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• 2026 LeBron James Next Team Odds: Is Today The Day For 'The Decision'?

  20-07-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Just when you thought Giannis' move to Miami was the biggest story of the summer... LeBron James reminded everyone who the biggest star in the NBA really is.Kalshi'sLeBron James Next Team odds are responding to a tectonic shift in player movement with the news that James will be moving to new pastures for the 2026-27 season after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.For bettors trying to separate smoke
  
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• In open letter to NBA GMs, Victor Olidipo says his body is finally right, wants another chance

  01-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Oladipo is a man robbed of his peak seasons by injuries. In 2017-18, he averaged 23.1 points and 4.3 assists per game for the Pacers, won Most Improved Player and was an All-Star, an All-NBA and an All-Defensive Team player. Then the next season he ruptured his quadriceps tendon, and he was never physically right again. Oladipo, now 34, hasn't played in the NBA in three seasons.In an open letter to general managers at The Players Tribune, Oladipo said it took a long time for him to stop c
  
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• Klay Thompson to Miami, DeMar DeRozan to Denver and the NBA offseason's most underrated moves

  01-09-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As we inch closer and closer to fall (you already took a sip of a Pumpkin Spice something, I know it), we can feel the optimism spreading within the basketball world. The offseason is full of transactions, moves to improve and swings to make things … fit. That's the key word. Context, opportunity and how a new acquisition works within what a team does will end up defining how well a transaction ends up being. It's easy to view moves in a vacuum. Teams need to acquire talent to fit a need,
  
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• Pistons, Jalen Duren reportedly still $5 million per year apart on new contract

  01-09-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much money does Jalen Duren deserve as a restricted free agent?Does he get paid like the elite center he was last regular season, averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, being a defensive anchor in the paint who was critical to his team winning 60 games? That guy sounds like a max player, and one who should at least get something in the five-year, $200 million — $40 million a season — range.Or, is Duren the guy who struggled on both ends during the playoffs, averaging 1
  
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• Looking back with the Mavericks before we look forward

  01-09-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 Mar 2002: Head coach Don Nelson of the Dallas Mavericks kicks at his center, Dirk Nowitzki #41, before the NBA game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Heat won, 109-95. DIGITAL IMAGE. 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 2002 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Glenn James/NBAE/Get
  
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• Prophetic: Brayden Burries is Dwyane Wade

  01-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: this photo has been converted to black and white) Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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: Copyr
  
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• Nets, Michael Porter Jr. at an impasse over extension?

  01-09-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench during after the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on March 31, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Heavy.com’s Sean Deve
  
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• 6 in-season free-agent options for the Sixers to consider

  01-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - MARCH 2026: Kevin Love (42) of the Utah Jazz looks to pass the ball in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) | Star Tribune via Getty Images The NBA’s few remaining notable agents not named Jalen Duren have started flying off the board over the past few weeks. Peyton Watson is now a Cleveland Cavalier. DeMar DeRoza
  
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• The mysterious erasure of RJ Barrett

  01-09-2026 14:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 8: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 8, 2022 at the 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Really,
  
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• Peachtree Hoops Reacts Survey: Offseason grade?

  01-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 30: Jalen Johnson #1 & Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks high five during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 30, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Get the best of The Dream Shake on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Kevin Durant #35 of Team LeBron gets ready in the locker room before the 2019 NBA All-Star Practice and Media Availability on February 16, 2019 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE vi
  
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• Get the best of SLC Dunk on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: Utah Jazz fans take photos before Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors during the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2017 at vivint.SmartHome Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Ber
  
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• Get the best of Pounding The Rock on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs looks at the cell phone of director Spike Lee as they attend NBA All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 14, 2009 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by
  
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• Get the best of Posting and Toasting on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  US film director Spike Lee takes pictures with his mobile phone of the New York Knicks players ahead of the NBA basketball game against The Detroit Pistons at the O2 Arena in London on January 17, 2013. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images It’s a big day for Posting and Toasting. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Knicks. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android.A
  
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• Get the best of NetsDaily on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Kevin Durant #35 of Team LeBron gets ready in the locker room before the 2019 NBA All-Star Practice and Media Availability on February 16, 2019 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE vi
  
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• Get the best of Golden State Of Mind on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JUNE 16: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image was taken with a disposable camera) Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors smiles while looking at this phone before the game against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals on June 16, 2022 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory
  
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• Get the best of Brew Hoop on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milwaukee, WI - APRIL 20: Milwaukee Bucks mascot, Bango takes a 'selfie' with fans before Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Toronto Raptors of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2017 at the BMO Harris 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 20
  
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• 7 NBA teams out of excuses for next season

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images When I wrote about the NBA team
  
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• Where is the ceiling for the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors?

  01-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Darko Rajakovic, head coach of the Toronto Raptors, talks with Scottie Barnes #4, Immanuel Quickley #5, and RJ Barrett #9 during the second half of their NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on January 15, 2024 in Toronto, 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 I
  
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• Open Thread: Billy Donovan discusses his decision to join the Spurs

  01-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 30, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan looks on in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Since making their first NBA Finals appearance in a dozen years, the Spurs have done some retooling. Before the season even ended, Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney was offered the head coaching position with the Orlando Magic. With a hole on the coaching st
  
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• Celtics have a ceiling-raising defense

  01-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers is guarded by Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the game 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. Garrab
  
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• VOTE: Over or under ESPN’s Rockets win total?

  01-09-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 21: Alperen Sengun #28 & Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets smile before the game against the Miami Heat on March 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Twitter Gold: Could Larry Bird Play Today? There’s No Doubt

  01-09-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AUBURN HILLS, MI - 1990: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics looks to pass during a game circa 1990 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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 1990 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images People who never saw great athletes play frequently can&r
  
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• Steph Curry's benevolence inspired by ‘something bigger' than Warriors star

  01-09-2026 09:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steph Curry's benevolence inspired by ‘something bigger' than Warriors star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWhen Stephen Curry signs another contract with the Warriors, as he surely intends to, the significance of that moment will extend far beyond continuing his journey with the Bay Area’s NBA team.Whether that signature becomes official this month or in October or in February 2027, it’ll reaffirm Curry’s commitment to the Bay Area, to people he’ll never
  
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• Atlantic division watch: Celtics sent Jaylen Brown packing

  01-09-2026 08:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still making my way through the Atlantic Division as I explore the world of basketball around us. I feel like LeVar Burton doing Reading Rainbow, except instead of riveting children’s stories, I’m learning about why nobody has won back-to-back titles since the Golden State Warriors last did it between 2017 and 2018. One of those teams that had an opportunity and squandered it is the Boston Celtics, who won in 2024 and then suddenly have a roster that looks markedly different than tha
  
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• Utah Jazz Top 10 Trade Value Rankings – 2026/27

  01-09-2026 08:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Atlantic division watch: Will Kawhi join the Raptors?

  01-09-2026 08:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inglewood, CA - April 15: Forward Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers fights for the ball against forward Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and forward Gui Santos, right, of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a NBA play-in tournament basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images I’ve been hanging out in the Western Conferen
  
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• Southwest division watch: Did Wemby just pull a Duncan?

  01-09-2026 06:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dub Nation! This has been a piece I’ve been looking forward to writing for a minute as we finish our recap of the offseason moves of the Southwest division. The San Antonio Spurs won the Western Conference Finals and in my mind would have won the NBA Finals if they had that dawg in them. But if they had met a healthy Golden State Warriors team in the playoffs last year I HAVE NO DOUBT that the Dubs would have tucked the kids in San Antonio to sleep. But that’s just me though.Golden S
  
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• Southwest division watch: Will the Pelicans ever fly?

  01-09-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another division, another team that is trying to find a better day now that the Golden State Warriors dynasty is on its last legs. We’re in the Southwest division now; let’s take it straight to the bottom. I’m not just talking about the division standings, I’m talking the Bayou where the New Orleans Pelicans reside. The Warriors took two of three from New Orleans last season, getting the best of a team that went 26-56 last year.They fired their coach, hired Jamahl Mosley
  
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• The Five Stages of Cody Williams left Utah scarred

  01-09-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 07: Cody Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz walks backcourt during the first half of a game at Smoothie King Center on April 07, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The only thing less rewarding than watching Cody Williams play basketba
  
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