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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Shooting Guards (Points Leagues)

  18-09-2026 20:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It's the perfect time to debut our points league shooting guard rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonMore Fantasy Basketball RankingsPoints LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenter9-Cat LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall F
  
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• Victor Wembanyama speaks out against NBA players promoting betting, prediction markets: 'I will never do that'

  01-10-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama has landed a number of high-profile endorsements since landing in the NBA. It appears he has no plans to add betting or prediction market companies to that stable.Speaking with reporters Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs star was asked if he would consider working with such companies. His answer was an unequivocal no, via Jared Weiss of The Athletic:"Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it. Everybody does whatever they
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Spurs, Rockets, Pelicans, Mavericks, Grizzlies (Southwest Division)

  01-10-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the regular season set to tip off on Oct. 20, let's take a look at where each team in the Southwest Division stands. We'll break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for them to finish in the standings. Let's dig in, shall we?Spurs • Rockets • Pelicans • Mavericks • GrizzliesPrevious divisions: CentralSan Antonio SpursWHAT TO LIKE: Victor Wembanyama, as a conceptIf Wemby isn’t the best player in the league yet (he
  
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• Victor Wembanyama takes strong stand against promoting sports betting

  01-10-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sports betting is everywhere. One place – or person, rather – where you won’t find any support is with San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama.According to the American Gaming Association, sports betting revenue surged to a record $16.96 billion in 2025, a staggering 22.8% year-over-year increase. That figure was bolstered by a 22% annual growth of the online sports betting market.Despite the popularity, and despite the potential revenue Wembanyama could net, he’s not
  
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• 5 Phoenix Suns lineups to look forward to in 2026-27

  01-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Green #4 and Dillon Brooks #3 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 Gett
  
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• Rumored Warriors free agent target headed to Italy

  01-10-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 28: Kelly Olynyk #8 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 28, 2026 at the 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 (Photos
  
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• Quentin Grimes is ready to compete for a starting spot

  01-10-2026 20:45 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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• Now that Payton Pritchard is extension eligible, the Celtics should pay him, right?

  01-10-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) walks down the court during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The back-to-school-like excitement that surrounds Boston Celtics Training Camp is unmatched. The Patriots stink, Drake Maye may be a fraud, and the Red Sox just played 18 innings of torturous baseball in a humiliating Wild Card Series sweep vs. the r
  
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• KOC's 10 biggest takeaways from NBA media day + non-top 10 rookies to watch this season

  01-10-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the hottest moments from NBA media day, from on-court chemistry questions, to rookie standouts to watch and surprising trends for the postseason.They react to Cooper Flagg's growth spurt, compare 3-guard lineups in OKC and San Antonio and share the latest on the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit. The duo also unpacks how Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s new pairing c
  
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch applauds NBA's renewed emphasis on flopping

  01-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As it does every season, the NBA has a few new points of emphasis for officials to focus on, something reporters were briefed on this week.Flopping is back on the agenda, it's a point of emphasis. Nobody is happier about it than Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who said this, via Jon Krawczynski at The Athletic."Hopefully the league cleans up this crap, because nobody wants to watch it," Finch said Wednesday. "That's what they said was the feedback from the fans. They're tired of watching the flo
  
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• Walker Kessler really wants to run through a brick wall for the Lakers

  01-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler participates in 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) Whether it’s been head coach JJ Redick or superstar point guard Luka Dončić, excitement surrounding Walker Kessler’s arrival with the revamped Los Angeles Lakers is palpable.Kessler himself relayed that excitement during Monday&rsq
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’ll let the front office and my agency handle that’

  01-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Josh Hart of the New York Knicks throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game two of the doubleheader between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Would you believe the Knicks play basketball tomorrow!?That’s right, and they do so against the Philadelphia 76ers of all teams, one that surely pays homage to the age of their roster wit
  
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• MMBets: Bad vibes have the Detroit Pistons in a stranglehold

  01-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 15: Cade Cunningham #2 celebrates with Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 15, 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 Gregory Shamus/G
  
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• Wizards unveil 2026-27 promotional schedule

  01-10-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). | Getty Images The Washington Wizards on Thursday released their 2026-27 promotional schedule, which
  
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• Toronto, defensive guard Jamal Shead reportedly agree to three year, $24 million exception

  01-10-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toronto has the potential to be a top-five defensive team this season with Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes, and guard Jamal Shead is a part of that.Which is why the Raptors locked him up. Shead and Toronto have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. This will keep Shead in Toronto through the summer of 2030 and is a good deal for both sides.The winningest player in Houston Cougars history, Shead became a regular part of the Raptors rotation
  
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• What's next for Jalen Duren and the Pistons? Here are 4 sign-and-trade possibilities

  01-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said this about his disgruntled center Jalen Duren during media day earlier this week: “Regardless of which decision he does make, he will be a Detroit Piston.”What Langdon is referring to is the fact that Duren is holding out from training camp and didn’t show up at media day because of a contract dispute. The latest reports, courtesy of Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson from The Athletic, are that Duren has received a five-year, $200 millio
  
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• Jamal Shead inks $24 million deal with the Raptors

  01-10-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 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. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton among big names returning from injury

  01-10-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injuries are a part of the NBA and fantasy basketball, and the 2025-26 season saw a number of notable players miss extended time.Here are the Top-12 players returning from injuries and what to expect from them in the upcoming campaign.1. Kyrie Irving (G - DAL) | 2025-26 Games Missed: 82 | Injury: ACL | 2026-27 Availability: Full GoPrior to his injury, Irving posted nine straight Top-20 fantasy seasons, but availability has been a concern of his for years. The star PG hasn’t played more tha
  
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• Fantasy Basketball: Playing in a Yahoo High Score league? Here are some useful in-season strategies and tips

  01-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Yahoo's fantasy basketball format, High Score, it's the perfect time to start planning your next moves — even before the season tips off. Managing your squad after draft day — which I dove into strategy for here — is just as important as the draft itself, so having the right in-season plan is key.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonIf you'd rather get the basics down first before we dive deeper into strategy, check out my High Score 1
  
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• Report: Jamal Shead, Raptors agree to three-year, $24 million contract extension

  01-10-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, coming to terms on a deal that will keep the 2024 second-round pick in Toronto through the 2029-30 season.Shead, 24, has established himself as a critical reserve for head coach Darko Rajaković across two seasons with the Raptors, averaging 6.9 points, 4.8 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 21.1 minutes per game since entering the NBA out of the Uni
  
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• Jamal Shead, Raptors agree to 3-year, $24 million contract extension: report

  01-10-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, coming to terms on a deal that will keep the fiery reserve guard in Toronto through the 2029-30 season.Despite a decorated tenure under Kelvin Sampson at the University of Houston that saw him named a consensus All-American and the national defensive player of the year as a senior, Shead dropped into the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. He waited until the 45th
  
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• Cavs season preview: Sam Merrill – Volume, volume, and more volume.

  01-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the third quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 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 The Clevel
  
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• Bibliosmia and Absolutes: Name your role-playing starting fives (Part II)

  01-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - DECEMBER 10: Andrew Bogut #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a layup against Chuck Hayes #44 of the Houston Rockets during the NBA game on December 10, 2010 at the Bradley Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Yahoo Fantasy Basketball is back: What's new and how to sign up for the 2026-27 NBA season

  01-10-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA season tips off on Oct. 20, which means it's time to make your plans for the upcoming fantasy basketball season. Start a private league with your squad, or join a public league and compete against fans all season long.We made some exciting changes for this season, too. Here's what's waiting for you.A faster, smarter live draftThe live draft room got a full rebuild. It's quicker, cleaner and easier to follow when the picks start coming fast. You'll spend less time searching for players an
  
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• Could concerns about the Sixers’ defense be vastly overstated?

  01-10-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Nick Nurse 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 During Nick Nurse’s first three years in Philadelphia, the Sixers’ defense has mostly been… fine? They were 11th leaguewidein defensive rating in 2023-24, fell to 26th during their injury-ravaged 2024-25 campaign and bou
  
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• Big East men's basketball preseason poll: UConn picked to win conference in 2026-27

  01-10-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The ramp-up to the college basketball season is officially underway, with conferences across the country beginning to hold their annual media days. The latest is the Big East Conference, which gets "talking season" underway in New York City on Thursday.With that came the release of the preseason coaches' poll, which brought little to no surprise about who was predicted at the top: Connecticut, which is fresh off its third trip to the Final Four in the last four seasons and returns the
  
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• Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: Candid KAT, roster math, criminal files

  01-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Common dormouse / hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) leaving nest in hollow tree in forest at night. (Photo by: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) You don’t know how much I missed #KnicksSZN. Actually, if you’re reading this… I mean, you probably know as well.Here’s the latest from Tarrytown and other NBA-related places.Karl-Anthony Towns opened up extensively about what finally becoming an NBA champion meant after years of criticism.In an interview
  
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• This season, Moussa Cissé gets his opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks

  01-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If one thing is for certain, it’s that Moussa Cissé is a trooper. The Guinean big man signed a two-way deal with the Dallas Mavericks in October of 2025, and in doing so, entered into one of the strangest and most chaotic seasons of Dallas basketball in a long time. The Nico Harrison firing, the Anthony Davis trade, Cooper Flagg’s emergence—that’s quite a lot of drama for a rookie season. But Cissé has taken it in stride. He played nearly 40 games for the Ma
  
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• Ranking the Roster: The vibes are divine with Myles Turner at 5

  01-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 05: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum on April 05, 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images Myles Turner enters his se
  
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• NBA The Run’s new update should delight Raptors fans

  01-10-2026 14:00 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Vince Carter #15 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a dunk during the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on February 12, 2000 at The Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. 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 2000 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images NBA The Run
  
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