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• Brooklyn Nets host Media Day 2026, share optimism, some of it ‘delusional’

  29-09-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images If we learned anything at Media Day this year
  
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• Jalen Duren ends standoff with Pistons, agrees to $200 million contract

  02-10-2026 04:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The saga between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren has finally ended as the disgruntled center agreed to a new five-year, $200 million contract to return to Detroit, according to multiple reports. The agreement came in ahead of Thursday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline to decide on a $9.62 million qualifying offer. Duren averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in 70 games in 2025-26 and was named an All-Star for the first time in his four-year career.After being named to the All-NBA third team, Duren w
  
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• Jalen Duren, Pistons reportedly agree to five-year, $200 million contract, ending monthslong stalemate

  02-10-2026 04:37 via cbssports.com
  
  After a lengthy standoff in restricted free agency, Detroit and Duren finally struck a deal on Thursday
  
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• Jalen Duren, Pistons end contentious contract stalemate, agree to 5-year, $200 million extension

  02-10-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The lingering contract stalemate between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons has reached its conclusion.Duren and the Pistons have agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully-guaranteed extension to his rookie contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday.BREAKING: All-NBA and All-Star center Jalen Duren has agreed to sign a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons, agent Chafie Fields of THE•TEAM tells ESPN. This ends a prolonged restricted
  
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• Who is Derrin Horton? Lakers name new public address announcer

  02-10-2026 02:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derrin Horton has been hired as the Los Angeles Lakers' next public address announcer on Thursday, Oct. 1.Horton will take over the role at the Lakers’ home games at Crypto.com Arena. He will be a familiar face to some, having worked as a sports broadcaster for more than 35 years.Horton has served as an anchor, reporter, host and play-by-play announcer covering a variety of sports during his career.He will announce his first Lakers’ game – a preseason contest against the Sacram
  
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• Steve Kerr says Draymond Green will start, but 3 spots are up in the air

  02-10-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Draymond Green #23 (R) of the Golden State Warriors stands with head coach Steve Kerr during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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/Gett
  
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• Lakers hire Pooh Jeter as Director of Pro Scouting

  02-10-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 4: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers, Player Development Coach Pooh Jeter of the Portland Trail Blazers, & Assistant Coach Scott Brooks of the Portland Trail Blazers look at film before the game on February 4, 2024 at the 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 Copy
  
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• The Suns pick up options on Khaman Maluach and Ryan Dunn

  02-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 2: Ryan Dunn #0 and Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2025 at PHX Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th
  
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• Brooklyn Nets are all-in on positional size … with a European touch

  02-10-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 28, 2026; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez and general manager Sean Marks talk with media at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Brooklyn Nets are getting bigger without getting slower. At least that’s how it appears Sean Marks and Jordi Fernández will build in Brooklyn.Say it with us: No more small ball!The Nets have spent the past year finding and adding players w
  
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• Laker select Derrin Horton to be new public-address announcer

  02-10-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Derrin Horton’s first job was in public address announcing. His first passion was the Lakers. The longtime sports broadcaster’s new job is the marriage of both.Horton will take over the mic as the Lakers’ home public-address announcer, the team announced Thursday, stepping into the role for legendary Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter, who died last week.“There’s no way you can fill his shoes,” Horton said in an interview with local reporters. “And so you
  
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• Victor Wembanyama speaks out against NBA players promoting betting, prediction markets: 'I will never do that'

  01-10-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama has landed a number of high-profile endorsements since landing in the NBA. It appears he has no plans to add betting or prediction market companies to that stable.Speaking with reporters Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs star was asked if he would consider working with such companies. His answer was an unequivocal no, via Jared Weiss of The Athletic:"Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it. Everybody does whatever they
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/1/26

  01-10-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: The sneakers worn by Jalen Crutcher #40 of the Orlando Magic during the game against the Toronto Raptors during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 13, 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 Ellw
  
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• Victor Wembanyama appears to slam LeBron James after Polymarket deal

  01-10-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama made his stance on sports betting very clear.On Thursday, the Spurs superstar spoke to reporters at training camp and answered whether he’d ever sign a deal with a sports betting company.San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama answers questions from the media during Media Day. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect“Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it,” Wembanyama said. “Everybody does w
  
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• ‘Sacrifice’ is a good thing, actually

  01-10-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the 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
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Spurs, Rockets, Pelicans, Mavericks, Grizzlies (Southwest Division)

  01-10-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the regular season set to tip off on Oct. 20, let's take a look at where each team in the Southwest Division stands. We'll break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for them to finish in the standings. Let's dig in, shall we?Spurs • Rockets • Pelicans • Mavericks • GrizzliesPrevious divisions: CentralSan Antonio SpursWHAT TO LIKE: Victor Wembanyama, as a conceptIf Wemby isn’t the best player in the league yet (he
  
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• Tristan Vukcevic sidelined with hip injury

  01-10-2026 22:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  SEPTEMBER 28: TristanVukcevic #00 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Wizar
  
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• Victor Wembanyama takes strong stand against promoting sports betting

  01-10-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sports betting is everywhere. One place – or person, rather – where you won’t find any support is with San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama.According to the American Gaming Association, sports betting revenue surged to a record $16.96 billion in 2025, a staggering 22.8% year-over-year increase. That figure was bolstered by a 22% annual growth of the online sports betting market.Despite the popularity, and despite the potential revenue Wembanyama could net, he’s not
  
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• 5 Phoenix Suns lineups to look forward to in 2026-27

  01-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Green #4 and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Rumored Warriors free agent target headed to Italy

  01-10-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 28: Kelly Olynyk #8 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 28, 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
  
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• Quentin Grimes is ready to compete for a starting spot

  01-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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 Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Bradley Beal makes stunning comments about why he chose ailing Clippers

  01-10-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It may have seemed surprising that Bradley Beal chose to re-sign with the Clippers this summer. Gone are Ivica Zubac, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, as well as any chance to compete. The Clippers were embroiled in the salary cup circumvention scandal, which led to them being stripped of five first-round draft picks, the franchise being given a $30 million fine and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer being suspended for a year, among other penalties. Bradley Beal of the Los Angeles Clippers poses for a
  
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• Now that Payton Pritchard is extension eligible, the Celtics should pay him, right?

  01-10-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) walks down the court during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The back-to-school-like excitement that surrounds Boston Celtics Training Camp is unmatched. The Patriots stink, Drake Maye may be a fraud, and the Red Sox just played 18 innings of torturous baseball in a humiliating Wild Card Series sweep vs. the r
  
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• KOC's 10 biggest takeaways from NBA media day + non-top 10 rookies to watch this season

  01-10-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the hottest moments from NBA media day, from on-court chemistry questions, to rookie standouts to watch and surprising trends for the postseason.They react to Cooper Flagg's growth spurt, compare 3-guard lineups in OKC and San Antonio and share the latest on the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit. The duo also unpacks how Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s new pairing c
  
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch applauds NBA's renewed emphasis on flopping

  01-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As it does every season, the NBA has a few new points of emphasis for officials to focus on, something reporters were briefed on this week.Flopping is back on the agenda, it's a point of emphasis. Nobody is happier about it than Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who said this, via Jon Krawczynski at The Athletic."Hopefully the league cleans up this crap, because nobody wants to watch it," Finch said Wednesday. "That's what they said was the feedback from the fans. They're tired of watching the flo
  
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• Walker Kessler really wants to run through a brick wall for the Lakers

  01-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler participates in the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Whether it’s been head coach JJ Redick or superstar point guard Luka Dončić, excitement surrounding Walker Kessler’s arrival with the revamped Los Angeles Lakers is palpable.Kessler himself relayed that excitement during Monday&rsq
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’ll let the front office and my agency handle that’

  01-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Josh Hart of the New York Knicks throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game two of the doubleheader between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Would you believe the Knicks play basketball tomorrow!?That’s right, and they do so against the Philadelphia 76ers of all teams, one that surely pays homage to the age of their roster wit
  
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• MMBets: Bad vibes have the Detroit Pistons in a stranglehold

  01-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 15: Cade Cunningham #2 celebrates with Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 15, 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/G
  
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• Wizards unveil 2026-27 promotional schedule

  01-10-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). | Getty Images The Washington Wizards on Thursday released their 2026-27 promotional schedule, which
  
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• Toronto, defensive guard Jamal Shead reportedly agree to three year, $24 million exception

  01-10-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toronto has the potential to be a top-five defensive team this season with Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes, and guard Jamal Shead is a part of that.Which is why the Raptors locked him up. Shead and Toronto have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. This will keep Shead in Toronto through the summer of 2030 and is a good deal for both sides.The winningest player in Houston Cougars history, Shead became a regular part of the Raptors rotation
  
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• What's next for Jalen Duren and the Pistons? Here are 4 sign-and-trade possibilities

  01-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said this about his disgruntled center Jalen Duren during media day earlier this week: “Regardless of which decision he does make, he will be a Detroit Piston.”What Langdon is referring to is the fact that Duren is holding out from training camp and didn’t show up at media day because of a contract dispute. The latest reports, courtesy of Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson from The Athletic, are that Duren has received a five-year, $200 millio
  
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