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• 2026 NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams: Grizzlies, Thunder get highest marks

  25-06-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft is in the books. We graded each pick of the first round and second round. Now let’s get to the overall team grades:East:Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Miami Heat • Milwaukee Bucks • New York Knicks • Orlando Magic • Philadelphia 76ers • Toronto Raptors • Washington WizardsWest:Dallas Mavericks
  
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• Lawal aims for NBA greatness after Briton is drafted

  25-06-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tobi Lawal has followed Jeremy Sochan and Amari Williams in going from the UK Under-19 development league to the NBA [Getty Images]Britain's Tobi Lawal says he is going to "live" in the gym as he bids to establish himself as an NBA player after being selected in the NBA Draft.The 23-year-old was picked 48th overall by the Dallas Mavericks after two years as a starter in the college game at Virginia Tech.The 6ft 8in forward only began playing competitive basketball when he was 16 and developed hi
  
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• International men of mystery: Inside the Knicks' collection of international draft rights

  25-06-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the night closed on the second round of the NBA Draft, the New York Knicks, fresh off their NBA Championship, finally made (and retained) two draft picks. However, that's a story for another time. The real story is that, during the NBA Draft, the Knicks acquired the draft rights to three international players, which means that the Knicks now hold the draft rights to 19 different international players. Yes, you read that right. The Knicks hold the draft rights to 19 different international pla
  
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• LaMelo Ball trade winners and losers: Timberwolves get Anthony Edwards the best backcourt mate of his career

  25-06-2026 20:44 via cbssports.com
  
  Minnesota took a huge -- and risky -- swing by trading for Ball, a uniquely gifted playmaker
  
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• 2027 NBA Mock Draft has prospects take lead as No. 1 pick contenders

  25-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now that the 2026 NBA Draft is behind us, scouts and executives fully shift their evaluation focus to the 2027 NBA Draft and a new crop of players.12 months away from when these prospects will actually hear their names called, it is nearly impossible to predict which players will emerge at the top of the next class. Experts feel the upcoming class is not nearly as loaded at the top as 2026 was with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.However, there are still plenty of talented prospe
  
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• Hornets reportedly set to re-sign Coby White to three year, $74 million contract

  25-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The second that it was clear LaMelo Ball was being traded, this was always going to be the next domino to fall.White agreed to a deal to return to Charlotte on a three-year, $74 million deal, something first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. This is a fully guaranteed deal with no player or team options.This is a good deal for both sides. White essentially doubles his salary and moves into starter range money. At the same time, the Hornets get their new point guard — a dynamic shot creat
  
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• Warriors sign intriguing Gonzaga prospect to Exhibit 10 contract

  25-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 13: Graham Ike #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Climate Pledge Arena on December 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors have signed Gonzaga undrafted free agent forward Graham Ike to an Exhibit 10 contract, per the Gonzaga’s men’s basketball team. Ike was actually ranked higher in Sam Vecenie’s draft rankings for The Athleti
  
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• How LaMelo Ball trade reshapes Timberwolves roster for Anthony Edwards

  25-06-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves have been bold NBA contenders since drafting Anthony Edwards. They stunned the league four years ago by trading a 2022 first-round pick (Walker Kessler) and four future first-round draft picks to acquire center Rudy Gobert. They shocked even their own locker room two years later by trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in a three-team deal that brought back Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. They were at it again in the days surrounding the 2026 NBA Draft,
  
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• Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: LaMelo goes West, Obama and Leon speak, draft bonanza

  25-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam, an American bald eagle from the Cincinnati Zoo, takes flight before the first inning during a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. I wasn’t planning on starting the column discussing a Minnesota Timberwolves trade, let alone one involving LaMelo Ball, but here we are. YIK broke the news (at least to me) in the comments section, so kudos to him for staying on top of it. Better salute one of
  
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• LaMelo Ball raises more questions than he answers in Minnesota

  25-06-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a surprisingly fast-moving development, the up-and-coming Charlotte Hornets pivoted from building off the momentum they had made at the end of last season, when they were one of the NBA's hottest teams, to trading a 24-year-old face of the franchise.Charlotte dealt one-time All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, first-round pick swaps from 2028-30 and second-round picks in 2029, 2032 and 2033, per ESP
  
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• LaMelo Ball traded! Brown, Kawhi & a wild summer ahead + NBA Draft takeaways with Tom Haberstroh

  25-06-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeLaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota!Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.Then, they discuss the future of Kawhi Leonard. Will he be moved from the Clippers?Plus, KOC and Tom round out their NBA draft analysis and name some of the biggest winners.0:00 Welcome0:40 LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves33:05 What’s next for Jaylen Brown43:
  
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• J’Vonne Hadley, Isaac McKneely sign NBA deals

  25-06-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tru Washington (10) with the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) and Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) defend in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Two members of the 2025-26 Louisville men’s basketball team have inked NBA contracts after going undrafted. J’Vonne Hadley has signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Miami Heat,
  
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• NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams’ full 2026 class

  25-06-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with Caleb Wilson after he is drafted fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 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 Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NBA Draft
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Favorite picks? How these 11 players fit with their new teams will be fun to watch

  25-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone, and we are landing in a space of hope and optimism before the next phase of the offseason. I am not here to give you winners, losers or anything of that sort. I'm here to talk about the things from the draft that brought me joy.The top 4 picks deliveredI know a lot of people love a good old-fashioned debate with a side of discourse, but the 2026 NBA Draft was refreshing in that we had an idea of who the top four players were going to be and knew that each of
  
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• Lakers begin signing multiple undrafted free agents after NBA Draft

  25-06-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Syracuse Orange forward William Kyle (42) during the ACC Men's basketball tournament between the Syracuse Orange and the SMU Mustangs on March 10, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While the second round turned out to be a dud for the Lakers on Wednesday, the conclusion of the NBA Draft is when the team really starts to get to work.The team agreed to two-way deals with
  
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• REPORT: Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster trade, weaken Eastern Conference

  25-06-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 4: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talk during the game on November 4, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• LeBron James tops list of available NBA free agents ahead of 'tampering' period

  25-06-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now that the 2026 NBA Draft is done, the league's attention turns to the start of free agency, with the official "tampering" period beginning on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET.But teams and free agents can't sign their contracts until July 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET when the NBA's moratorium on signings ends. There has already been some action well before the free agency start, as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu plans to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return. Also returning to their team
  
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• SEC basketball schedule: League releases teams' home, away conference opponents

  25-06-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The SEC, one of the strongest conferences in men's college basketball, top to bottom, unveiled its home and away opponents for 2026-27 league play on June 25.The conference had four teams in USA TODAY Sports' way-too-early top 25 in early April — including four in the top 10. The league will look to get back on track after failing to produce a Final Four team in the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament, a year after Todd Golden led Florida to the league's first national title since Kentucky in 2012.
  
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• Multiple analysts speculate that the Celtics are ready to trade Jaylen Brown

  25-06-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 3, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens and guard Jaylen Brown (7) talk on the sideline in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Life comes at you fast, doesn’t it? A few months ago, the Celtics headed into the playoffs as one of the favorites to come out of the East with a real chance at winning the NBA title. A first round exit later, and the team appears ready to move on
  
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• Coby White reportedly intends to sign 3-year, $74 million deal with Hornets

  25-06-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It took Coby White a few years to find his stride in the NBA, but his improvements have finally paid off. White reportedly intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets after performing well in a limited role down the stretch last season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.White, 26, will presumably move into a starting role with the new deal. Free agent guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN.
  
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• AJ Dybantsa will wear No. 4 with the Wizards

  25-06-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AJ Dybantsa poses with his Wizards jersey alongside Wizards general manager WIll Dawkins | X/strobersports Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will wear No. 4, he announced at his introductory press conference on Thursday.The future is now. pic.twitter.com/ybS3fCBHd9— Ben Strober (@strobersports) June 25, 2026Other notable Wizards to wear No. 4 include: Chris Webber, Antawn Jamison and Russell Westbrook.AJ Dybantsa will wear No. 4 in Washington.Other notable Wizards to wear No. 4: Chris
  
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• Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors, reportedly on two-year, $14 million contract

  25-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran big man Al Horford is staying in the Bay Area.Horford, 40, told Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of ESPN that he was going to sign a new contract to stay with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. According to the report, Horford will decline his $5.97 million player option to sign a fully guaranteed two-year, $14 million contract.Horford played in just 45 games last season due to injuries — primarily sciatica and a calf strain — and when he did, he averaged 8.3 points and 4.9 reb
  
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• LaMelo Ball trade grades: Timberwolves get 'B+' for high-risk, high-reward move, Hornets take the long view

  25-06-2026 17:28 via cbssports.com
  
  Ball could create an elite backcourt with Anthony Edwards, but it also could blow up in Minnesota's face
  
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• Robbie Avila reportedly agrees to Exhibit 10 deal with Lakers after going undrafted

  25-06-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Avilia has reportedly agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.The 22-year-old, 6-foot-10 center was not selected during this week's NBA Draft. Under an Exhibit 10 contract, Avila has agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal for the league minimum salary. There are optional bonuses included that can reach $75,000 if a player is waived and he spends at least 60 days with a team's G League affiliate.This type of contract can
  
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• How a golf simulator play a role in the downfall of an NBA powerhouse

  25-06-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Earlier this week, news rocked the NBA world that the Milwaukee Bucks had traded star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo played 12 seasons in Milwaukee, winning two MVPs and one NBA title. He helped to turn the Bucks from a bottom feeder into must-see TV, but nothing lasts forever, and in the end even an innocent golf simulator played a role in the Bucks' dismantling.In a fantastic look at the decline of the Bucks by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Jim Owczarski this week, O
  
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• How a golf simulator played a role in the downfall of an NBA powerhouse

  25-06-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Earlier this week, news rocked the NBA world that the Milwaukee Bucks had traded star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo played 12 seasons in Milwaukee, winning two MVPs and one NBA title. He helped to turn the Bucks from a bottom feeder into must-see TV, but nothing lasts forever, and in the end even an innocent golf simulator played a role in the Bucks' dismantling.In a fantastic look at the decline of the Bucks by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Jim Owczarski this week, O
  
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• Timberwolves NBA Championship Odds Move to 8% Following LaMelo Ball Trade

  25-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The NBA championship odds saw yet another massive shakeup this morning, when the Minnesota Timberwolves dealt Naz Reid and a plethora of NBA draft picks for LaMelo Ball, who will play alongside Anthony Edwards.This move has increased the Timberwolves' NBA championship odds to 8% (+1150), but where does that slot them among other contenders?Let's take a look.NBA Championship odds 2026-27Percentages courtesy
  
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• Labaron Philon Jr. can help the Sixers redeem the Jared McCain trade

  25-06-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with Labaron Philon Jr. after he is drafted twenty-second overall by the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) | Getty Images In February, the Sixers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for what wound up being the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft and three future second-rounders. The deal was&
  
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• LaMelo Ball traded to Timberwolves: Fantasy basketball fallout of deal for Hornets, Anthony Edwards, more

  25-06-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This NBA offseason has had no shortage of excitement. The latest came on Thursday morning when the Charlotte Hornets struck a deal to send PG LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, giving Anthony Edwards a running mate going into the 2026-27 season. BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029,
  
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• Ex-Arizona guard Josh Green dealt to Timberwolves in trade involving LaMelo Ball

  25-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Josh Green #10 of the Charlotte Hornets plays against the Phoenix Suns during their game at Spectrum Center on April 02, 2026 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. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NBA Draft finished up on Wednesday night, with three
  
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