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• Bruce Brown making a strong case to crack Knicks' roster

  09-10-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruce Brown had a solid season last year in Denver. He averaged eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 24 minutes per game. He played all 82 games for the Nuggets and was a fixture of their rotation. He's just 30 years old. Under previous collective bargaining agreements, a player of Brown’s archetype would get guaranteed money and probably a guaranteed spot in someone’s rotation.But in the second apron era of today’s NBA, players of Brown's ilk aren't
  
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• Paolo Banchero Is Impressed With Cameron Boozer

  10-10-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 07: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic goes to the basket against Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on October 07, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies,
  
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• Three winners and three losers from Knicks’ first two preseason games

  10-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: James Wiseman #35 of the New York Knicks looks to pass as Felix Okpara #34 of the Washington Wizards defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. The Wizards won 111-109. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Kn
  
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• I have completely relapsed on the Celtics

  10-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens answers questions during a press conference during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 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 Images) | Getty Images Thursday&rsquo
  
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• Knicks’ announcement means bad news for everybody, including New York

  10-10-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the Knicks and their fans have spent much of the summer celebrating their first championship in 53 years, the upcoming contract situations of a few players have loomed over their heads. And if said players wanted to secure their futures before the start of the season, they were in for a good dose of bad news on Friday.Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Miles McBride, and Tyler Kolek all are extension eligible. Hart was asked about his future at the start of training camp and left the door open
  
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• Preseason Preview #3: Wolves at Heat

  10-10-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AMES, IA - OCTOBER 7: LaMelo Ball #1 and Jonathan Kuminga #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves high five during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 7, 2026 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• NBA pushes back on idea second apron hurts NBA's middle class, but bigger issue lingers

  10-10-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruce Brown is a solid eight-year NBA veteran who played 82 games for Denver last season but was squeezed this offseason and signed an Exhibit 9, non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Knicks (hoping to make their roster). He vented to New York reporters about the NBA's salary constraints and their impact (quote via Ian Begley of SNY.tv)."The new CBA is good for certain players, right? Max guys, top free agents and maybe rookie extension guys. But other than that, like the middle guys, i
  
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• Steph Curry drops truth bomb on Warriors’ front office failure

  10-10-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s no secret there is disappointment surrounding the Warriors ahead of the upcoming season. While Golden State retained Steph Curry for another two years on a $116 million contract extension, questions surround the rest of the roster. Curry will once again carry the offensive load as Jimmy Butler recovers from a torn ACL to start the season.Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets. APFor the second year in a row, it was a q
  
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• Preview: Wizards host Pistons Saturday night

  10-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards play the Detroit Pistons tomorrow night
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Dan Titus' observations on all 30 teams ahead of your drafts

  09-10-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta Hawks I'm on the fence about Jalen Johnson as a first-round pick. The counting stats look great (22.5/10.3/7.9 last year), but I think I've been underestimating CJ McCollum's impact for 9-cat specifically. In 36 games without CJ, Johnson was 9th in per-game value; 36 games with him, 34th. Not bad, but that's a two-round drop-off. Suffice it to say, the second round is probably more appropriate.Boston Celtics The battle that matters here is Neemias Queta versus Mitchell
  
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• Russell Westbrook wants to be a torchbearer for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

  09-10-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Recently retired NBA star Russell Westbrook wants to be a torchbearer for the 2028 Summer Olympics in his native Los Angeles.Westbrook, 37, surprisingly announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons during the summer. He was honored by the Los Angeles City Council on Friday for his acclaimed career in addition to the community work he and his Why Not? Foundation have done for the city. As he accepted a certificate presented by Los Angeles city councilwoman Heather Hutt for the investments his fo
  
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• All the dumb moments that make this title so much sweeter: Part III (2001-10)

  09-10-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks Team President Isiah Thomas speak to members of the media Thursday July 28, 2005 in Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Daniel J. Barry/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’re getting closer and closer to basketball, ladies and gentlemen. Can you smell it?Preseason kicked off in South Philly on Monday, and the Knicks played a basketball game in the World’s Most Famous Arena for the first time since OG Anunoby’s Game 4 heroics last night. Before you know it, in 11 days t
  
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• Lakers budding star’s ‘summer of reflection’ sparking early promise

  09-10-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jake LaRavia knew he’d have to make changes. Adapt. Tweak his approach entering his second year with the Lakers after a 2025-26 season that started with personal highs came with a disappointing ending. Jake LaRavia is bouncing back from a disappointing end to the 2025-26 season. NBAE via Getty ImagesLaRavia, 24, had the biggest role on the best team he played for last season with the Lakers.He played in a career-high 82 regular season games – one of the league’s
  
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• Lakers’ biggest X-factor outside of their Big 3 might surprise you

  09-10-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s actually a perplexing question. Who is the Lakers’ biggest X-factor outside of their Big 3? There are nine new players. We know Luka Dončić is an offensive wizard who’s a top-four NBA player. We know Austin Reaves is a borderline All-Star. We know Walker Kessler is an elite rebounder and rim protector who’s ready to run through a wall for the Lakers. Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring during the first ha
  
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• Tyrese Haliburton hopes to squash Damian Lillard beef over signature celebration

  09-10-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At least one party in one of the long-standing beefs in the NBA is looking to make amends.Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his strained relationship with Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, dating back to intense battles during Lillard’s days with the Milwaukee Bucks.Speaking in an episode of “The Zach Lowe Show” that published Thursday, Oct. 8, Haliburton addressed the origin of the rift, which came during the 2025 in-season tournament, whic
  
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• Kings owner’s ‘prolonged roast’ of team backfires before season

  09-10-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sacramento Kings have been making headlines before the NBA season, albeit not for things they would like. This continued with a story NBA insider Zach Lowe shared during an episode of his podcast that was released on Thursday night. “I have a good Kings story for you… I heard this about a week ago; I’ve called up people who can verify it. It has been verified. They went out to [a] fancy training dinner, team, the whole team, the staff, everything. And at the dinner, Vivek
  
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• Bronny James’ ‘Just Can’t Wait to Be King’ rendition hits different after LeBron’s Lakers exit

  09-10-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bronny James is now out of father LeBron’s shadow on the Lakers.Perhaps not having his dad in the Lakers’ locker room will free Bronny up to showcase more of his personality. It definitely freed him up to showcase his singing voice, which was shown during a Sports Illustrated video clip of the Lakers’ team trip to Slovenia.Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during the second half of a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in Sa
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/9/26

  09-10-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics 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 (Photo by David Dow/NBAE
  
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• Takeaways from Knicks pausing contract extension talks: Is Josh Hart's time in New York running out?

  09-10-2026 21:22 via cbssports.com
  
  Coming off a title, four Knicks players are eligible for contract extensions, including starters Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart
  
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• Jordan Goodwin is one of the most underrated players in the NBA

  09-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors 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 Peter
  
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• Jabari Walker appears ready to play his role

  09-10-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Jabari Walker #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Much of the conversation around the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason rightfully surrounded the pair of high-profile additions entering the starting lineup. However, the depth of the roster will also play a critical role in the Sixers ach
  
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• 76ers' Joel Embiid denies tardiness report, questions why it happened: 'It feels like I'm an easy target'

  09-10-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following a preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid described the rejected report about LeBron James laying into the big man for showing up a couple minutes late to Sixers practice as "unfortunate," according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.The one-time NBA MVP also questioned why it happened, pondering postgame Thursday night, per McMenamin: "It feels like I'm an easy target."The drama-stirring tale was recounted by longtime ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Breen lat
  
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• 76ers' Joel Embiid also denies tardiness report, questions why it happened: 'It feels like I'm an easy target'

  09-10-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following a preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid described the rejected report about LeBron James laying into the big man for showing up a couple minutes late to Sixers practice as "unfortunate," according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.The one-time NBA MVP also questioned why it happened, pondering postgame Thursday night, per McMenamin, "It feels like I'm an easy target."The drama-stirring tale was recounted by longtime ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Breen lat
  
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• Wild Kobe Bryant ‘stripper party’ confession dropped by Lakers teammate

  09-10-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Plenty of former Los Angeles Lakers players have shared great stories about Kobe Bryant as a teammate.One story that former Lakers guard Nick Young shared during his appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast earlier this week paints Bryant in a completely new light.Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) during a game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Toyota Center on April 10, 2016, in Houston. Bryant plays in the last road game an
  
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• Ranking every NBA team's defense entering the 2026-27 season: Thunder and Spurs competing for top spot

  09-10-2026 20:36 via cbssports.com
  
  Who will be the best -- and worst -- on defense this season? We're projecting each team
  
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• Pacific Division preview + WNBA Semifinals Game 2 reactions

  09-10-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Pacific division (Lakers, Suns, Clippers, Warriors, Kings).On the WNBA side, the guys recap the Dream's Game 2 win over the Liberty, as well as the Valkyries' win over the Aces, then talk through potential adjustments we may see in each Game 3.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]:40 -- Los Ang
  
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• Lakers’ Austin Reaves uncovers key aspect of return, ‘goes down the list’

  09-10-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If the last week was the regular season, Austin Reaves would’ve been on the court with his Lakers teammates sooner than Thursday.But the reality is that it’s still the preseason – and will be for another 1 ½ weeks, and two more games. Lakers star guard Austin Reaves is back. Getty ImagesWhich meant there was no need for the Lakers to rush their star guard back onto the floor after he suffered a minor ankle injury during practice last week.“There was a chance h
  
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• Breaking down the NBA’s second apron — and the Knicks headache that comes with it

  09-10-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Friday, the Knicks announced the tabling of all extension talks until after the season begins, putting aside the pressing issue of possible new deals for star players including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart.One of the biggest obstacles in running back the same team that ended the Knicks’ 53-year championship drought over the summer is avoiding the severe penalties that come with exceeding the NBA’s salary cap.The Knicks, Warriors, Suns, Magic, Timberwolves and Thunder are the t
  
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• Why haven’t we seen Walker Kessler in Lakers preseason?

  09-10-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where is Walker Kessler, you might be asking. You know, the Lakers’ franchise center whom they emptied their cupboard to acquire, sending two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps to Utah, and signing him to a four-year, $130 million deal. Kessler has missed the Lakers’ first three preseason games after jamming his finger against the backboard during training camp, according to Lakers coach JJ Redick. “It’s not concerning,” Redick sa
  
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• Steph Curry’s mom, Sonya, married in whirlwind romance after divorce from former NBA star

  09-10-2026 19:55 via yahoo.com
  Sonya Curry married "the most amazing man" this summer, she shared in an Instagram post on Friday. Sonya Curry married “the most amazing man” this summer, she shared in an Instagram post on Friday. The author remarried five years after she filed for divorce from NBA great Dell Curry after three decades of marriage. They are parents to Warriors superstar Steph Curry, NBA sharpshooter Seth Curry and daughter Sydel Curry.Sonya and her new husband, whose identity was not disclosed,
  
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