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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/8/26

  08-08-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: the sneakers of Isaiah Stevens #40 of the Sacramento Kings against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game on July 20, 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 Garrett Ellwood
  
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• Judge sides with MSG against former Knick Charles Oakley, says former player couldn't prove assault

  15-08-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday, saying that the former New York Knicks All-Star had not proven he was assaulted when he was removed from a game he attended in 2017.Oakley was handcuffed and arrested after an altercation with security while sitting near owner James Dolan during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Oakley initially brought a number of claims against MSG that were dismissed in February 202
  
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• LeBron James launches YouTube golf channel with video from Cavaliers title team reunion trip to Scotland

  15-08-2026 18:05 via cbssports.com
  
  LeBron James is officially in the YouTube Golf space and his first video features his trip to Scotland with the Cavs title team
  
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• Charles Oakley's assault case against Madison Square Garden dismissed

  15-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by Charles Oakley against Madison Square Garden, saying the former NBA player has not proved that he was assaulted before he was kicked out of "The World's Most Famous Arena" during a 2017 game.During the Feb. 8, 2017 game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oakley was arrested after an incident with security while seated near New York Knicks owner James Dolan.Oakley's first attempt at suing MSG was filed in February 2020, and this is the third time the la
  
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• Ranking the 10 best games on the Cavs schedule

  15-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 05: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball to the basket around guard Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on November 05, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 132-121. 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 Jas
  
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• Put Tom Chambers in the Hall!!!

  15-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1992: Tom Chambers #24 of the Phoenix Suns drives on Harvey Grant #44 of the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1992 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Chambers played for the Suns from 1988-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) | Getty Images There isn’t much in the wide world of sports that you can look at and genuinely call a “travesty”. Especially when you consider all of the instability in the world at large, sports a
  
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• 6 NBA teams screwed over by the schedule release

  15-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics plays defense on Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of their game at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 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 Luiza Moraes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The idea of pla
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs Draftees supported fifth annual Back to School Bash

  15-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Saturday, August 8th, the Spurs hosted the fifth annual Back to School Bash. The event supported over 3,000 local students as they prepared for the 2026-2027 school year with school supplies, haircuts, and a variety of health screenings as well as information booths for extracurricular activities and support services. Spurs Sports and Entertainment shared some images from the event.Jayden Quaintance, Maliq Brown, and Ja’Kobi Gillespie all helped greet the students andhand out supplies i
  
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• Letters to Sports: Lakers sale to Iger and Kushner is talk of L.A.

  15-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bob Iger, one of the new majority owners of the Dodgers, arrives at the Sun Valley Lodge for a business conference in 2025. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)Bill Plaschke should have consulted with his colleague Laurence Darmiento before writing his ill-informed column on the sale of the Lakers. Had he done so he would’ve realized thatJoshua Kushner, who is co-buying the Lakers, is a lifelong Democrat, and therefore President Trump‘s showing up for a Lakers’ tip-off as sugges
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: thanks but no thanks, Ben Simmons

  15-08-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 6: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is defended by Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at TD Garden on April 6, 2021 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images I’m definitely biased, but I’ve long held the opinion
  
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• How to watch the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony

  15-08-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Basketball’s Hall of Fame opens its doors. The chosen few enter with drop steps and post spins.These latest additions to Springfield range from the fiery rim-running of Amar’e Stoudemire to the dexterous grace of Candace Parker. Saturday’s proceedings show love to MVPs, gold medalists, head coaches and even one referee.Here’s what fans of the game need to know ahead of the momentous occasion.How to watch the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonyVenue: S
  
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• Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Scheduling, Angeleno sale, Hall of Fame

  15-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  07 October 2025, Egypt, Kairo: A cat lies on a cushion in the historic old town of Cairo. Photo: Soeren Stache/dpa (Photo by Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images) Not an impressively overloaded post, but one with some spicy topics.The Knicks’ full 2026-27 schedule is out, and Michael Zeno has you covered on that front with everything you need to know.New York, as well as the Spurs, Lakers, and Sixers, just received royal NBA treatment.In worse news, the Knicks are losing assista
  
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• Jazz Reacts: Here’s how excited Jazz fans are for this season

  15-08-2026 06:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images For what feels like the first time in some time, the excitement is palpable for the upcoming Utah Jazz season. With the addition of Darryn Peterson in the lottery, the addition of Jaren Jackson Jr., and the clea
  
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• Charles Oakley’s case against MSG gets dismissed for third time in latest twist to years-long legal drama

  15-08-2026 05:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charles OakelyCharles Oakley’s lawsuit against Madison Square Garden and owner James Dolan was dismissed for a third time Friday, concluding another chapter to the legal battle involving the former Knicks star that dates back to when he was ejected from the Garden following an altercation with security guards in February 2017. MSG said in a statement that the claims were dismissed by the court “in their entirety” and that it planned to pursue legal action against Douglas W
  
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• Tyrese Haliburton ‘shocked’ by opening night matchup in return from Achilles tear

  15-08-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  haliburtonTyrese Haliburton thinks his return should be a bigger deal — and he makes an interesting point.The Pacers star is at least making a triumphant return this season, over a year after rupturing his Achilles during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.But while appearing on the “Numbers On The Board” podcast this week, Haliburton unleashed his emotions after learning that the Pacers would begin their 2026 campaign in, of all places, New Orleans.Tyrese Haliburton has a bone to p
  
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• Dennis Schröder has now been traded 9 times. Is that the NBA record?

  15-08-2026 04:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the Cleveland Cavaliers sending the Dennis Schröder and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann, per ESPN, the 32-year-old guard now adds a dubious distinction to his NBA resume.It marks the ninth time Schröder has been traded, making him the second-most moved player in league history. First on the list? That honor belongs to Trevor Ariza, who was traded 11 times in 18 years from 2004-2022 and played for 10 different teams. The Hornets will be the 12t
  
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• Chris Paul joining Lakers would be ironic next chapter of his NBA life

  15-08-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  chris paul bob iger split screen imageToward the end of his conversation with the California Post on Wednesday, soon-to-be Lakers co-owner Bob Iger had a clear message after he and business partner Josh Kushner agreed to purchase the franchise from Mark Walter for a historic valuation of $12.5 billion. “It’s just premature to speculate at all about what we plan to do,” Iger told the Post. “Because frankly, we haven’t made any plans yet.&rdqu
  
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• NBA Offseason News/Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Klay Thompson to a contender? Curry extension.

  15-08-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We've reached the point of the offseason where there is minimal movement on the free agency and trade market — outside of Cleveland trading Dennis Schroder to clear a little cap space to make another move later — but there is some. Here is some of the latest chatter.Klay Thompson seeks contenderIt's been reported for months that the Dallas Mavericks have been looking for a trade for Klay Thompson, while at the same time denying they plan to buy him out (because teams would rather get
  
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• Inside Lakers mega-deal: Mark Walter made a shocking decision. Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner jumped at the chance

  15-08-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bob Iger, left, and Joshua Kushner jumped at the chance to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers. (Getty Images)Mark Walter said he loved owning the Lakers but decided recently it was time to sell. Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner wanted to own an NBA franchise and had the money for a big purchase.The framework for a deal was consummated in a matter of days, Iger said, although the sale needs to be approved by the NBA Board of Governors. Iger and Kushner paid $12.5 billion for the Lakers. Walter’
  
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• Warriors’ Splash Brother gets ripped for leaving Michael Jordan out of his top-5

  15-08-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A former Golden State Warriors point guard receives backlash from the internet after leaving Steph Curry off of his top-5 all-time list.When it comes to basketball conversations about who is the greatest of all time, it’s often a debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. But when it comes down to top five of all time, both of them are usually a sure thing to be in it.The X account, @MindOfBron, showed a live video of former Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during a live stre
  
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• Should Chris Paul be part of Lakers’ front office?

  15-08-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 24: Bob Iger (L) and Chris Paul attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets at Intuit Dome on April 24, 2025 in Inglewood, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images No.You can follow Jacob on Twitter at @JacobRud
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Majority of fans agree with Horst waiting on Giannis

  15-08-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Kaseya Center on July 16, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images This week, we finally touched on the elephant in the room re. Giannis: the n
  
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• Ziaire Williams excited to team up with Bronny James again

  15-08-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 22, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chemistry with this iteration of the Lakers will be an uphi
  
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• Brandon Clarke's estate will receive full $12.5 million life insurance

  15-08-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The estate of late Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke will receive a life insurance disbursement for his full $12.5 million salary that was owed next season.Agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, who represented Clarke, confirmed to USA TODAY Sports Friday, Aug. 14 that Clarke’s contract was fully protected for death through a life insurance policy purchased by the Grizzlies. The full $12.5 million amount will be disbursed to Clarke’s estate tax-free.There are multiple ways
  
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• San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians

  15-08-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Petco Park on August 12, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images San Diego Padres (65-57) at Cleveland Guardians (59-63), August 14, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PSTWatch: Padres.TVLocation: Progressive Field – Cleveland, OhioListen: 97.3 The FanIn Cleveland for the wee
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 8/14-8/16

  15-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here.You know the drill.This is now an open thread
  
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• Cleveland fans like the Sirens name

  15-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A general overall view of the branding announcement for the new WNBA team the Cleveland Sirens at Rocket Arena on August 04, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Picking a name for a new professiona
  
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• Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026: Doc Rivers always embodied the fighting spirit of a Hall of Famer

  14-08-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  I am an unabashed Doc Rivers fan.It's hard not to be. He is, by all accounts, a coach in the truest sense of the word. He rallied the 2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics around the idea of "ubuntu," a word of Southern African origin, which translates to, "I am what I am because of what we are."If you can't get behind that, then, well, that says more about you than it does Rivers.Those Celtics — led by Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen; coalesced by Rivers — were one of the NBA's
  
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• Dennis Schroder traded to Hornets as Cavaliers continue roster retool after LeBron James rejection

  14-08-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA tradeDennis Schröder is staying in the Eastern Conference — but he’s no longer a Cavalier.The crafty veteran point guard has been traded to the Hornets, sending Tre Mann back to the Cavs, according to ESPN, in what is ultimately a cost-cutting move.In executing this deal, Cleveland will reportedly move off Schröder’s remaining two years and $30 million-plus, taking back Mann, who will make $8 million this season, which is a little under half of Schröder&rsquo
  
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• NBA Hall of Fame tiers: Why Joel Embiid, Draymond Green are first-ballot locks, Kyrie Irving may have to wait

  14-08-2026 23:35 via cbssports.com
  
  From no-brainers like LeBron and Steph to those on the bubble, we break down the cases for current NBA stars to head to Springfield
  
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