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• 'Right hand from God': One play, 4.5 seconds and a place in Knicks lore

  11-06-2026 07:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds.And make no mistake: Those 4 1/2 seconds will never be forgotten by the Knicks. Or by the San Antonio Spurs.The situation: Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Knicks down by one in a game where they trailed by as many as 29 points. They call timeout with 5.7 seconds left, just as Jose Alvarado nearly committed a backcourt violation that would have cost the Knicks
  
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• 3 myths surrounding the Clippers investigation 357 days after it began

  26-08-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amin Elhassan to break down the NBA’s ongoing investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers. From the $28 million no-show endorsement deal with Aspiration and the latest trade hold between the Clippers and Raptors, Tom and Amin lay out what’s real and what’s myth in one of the league’s most consequential off-court stories.(1:17) The Big Nu
  
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• Report: Former Arizona wing Bennedict Mathurin signs with Pelicans

  26-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Bennedict Mathurin #9 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts after the play in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on April 05, 2026 in Sacramento, 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 Don Collier/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bennedict Mathurin is headed to New Orle
  
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• Who will rule the NBA this season? Record projections for every team

  26-08-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The start of NBA training camps is still a little more than a month away, but it’s not too early to look ahead at the upcoming regular season.A busy offseason that saw stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat), LeBron James (Philadelphia 76ers) and Jaylen Brown (76ers) find new homes has mostly wrapped up as teams enjoy their final month of summer vacation before getting back to hoops.And with that fluctuation in personnel comes a new hierarchy and balance of power in both the Eastern
  
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• Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans reportedly agree to two-year, $16 million contract

  26-08-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For a couple of weeks, it had been rumored that New Orleans was the only outside team seriously in pursuit of Bennedict Mathurin, and it was going to come down to them or the LA Clippers — and the Clippers had the power because he was a restricted free agent.Then came this report Wednesday: Mathurin and the Pelicans reached agreement on a two-year, $16 million offer, with the second year of that a player option, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN.For that to happen, the Clippers and
  
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• The NBA is missing a golden opportunity with this year’s Sixers

  26-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia, PA - April 24: Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey argues a call in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers played in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images The NBA has yet to officially confirm all of the uniforms that each team will be wearing during the 2026-27 season, but as usual, the sickos at NBA Uniform Tracker are
  
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• Warriors to honor former coach Don Nelson with 'Nellie' band on uniform during 2026-27 NBA season

  26-08-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson made an impact on a number of players and franchises during his Hall of Fame career. Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Dončić and many others were among those to pay tribute to Nelson after he died in early August at the age of 86. On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors announced how they would honor the man who had two separate coaching stints with the franchise. During the 2026-27 NBA season, the Warriors will wear a “Nellie” band on their jerseys as a t
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga prefers Lakers over Wolves, decision expected soon

  26-08-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on March 01, 2026 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images We may finally, mercifully, be nearing the end of Jonathan Kum
  
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• Bennedict Mathurin reportedly agrees to 2-year, $16 million deal with Pelicans

  26-08-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Restricted free agent wing Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to a 2-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday.Mathurin, 24, has averaged 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 28.6 minutes per game over the first four seasons of his career. He has shot 44.2% from the field and 83.8% from the free-throw line on more than five attempts per game.That ability to get to the charity stripe has been one of the calling cards of the swin
  
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• LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth

  26-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — LeBron James’ growing passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour announced Tuesday that will bring a two-day tournament to Firestone Country Club in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, next summer to connect youth with aspiring professionals.The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will be played July 6-7 on the South course at Firestone, where the PGA Tour recently ended a 72-year run.The event is to include mentorship that connect students from James&rs
  
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• Kyle Singler takes aim at Mike Krzyzewski, asks for help in concerning videos

  26-08-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former NBA forward and Duke men’s basketball star Kyle Singler posted a series of unsettling videos on Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 25, alleging that his former Blue Devils coach, Mike Krzyzewski, and others in his life have “turned the other way” when he reached out to them.In one of the videos, in which a disheveled Singler is pacing around a room, he says that he has no power and no house.“Man, Coach K has set me up,” Singler said in one of the videos, captioned &l
  
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• Eight years after Brett Brown went ‘star hunting,’ the one he really wanted lands in Philly

  26-08-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 22: Assistant Coach Brett Brown of the San Antonio Spurs & Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers embrace after the game on January 22, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/N
  
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• Josh Hart talks Scouting America ambassadorship, championship run

  26-08-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks attends the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) | Getty Images The champs have been busy this offseason, continuing their media tours with new sponsorships, talk shows, an
  
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• Open Thread: Stephon Castle posts a video of him working on his shot during the offseason

  26-08-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by
  
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• What are the Suns’ most tradable contracts?

  26-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 27: Collin Gillespie #12 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 27, 2026 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. (Photo by Chri
  
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• Draymond believes Klay Thompson would have left Warriors if not for 2019 injury

  26-08-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond believes Klay Thompson would have left Warriors if not for 2019 injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaKlay Thompson’s illustrious Warriors tenure ended two years ago, which might have been five seasons after its initial expiration date. The sharpshooting guard left Golden State to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in NBA free agency two years ago, but according to longtime teammate Draymond Green, Thompson’s departure would have happened much sooner if not for one fa
  
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• Warriors sign Georges Niang

  26-08-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 08: Georges Niang #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers brings the ball up court during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 08, 2024 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors
  
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• Counting down the 10 greatest Warriors transactions under Lacob, Guber: Part I

  26-08-2026 11:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Counting down the 10 greatest Warriors transactions under Lacob, Guber: Part I originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaA relatively futile summer by the Warriors’ front office has left a vocal segment of Dub Nation rolling its collective eyes in despair, if not disgust. Their highest hopes were kneecapped by the failure to make a move that would stir the fan base back toward faith.Golden State’s shot-callers, however, maintain belief in the roster they will have when training camp
  
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• Celtics Reacts Survey: does Payton Pritchard win his starting role back next season?

  26-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Payton Pritchard #11 and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics look on 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 (Pho
  
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• Assessing Warriors' Georges Niang signing to complete team's 15-man roster

  26-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Assessing Warriors' Georges Niang signing to complete team's 15-man roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAt long last, the Warriors’ 15-man roster for the 2026-27 NBA season was completed on Tuesday. The Warriors went nearly two months without making an outside move, aside from their two draft picks. On Tuesday, they changed course and added not one but two veteran players to round out the roster. Point guard Brandon Williams agreed to a one-year contract in the morni
  
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• NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success

  26-08-2026 08:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Great Britain's men's basketball team have turned to the NBA in their bid to progress into the full qualifying rounds for the 2029 EuroBasket campaign.The side, led by Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel, has been able to name three players in his squad who are either current or recent players in the world's top domestic league for this week's double-header against Switzerland and Slovakia.Boston Celtics centre Amari Williams is part of the squad, as is power forward Tobi Lawal who was draf
  
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• Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: Which Nets are Potentially Up Next?

  26-08-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony has just come and gone. While that means we’re still several months away from when next year’s class will be announced, we are a few steps closer to it, when several Nets could have a shot being immortalized forever in Springfield, Massachusetts. The NewbiesNeither Mike D’Antoni nor Amar’e Stoudemire will be remembered for their brief stints as Nets assistant coaches, but they did contribute to some of the most e
  
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• Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: Nets who are (potentially) Next Up

  26-08-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony has just come and gone. While that means we’re still several months away from when next year’s class will be announced, we are a few steps closer to it, when several Nets could have a shot being immortalized forever in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Newbies Neither Mike D’Antoni nor Amar’e Stoudemire will be remembered for their brief stints as Nets assistant coaches, but they did contribute to some of the most
  
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• Did Brooklyn Nets help defense with off-season moves?

  26-08-2026 05:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Julian Reese #15 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Josh Minott #00 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center on April 05, 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Everyone knows that the Brooklyn Nets
  
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• RJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams

  26-08-2026 05:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — RJ Luis Jr., a former St. John’s standout who recently signed with LSU after spending time with two NBA clubs, was cleared by a court Monday evening to start practicing and potentially play for the Tigers this season.Luis, who briefly was under contract with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics but never played in an NBA game, hugged LSU coach Will Wade after the ruling by East Baton Rouge Parish District Court judge Ronald R. Johnson.After a five-hour hearing, Jo
  
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• ESPN is already putting out crazy projections for the Lakers season

  26-08-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Bronny James #9, Deandre Ayton #5 and Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers laugh court side during a 131-107 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 12, 2026 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the countdown for the NBA seas
  
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• Golden State reportedly to round out roster signing sharp-shooting forward Georges Niang

  26-08-2026 03:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The minivan is coming to the Bay Area.Golden State is signing Georges Niang to their 15th and final roster spot, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. This is a veteran minimum contract, and considering Niang's injury history last season, it's a safe bet it will not be fully guaranteed.Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Warriors signed point guard Brandon Williams.Niang fits the Warriors' need for a stretch big after Quinten Post left for Memphis in free agency. In his last healthy season, 2
  
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• Klay Thompson points to 'redemption season' in Miami

  26-08-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One doesn't have to look too hard on social media to find someone using the word "washed" in the same sentence as Klay Thompson's name.Which is exactly why the four-time champion and future Hall of Famer wanted to join the Heat, Thompson said at his introductory press conference, via the Associated Press."It's kind of a redemption season for me to show I can still make an impact on winning and do it consistently," Thompson said. "I can't wait to get to work. It's pretty surreal being here. But w
  
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• Report: Former Arizona guard Brandon Williams signs with Warriors

  26-08-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Steve Kerr will have a former Arizona guard under his tut
  
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• Warriors signing Georges Niang, Brandon Williams: How they fit with Golden State

  26-08-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors have had a rather quiet offseason that returned many familiar faces from last season's roster. Now, they have added two newcomers at the guard and forward positions.The Warriors agreed to sign 6-foot-1 point guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million deal, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Golden State also agreed to sign free agent forward Georges Niang to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, Charania reported.Williams spent the 2025-26 season with the Da
  
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