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• 8 things worth playing for for the 2027 Knicks

  28-07-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the turn of the century in Queen City Book Store in Buffalo, amidst dozens of X-Men-tangential series and Tom Lyle’s high-key off-key emo Adam Warlock, there was a skinny self-published-looking collection of short stories and essays called The Nihilist’s Notebook. Maybe drawings, too. The last story ends as a man opens the trunk of his car to show another man the dead body he’s selling him to cannibalize, when an asteroid blazes overhead and crashes down, ending the world. T
  
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• Kawhi Leonard, Aspiration saga could drag into 2027 due to arbitration on potential punishments

  30-07-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Even while new allegations swirl around it, nearly everyone in league circles — and particularly the LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors — want the alleged salary cap circumvention case about Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers to wrap up fast. However, if Leonard or the Clippers decide to fight any potential punishments, this saga likely would drag out into the season and maybe into 2027, according to a new report.That's because the NBA's collective bargaining agreement says any cap-circumve
  
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• LeBron James reportedly near deal with ESPN for serialized documentary on upcoming season

  30-07-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Part of the speculation about LeBron James' next team — before he ended up choosing the Philadelphia 76ers — was about which landing spot best told a story that he could put into the documentary he was having made about his next (and potentially final) season.That documentary is happening, with LeBron and ESPN close to a deal on a serialized documentary about the season — kind of in the "Last Dance" style — reports Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.LeBron James and ESPN are
  
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• NBA probe on Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027. New incident pops up

  30-07-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is no closer to wrapping up its investigation of whether the Los Angeles Clippers used salary cap circumvention to pay forward Kawhi Leonard.According to ESPN.com, the probe could last well into 2027 if there is no agreement on what the investigation ultimately finds and whether any punishment could be forthcoming as a result. That could be an issue for the Clippers and Leonard, as a proposed trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold. The deal would have sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Di
  
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• NBA reportedly not planning to hold preseason games in the Middle East due to U.S.-Iran war

  30-07-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA will reportedly not hold any preseason games in the Middle East this season due to the on-going war between the United States and Iran, according to ESPN.Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has hosted two preseason NBA games every year since 2022. While the league reportedly discussed sending the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards this season, no concrete plans had been announced.Last season, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks playe
  
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• LeBron James reportedly closing in on 'The Last Dance'-style documentary after signing with 76ers

  30-07-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This season could be LeBron James' "last dance" in the NBA. Shortly after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, James is reportedly in talks to launch a "The Last Dance"-style documentary series, according to The Athletic.Negotiations between James and ESPN are at the "one-yard line," per The Athletic. The financial details of a possible agreement are not known at this time. Both ESPN and a representative for James declined comment when reached by The Athletic.If the deal reaches the finish line,
  
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• LeBron James reportedly closing in on 'The Last Dance' style documentary after signing with 76ers

  30-07-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This season could be LeBron James’ “last dance” in the NBA. Shortly after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, James is reportedly in talks to launch a “The Last Dance” style documentary series, according to The Athletic.Negotiations between James and ESPN are at the “one-yard line,” per The Athletic. The financial details of a possible agreement are not known at this time. Both ESPN and a representative for James declined comment when reached by The Ath
  
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• Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis? Don't get your hopes up on trade to reunite LeBron James with former co-star

  30-07-2026 15:50 via cbssports.com
  
  The Wizards, by all accounts, don't actually want to trade Davis, but there's more to it than that
  
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• Yay or nay: Should the Hawks pursue Peyton Watson?

  30-07-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - JANUARY 9: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on January 9, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images With all the m
  
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• Myles Turner: Start, Bench, Cut? Part 3

  30-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 05: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks before 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 Part I explored the rationale to start Myles Turner. Part II argued for his demoti
  
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• Inside the Suns: Roster additions, subtractions and 2nd unit player preferences

  30-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: Four players (Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Amir Coffey, Isaiah Livers) who finished the 2025-26 season with the Suns will not be back in 2026-27. Which one do you think the Suns might most regret losing?zenzino: As far as continuity goe
  
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• Memphis Plans For A Boozer Weakness

  30-07-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Semifinals on July 18, 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Rockets could have one of NBA’s best starting lineups

  30-07-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Kevin Durant #7 and Fred Vanvleet #5 of the Houston Rockets sit on the bench during the second quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026 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. (Photo by Tim
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs to host Back To School Bash

  30-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 2: The Coyote, the mascot of the San Antonio Spurs, high fives a student volunteer during the NBA Cares/BBVA Compass "Team. Works. In Schools." refurbishment project on May 2, 2012 at the E.T. Wrenn Middle School 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 2012 NBAE (Pho
  
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• Bucketheads Podcast: Will Guillory of The Athletic talks Bruce Thornton’s NBA transition

  30-07-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Summer League Semifinals game on July 18, 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 b
  
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• Bucketheads Podcast: Will Guillory of The Athletic joins to talk about Bruce Thornton

  30-07-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Summer League Semifinals game on July 18, 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 b
  
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• The Celtics earned every bit of skepticism coming their way

  30-07-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens (left) and lead owner Bill Chisholm speak during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 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 Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you’ve been side-
  
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• Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: Entitled takes, Pat Ewing’s farewell

  30-07-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW DELHI, INDIA - JULY 29: Visitors observe a tiger at the Delhi Zoo on the occasion of International Tiger Day on July 29, 2026 in New Delhi, India. International Tiger Day is observed annually to raise awareness about tiger conservation and the protection of their natural habitats. (Photo by Ishant Chauhan/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) | Hindustan Times via Getty Images Summer so hot and slow I swear it feels like days are going backwards and we’re getting closer to last June than w
  
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• Warriors considered, rejected Anthony Davis trade

  30-07-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors after the Lakers defeated the Warriors 118-108 at Chase Center on January 25, 2025 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Ima
  
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• Lakers continue to have interest in Jonathan Kuminga, per reports

  30-07-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.The Lakers would seemingly have to engage in a sign-and-trade to acquire the forward, who would compete for an immediate starting role. The Cleveland Cavaliers are also interested in Kuminga.He started the first five seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors before he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in February. Kuminga has the athleticism to be a solid transition scorer and an aggress
  
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• Utah’s front office has had an incredible offseason

  30-07-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9:Keyonte George #3, Isaiah Collier #8, Brice Sensabaugh #28 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz attend the game between the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 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
  
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• Why Didn’t LeBron want to join Steph Curry?

  30-07-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Got a question for ya gang. Who exactly turns down the chance to play with a guy who has a living, breathing wing in the Hall of Fame while he’s still active in the league? Steph Curry already has a permanent wing in the Hall of Fame before his career is even over. And LeBron James reportedly looked at the chance to play beside that guy and still said, essentially, “Not like this.”According to Anthony Slater’s reporting, a source close to the situation says LeBron would&r
  
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• NBA’s investigation into Clippers-Kawhi Leonard dealings could continue into 2027

  30-07-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA’s investigation into the Clippers-Kawhi Leonard deal could drag into 2027. The league is looking into weather the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by compensating Leonard through a $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration — which had a 23-year, $300 million deal with the franchise before it went bankrupt.According to ESPN sources, the probe may continue into the new year if the two parties can’t agree on the findings or a settlement that involves punishing the t
  
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• LeBron James surpasses Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani in wild sports crossover

  30-07-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York, NY July 16, 2026 LeBron James made multiple high-profile appearances at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, including a live recording of his Mind the Game podcast with Indiana Pacers star Tyrese HaliburtonLeBron James continues to break records in professional sports.According to Fanatics, James’ Philadelphia 76ers jersey has surpassed Shohei Ohtani’s for the most jerseys sold by any player switching teams within the first 48 hours after the move was announced.Ohtani’s previous
  
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• Warriors rumors: Golden State passed on Jaylen Brown amid lack of confidence

  30-07-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  steph curry warriors split screen jaylen brown celticsFrustration is brewing between Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors and a recent report has added more to the mix.According to Logan Murdock of The Ringer, the Warriors had an opportunity to trade for Jaylen Brown before the NBA Trade Deadline this past February, but didn’t want to pull the trigger.Murdock reported that the Warriors “Couldn’t build an organizational consensus that Brown would be the right player to carr
  
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• Jimmy Butler represents Golden State’s silent belief

  30-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 15: Jimmy Butler III #10 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the LA Clippers during the SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 15, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, 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 Im
  
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• Can the Warriors improve without additions?

  30-07-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and head coach Steve Kerr in the fourth quarter during an NBA preseason game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. The Clippers won 106-103. (Photo by Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) If you’re a Golden State Warriors fan who uses social media, then you’ve probably seen a fairly depressing graphic floating around the internet in one of its many iterations. The images and
  
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• Despite LeBron James’ decision, Steph Curry will be Warrior for life

  30-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The internet is a wild place, but there’s one narrative we never thought we’d read in that jungle. Should Steph Curry leave the Warriors? After the Warriors did nothing this offseason, we can agree on one thing: The end of his career is being wasted. At age 38, he’s still one of the NBA’s best players, averaging 26.6 points (46.8% from the field, 39.3% from 3) and 4.7 assists last season. The Warriors didn’t do anything substantial to boost Steph
  
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• Warriors survey: How much will Yaxel Lendeborg play?

  30-07-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks on July 16, 2026 at the Cox 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We
  
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• The Warriors made their Jaylen Brown bet

  30-07-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 16: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shakes hands with Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors after the game on MARCH 16, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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