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• Five players facing critical comeback seasons: Tyrese Haliburton, Kyrie Irving, more

  22-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports and change the course of every NBA season. However, last season seemed more severe than most — a rash of top players missed considerable time, if not the entire season. It changed the complexion of teams and playoff races (not to mention the tanking).All those injuries a year ago open the door for some prime comeback stories this season. Here are five players returning from injury who can — and should — change the course of their team,
  
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• Golden State Warriors season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  24-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Golden State Warriors enter the 2026-27 season as an afterthought to some but are one of the more profound sleeper teams in the league. Golden State returns with practically the same roster from last season, only adding their 2026 draft picks and a couple free agent signings.The Warriors battled extensive injuries throughout the previous season and managed to sneak into the NBA Play-In Tournament, but failed to make the playoffs, losing in an elimination game for the No. 8-seed to the Phoeni
  
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• Minnesota Timberwolves season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  24-09-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  There’s something to be said about a team that understands a change, one potentially with risks, needs to happen.The alternative would be stagnation, and the Minnesota Timberwolves went into this offseason clearly determined to avoid that at all costs.The focus was on generating more offensive creation and shot opportunities outside of All-NBA shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who has been the face of the franchise. So Minnesota traded away Julius Randle and Naz Reid in separate deals, both
  
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• Philadelphia 76ers season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  24-09-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  It’s a new era for the Philadelphia 76ers.After making the playoffs eight of the last nine seasons — but failing to get past the second round in each of those trips — the Sixers overhauled their front office and roster to seriously contend for an NBA championship.It started with the May 12 dismissal of former president of basketball operations Darryl Morey. Then came Morey’s replacement, Mike Gansey, who had plenty of experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was Gansey
  
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• Detroit Pistons season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  24-09-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Detroit Pistons were an overwhelming success last season, finishing with the best record in the Eastern Conference. But a discouraging playoff exit in the conference semifinals and an unnerving offseason have tempered expectations heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.Cade Cunningham is back as a legitimate MVP candidate capable of carrying the Pistons to another strong regular season. The front office also tinkered with his supporting cast while embroiled in a prolonged contract standoff with
  
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• Orlando Magic season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  24-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Paolo Banchero hit an overtime game-winner in Brooklyn in January. Three months later he dropped 38 points on 14-for-25 shooting in a Game 7, and the Orlando Magic still lost by 22.That gap, between what Banchero can do alone and what happens when nobody else shows up, cost coach Jamahl Mosley his job.Orlando let Mosley go in May and hired Sean Sweeney, who arrived with a defensive reputation and a mandate to fix an offense that has finished 19th or worse in efficiency three consecutive years. T
  
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• Memphis Grizzlies season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  24-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Memphis Grizzlies officially moved on from one era of the franchise and began a new one this offseason.First came the selection of Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and soon thereafter, the Grizzlies finally executed a trade of star Ja Morant after looking for a deal to unload him at last year's trade deadline. Combined with the trades of Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. over the past year, Memphis has effectively flipped its roster.The core is filled with co
  
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• Lakers announce passing of longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter

  24-09-2026 08:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Laker announcer Lawrence Tanter before the start of the Lakers–Timberwolves game at Staples Center on March 18, 2011. (Photo by Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Late Wednesday night, the Lakers announced that longtime PA announcer and voice of the Lakers and Staples Center and Crypto.com Arena, Lawrence Tanter, had passed away.Lawrence Tanter, forever in our hearts as a member of the Lakers family 💜 pic.twitter.com/IOmRECqu8m— Los Angeles Lakers (@
  
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• Beloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76

  24-09-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter sits courtside before the start of a home game against the Timberwolves on March 18, 2011 (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)The Lakers’ longtime public address announcer Lawrence Tanter died Wednesday, the team announced. He was 76.Remembered for his smooth, baritone voice, Tanter served as the voice of the Lakers for more than four decades. Tanter narrated chapters of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O&r
  
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• Utah Jazz season preview with Shreyas Laddha of the Salt Lake Tribune

  24-09-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Zach Barron/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Longtime Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76: NBA world pays tribute to legendary voice

  24-09-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lawrence Tanter, who served as the public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers for 43 years, has died, the team announced on social media on Sept. 23. He was 76 years old. "Lawrence Tanter, forever in our hearts as a member of the Lakers family," the Lakers posted on X, formerly Twitter, with a purple heart emoji.The post was accompanied by the following statement announcing Tanter's death: "We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of legendary Lakers public address announ
  
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• Dain Danija, Ben Humrichous get Nets training camp invites

  24-09-2026 06:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Long Island Nets, DJ Rodman, Isaiah Wong, Ben Humrichous, Getty Images, NetsDaily Graphic The Brooklyn Nets have filled out their NBA roster and are putting the final touches on training camp which begins next Tuesday, adding two new players Wednesday, both of whom could ultimately help their G League affiliate this season.On Wednesday, Brooklyn signed 6’9” forwards Dain Dainja and Ben Humrichous, both of whom were with the squad in Summer League and according to team source, willbe
  
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• Steph Curry hasn’t signed extension but doesn’t want to leave Warriors

  24-09-2026 05:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  STATELINE, NEVADA - JULY 12: Stephen Curry plays his shot from the second tee box during the final round of the American Century Championship 2026 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 12, 2026 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images He’s been eligible for a contract extension for nearly a month and has likely been discussing terms with the Golden State Warriors for longer than that. Still, Steph Curry says that the delay in his signing an extension in no
  
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• Gregg Popovich marries ex-wife of former Spurs assistant coach

  24-09-2026 04:39 via yahoo.com
  Gregg Popovich added to his ring collection after marrying the ex-wife of one of his former assistant coaches.The five-time NBA champion head coach of the Spurs tied the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept. 16 in Texas, according to a marriage license obtained by TMZ. Barth Budenholzer was once married to former San Antonio assistant and current Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, who was by Popovich’s side with the Spurs for nearly two decades from 1996 to 2013.Gregg Popovich look
  
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• Gregg Popovich marries ex-wife of his former longtime Spurs assistant coach

  24-09-2026 04:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Popovich and Mike Budenholzer coached together in San Antonio for nearly two decades and won four NBA titles
  
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• Lakers’ 2026-27 roster deeper than 2025-26 despite losing talent

  24-09-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With media day and the start of training camp on the horizon, Lakers offseason roster reconstruction is about to come back into focus. Will the Lakers’ roster changes around superstar guard Luka Doncic and star guard Austin Reaves, which included adding nine new players and saying goodbye to half of last season’s group, produce the desired results?Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic will be surrounded with more complementary players in 2026-27. NBAE via Getty ImagesWas Walker Kessler
  
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• The second apron is coming for the Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks extension talks stall

  24-09-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The second apron is coming for the Knicks. Not this season, maybe not next season, but the apron is coming.That may be best evidenced by the fact that contract extension negotiations between the Knicks and star center Karl-Anthony Towns have stalled, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill.The sides have spent extensive time discussing a potential extension during the offseason, but there has been no movement lately in negotiations, sources said, as the Knicks stand to go for a
  
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• Marcus Smart blasts Lakers free agency offer by calling it ‘disrespectful’

  24-09-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Smart.In an offseason when the Los Angeles Lakers had a near overhaul of their roster and were praised for giving out new contracts in every direction, former guard Marcus Smart felt differently.After opting out of a two-year, $10.5 million deal he signed with the Lakers the year before, Smart told Varun Shanka of The Houston Chronicle, the offer he received over the offseason felt “disrespectful.”“First off, I played so well that the offer that was ultimately given didn
  
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• From Army to ESPN, Chris Spatola was a 'total badass' who never stopped winning people over

  24-09-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "A total badass."That's how ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas remembers Chris Spatola.Spatola, who died unexpectedly Sept. 21 at age 47, built a remarkable life that stretched far beyond the basketball court. He was an Army standout, a U.S. Army veteran, a respected broadcaster for ESPN and SiriusXM, and the son-in-law of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski.News of his death has left the college basketball world reeling. Friends, colleagues and former teammates have flooded social media
  
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• Yes, Devin Vassell is a top-100 NBA player

  24-09-2026 01:47 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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• Clippers interim boss thanks Kawhi Leonard, addresses leadership

  24-09-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In his first public comments since taking over the franchise, Clippers interim CEO/governor John Gibson thanked Kawhi Leonard after the franchise sent the star forward back to Toronto via trade. As part of a nearly five-minute long video the Clippers released, Gibson addressed multiple topics about the franchise, including briefly touching on the trade involving Leonard, the Clippers’ new leadership structure and moving forward. After 2 ½ months of waiting, the Clippers of
  
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• 5 things to get excited about Warriors ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

  24-09-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Warriors are no longer considered legitimate championship contenders, but they’re still one of the NBA’s most fun teams. There are great storylines. There’s intrigue. There’s history. There’s suspense. They won four championships in eight years, becoming the league’s modern-day dynasty. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr are still together. Last season, Kerr referred to the Warriors as a “fading dynasty.” Can t
  
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• Nets ink Summer League duo to fill out training camp roster

  24-09-2026 00:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Humrichous #12 of the Brooklyn Nets three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Nets signed forwards Dain Dainja and Ben Humrichous, rounding out their 21-man training camp roster. Dainja and Humrichous played for the Nets at Summer League. Ben Humrichous #12 of the Brooklyn Nets 3-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBAE via Getty ImagesBoth are likely on Exhibit 10 deals and headed to G-League Long Island after camp, where they would be eligible for bonus
  
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• Can Austin Reaves be who the Lakers think he is?

  24-09-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• New Rockets veteran Marcus Smart walked away from Lakers after 'disrespectful' offer

  23-09-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Smart could have remained with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season. But when it came time for contract talks, the offer that he got from the franchise was "disrespectful." While he ended up signing a deal for less than what the Lakers offered him to join the Houston Rockets, Smart was offended by what the Lakers put on the table."First off, I played so well that the offer that was ultimately given didn't match the way that I played, especially when you see guys who played way w
  
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• Rockets 2026-2027 NBA Training Camp: Day one update

  23-09-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Houston Rockets Day 1 Training Camp The Houston Rockets kicked off their 2026-2027 NBA season on Tuesday with their annual Media Day. Every season, it gives NBA fans and media a chance to see what players have improved this summer, what they’ve rehabbed from injuries, and what they expect for the upcoming season.For the Rockets, the top topic was Fred VanVleet’s health. VanVleet missed the entire 2025-2026 season, which played a major role in the Rockets’ struggles. SB Nation a
  
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• Luka Dončić lays out Lakers championship ‘plan’ in passionate vow

  23-09-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Tuesday, a 528-page authorized visual book of the Lakers’ franchise history was published by TASCHEN.The book features never-before-published artwork and photographs, along with original stories and essays from many members of the Lakers’ organization, past and present. Star guard Luka Dončić’s essay is making waves on social media for the passionate message he sent about being part of the franchise.Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic (77) reacts on the court dur
  
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• Spectrum SportsNet reveals Lakers’ broadcast crew shakeup

  23-09-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers’ local broadcast team will bring back familiar faces while also having some shakeups for the 2026-27 NBA season.Spectrum SportsNet announced Wednesday that play-by-play announcer Bill Macdonald and analyst Stu Lantz will return to lead the Lakers’ television broadcast team. Danny Green will have a more featured role on the Lakers’ TV broadcasts in 2026-27. NBAE via Getty ImagesThe upcoming season will be Macdonald’s 17th year calling Lakers games. Lan
  
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• Mystics vs Sky Preview: Washington finish season against Chicago

  23-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA. - MAY 8: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Tempo on May 8, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images CH
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns’ Knicks contract talks stall as $277 million question looms

  23-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns have stalled as training camp nears, but the sides haven’t given up on an agreement. Towns has been eligible for an extension since early August and the Knicks, as The Post reported earlier this month, are asking him to take a discount from his max of four years, $277 million. It’s part of the front office’s attempt to keep the championship core together amid James Dolan’s mandate of staying below the second apron. With Ja
  
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