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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/4/26

  04-09-2026 21:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Terrence Hargrove Jr. #22 of the Denver Nuggets during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers 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 Ga
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/7/26

  07-09-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Grant Nelson #16 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'Conno
  
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• NBA Offseason News/Rumors 2026: Portland signs South Korean 'Ace,' Ant's favorite arenas

  07-09-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the quietest part of the NBA offseason — especially now since the findings and punishments came down in the Clippers salary cap circumvention investigation — but there is still little news worth talking about. Here's the latest.Portland signs Korean “Ace”The Portland Trail Blazers are signing Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, according to multiple reports out of Korea, and confirmed by Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report. That means he is almos
  
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• NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 21

  07-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Basketball: NBA Playoffs: Brooklyn Nets fans in stands holding up letters that spell BROOKLYN during game vs Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center. Game 7. Brooklyn, NY 6/19/2021 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X163667 TK1) With the signing of 7-footer Grant Nelson to a two-way deal on Friday, the Brooklyn Nets roster seems set, barring some huge surprise. They now have the full complement of 15 players on standard NBA deals and thre
  
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• Spurs Villain Tournament, Sweet 16: Former Spurs and Haters

  07-09-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 14, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Richard Jefferson (24) drives in front of San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect There were a few upsets on the Killers and “Dirty” Players half of the Spurs Villain Tournament, but none of that intrigue carried over to the Former Spurs and Haters side of the bracket.As you can
  
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• Why Jaylen Brown’s infamous ‘favorite season’ quote could bode well for the Sixers

  07-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to the media at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on August 6, 2026 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images In May, Jaylen Brown was down bad. The Sixers had just pulled off thei
  
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• Ranking the Suns’ most important rotation players

  07-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 08: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns drives the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 08, 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we’ve gone through the
  
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• Quentin Grimes relishing increased opportunities with Lakers

  07-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Quentin Grimes and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia.For guard Quentin Grimes, the decision to join the Lakers this summer was a “no-brainer.”Because for the 26-year-old Grimes, the Lakers offered several appealing factors: stability, familiarity and opportunity. Stability in the form of a four-year, $60 million contract (with a player
  
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• 9 NBA teams that can actually win the 2027 championship, ranked

  07-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter in Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 b
  
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• Payton Pritchard: starter or sixth man?

  07-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 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 Brian Babineau/NB
  
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• Former Lakers champion lists Walker Kessler as key piece ‘difference-maker’ for 2026 season

  07-09-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Los Angeles Lakers champion Robert Horry lists Walker Kessler as a key piece for the team's 2026 season.The 2026 Los Angeles Lakers will be a new era for the team, as they will look vastly different after a busy offseason that has been built around Luka Dončić, with hopes of winning an NBA title for the 18th time in franchise history.Robert Horry, who helped win three of the Lakers’ five titles in the 2000’s said he believes top free-agent acquisition Walker Kessler
  
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• Newly acquired Lakers forward reveals shocking team chemistry

  06-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A newly acquired Lakers forward reveals the shocking chemistry of the team.Sandro Mamukelashvili has yet to wear his Lakers uniform in an NBA game but is already making the most of his time with the team.Mamukelashvili appeared in an interview on the golf course with Deondre Hawkins of ESPN and spoke about the team’s recent trip to Luka Dončić’s home country of Slovenia.“First of all, shoutout to Luka. I think the organization was amazing, the way they planned everyth
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/6/26

  06-09-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Izan Almansa #26 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Brooklyn Nets 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'Conno
  
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• Stephon Castle’s rise from intriguing prospect to winner

  06-09-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 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 2026 NBAE(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabran
  
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• Chris Paul calls last season with Clippers 'one of the most disrespectful things that I've endured'

  06-09-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It seemed like a heartwarming ending. Chris Paul, the man who helped turn around the Clippers' culture and the transition from Donald Sterling to Steve Ballmer as an owner during the Lob City era, came back to the Clippers for his final season before retiring.Instead, Paul's strong leadership style clashed with coach Tyronn Lue and management — CP3 would say he was holding them accountable — and 21 games into the season they sent him away from the team (but still on the roster). Then
  
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• The Suns need Khaman Maluach to become more than a prospect

  06-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns defends against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we saw with the steep punishment that the NBA handed
  
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• SB Nation Reacts results: How many wins for the Rockets?

  06-09-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka directs his team against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images This week’s question asks: How many wins will the Houston Rockets have this season?The Rockets have been on a roller coaster since the start of the decade. From a franchise-changing trade in 2021 that sent James Harden, the Rockets’ best pl
  
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• Timberwolves sign Jonathan Kuminga

  06-09-2026 14:17 via insidehoops.com
  The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Jonathan Kuminga. Per ESPN, it’s a a two-year, $12.4 million deal, with a player option for the second season. Kuminga, 23, finished his fifth NBA season this year, spending time with both the Hawks and Warriors. In 36 games (14 starts), he averaged 12.2 points on 46.3% shooting, a … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign Jonathan Kuminga"
  
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• Nets sign Grant Nelson to two-way contract

  06-09-2026 14:08 via insidehoops.com
  The Brooklyn Nets have signed forward Grant Nelson to a two-way contract. Nelson signed a 10-day contract on February 27, 2026, after initially joining the Nets on October 15, 2025. In four games as a reserve for Brooklyn last season, the 24-year-old averaged 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 8.8 minutes … Continue reading "Nets sign Grant Nelson to two-way contract"
  
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• Open Thread: De’Aaron Fox releases new shoe through Under Armor

  06-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 4: The sneakers worn by De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2026 at the 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 2026 NBAE (Photos by
  
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• Former NBA champion calls Lakers roster ‘whitest Laker team’

  06-09-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A former NBA Champion trolls the Los Angeles Lakers roster.The offseason has been a near overhaul for the Lakers’ roster, and former NBA player Matt Barnes is having fun analyzing it.In a video with TMZ Sports, Barnes called out the team’s roster and said it’s the “whitest Laker team since the Minneapolis Lakers.”Lakers roster hilariously trolled by Matt Barnes. Getty ImagesBarnes cracked a smile as he was joking about the Lakers team and then went on to praise them
  
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• Jeanie Buss has narrow path to remain Lakers governor

  05-09-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers’ ownership saga over the last three weeks has been dizzying, to say the least.Mark Walter agreed to sell his shares of the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a historic valuation of $12.5 billion, less than a year after Walter bought the team from the Buss family. All while Walter’s business empire is facing a federal investigation into potential loan fraud and business wrongdoings.Jeanie Buss’ role as Lakers governor is uncertain. MediaNews Group via Getty
  
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• The Suns’ Wild Cards are where this roster gets interesting

  05-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images SunsRank continues as we look at the P
  
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• Bronny James says he’s been working on off-ball offense this summer

  05-09-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Bronny James attends the Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics While the Lakers have lots of new faces joining the franchise this season, one of the more intriguing players returning is Bronny James.The only real discussion about him this offseason is whether or not he’d be used as a trade pawn before or after his father’s free agency
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/5/26

  05-09-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Jeremiah Fears #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Fired NBA announcer loses free speech fight over tweet during 2020 BLM riots

  05-09-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grant Napear spent 31 years calling Sacramento Kings games. Then one tweet blew up his career.A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Bonneville International Corp. was within its rights to fire the longtime Kings announcer after he responded to former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins with an “All Lives Matter” message during the nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death.Napear wrote: “ALL LIVES MATTER … EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!” NBAE via Getty ImagesNapea
  
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• Second bidder steps up for Seattle expansion team, wants to build new arena outside city

  05-09-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was already public knowledge that there was one bidder for an NBA expansion team in Seattle: One Roof Sports and Entertainment, the majority owner of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, led by Samantha Holloway.Now, there is a second, reports Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The Athletic:BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that in August submitted a bid to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to build the arena on tribal-owned land if it secures the franchis
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Mazzulla’s seat is, well, lukewarm

  05-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty
  
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• The worst trades in Knicks history

  05-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inglewood, CA - March 09: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Intuit Dome on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) So… the Clippers, huh.BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong probe — stripping the franchise of 5 first-round p
  
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• Inside the Suns: Starting Green or Gillespie, grading the Suns’ front office, Durant comments

  05-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: There are many fans who believe the Suns should start Collin Gillespie and move Jalen Green to the bench to be the team’s 6th man.  What’s your opinion?zenzino: Wait and see is my opinion. My guess is that Green will at least begin the seas
  
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