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• EXCLUSIVE: Chaney Johnson on Nolan Traoré progress, his fight for minutes

  23-08-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Chaney Johnson #31 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 22, 2026 in Sacramento, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images As players begin to return to the HSS Training Facility for
  
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• How would you grade the Cavs offseason?

  24-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers react against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Bursto
  
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• Portland's Shaedon Sharpe tears meniscus, out six months

  24-08-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's 57 days until the start of the season and already teams are being hit with injuries.Portland guard Shaedon Sharpe has torn his meniscus and will miss the first six months of the season, bad news for the Trail Blazers, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.I'm told Sharpe's torn meniscus is in his right knee, and the injury happened during a personal workout.— Sean Highkin (@highkin) August 24, 2026If the six-month timeline holds, Sharpe would miss the majority of the coming se
  
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• Who is going to hit a three for the Dallas Mavericks this season?

  24-08-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 10, 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 by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe tears meniscus, to miss 6 months recovering

  24-08-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Shaedon Sharpe for a significant portion of the 2026-27 campaign.Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his knee, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is now expected to miss six months recovering. Based on that timeline, barring any setbacks, Sharpe should be able to take the court again in late February or early March.Specifics of the injury, including when Sharpe injured his knee, are not yet known.Sharpe averaged a career-high 20.8 points and 4
  
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• Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe tears meniscus, to miss 6 months

  24-08-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Shaedon Sharpe for a significant portion of the 2026-27 campaign.Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He is expected to miss six months recovering. Based on that timeline, barring any setbacks, Sharpe should be able to take the court again in late February or early March.Sharpe suffered the injury during an individual offseason workout, according to The Oregonian's Joe Freeman. He is expected to undergo
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/24/26

  24-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: The sneakers worn by T.J. Bickerstaff #49 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 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
  
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• Bright Side of the Sun Reacts Survey: The mighty Pacific?

  24-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball over Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty
  
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• Klay Thompson signs with Heat + talking Blazers, Jazz, Wizards, Raptors & Mavericks with Andrew Sharp

  24-08-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor continues his 'Entertainment Rankings' with Andrew Sharp. How will the Trail Blazers make all their guards work together? Are the Utah Jazz a sleeper playoff team? The duo also looks at the Wizards with their addition of the No. 1 pick, AJ Dybantsa, how the Raptors will handle Kawhi's return and what to expect from Cooper Flagg in year two with the Mavericks.Later, they break down the news of Klay Thompson signi
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo says he loves Milwaukee: 'I will love it until I die'

  24-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo made a choice: The challenge of chasing another ring with a team closer to that path outweighed his love for the city of Milwaukee. He moved on.That does not mean his love for Milwaukee has changed, something he professed on AnesΤea The Podcast, a popular Greek podcast (hat tip and translation via Hoopshype). Antetokounmpo also talked about what excites him about making the move to Miami this season."The easy thing would be to stay in Milwaukee, but I don't want to be c
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo says he loves Milwaukee, 'I will love it until I die'

  24-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo made a choice: The challenge of chasing another ring with a team closer to that path outweighed his love for the city of Milwaukee. He moved on.That does not mean his love for Milwaukee has changed, something he professed on AnesΤea The Podcast, a popular Greek podcast (hat tip and translation via Hoopshype). Antetokounmpo also talked about what excites him about making the move to Miami this season."The easy thing would be to stay in Milwaukee, but I don't want to be c
  
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• VJ Edgecombe good with potentially reduced role in Philadelphia, 'I just want to win'

  24-08-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Usually, when a player has an impressive rookie year, he gets a larger role in the offense for his sophomore season. Not VJ Edgecombe. The 76ers rookie averaged 16 points a game and was third in Rookie of the Year voting, but he's going to see his role get squeezed this season with the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.Edgecombe is good with that, he told Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer (hat tip Hoops Rumors) over the weekend at his youth basketball camp."I just want to win. I'm
  
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• Klay Thompson won’t solve the Heat’s biggest problem

  24-08-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after making a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of the NBA play-in tournament game at Golden 1 Center on April 16, 2025 in Sacramento, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The M
  
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• Sixers hosting new merchandise sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena

  24-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Jaylen Brown #7 and President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a picture at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on August 6, 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images With LeBron James a
  
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• Julian Champagnie should keep his starting spot

  24-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 8: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a three point basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison in New York, 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/
  
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• 2026 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Wemby or Nikola Jokić for first overall pick?

  24-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With most of the dust having settled in free agency and Yahoo! having opened up fantasy basketball leagues for the 2026-27 campaign, it's "mock draft season." Recently, NBC Sports fantasy basketball writers Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin participated in a 12-team, nine-category head-to-head industry mock draft organized by Menace Podmen's Steve St-Pierre. And, in an interesting twist, they held the first two picks in the 14-round draft (no third-round reversal). Below is how the draft played o
  
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• 12-Team, 9-Cat Mock Draft: Wemby or Nikola Jokić for first overall pick?

  24-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With most of the dust having settled in free agency and Yahoo! having opened up fantasy basketball leagues for the 2026-27 campaign, it's "mock draft season." Recently, NBC Sports fantasy basketball writers Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin participated in a 12-team, nine-category head-to-head industry mock draft organized by Menace Podmen's Steve St-Pierre. And, in an interesting twist, they held the first two picks in the 14-round draft (no third-round reversal). Below is how the draft played o
  
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• Ranking types of Raptors fans

  24-08-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ON- MAY 3 - Toronto Raptors fans react to the loss as they had gathered in Maple Leaf Square to watch them play the Cleveland Cavaliers in game seven of their first round NBA play-off series outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. May 3, 2026. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images Raptors fans come in all shapes and sizes. Some have been here since the start, others when Vince Carter put his arm through the rim, some arrive
  
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• Where ESPN experts predict Warriors, Kings will finish 2026-27 NBA season

  24-08-2026 14:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where ESPN experts predict Warriors, Kings will finish 2026-27 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaESPN’s latest projections have both Northern California NBA franchises staring up at the rest of the Western Conference — for very different reasons.The outlet’s experts, in their preseason forecast, have the Warriors finishing the 2026-27 NBA regular season with a 35-47 record as the West’s No. 9 seed, securing a play-in tournament spot for a fourth straigh
  
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• Why the Suns have one of the NBA’s widest ranges of outcomes

  24-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Devin Booker #1 and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 23, 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Banner Years: 1986, The Greatest Team

  24-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1986: The Boston Celtics 1986 NBA Championship banner gets raised to the rafters joining their previous Celtics' championship banners hanging from the rafters at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 1986 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Three players the Rockets could trade for in 2026-2027

  24-08-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 23: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on January 23, 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Jaren Jackson Jr. is going to have a monster season

  24-08-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 7: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on February 7, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Before I sta
  
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• Klay Thompson clears waivers, reportedly agrees to two-year, $11.5 million contract with Miami Heat

  24-08-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’ve known for days that this was coming, but we had to wait 48 hours for Klay Thompson to officially clear waivers before the process could take the next step.That happened Sunday, Thompson cleared waivers from his buyout with Dallas and has quickly agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Heat, according to multiple reports. The Heat have not officially announced the signing, but that likely comes Monday or early in the week.Thompson clearing waivers was not in question, no
  
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• Klay Thompson clears waivers, agrees to two-year, $11.5 million contract with Miami Heat

  24-08-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’ve known for days that this was coming, but we had to wait 48 hours for Klay Thompson to officially clear waivers before the process could take the next step.That happened Sunday, Thompson cleared waivers from his buyout with Dallas and has quickly agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Heat, according to multiple reports. The Heat have confirmed the signing.We just made a splash, bro! Welcome to the 305, @KlayThompsonpic.twitter.com/zCRNvzFdh0— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHE
  
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• Phoenix had the pick, the fit, and the player who wanted to be here

  24-08-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 26: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is guarded by Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 26, 2020 in Sacramento, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Being a Phoenix Suns fan means being someone who has dealt wi
  
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• The Utah Jazz ‘Ball Knowledge’ Epidemic

  24-08-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 17: Jeff Withey #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 17, 2016 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• The Power of Friendship will propel the Utah Jazz

  24-08-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9:Keyonte George #3, Isaiah Collier #8, Brice Sensabaugh #28 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz attend the game between the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 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
  
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• Knicks' development of Mohamed Diawara, Pacome Dadiet key in solving salary cap crunch

  24-08-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The second apron era of the NBA is here and it’s forcing teams to make tough decisions. The Knicks are no stranger to difficult choices. This offseason, the club did not retain backup center Mitchell Robinson in free agency due to the second apron. That problem won’t disappear anytime soon as New York has one of the most expensive teams in the NBA. Looming contract extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are on the horizon. A solution to the salary cap crunch is player d
  
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• Have no fear, Adam Silver is going to solve the Buss family drama

  23-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 09: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver gets ready to present the championship trophy for the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament to the Los Angeles Lakers after they defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 at T-Mobile Arena on December 09, 2023 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 Ethan Miller/Ge
  
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