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• Clippers more irrelevant than ever despite Kawhi Leonard trade assets

  16-09-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After the NBA’s punishment for their salary cap circumvention pushed them back several years, the Clippers took a step in the right direction by completing the long-awaited trade of Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors.But make no mistake about it: The draft capital the Clippers received from the Raptors doesn’t absolve their cardinal sins on the salary cap.It for sure doesn’t make up for the penalties the league brought down on the franchise.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses
  
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• Women's Super League: Holdt scores double for Spurs v Palace, Brighton lead Villa

  20-09-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE: Brighton 1-0 Villa George scores first goal for SeagullsLIVE: Palace 0-2 SpursHoldt scores double for Spurs Palace down to 10 players - Tsunoda sent off forfoul on TandbergLIVE: West Ham 0-0 EvertonWomen's Super League: Holdt scores double for Spurs v Palace, Brighton lead Villa
  
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• Inside the Suns: The Suns’ center situation

  20-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down 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: With Williams out injured, who do you give the Suns’ starting center job to?zenzino: From many comments I’ve seen here, I think that Maluach is a little overestimated and Oso is a little underestimated. Currently, Oso is a better player. Period
  
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• Entering Year 5, what should we make of Joe Mazzulla?

  20-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - May 2: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks during his postgame press conference. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers played in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images I recently started reading Bill Simmons’ The Book of Basketball, 17 years after it was published and several days after my partner asked why a book about basketball needed to b
  
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• YouTube Gold: Bill Walton At His Zenith

  20-09-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 03: Basketball: Portland Trail Blazers Bill Walton (32) in action vs Phoenix Suns, Phoenix, AZ 12/3/1976 (Photo by Hank Delespinasse/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: X21024 TK2) In the conversation about great NBA big men, Bill Walton sort of gets an asterisk. Everyone acknowledges his brilliance, but his fragile body, especially his feet, kept him from playing consistently. Out of 1,148 possible games, Walton played in just 468, meaning that he missed 59
  
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• LeBron James’ wife posts daughter dance after splashy pro volleyball investment

  20-09-2026 02:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, isn’t done with California sports quite yet.Despite LeBron no longer being a member of the Lakers, Savannah James officially became an investor with the LOVB volleyball league’s new Los Angeles team.LeBron James, left, and Savannah James arrive at Sushi Samba in West Hollywood, Calif., on August 28, 2026. The couple was celebrating Savannah James’ 40th birthday. STAR INFLUX LA / BACKGRIDThis isn’t the first time that the James family ha
  
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• Why Warriors will be one of NBA’s best shows even if they don’t go far

  19-09-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No one expects the Warriors to be NBA champions next season. So, will it be a wasted season?Far from it. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, Friday, April 10, 2026. NBAE via Getty ImagesNot everything can be judged by whether the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy is hoisted in June. The Warriors are playing for so much more than a champagne bath. They’re playing for
  
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• Tarris Reed Jr. could be a difference-making rookie

  19-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images You don’t often see teams double down on rookies at the same position in the draft. It’s even rarer that you see a team make a trade to grab a player at the same position they just drafted. That either speaks to Tarris Reed’s value, the status of
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/19/26

  19-09-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Vladislav Goldin #50 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Player Preview: It’s Khaman Maluach’s time to shine

  19-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives around Brooks Barnhizer #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half 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 Every day, we’ll take a
  
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• In new book on sports owners, Joe Tsai talks about unexpected lessons learned

  19-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Tsai, co-founder and chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., winner of the VivaTech x Bloomberg Leadership Award, in Paris, France, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Winners of the VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards, celebrating global leadership, innovation and impact in the technology sector, were announced today in a ceremony at the VivaTech Conference in Paris. Photographer: Benjamin Girette/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Bloomberg via Getty Images In a new book out next Tuesday, David Rubenstein, owne
  
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• 3 reasons Adou Thiero could steal the fifth starter spot

  19-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League semifinal game against the Golden State Warriors at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 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 Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images Most fans seem
  
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• NBA Scouting Report: An Anthony Edwards Prospect Retrospective

  19-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Compton [email protected] Editor’s Note: It is our pleasure to introduce a second Leo to the Canis-verse. This is Leo Li’s first piece for CH, and he will be adding more insight into all things player development going forward. Please welcome him in the way only Canis commenters can!Anthony Edwards’ development trajectory since entering the league in 2020 has been a topic of attention for several seasons now, and at first glance, it’s easy to see why. He was a 247Sp
  
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• One bold statistical prediction for each member of the Lakers

  19-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bas
  
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• Stephen Curry: 'I wanna be a lifer with Golden State'

  19-09-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Curry believes LeBron James' free agency this summer was good for the league — and yes, he called up and tried to recruit LeBron to the Warriors.Curry also said that's not his path, even as he could become a free agent next summer.Curry appeared on CNBC this week to promote his new deal with Chinese sneaker manufacturer Li-Ning and his signature shoe coming out next year, but for hoop fans, that wasn't the most interesting part of the conversation. Curry said that yes, he reached
  
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• 5 biggest storylines for the upcoming Suns season

  19-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA on April 27, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• The Kyrie Irving-Cooper Flagg high-IQ connection has the potential to change basketball

  19-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 6, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (left) and guard Kyrie Irving (right) look on during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Think about it. Two team-oriented, extremely versatile, selfless and very skilled players, both among the highest of the highest IQ players in the league. Put them together and healthy, and have them solve problem
  
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• Open Thread: How today’s NBA looks through an 80s lens

  19-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1985: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics makes a move to the basket against the Washington Bullets during a game played in 1985 at the Boston 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 1985 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Yester
  
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• Ex-Kentucky staffer Brandon Weems becomes NBA GM

  19-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 6: Brandon Weems, Maverick Carter, Keith Dambrot, & LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a photo during the game on April 6, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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• YouTube Gold: Young Magic Johnson Was Something Else

  19-09-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UNITED STATES - MARCH 26: College Basketball: NCAA Final Four, Michigan State Magic Johnson (33) in action vs Indiana State, Salt Lake City, UT 3/26/1979 (Photo by James Drake/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: X23267) It wasn’t like Magic Johnson came out of nowhere. In his senior year in high school, Johnson, along with Albert King, who picked Maryland, and Gene Banks, who chose Duke, was one of the top three players, at least according to Street & Smith’s annual
  
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• Payton Pritchard is set up to have a career year

  19-09-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 Last season, Payton Pritc
  
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• Gonzaga’s David Stockton Signs Training Camp Deal With Phoenix Suns, Then Waived

  19-09-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 21: David Stockton #11 of the Valley Suns warms up prior to the NBA G-League game against the Indiana Mad Ants on January 21, 2025 at Mullett Arena in Tempe, 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 Former
  
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• New Lakers ownership plans to reach $30 billion valuation within the decade

  19-09-2026 03:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers were unexpectedly sold by Mark Walter this summer.New ownership, led by Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, purchased the team for a record-setting $12.5 billion. Kushner and Iger plan to get the Lakers’ valuation to at least $30 billion within the next 10 years, according to the Wall Street Journal.The investment firm led by Kushner, Thrive Capital, noted several aggressive financial projections featured in an investor presentation. The new Lakers ownership group lai
  
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• Lakers ticket prices could rise substantially as Kushner, Iger look to cut out brokers

  19-09-2026 03:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joshua Kushner attends the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, in July. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)Mark Walter may be selling the Lakers, but the new owners plan to take a money-making page out of the Dodgers’ playbook nonetheless: Dump the ticket brokers and leverage control over the resale market to drive up the cost of a ticket.As a result, the average price for a Lakers ticket could rise from $217 to $361 within the next two years, the Wall Street Jo
  
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• Kawhi Leonard sends heartfelt message to Clippers fans after Raptors trade becomes official

  19-09-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard said goodbye to Clippers fans after six seasons with the team.The star forward posted a video on Instagram with highlights throughout his time in LA with the phrase “thank you” centered in the frame. “I truly appreciate your unwavering support during both the highs and lows. Thank you, Clip Nation,” Leonard wrote in his Instagram caption.Kawhi Leonard attends the Public School New York SS27 show at Starrett-Lehigh in New York City on Thursday, September 10,
  
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• Pistons sign Ausar Thompson to $155 million extension as Jalen Duren remains in limbo

  19-09-2026 02:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Jalen Duren remains a restricted free agent, the Pistons have agreed to terms with Ausar Thompson.Thompson, already one of the NBA’s elite perimeter defenders, signed a $155 million extension over five seasons, averaging $31 million per season, according to multiple reports.Thompson, 23, was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, one spot after his twin Amen, who agreed to a five-year, $208 million extension with the Rockets in early September, making them the highest-paid set of
  
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• New Lakers owners reportedly telling investors they expect team's value to hit $30 billion within 10 years

  19-09-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A group led by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger made history by buying the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion last month. That is the highest price anyone has ever paid for a professional sports team, in any sport.That number is small potatoes compared to what Kushner and Iger reportedly think the team could be worth a decade from now.The new Lakers ownership group is telling potential investors the team's value could reach at least $30 billion by the end of 2037, according to a copy of a
  
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• Pistons, Ausar Thompson reportedly agree to five-year, $155 million contract extension

  19-09-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While negotiations drag on with one member of the Pistons’ young core — Jalen Duren — they have locked up another.Detroit and Ausar Thompson have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million contract extension, news first broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by other reports.Thompson is one of the NBA's elite perimeter defenders and was named First Team All-Defense last season, while averaging 9.9 points per game and starting 73 games for a 60-win team.
  
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• Heat extend Pelle Larsson to $60 million deal in key boost to rotation

  19-09-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pelle Larsson drives on Hornets wing Kon Knueppel during the NBA Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026. Pelle Larsson is a name NBA fans should get used to this season.The Swedish wing just agreed to a four-year, $60 million extension to remain in Miami, where the Heat are coming off a transformative summer, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday.The last year of the deal, which would be for the 2030-31 season, is a mutual option.The deal will see Larsson — who will still bank a rookie
  
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• Why Frank Vogel was good hire for Warriors

  19-09-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Warriors didn’t have an eye-popping offseason. But they had an under-the-radar acquisition that could help them: They added Frank Vogel to their coaching staff as an assistant. Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Frank Vogel looks on during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Jan. 10, 2026. Getty ImagesVogel is bright. He’s defensive-minded. He led the Lakers to an NBA championship in the 2020 bubble at Walt Disney World.When Steve Kerr (
  
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