock, I drafted from the 11th pick near the turn, anchoring my roster with Cooper Flagg and Tyrese Haliburton before reaching for some of my favorite sleepers, including Kel'el Ware, Khaman Maluach and Jalen Suggs.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonBelow, I break down my draft strategy, biggest reaches an
  
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• Ryan Nembhard Is off to The Mile-High City

  01-10-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Ryan Nembhard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots a layup against Malevy Leons #33 and LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Im
  
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• Kelly Olynyk Leaves NBA, Joins Club in Italy

  01-10-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: Harrison Ingram #55 of the San Antonio Spurs and Kelly Olynyk #8 of the San Antonio Spurs talk after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 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 No
  
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• Phoenix's Dillon Brooks officially charged with DUI tied to March incident

  01-10-2026 03:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been charged with driving under the influence related to his arrest in March by police in Scottsdale, Arizona.Online court records show that Brooks has a court date on Oct. 28 for the the Class 1 misdemeanor charge.“This charge stems from the incident last March,” Suns senior vice president of communications Stacey Mitch said in a statement. “We have addressed the matter with Dillon and have no further comment.”B
  
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• What Are Your Expectations For the 2026-27 Season?

  01-10-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant poses for a picture during media day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect We are three weeks away from opening night for the Rockets, when they open their season at against Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.It seems hard to believe, but the day is fast approaching.I thought now would be a good time to ask what your expectations are for the se
  
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• Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Two standout players emerge

  01-10-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Ziaire Williams (11) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect LOS ANGELES — The offseason is where rosters and expectations are formed. Training camp is where the process to meet those goals begins, and the Los Angeles Lakers have been putting in the work through the first two days.The Lakers came into the new season expected to take a dip d
  
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• Lakers' early defensive prowess impresses Austin Reaves, JJ Redick

  01-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran guard Austin Reaves said Wednesday that he believes the Lakers will be an improved defensive team this upcoming season. (Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images)Two days into Lakers training camp while integrating nine new players during yet another physical practice session, Austin Reaves has been impressed with just how good this Lakers group can be.As he stood before the media after practice Wednesday, Reaves was asked if he saw the makings of a championship team.“I do,” he r
  
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• Austin Reaves interrupts news conference after Luka Doncic makes 5 straight half-court shots

  01-10-2026 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves was asked what he has learned from playing alongside Walker Kessler at Lakers practice on Wednesday.He began waxing poetic about Kessler’s care factor — before abruptly cutting himself off. Reaves lost his train of thought. Something stunning caught his eye. He came to a full stop. He had to acknowledge it. Los Angeles Lakers player Luka Doncic during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect“Luka’s made five f
  
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• Kawhi Leonard hides behind NBA in reaction to Pablo Torre bombshell

  30-09-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard may no longer be with the Clippers – or even be in the United States – but the scrutiny surrounding him has followed him north of the border.  Pablo Torre, the Pulitzer-winning journalist whose reporting about the Clippers’ salary cap circumvention sparked an investigation by the NBA, released another episode of “Pablo Torre Finds Out” related to Leonard’s deal with Boingo Wireless.Pablo Torre continues to investigate the Kawhi Leonard
  
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• Where things stand with Pistons, Jalen Duren: Weight clause removed from offer

  30-09-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thursday, Oct. 1, is the deadline.That is the day Jalen Duren must decide whether to accept the qualifying offer and play for $9.6 million this coming season, which would make him a free agent after the season. Or, he could accept the five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed offer that the Pistons reportedly have on the table. That offer no longer includes a weight clause, reports Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson at The Athletic.Per league sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as negotiatio
  
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• Celtics notice Jayson Tatum leadership leap to begin camp

  30-09-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics answers questions during a press conference during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON — Jayson Tatum organized t
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/30/26

  30-09-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Dawson Garcia #47 of the Detroit Pistons during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Jalen Duren contract standoff: Pistons reportedly remove weight clause from $200 million offer

  30-09-2026 21:38 via cbssports.com
  
  Duren could instead sign a $9.6 million qualifying offer, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason
  
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• Suns forward Dillon Brooks charged with misdemeanor DUI after March arrest

  30-09-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was charged with driving under the influence on Monday, months after he was arrested in Scottsdale, according to court records obtained by ESPN. Brooks was arrested early on March 6 due to a suspected DUI. Body camera footage obtained by TMZ showed a police officer saying that Brooks' car smelled like marijuana during the traffic stop. The arrest occurred hours after a Suns home loss, though Brooks did not play during that contest due to a broken hand
  
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• NBC Sports Unveils Comic Book Campaign Celebrating American Express NBA Tip-Off

  30-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slam! Bam! Jam!NBC Sports is transforming the NBA's biggest stars into comic book heroes with a comic book campaign to celebrate American Express Tip-Off on Oct. 20.The comic, narrated by Mike Tirico, opens with a review of the 2025-26 season before diving into the storylines for each of the tip-off tripleheader matchups.Slam! Bam! Jam! NBC Sports unveils comic book campaign featuring all 30 @NBA teams in celebration of American Express NBA Tip-Off on Oct. 20More: https://t.co/lJPdxmLG16pic.twit
  
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• Suns guard Dillon Brooks officially charged with DUI from March arrest

  30-09-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks has been formally charged with driving under the influence, stemming from his March arrest in Scottsdale, Arizona.According to court filings from the City of Scottsdale, Brooks was charged Monday, Sept. 28 with driving under the influence, which is a Class 1 misdemeanor and carries a presumed fine of $1,623.11.A court date has been set for the morning of Oct. 28 for his arraignment. The Suns have a break in their schedule at that time; they’ll play the Thun
  
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• Raptors, RJ Barrett reportedly have not had substantive extension talks (yet)

  30-09-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard got his contract extension. Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley are locked up for at least the next three seasons, as is center Jakob Poeltl on a head-scratchingly large extension (which doesn't even kick in until next season).What about RJ Barrett? The 26-year-old scoring wing and Toronto have yet to have any meaningful extension talks as he heads into the final season of his contract, reports Sportsnet’s Michael Grange.According to league sources, the Raptors and Barrett's
  
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• Nine NBA stars switch teams, media day takeaways + The Big Number says goodbye

  30-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA offseason, spotlighting the nine star players who switched teams and what that means for the 2026-27 season. Hear how LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in Miami and Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto are reshaping the league landscape.The episode also dives into media day reactions including contract drama with Karl-Anthony Towns and the Kn
  
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• 5 takeaways from Suns Media Day

  30-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images As John Voita always puts it, it felt like the first day of school again at Suns Media Day. Mostly familiar faces, with some new ones sprinkled in, and the same objective for everyone: figuring out who this team is. There’s only so much you can learn from a group with plenty of
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy for playing Yahoo High Score

  30-09-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome back to Yahoo's High Score fantasy basketball. Whether you're brand new to fantasy hoops or a longtime 9-cat or standard points vet looking for something a little different, get ready to unlearn some old habits. This game isn't about nightly grind and steady production. It's about chasing big performances and embracing the chaos of the NBA week.I go deeper in my High Score 101, but the rules are simple: your weekly score counts only the single best fantasy performance from each of your s
  
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• Ziaire Williams says it’s a ‘blessing’ to play for Lakers after growing up in LA

  30-09-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams speaks at a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Among the many free agent signings the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was Ziaire Williams, a Lancaster, California native who attended Sierra Canyon High School, where he played alongside Bronny James. After being drafted by t
  
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• Karl Anthony Towns’ wife Jordyn stopped going to Knicks games over fan vitriol: ‘It was turning dark’

  30-09-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns’ wife Jordyn Woods took a break from attending his games after witnessing the New York fan base heckle him in front of her.In a joint interview with The Athletic, the pair — who were married this offseason after the Knicks secured their first NBA title in 53 years — explained that things got ugly before the team’s playoff run.“I honestly stopped going to the games for a little while. It was turning dark,” Woods said as they loo
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns’ dad shades Jimmy Butler over longtime beef: ‘Ain’t got no championship’

  30-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBAE via Getty ImagesThe father of NBA champion Karl-Anthony Towns is keeping receipts.Karl Towns Sr, known as “Big Karl,” opened up recently about his son’s ups and downs in the NBA, especially his clashes with Jimmy Butler during the pair’s time in Minnesota.“It only hurt me as a father to hear people saying stuff that was negative that wasn’t true to bring him down,” Towns Sr. told The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski.“But in the end, it all pai
  
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• Recapping Cavs Media Day with one quote from each player

  30-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Evan Mobley #4, Donovan Mitchell #45, James Harden #1 and Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers laugh during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day at Rocket Arena on September 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLEVELAND &mdash
  
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• An Early Argument for Coach of the Year, Chris Finch

  30-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Head Coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to the media after the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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
  
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• Knicks sign Tony Bradley and Jaden Akins in training camp roster shakeup

  30-09-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Tony Bradley #13 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 N
  
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• Quentin Grimes is focused on getting back to his defensive roots

  30-09-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• NBA star Dillon Brooks charged with DUI months after arrest

  30-09-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA star Dillon Brooks has been charged with DUI stemming from the run-in he had with cops in Arizona in March.Scottsdale prosecutors formally hit the Phoenix Suns forward with one count of DUI liquor/drugs/vapors/combo, a Class 1 misdemeanor, on Monday, according to court records.He’s now due for arraignment in the case on Oct. 28, just one week after the Suns officially open their 2026-27 regular season, the records show.Dillon Brooks (3) of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during a gam
  
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• Five teams with the best chance to dethrone the New York Knicks

  30-09-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time since Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon" was still in theaters, the New York Knicks enter the NBA season as the defending champions — and the favorites to come out of the East and defend their crown.As Adam Silver is all too happy to tell you, the NBA has had eight different champions in the past eight years. If Silver's quest for parity persists, which teams are poised to take the crown? Here are the five teams with the best chances to dethrone the Knicks.San Antonio SpursS
  
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• Two-time NBA champion JR Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas

  30-09-2026 17:58 via cbssports.com
  
  Smith was arrested this week on a charge of family violence assault causing bodily injury, according to county records
  
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