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• For Kawhi Leonard, things are looking pretty good. For Clippers, not so much

  23-09-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Right now, things are looking pretty good for Kawhi Leonard. He agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Raptors on Tuesday, including a player option for the 2028-29 season. The 35-year-old, who’s now under contract for three years, is expected to finish his career with the Raptors, according to ESPN. Meanwhile, the Clippers — and their fans — have pretty much had a limb amputated. LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard reacts on the c
  
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• What did Kevin Durant say at 2026 Houston Rockets Media Day?

  23-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Durant still just wants to hoop — and watch other people hoop.Last season, Durant was second in the NBA in total minutes played with 2,840, and he was third in minutes per game at 36.4. When he sat down at Rockets media day on Tuesday, he was asked if, with a healthier and deeper Houston roster, the goal was to keep his minutes down this season."I'm better on the court. The team is better when I'm on the court," Durant said, pushing back on the idea of a minutes reduction. "Now, if w
  
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• The NBA's 5 most interesting newcomers, starring LeBron James, LaMelo Ball and the Lakers' big swing

  23-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 NBA offseason now all but concluded, and with media day and training camp just around the corner, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA.In that spirit, let's take a look at the five most interesting — to me! — folks who joined a new team this summer.(We've previously considered my five most interesting: potential free agents in the class of 2027, comeback players for next season, rising sophomores in the NBA, and veteran extension candidates.
  
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• Stephen Curry says he wants 'no drama' during season over unresolved extension talks with Warriors

  23-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Curry has spent his entire 17-year NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. So, when Curry became eligible for a two-year extension with the team in August, it was expected he would quickly sign again and re-up for another couple seasons. But with training camp on the horizon, Curry has yet to sign a deal with the team. He's taken that track despite the Warriors reportedly giving Curry multiple options to contemplate, per ESPN. While that uncertainty could cause panic among Warriors fa
  
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• The NBA’s next cap circumvention investigation is even more baffling than the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard case

  23-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks were already set to endure some rough years after finally trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat over the summer. A new NBA investigation into potential cap circumvention to re-sign a role player from the late stages of the Antetokounmpo era threatens to make Milwaukee’s rebuild even more difficult. The NBA quietly announced it was investigating the Bucks for cap circumvention over the summer tied to re-signing G
  
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• NBA still investigating Bucks, Trent for possible cap circumvention

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 29: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Per The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, the NBA’s
  
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• Bucks trade value rankings 2026-27

  23-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 24: General manager Jon Horst of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks to the media about the dismissal of head coach Adrian Griffin prior to a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum on January 24, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/G
  
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• How much can Dean Wade help the Sixers?

  23-09-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is introduced before the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden 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 Brian Ba
  
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• How will the Hornets replace LaMelo Ball? Here's what Charlotte is betting on this season

  23-09-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LaMelo Ball seemed irreplaceable in Charlotte. When Ball shared the floor with Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, the Hornets posted a 130.3 offensive rating, which was the best of any three-man combo that appeared in at least 60 games last season. When Ball went to the bench, Charlotte's offensive rating plummeted to 110.6. LaMelo was the engine of the NBA's most devastating lineup. So now that he has been traded to Minnesota, how the hell are the Hornets supposed to replace him?There is no one o
  
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• College basketball world mourns Chris Spatola's death: 'All-time great dudes'

  23-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ESPN analyst Chris Spatola, 47, unexpectedly died on Monday, Sept. 21, leaving the college basketball world heartbroken. Spatola, who ranks 10th on Army's all-time scoring list, deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2002-07 following his four-year playing career. He returned to college basketball as a staff member at Duke under his father-in-law Mike Krzyzewski, one of the sport's greatest coaches, from 2007-12 before becoming a broadcaster.REQUIRED READING: Chris Spatola, ESPN per
  
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• Bucks reportedly being investigated by NBA for possible salary-cap circumvention in deal with Gary Trent Jr.

  23-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to sign Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million deal in July, red flags went up all around the league’s office. Days later, reports emerged suggesting the NBA was looking into the signing, though details of the league’s probe were scarce. The league apparently found enough that it decided to launch a full-on investigation, according to The Athletic. The focus of that investigation: Whether the Bucks used the contract as a way to circumvent the NBA s
  
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• Panic level for Giants, Bears amid rash of QB injuries; MLB postseason scenarios as Rays clinch AL East

  23-09-2026 15:02 via cbssports.com
  
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• Ranking the Roster: Jericho Sims wrecks rims at 11

  23-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 12: Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks rebounds the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 12, 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) | Getty Images Jericho Sims had the best year of
  
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• NBA Trade Rumors: TJ Shannon’s Best Role is as a Trade Piece

  23-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So much of the coming season is uncertain for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They restructured their whole core and brought in a new star point guard in LaMelo Ball, and jettisoned cornerstones of the team’s past identity in Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Mike Conley Jr. They even switched owners.Within that restructuring, there are many new roles being created for different players. It seems like only Anthony Edwards will slot back in where he was last year.Jaden McDaniels will suddenly be a f
  
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• It’s now or never for the Cleveland Cavaliers

  23-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden 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 NB
  
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• We let NBA 2k27 run wild on the next six seasons for the Mavericks — get a load of the results

  23-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 24, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Wit
  
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• Open Thread: Dylan Harper rookie card sets auction sales record

  23-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 23: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dylan Harper may have not been crowned the 2026 Rookie of the Year, but he had some of the best stats from his draft class, not to mention making his way to the NBA Finals.Ata recent auction, his rookie card went for a whopping $320,860. The All-T
  
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• Is Cooper Flagg About To Hit A Whole New Level?

  23-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - APRIL 5: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Cavs season preview: Nae’Qwan Tomlin – Can he find a role?

  23-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Nae'Qwan Tomlin #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes to the basket for a dunk against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA game forces players into boxes.
  
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• Thirty-Third and Thriving

  23-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Let us rewind for a moment. It is June 18, 2026. The New York Knicks are finally NBA Champions, parading through the Canyon of Heroes amongst an expansive sea of orange-and-blue faithful. Jalen Brunson takes the microphone, holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy over his head, ready to address a fanbase that has waited for this moment since 1973. When he speaks, he rightfully takes the time to acknowledge his teammates and thank his coaches. But he doesn’t stop there. He also takes time to
  
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• Ramp to Camp: Who will be the Celtics' X-factor this season?

  23-09-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ramp to Camp: Who will be the Celtics' X-factor this season? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonWhich member of the Boston Celtics is most likely to elevate the ceiling of the team based on their play during the 2026-27 season?In the latest installment of our Ramp to Camp series, we asked our panel to predict the one player — not named Jayson Tatum — who might emerge as the biggest X-factor in Boston’s overall success this season.The way we look at it: Tatum sets a high fl
  
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• Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Bruce Thornton and Oscar Tshiebwe

  23-09-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Summer League Semifinals game on July 18, 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 Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirsc
  
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• Denver Nuggets season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  23-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just three seasons removed from an NBA championship and the Denver Nuggets suddenly feel like a team whose window to win is closing.Yes, they have all-world center Nikola Jokić, and yes, they have Jamal Murray and plenty of other talented pieces. But key role players struggled to develop, and a debilitating salary cap situation have left the Nuggets in a precarious position.So, while the Nuggets finished third in the West last season, they’ll need those role players to ease some of th
  
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• Boston Celtics season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  23-09-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For a team that has been at or near the top of the Eastern Conference for much of the past decade, this was something of a tumultuous offseason for the Boston Celtics.Gone is Jaylen Brown, a mainstay All-Star who spent 10 seasons with the Celtics, his most recent being one in which he recorded a career-high 28.7 points per game. And in his place is veteran Paul George, which ushers in a new era for Boston, one in which star forward Jayson Tatum becomes the unquestioned face of the franchise.None
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  23-09-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Milwaukee Bucks begin their first season without Giannis Antetokounmpo still dealing with the fallout of their drawn-out separation.The franchise could match or improve upon last year's record thanks to the players it gained by trading Antetokounmpo this offseason and eliminating the distraction his uncertain future caused during the 2025-26 season. But the next era for the Bucks remains largely undefined in the immediate aftermath of Antetokounmpo's departure and the team's current salary c
  
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• Phoenix Suns season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  23-09-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns enter their second season with coach Jordan Ott at the helm.Ott led the team to a playoff appearance in his first season but was swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. It wasn’t the playoff run they were expecting after making it through the play-in tournament with a 1-1 record, after losing to the Portland Trail Blazers and beating the Golden State Warriors.Devin Booker remains the focal point for the Suns, after leading the team in points (26.1) and rebou
  
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• Charlotte Hornets season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  23-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kon Knueppel made 273 3-pointers as a rookie in the 2025-26 season – more than anyone else in the league – and no rookie had ever led the NBA in that category before. He nearly stole Rookie of the Year honors from Cooper Flagg. Charlotte won 44 games last season, up from 19, in its best season since 2015-2016. Then the front office blew it up.The Hornets sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round draft pick, three pick swaps and three second-rounders.
  
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• New Orleans Pelicans season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  23-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 NBA season as perhaps the league's most confounding team. A year after trading a future first-round pick to move up and draft Derik Queen, the Pelicans largely stood pat this offseason after another disappointing record that left them outside the Western Conference postseason picture. The franchise has won just two playoff series since coming to New Orleans in 2002.There will have to be significant internal improvements for that to change under former O
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Schedule Analysis: NBA Cup, Back-to-Backs, Playoffs

  23-09-2026 10:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  The 2026-27 NBA season tips off in under a month, which makes now the time to build a fantasy basketball draft strategy around the schedule. This 2026-27 fantasy basketball schedule analysis breaks down all 82 games for every team: the Emirates NBA Cup calendar and its 14-day Week 7 matchup, back-to-backs by team, the extended All-Star break in Week 17, and the Yahoo fantasy playoff schedule from March 15 to April 4. Knowing which teams play two-game weeks in Weeks 20, 21 and 22 is a draft-day t
  
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• Ryan Nembhard Is in Search of New NBA Home

  23-09-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Ryan Nembhard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on July 11, 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 Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get
  
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