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• Brooklyn Nets lose E.J. Liddell to overseas gig … more to come

  20-06-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 10: E.J. Liddell #9 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts before being ejected during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets are looking to add some
  
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• Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says

  23-06-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said Monday night.The Timberwolves are sending the 28th pick in Tuesday's draft to the Nets and will be receiving the No. 33 pick that will be made in the second round on Wednesday night, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not received t
  
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• Timberwolves ship Julius Randle, first-round pick to Nets ahead of draft

  23-06-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An NBA trade broke late Monday night … but not that one.As much of the league is awaiting resolution with Giannis Antetokounmpo, a three-team trade has reportedly come through that sends forward Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Brooklyn Nets.According to ESPN, Randle and Minnesota’s No. 28 selection in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft are headed to Brooklyn for the No. 33 pick — tantamount to a salary dump — while the Nets are shipping center Nic
  
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• Nets acquiring Julius Randle from Timberwolves, sending Nic Claxton to Bulls in three-team trade: report

  23-06-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Nets are acquiring Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade that will see Brooklyn send Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls.The deal, as first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, will see Brooklyn send a second-round pick (No. 33 overall) in Tuesday's NBA Draft to Minnesota, in exchange for Randle and a first-round selection (No. 28 overall).The Nets will send Claxton to Chicago, who will use cap space to add the center, meaning the deal can not be made official until
  
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• Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets in cap dump in 3-team deal that sends Nic Claxton to Bulls: report

  23-06-2026 04:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Per the report, the Timberwolves are actually moving down in the draft to facilitate the trade and get Randle off their payroll. Here are the full details of the trade, per Charania:Minnesota is sending Randle and the No. 28 pick in this week’s NBA Draft to the Nets. In return, the Timberwolves will receive only Br
  
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• Timberwolves tradeing Julius Randle to Nets in salary dump in 3-team deal that sends Nic Claxton to Bulls: report

  23-06-2026 04:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Per the report, the Timberwolves are actually moving down in the draft to facilitate the trade and get Randle off their payroll. Here are the full details of the trade, per Charania:Minnesota is sending Randle and the No. 28 pick in this week’s NBA Draft to the Nets. In return, the Timberwolves will receive only Br
  
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• NBA Draft 2026: Full draft order, list of picks, where to watch, odds, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and more

  23-06-2026 04:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the Larry O'Brien trophy now safely in the hands of the New York Knicks organization to wrap up the 2025-26 season, we're now diving headfirst into the first marquee event of the offseason — the 2026 NBA Draft.Round 1 begins on Tuesday night with the Washington Wizards on the clock, starting at 8 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Washington won the No. 1 overall pick in this year's lottery after being tied with the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets for a 14% chance at the t
  
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• Watch: Tyrese Haliburton gives Indiana Fever an assist with stuck ball

  23-06-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor's note: USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates for the Fever vs. Mercury here.It might be the NBA offseason, but Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is still dishing assists.Haliburton was sitting courtside at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Indiana Fever's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Monday, June 22 when he sprang into action.After the ball got lodged behind the backboard with 8:22 remaining in the first quarter, Haliburton used a Fever court mop to poke it free so play c
  
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• Inside the ‘Sean Marks Trade Zone’ – a history

  23-06-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images In the war room where it happens, on the eighth floor of HSS Training Center in Sunset Park, this is crunchtime, and not just for the Draft. Historically, Sean Marks makes most of his trades right around the Draft, not the trade deadline in February … a
  
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• 3 takeaways from Dusty May leaving Michigan for Dallas Mavericks

  23-06-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michigan head coach Dusty May reacts to a play during the first half of the NCAA national championship game against Connecticut at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Michigan head coach Dusty May is leaving the Wolverines and heading to the NBA, becoming the Dallas Mavericks next head coach.Here are the key takeaways from May’s departure.Current college basketball climate swayed May’s decisionMatt Norlander of
  
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• TCU names NBA guard Desmond Bane as chief basketball officer

  23-06-2026 03:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MAY 3: Desmond Bane #3 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Sevald/NBAE vi
  
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• The Suns didn’t just retain Gillespie. They gained options

  23-06-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Aaron Holiday #0 of the Houston Rockets during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 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 Thus far in f
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft starts Tuesday: Where to watch first round, full order of picks, top prospects to know

  23-06-2026 02:53 via cbssports.com
  
  Washington will get the party started when the Wizards make the first pick in the NBA Draft
  
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• Knicks sign Mo Diawara to contract ahead of free agency

  23-06-2026 01:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (51) dribbles up court during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are already working towards building their roster for their title defense just a few days after parading around the city as champions.According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Knicks are signing Mo Diawara to a
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft preview, prospect interviews & the latest on Giannis

  23-06-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeOn the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O'Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain. KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young's new contract with the Wizards. (0:50) Giannis trade updates(4:57) Trae Young signs contract with Wizards(6:38) Darryn Peterson joins the show(22:04) Aday Mara joi
  
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• The Spurs could add veteran depth by trading the 20th pick in the NBA Draft

  23-06-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 03: Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on March 03, 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 The 2026 NBA Draft is hours away. The Spurs are no lo
  
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• Trade Talk: A three team deal with the Lakers and Nuggets

  23-06-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 30: Cameron Johnson #23 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 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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• Did Giannis Antetokounmpo social media post offer hint about his future?

  23-06-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo has fueled speculation he might finally be leaving the Milwaukee Bucks.All it took was a short social media post.“GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout’’ he wrote on his X account Monday, June 22, followed by a prayer hands and 100 percent emojis.An accompanying black-and-white photo showed Antetokounmpo from the back wearing his jersey No. 34 as if under the spotlight in a darkened arena.Does this mean exit?GOD,
  
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• Knicks expected to re-sign Mohamed Diawara to multiyear deal

  23-06-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks and restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara are working on a multiyear, eight-figure deal to bring the rookie back to New York, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms.The deal is not official, but all signs are pointing to it getting done, Begley notes.Diawara, who the Knicks selected with the No. 51 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was expected to get "significant interest from other teams as a restricted free agent," Begley added.The 21-year-old forward showed promising flashes o
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft order: Complete list of all 60 picks with Wizards at No. 1

  23-06-2026 00:32 via cbssports.com
  
  The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the 2026 NBA Draft begins on Tuesday night
  
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• What different Giannis Antetokounmpo trades could mean for the Toronto Raptors

  23-06-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives tot he net against Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images First things first: it does NOT look like Giannis is coming to Toronto. But, wherever he goes will mean a change in the position that the Toronto Raptors find themselves in the league. With all signs pointing t
  
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• Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Survey – NBA Draft

  23-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: Braden Smith smiles during the game during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 14, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans
  
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• Jaylen Brown breaks silence on potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: ‘Turning me into a monster’

  23-06-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded before Tuesday’s NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are the reported favorites to land the forward. While there have been no details regarding the blockbuster deal, the NBA world has been buzzing with speculation surround the potential return packages for Antetokounmpo.The recent rumblings have indicated Celtics star Jaylen Brown will be shipped to Milwaukee in exchange for Antetokounmpo as Boston tries to reclai
  
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• 2026 NBA offseason trade tracker: Deal details, analysis

  23-06-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA offseason has started. That means teams are already making moves, and the NBA Draft promises to see some of the league’s biggest stars swapping franchises. Here’s everything you need to know about each trade this summer.Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks (June 21)Hawks get:• Aaron WigginsThunder get:• Hawks’ 20230 second-round draft pick• Least favorable of Hawks’ and Lakers’ 2032 second-round draft picksThunder save more than $60 million in
  
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• Inside the stay-or-go transfer decisions for Elliot Cadeau, Michigan's roster after Mavericks poach Dusty May

  23-06-2026 00:01 via cbssports.com
  
  Michigan's roster will have a 15-day window to decide whether to enter the transfer portal, and a handful of big-brand programs have open cap space and roster needs.
  
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• Cavs final mock draft roundup: Should Cleveland draft for fit or best player available?

  23-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Allen Graves #22 of the Santa Clara Broncos celebrates during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images The first round of the NBA Draft is set for Tuesday evening. Let’s take a final look at who the experts have the Cleveland
  
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• Trae Young reportedly agrees to four-year, $212 million contract to remains in Washington

  22-06-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Among the things this signing signals: The Washington Wizards will select BYU's AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft. Washington now has its point guard of the future locked up and isn't going to select Darryn Peterson.Trae Young has agreed to terms to return to the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $212 million contract, a story broken almost simultaneously by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Josh Robbins of The Athletic.Young, who was traded to the Wizards from the Hawks at
  
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• Trae Young reportedly agrees to four-year, $212 million contract to remain in Washington

  22-06-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Among the things this signing signals: The Washington Wizards will select BYU's AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft. Washington now has its point guard of the future locked up and isn't going to select Darryn Peterson.Trae Young has agreed to terms to return to the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $212 million contract, a story broken almost simultaneously by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Josh Robbins of The Athletic.Young, who was traded to the Wizards from the Hawks at
  
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• Jalen Brunson’s mom beams over historic NBA Finals comeback in emotional post: ‘Defy words’

  22-06-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was a moment dreams are made of — for the players on the court and family in the stands.As Knicks fans continue celebrating the franchise’s first championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson’s mother is stil processing one of the team’s defining moments.“There are moments as a parent that defy words — this was one of them,” Sandra Brunson wrote in a LinkedIn post Sunday, including an emotional photo of herself inside the Garden the night of the Knicks&rsqu
  
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• Trae Young signing $212 million contract with Wizards before NBA free agency

  22-06-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trae Young is staying in the nation’s capital.The point guard intends to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Wizards after declining his one-year player option, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The guard declined his player option to commit to Washington long-term. Young joined the franchise after being traded to Washington during the 2025-26 season. The Hawks traded him to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Trae Young Playing the Nets in 2025 Corey
  
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