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• 2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule with first round underway

  18-04-2026 22:30 via cbssports.com
  
  The 2026 NBA playoffs are underway with eight first-round matchups
  
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• The Cavs have a bench problem

  10-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 3: Thomas Bryant #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates during the game against the Toronto Raptors during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE vi
  
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• Open Thread: The Spurs Scrimmage is set for Sunday, October 4th

  10-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio TX, - October 4, 2025: Harrison Barnes #40, Carter Bryant #11 and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attend the 2025-26 Scrimmage on October 4, 2025 at 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 2025 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Are the Wizards deep?

  10-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will the Wizards have a deep team in 2026-27? | NBAE via Getty Images Multiple times this summer, I’ve heard it claimed by fans, pundits, and current/former coaches, players, and front office types that the Wizards are deep. My instinctual reaction is skepticism. I delved into statistical analysis in part because so much of what I heard from the “experts” on TV when I was a kid didn’t seem accurate.I’d watch Player X (names redacted to protect the innocent) would gr
  
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• Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: Underdog Knicks, turning point, forgotten Rose

  10-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in a pasture in Alaska.. (Photo by: Edwin Remsburg/VW Pics via Getty Images) Today’s post doesn’t merit an introduction. Just scroll down to the bottom, and you’ll find all you need.Jalen Brunson publicly pushed back on a rumor that he, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges had reunited with former Villanova teammate Matt Kennedy by becoming clients of his wealth management practice.Miles McBride revealed when the Knicks realized they were championship materi
  
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• Hiltzik: The NBA report on the Ballmer/Clippers scandal shows it was even worse than you thought

  10-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clippers owner Steve Ballmer: Where does his team go from here? (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Associated Press)One rule I’ve developed in years of writing about financial scandals is that, as bad as a scheme appears at first, it’s more likely than not that the facts will turn out to be nastier than they appeared at first. Case in point: The scandal swirling around the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Assn. and their billionaire owner, former Microsoft Chief Executive Steve
  
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• Rockets 2026 NBA Training Camp roster breakdown

  10-09-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 9: Kevin Durant #7, Amen Thompson #1, and Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets high five during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 9, 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)
  
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• Trump unloads on Mavericks for Luka Dončić trade: ‘We got to redo that deal’

  10-09-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump entered American Airlines Center in Dallas on Wednesday night prepared to talk about Iran, immigration, oil prices, the economy and the upcoming midterm elections.  Then, in true Trump fashion, as he stood inside the building that Luka Doncic once dazzled on a nightly basis, he reopened one of the city’s most painful wounds. The president interrupted his nearly two-hour speech at the Republican midterm convention to offer his own assessment of the Febr
  
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• Nike may have just debuted the worst Lakers jerseys ever

  10-09-2026 07:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo via Twitter | Photo via Twitter Just when you thought the Lakers’ jerseys couldn’t get worse, Nike unveiled maybe the worst version of them yet.The team’s jerseys have been trending in the wrong direction for some time now, whether because of the design or the shift toward highlighter yellow instead of gold. But Nike hit a new low on Wednesday.At an event on Tuesday, new alternate “Specter” jerseys were debuted for the upcoming NBA season, including the Lakers
  
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• Donald Trump says Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade among worst deals in the history of sports

  10-09-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump's latest attempt to rally support at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention included a dig at the Dallas Mavericks' front office.The Mavericks forever shaped their franchise when they shocked the sports world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in February 2025. Nearly everyone questioned it. Mavericks fans protested the move. General manager Nico Harrison was fired in November 2025. Trump added his two cents Wednesday while speaking at th
  
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• Josh Hart has simple reason why Knicks don’t have ‘target’ on them despite NBA title

  10-09-2026 05:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Hart doesn’t see a “target” on the Knicks’ back as they prepare to defend their NBA championship. In fact, the veteran guard sees the exact opposite when asked during an appearance on ESPN’s U.S. Open broadcast on Wednesday night if the rest of the NBA would be gunning for the Knicks.“I don’t think we have a big target,” Hart told Chris Fowler and John McEnroe during Alexander Zverev’s quarterfinal win over Botic van de Zandschulp.
  
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• Keyonte George: Sun among the stars or a radiant supernova?

  10-09-2026 04:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Do you ever stretch out on the Earth, gaze at the pinpricked majesty of the Lite-Brite night sky, and take a moment to consider your place in the universe? Ponder the scope of existence. Observe the celestial bodies that pierce the outer reaches of the void and flicker a message of awareness in our direction.The Earth is a satellite of observation. A clump of something, floating and whirling through the stretching expanses of the infinite. From our point of view, our Sun, the source of Earth&rsq
  
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• Lakers release new dazzling ‘specter’ jerseys

  10-09-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers debut new specter jerseys at an NBA event.The Los Angeles Lakers will have a bold new look next season.During an event hosted by Nike, the Lakers revealed their new Specter jersey that they will wear a handful of times as an alternate jersey for the 2026-2027 NBA season.The model walked out on the runway during the event and was seen wearing a No.77 Luka Dončić jersey that had a mixed colorway of purple and black going across it, while the color yellow was on the
  
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• Lakers poach long-time Heat executive Eric Amsler to be assistant GM

  10-09-2026 02:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soon after the surprising sale of the Lakers to the Joshua Kushner/Bob Iger group was announced, hiring reportedly paused in both the Lakers' front office and business side. Under Mark Walter, the Lakers began reorganizing and growing their basketball operations, adding analytics staff and much-needed personnel on the scouting side. The Lakers had already hired Rohan Ramadas away from the Pelicans as an assistant general manager focused on analytics.Now comes the report that the Lakers are going
  
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• Bronny James spills on Luka Dončić’s off-court Slovenia assist: ‘He was hooking us up!’

  09-09-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers’ trip to Slovenia seemed to be more about building off-court camaraderie than actually basketball training, although the team did a fair share of both.What’s for sure is that the Lakers got to enjoy several intriguing off-court activities, including one night spent presumably partying at “a Ljubljana restaurant that also serves as a nightclub.”The Lakers’ roster knew what to do in Slovenia because of star guard Luka Dončić, who brought and hoste
  
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• Lakers add former Heat executive as key ‘pillar’ under new ownership

  09-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After months of searching, the Lakers have finally secured their second assistant general manager under Rob Pelinka. The Lakers are hiring Heat vice president of player personnel Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager.Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has secured his second assistant general manager. Getty ImagesHe’s also the general manager of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Heat’s G League affiliate. Amsler is the second assistant general manager hire of the offseason afte
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/9/26

  09-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Samuel #17 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Tom O'Conn
  
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• Lakers hire Heat vice president of player personnel Eric Amsler as assistant GM

  09-09-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: The Lakers logo is displayed outside Crypto.com Arena, home of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, on August 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Lakers to venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) | Getty Images It turns out the Lakers are not in a hiring freeze.
  
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• Former Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn can return to college for sixth season

  09-09-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Back in June, Trey Kaufman-Renn heard his name called at the 2026 NBA Draft.By the time November rolls around, there’s a good chance he’ll be playing college basketball somewhere.Kaufman-Renn, a former forward at Purdue who was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2025, was granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA by an Indiana judge on Wednesday, Sept. 9, opening the door for him to return for a sixth college season.REQUIRED READING: Former Purdue player contends econ
  
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• The Timberwolves lost a draft pick to college basketball, and this is getting out of control

  09-09-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Trey Kaufman-Renn #14 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 13, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• Silver Screen & Roll adds new writers to staff

  09-09-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: The Los Angeles Lakers logo is pictured on a uniform against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, 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. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images As you guys recently saw, we were looking to add to our staff here at Silver Sc
  
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• Live, from the King of New York: Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson will host the season premiere of 'Saturday Night Live'

  09-09-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As if they needed any burnishing after shepherding the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson’s “King of New York” superstar bona fides are about to get another boost: the kind that can only come from standing at home base to deliver a monologue at Studio 8H at 11:30 p.m. ET.That’s right: The New York Knicks’ captain, All-Star and All-NBA point guard, and freshly minted NBA Finals Most Valuable Player will punctuate his magical su
  
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• Live, from the King of New York: Jalen Brunson will host the season premiere of 'Saturday Night Live'

  09-09-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As if they needed any burnishing after shepherding the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson’s “King of New York” superstar bona fides are about to get another boost: the kind that can only come from standing at home base to deliver a monologue at Studio 8H at 11:30 p.m. ET.That’s right: The New York Knicks’ captain, All-Star and All-NBA point guard, and freshly minted NBA Finals Most Valuable Player will punctuate his magical su
  
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• Knicks' Jalen Brunson to host 52nd season premiere of 'Saturday Night Live'

  09-09-2026 20:08 via yahoo.com
  Live from New York, it’s the Finals MVP!"Saturday Night Live" announced that their 52nd season will premiere on Sept. 26, and Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson will be the host. Brunson, of course, is coming off a magical season in which he earned his third career All-Star appearance and led the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, earning Finals MVP honors as the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games.Brunson won’t be the first New York athlete t
  
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• Knicks star Jalen Brunson set to host SNL Season 52 premiere

  09-09-2026 19:58 via yahoo.com
  New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is set to become the latest athlete to parlay success on the court into a high-profile acting gig.Brunson will host Saturday Night Live's Season 52 premiere on Sept. 26, 2026, according to NBC, after leading the Knicks to the NBA championship and earning NBA Finals MVP honors this year. It will be Brunson's hosting debut on SNL.Brunson is the fifth NBA star to be tapped as a host by the long-running late-night sketch comedy show, joining only Bill Russell, Char
  
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• Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell reveals cancer diagnosis

  09-09-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell revealed he has cancer.Pikiell announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9 he was not feeling 100% a few months ago and visited the team doctors, and after undergoing testing, he learned he has cancer. He did not disclose what type of cancer it was."I am incredibly grateful to my team of doctors at RWJBarnabas Health and Memorial Sloan Kettering for guiding and supporting us through this difficult time," he said in a statement. "After a successful surgery, my doc
  
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• Ziaire Williams says JJ Redick wants him to focus on defense

  09-09-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball as Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets plays defense during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 28, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrab
  
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• Jalen Brunson to host the season opener of Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26

  09-09-2026 19:22 via yahoo.com
  Jalen Brunson is taking another legendary step, joining Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Charles Barkley in another rare milestone for an NBA career:Brunson will host the season opener of Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26 with musical guest KATSEYE.FIRST FOUR OF SEASON 52!!! pic.twitter.com/m8F1Hnf1gS— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) September 9, 2026Brunson became a New York legend and icon as the NBA Finals MVP, leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years last June, set
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion opens up on ‘very rough’ Klay Thompson breakup: ‘On edge all the time’

  09-09-2026 19:04 via yahoo.com
  Megan Thee Stallion is making one thing clear: Her breakup with Klay Thompson has not been a fun ride.The “Savage” rapper admitted in a recent interview with InStyle that her split from the former Golden State Warriors superstar has caused her to “feel like I’ve been put through the washing machine and the dryer with tins, shovels, and a cactus.”Music artist Megan Thee Stallion kisses her boyfriend, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, at the end of a game against
  
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• History suggests that James Harden’s new contract will age poorly

  09-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 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 All-time great players achieve that status by continually defying
  
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