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• All the dumb moments that make this title so much sweeter: Part IV (2010-20)

  15-10-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: James Dolan, L, Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden, stands with Phil Jackson during the press conference to announce Jackson as President of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images The home stretch is here. In less than a week, the Knicks will raise their long-awaited third championship banner on national television at Madison Square Garden. It’s a day 53 years in
  
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• Cam Christie returning to Clippers, per report

  17-10-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cam Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers for his third season in the NBA.He's going to sign a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.The 21-year-old shooting guard was initially waived by the Clippers on Oct. 14. He was drafted by L.A. in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft (46th overall).Christie saw a small uptick in production last season. He averaged 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 55 games played. He averaged 1.4 points and 0.9 rebounds in 13 games played
  
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• 4-star guard Devin Cleveland commits to Mizzou Hoops

  17-10-2026 01:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In shaping the 2027 recruiting class for the Tigers, Dennis Gates has long wanted to bring in multiple ball handlers. The first target and pledge was Webster Groves, Mo product Scottie Adkinson. The 4-star combo guard committed to Mizzou even before all of the 2026 class. With Adkinson on board, Gates and the Tigers were left to suss out the rest of the recruiting board. Once the thing spring period passed earlier this year, one target seemed to emerge above the rest of the pack: Devin Cleveland
  
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• Top-35 overall recruit Devin Cleveland commits to Missouri

  17-10-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four-star shooting guard Devin Cleveland has committed to Missouri, he announced. The 6-foot-3 senior out of La Lumiere School (IN) ultimately chose the Tigers over Michigan and TCU. He also received offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Marquette, Syracuse, and more. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ]Cleveland, a Chicago native, is ranked as the No. 32 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 5 ranked shooting guard, according to the Rivals Industry Rankin
  
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• Celtics announce unexpected starting lineup vs. Jaylen Brown, 76ers

  17-10-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Hayden Gray #44 of the Boston Celtics reaches for a loose ball during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113. 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)
  
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• NBA over/under predictions for every Western Conference team: Lakers undervalued, Warriors in for a long year

  17-10-2026 00:19 via cbssports.com
  
  We're sorting through the win total projections for every team out West
  
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• Spanish club says it will oppose rookie Aday Mara's 'international transfer' to Thunder

  17-10-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This feels like a naked money grab — and the Oklahoma City Thunder are pushing back.Spanish club Casademont Basket Zaragoza is saying it holds the rights to Aday Mara — the Oklahoma City rookie drafted No. 12 last June — through 2027 and plans to block Mara from playing in the NBA, at least until there is a financial settlement, reports Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. Zaragoza released this statement to the Spanish newspaper Heraldo de Aragón, via Eurohoops."Basket Zaragoz
  
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• The Knicks don’t have to trade anyone to keep James Wiseman and Bruce Brown

  16-10-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Bruce Brown #1 of the New York Knicks is introduced before the game against the Toronto Raptors during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE v
  
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• Pistons vs Raptors GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

  16-10-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 15: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives against Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 15, 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 The Detroit Pistons play
  
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• Game Preview: Suns set for preseason finale against Jazz

  16-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 31, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the second half between the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Who: Phoenix Suns vs. Utah JazzWhen: 7:00 pm Arizona TimeWhere: Mortgage Matchup Center — Phoenix, ArizonaWatch: Suns+Listen: ESPN Phoenix 620 AM, SiriusXMFour preseason games down. One to go. Tonight will be the last chance to tune things up before
  
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• Cavs fans decide what new addition has impressed them most in preseason

  16-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Mario Hezonja #33, Peyton Watson #8, and Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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/NBA
  
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• Warriors' Jimmy Butler says he won't be 'a bum-a** player' upon return from torn ACL

  16-10-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did Jimmy Butler let the Golden State Warriors down when he tore his right ACL in January?That seems like an awfully harsh assessment, but the veteran scorer feels that his injury prevented him from fulfiling expectations, something he's eager to amend. Going into his 16th NBA season, Butler is determined to justify the faith the Warriors showed in trading for him during the 2024-25 season. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonWithout Butler, Golden State we
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/16/26

  16-10-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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. Gar
  
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• Former NBA star Delonte West gets married after years of legal, drug woes

  16-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Delonte West has tied the knot.The former NBA player, who is set to face Michael Beasley in a boxing match Friday, announced his marriage to longtime girlfriend Melissa Anaya in an image shared to his social media.West captioned the post “The comeback story continues.”Dallas Mavericks’ Delonte West (13) passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. Getty ImagesWest is on his third mar
  
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• Boston Celtics (3-0) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) Preseason Game #4 10/16/26

  16-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston Celtics (3-0) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-2)
  Friday, October 16, 2026
  7:00 PM ET
  Preseason Game #4 Road Game #2
  TV: NBA-TV
  Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, Sirius XM
  Xfinity Mobile ArenaThe Celtics come to the end of their preseason slate as they travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers for the second time in this preseason. These 2 teams played in Boston on Wednesday when the Celtics won 144-106. In that game Brown, Embiid, and James all sat out the game while the Celtics played all their sta
  
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• The Raptors need to get over a multi-season losing streak

  16-10-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a team basket against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game 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 Images) | Getty Images Overreacting to preseason games is one
  
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• NBA, sportsbooks enact bans on certain wagers, parlays and under bets

  16-10-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In an effort to combat illegal sports gambling scandals, the NBA and its sportsbook partners have banned wagers the league deems problematic and susceptible to manipulation, per a pair of memos obtained by USA TODAY Sports.The bets that will no longer be permitted are parlays wagered on a series of under bets for the same player; any under wagers for players who average fewer than 12 minutes per game; and first basket, opening tipoff winners and wagers for players to miss any specific shots. The
  
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• Rockets Amen Thompson named best perimeter defender by NBA GMs

  16-10-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every year, the NBA General Managers take a survey voting on certain topics such as best defender, player most likely to have a breakout season, best assistant coach, etc. What keeps this survey honest is that general managers are not allowed to vote for any of their players or staff. If you want to read the survey for yourself, you can do so here.This year, one particular Rocket was mentioned repeatedly in the survey, and that is Wing Amen Thompson, who scored second for most likely to break ou
  
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• Fantasy Basketball: 6 last-minute tips to help you nail your drafts

  16-10-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA season starts next Tuesday, and if you're like me, you will be knocking out your final fantasy basketball drafts this weekend. Here are six tips to help you cram last minute and dominate your drafts!Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonCheck out my free fantasy basketball draft kit!Rankings aren't one-size-fits-all, but like average draft position, they are another data point that can help fantasy managers come draft time. It's impossible to predict
  
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• Bucks make way for Brewers’ World Series return with schedule change

  16-10-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Milwaukee Brewersare making history, and the city’s NBA franchise doesn’t want to impede that in any way.The Bucks and NBA announced Friday, Oct. 16 that the team’s home opener against the Chicago Bulls has been moved up four hours to prevent a scheduling conflict with Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 23, which will take place in Milwaukee and mark the club’s first trip to the Fall Classic in more than four decades."The Brewers' return to the World Series fo
  
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• Buss family war over Lakers sale deepens with new court filing

  16-10-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Buss family’s situation just got stickier. Five Buss siblings filed an additional 29-page document about their sister, Los Angeles Lakers acting governor Jeanie, to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss sits in the stands prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Boston Celtics in Los Angeles, Friday, March 3, 2017. APIt was filed on behalf of Joey and Janie Buss in opposition to the
  
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• The Credits: Back where we left off

  16-10-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AMES, IOWA - OCTOBER 07: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum during a preseason game on October 07, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tyler Clouse/Getty Images) | Getty Images Very long-time readers of Silver Screen & Roll
  
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• NBA instructs sportsbook partners to ban certain bets ripe for manipulation, per report

  16-10-2026 20:16 via cbssports.com
  
  Notably, 'under' parlays on the same player's statistics are off the board
  
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• Atlantic Division + 2026 WNBA Finals preview

  16-10-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones wrap up their preview series with the Atlantic division (Knicks, Celtics, Sixers, Raptors, Nets).On the WNBA side, the guys preview the upcoming Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]:00 -- New York Knicks12:30 -- Boston Celtics23:00 -- Phil
  
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• Knicks reportedly exploring Pacome Dadiet, Tyler Kolek trades so they can keep Bruce Brown

  16-10-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the Knicks brought in a number of veterans on non-guaranteed contracts to compete for a roster spot in training camp, James Wiseman was always the frontrunner. New York needs depth at center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond, and Wiseman fits that role well. When the Knicks cut Drew Eubanks, Tony Bradley and Ochai Agbaji on Thursday, it cleared the way for Wiseman to make the roster.However, the Knicks also like what guard Bruce Brown brings to the table and are now looking for
  
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• Spanish club contesting NBA eligibility of Thunder rookie Aday Mara over contract dispute

  16-10-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder insisted Friday that rookie center Aday Mara is eligible to play for the team, despite claims raised by the lottery pick’s former club in Spain that it would need to release him from the terms of the contract he signed with them as a teenager for him to be able to play in the NBA.The Spanish newspaper Heraldo de Aragón reported Friday that Liga ACB club Casademont Zaragoza claims it holds the playing rights to Mara — a 7-foot-3 center whom the Thunder
  
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• Mike Gansey was reportedly key in the James Harden acquisition

  16-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 8: Mike Gansey speaks as the Philadelphia 76ers introduce him as their new President of Basketball Operations on June 8, 2026 at The Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE via G
  
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• Did the NBA General Manager Survey disrespect the Suns?

  16-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Annually for the past 25 years, the NBA has anonymously surveyed general managers with a range of questions (48!) focused on rating teams, front offices, coaches, and players. This provides good insight into what the league’s decision-makers really think. Results published ea
  
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• Spanish club Basket Zaragoza attempting to block Thunder rookie Aday Mara from making NBA debut

  16-10-2026 18:51 via cbssports.com
  
  Mara played for the club in his native Spain before playing three seasons of college basketball
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks change time of home opener with Brewers hosting World Series Game 1 on same night

  16-10-2026 18:47 via cbssports.com
  
  The Fall Classic is coming to Milwaukee for the first time since 1982, and it will impact the NBA schedule
  
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