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• Cavs Trade Rumor: Why trading for Peyton Watson is easier said than done

  12-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 05: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 05, 2024 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The long summer
  
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• Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026: Mike D’Antoni remains one of the greatest offensive minds in NBA history

  14-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two hands. That’s the way you’re taught, from the first time you set foot on the court and your coach has you pair up to start practicing how to pass. Whether you’re bouncing it off the wood or sailing it from your chest, you throw the pass with two hands. That’s how you best ensure the ball will arrive safely; that’s just how it’s done. “How it’s done,” of course, changes as the passer and recipient grow up, and especially as the passer grow
  
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• Latest fallout from shocking Lakers sale: Would LeBron have stayed? Chris Paul into front office?

  14-08-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA — and Lakers fans — are still reeling from the shocking sale of the iconic franchise for the second time in 14 months this week. Nobody saw this coming, including the league office.There's been a lot of fallout from the news of the sale, here are some of the latest reports.Why is Walter selling now?That remains the $12.5 billion question, but the answer is coming more into focus:Money. It's always about the money.There are a lot of ideas and White House-tied conspiracy theori
  
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• Brandon Clarke's estate will receive all money the former Grizzlies forward was owed: 'Brandon's contract was fully protected'

  14-08-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandon Clarke died in May from an accidental overdose. The former Memphis Grizzlies forward was in the middle of a four-year, $50 million deal that started in 2023. And on Thursday, a Front Office Sports report stated the Clarke estate would not be paid the $12.5 million remaining on his contract.But multiple NBA sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports that Clarke's contract was completely protected in case of death. The $12.5 million is expected to be paid in full through life insurance."It was very
  
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• Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 in February with new ownership in place

  14-08-2026 19:51 via cbssports.com
  
  Garnett, the franchise's greatest player, refused to participate in a jersey retirement for many years
  
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• Timberwolves set date to retire Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey

  14-08-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on Feb. 28, the team announced on Friday. Garnett played 14 seasons for the Timberwolves in two separate stints. He began his NBA career with Minnesota as the team's 1995 first-round pick (No. 5 overall) out of Chicago's Farragut Career Academy. The 6-foot-11 forward is the Timberwolves' all-time leading scorer with 19,201 points. He also leads the franchise with 10,718 rebounds, 1,590 blocks, 1,318 steals, 970 games played, fi
  
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• Timberwolves retiring Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on Feb. 28

  14-08-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey, the team announced on Friday. Garnett played 14 seasons for the Timberwolves in two separate stints. He began his NBA career with Minnesota as the team’s 1995 first-round pick (No. 5 overall) out of Chicago’s Farragut Career Academy. The 6-foot-11 forward is the Timberwolves’ all-time leading scorer with 19,201 points. He also leads the franchise with 10,718 rebounds, 1,590 blocks, 1,318 steals, 970 gam
  
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• Salute to Russell Westbrook, games we're excited about + WNBA Most Improved deep dive

  14-08-2026 19:21 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 salute the amazing career of Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest players of all-time. From there, the guys cap off schedule release week by sharing the five games they're most excited to watch this year, then briefly discuss Bradley Beal's return to the Clippers.On the WNBA side, the guys do a deep dive into this year's talented Most Impro
  
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• Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026: Amar'e Stoudemire played above the rim in a way only he could

  14-08-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports illustration)What sprung to mind, for Mike D'Antoni, was laughing. The feeling of watching Amar'e Stoudemire doing what he could do — what seemingly only he could do — and being overcome by an involuntary physical expression of pleasure. So many times, I would come to the timeout and just giggle," Stoudemire's former head coach told reporters this spring. "The rim is still shaking [after] how hard he just dunked the basketball, and guys are like … t
  
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• Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey (finally!) on Feb. 28 vs. Celtics

  14-08-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Garnett is the greatest player in Timberwolves franchise history. The 2004 MVP when with the team was a nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player while in Minnesota, and remains the franchise leader in points, rebounds, blocked shots, assists, and steals. His Timberwolves team was the first in franchise history to reach the Western Conference Finals.His jersey retirement is long overdue, but it will happen on Feb. 28 against the Boston Celtics — an NBC Sunday Night Basketball
  
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• NetsDaily Reacts: Nets Fans Prefer the Original Herringbone Court (Poll)

  14-08-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 23: General overview of center court prior to the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets on November 23, 2012 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn Borough of 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Get
  
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• Has Joel Embiid already clinched a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame?

  14-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
  
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• NBA News: Kevin Garnett’s Jersey Retirement Announced

  14-08-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - APRIL 2026 Kevin Garnett acknowledges the crowd at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The Hall of Fame forward and all-time franchise leader in nearly every major statistical category walked into the arena after player introductions, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand. Garnett, who had a falling out with previous owner Glen Taylor after his career was over, reached an agreement last year with the team to serve as an
  
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• Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Ziaire Williams?

  14-08-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Ziaire Williams attends a 2026 NBA Summer League game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 14, 2026 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. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images After making their big swings this offse
  
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• Clippers re-sign Bradley Beal as they try to build out roster while Kawhi Leonard saga continues

  14-08-2026 17:23 via cbssports.com
  
  Los Angeles' roster is in flux with the Leonard trade on hold and the NBA's investigation lingering
  
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• The NBA only gave the Suns 9 national games? Good.

  14-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after making a three pointer during the third quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 19, 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 With the 2026–27 Phoenix
  
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• Deonte Burton to join NLEX Road Warriors in October

  14-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oceanside, CA - OCTOBER 9: Deonte Burton #4 of the Guangzhou Loong Lions and James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers look on during the game on October 9, 2025 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) Former Iowa Stat
  
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• LB Roundtable, Part 3: Team construction & depth

  14-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the New York Knicks and Justin Edwards #11 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes after a loose ball during the game during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice:
  
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• Analyzing Knicks' 2026-27 NBA regular season schedule

  14-08-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks fans are feeling new emotions entering a new season this year, coming off the franchise's first championship in 53 years with a solid case for repeating in 2026-27. Euphoria is at an all-time high, the expectations are less burdened but still there, and the excitement is at a peak after a wild offseason of rival teams chasing New York’s preeminence. We’re still two months away from tip-off, but the hype kicked off with the season’s schedule release on Thursday.
  
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• P&T Interview: Ten minutes with OG Anunoby

  14-08-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks looks on during the New York Knicks 2026 Championship Parade and Ceremony on June 18, 2026 in New York City, New York. 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 L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images I was vaca
  
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• 2025-26 Spurs Player Reviews: Devin Vassell

  14-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a basket at the buzzer to end the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Ge
  
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• There’s a good chance Zaccharie Risacher will turn it all around in Dallas: “The team lacked real structure in Atlanta”

  14-08-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks in action during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 03, 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 Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images Can a new situation improve performance? According to Lukas Nicot, a
  
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• Where to watch 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony: TV channel, live stream, more

  14-08-2026 14:57 via cbssports.com
  
  Everything to know about the 2026 class, headlined by Candace Parker, Doc Rivers and Amar'e Stoudemire
  
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• Browns fans’ ‘Hope Index’ is low, not the lowest

  14-08-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 14, 2012; Cleveland, OH, USA; Fans during a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Cleveland won 34-24. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The recent history of the Cleveland Browns has been full of sadness upon sadness upon embarrassment. Even despite the Browns two playoff appearances under former HC Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland once again embarks on a new coaching staff, hoping to find that e
  
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• Darko Rajakovic is the coach that Raptors need

  14-08-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 29: Head Coach Darko Rajakovic of the Toronto Raptors stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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: Copyrig
  
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• The Odyssey: several extended road trips stand in the way of 50+ Celtics wins

  14-08-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks over his dry erase board during a timeout during a game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on October 26, 2024 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. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images How do you eat a whal
  
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• The NBA’s 10 best rivalries, ranked for 2026-27 season with every matchup to circle

  14-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2026 at Paycom Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE
  
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• We now know why Dusty May left Michigan for Dallas

  14-08-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks have undergone a massive overhaul this offseason. Included in the many changes was the hiring of a new head coach, Dusty May, straight off winning the NCAA National Championship.The May hiring seemingly came out of nowhere and a recent piece by The Athletic supports the notion of spontaneity. That said, there were underlying motivating factors, the right people in the right places and excellent timing that played big parts in May’s favorable response to the Mavericks.T
  
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• 5 takeaways from the Celtics 2026-27 regular season schedule

  14-08-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics talks to the media after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Ph
  
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• Open Thread: Gregg Popovich speaks at Don Nelson’s funeral

  14-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO - MARCH 19: Gregg Popovich, Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Don Nelson, Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors prior to the game on March 19, 2010 at the AT&T 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 2010 NBAE (Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty
  
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