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• Fresh NBA power rankings set high expectations for new-look Sixers

  25-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21, VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD 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 2026 NBAE (Photo
  
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• Kuminga signs with Wolves + talking Hornets, Pistons, Cavs & Pacers with Tom Haberstroh

  27-08-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down Jonathan Kuminga’s move to the Minnesota Timberwolves and what it means for their championship potential. They dive into Kuminga’s contract, his fit alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, and why this is a “prove-it” year for the young forward. The duo then continues with Kevin's 'Entertainment Rankings' as they preview the upcoming seasons for th
  
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• Kevin Durant initially says Nets — not Warriors — were the best team on paper for which he played

  27-08-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Durant appears to be doubling down on his Golden State Warriors slander … though it’s not actually that simple. A few weeks after saying the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers are more talented — on paper — than the championship-winning Warriors teams on which Durant played, he appeared to throw the Warriors under the bus again in an interview at the Boardroom.When asked to name the best team — on paper — for which he played, Durant initially responded with the Br
  
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• Toronto Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 on Jan. 10 against Philadelphia

  27-08-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the most fitting possible date. Toronto had to retire the number of its greatest player when it faced the team from the city where he was born and raised, and where he's also adored.The Raptors announced that Lowry's No. 7 will be retired on Jan. 10 against the Philadelphia 76ers, coached by Nick Nurse, who led Toronto to its 2019 title. That will come after a series of events in September honoring the player they are calling the GROAT (Greatest Raptor of All Time)."I've been looking forwar
  
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• Rockets add another center to the roster

  27-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 15: A general view of the Houston Rockets logo on court prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on January 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 With the calendar about to switch over to September, the NBA inches closer and
  
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• Why Jonathan Kuminga choosing the Timberwolves feels like a win for both sides

  27-08-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The previous installments of Timberwolves basketball, as menacing of a frontline it featured with the likes of Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Julius Randle and Naz Reid, were all too predictable. Minnesota's modus operandi had always been to display its physicality on front street, a tour de force of brute strength designed to wear opponents down on both ends of the floor. The Wolves' aggressive approach, contextualized within the larger scope of the Western Conference and Anthony Edwards
  
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• How Jonathan Kuminga overplayed his hand in free agency

  27-08-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At long last, the Jonathan Kuminga Free Agent Saga 2: Electric Boogaloo is over. As ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported Wednesday, Kuminga agreed to sign a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.Notably, he bypassed a far larger offer from the Lakers “to have more control of his future and possibly jump back in free agency next summer,” per ESPN’s Anthony Slater. The Lakers reportedly offered him a three-year deal worth $12 million-plus annually
  
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• Koby Brea joins Dominican Republic for FIBA World Cup qualifying

  27-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 28: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 28, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We may have hit the wall
  
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• The Brooklyn Podcast: Dog Days 2.0 with Connor Long

  27-08-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Nolan Traore #88 of the Brooklyn Nets gestures during the game against the Atlanta Hawks 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 We’re not going to kid anyone. It’s dry out there right now. The NBA
  
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• Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry's number vs. 76ers, schedule a full weekend for the 'Greatest Raptor of All Time'

  27-08-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After some promising years elsewhere, Kyle Lowry saw his career really take off once he joined the Toronto Raptors. Upon announcing his retirement from the NBA in July, Lowry was the franchise's all-time leader in assists, steals and 3-pointers made.Because of that, Lowry is considered the GROAT — the Greatest Raptor of All Time for those unaware of the acronym. And to celebrate the GROAT, the Raptors will throw a full weekend in Lowry's honor. It will culminate with Lowry's No. 7 jersey b
  
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• Schedule Preview, Part I: East-heavy with four back-to-backs

  27-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers 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: Copyr
  
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• Rams jump Seahawks for top spot in NFL roster rankings; previewing 2026 Tour Championship

  27-08-2026 14:48 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus, Jonathan Kuminga has finally ended his lengthy free agency process
  
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• Who should start for the Bucks at centre?

  27-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against Myles Turner #3 and Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Kia Center on February 11, 2026 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. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Volume
  
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• 10 games to look out for during the Hawks 2026-27 season

  27-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 16: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a shot as he is defended by Jalen Johnson #1 and Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on March 16, 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images We&
  
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• Kevin Durant On LeBron’s 76ers Move, the Knicks Ring, Westbrook Retiring, & His NBA Future

  27-08-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Durant On LeBron’s 76ers Move, the Knicks Ring, Westbrook Retiring, & His NBA Future In a special episode of Boardroom Talks, Durant sat down with Speedy Morman for one of the most candid conversations of his career.Kevin Durant has been one of the most scrutinized, analyzed, and debated athletes of his generation. So when Speedy Morman sat down with the 38-year-old future Hall of Famer at KD's home for the latest episode of Boardroom Talks, the conversation that unfolded wasn't
  
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• Open Thread: NBA rules that changed because of a specific player

  27-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors' Zaza Pachulia (27) reacts after he was called a foul against him on San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard in the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, May 14, 2017. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by RAY CHAVEZ/MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Over the past 80 years, the NBA had evolved. From the addition of a three-point line to the 14-second cloc
  
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• Kawhi Leonard Next Team Odds: Trade Hit Another Snag When Second 'Secret Sponsor' Info Leaked

  27-08-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Just what will be Kawhi Leonard's next team? Reports suggest an NBA investigation into sponsor deals has concluded, though that's been disputed. However, it hasn't stopped Kalshi traders making a Toronto return the 90% clear favorite. Staying with Los Angeles is looking a distant chance at 7%.Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors was supposed to be the summer’s cleanest mega-deal.In
  
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• Banner Years: 2024, A Superteam After the Superteam Era

  27-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 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. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images NBA h
  
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• Banner Years: 2024, A Super Team After the Superteam Era

  27-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 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. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images NBA h
  
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• Ranking Warriors' most beneficial moves of Joe Lacob-Peter Guber era: Part II

  27-08-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ranking Warriors' most beneficial moves of Joe Lacob-Peter Guber era: Part II originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors went through summer without adding a star-level veteran. LeBron James was the latest miss, joining the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Lauri Markkanen et al. The front office took waves of heat, some of it deserved.While much of the discontent in the streets of Dub Nation stems from knowing Stephen Curry’s NBA future is short, mos
  
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• How can VJ Edgecombe improve next to Jaylen Brown and LeBron James?

  27-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How can VJ Edgecombe improve next to Jaylen Brown and LeBron James? originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe arrival of VJ Edgecombe in his rookie season put the Sixers on an interesting new path.His 34 point, seven rebound, three assist game in his league debut set the stage for his All-Rookie season in which he finished third in Rookie of the Year voting. It also set the stage for the Sixers to continue on the Joel Embiid timeline. Injury storylines will most likely loom ove
  
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• Jeanie Buss files petition to block family’s sale of Lakers

  27-08-2026 06:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 20, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss poses for a selfie during a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect If I had a nickel for every time Jeanie Buss took her family to court, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s odd that it’s happened twice.Jeanie has officially filed a petition to block the fa
  
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• Lakers legal saga continues: Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of 'devious behavior' in petition

  27-08-2026 05:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jeanie Buss, controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has filed a petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court to block her five siblings from selling the family’s share of the team.The potential sale would end Buss’ ability to run the franchise as she has since her father died in 2013.The petition is composed not strictly by legal arguments to block her five siblings’ vote to sell the family’s 17.8% stake in the team. It’s also an attack on their efforts
  
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• Draymond Green says to ‘shut the hell up’ over NBA salary complaints

  27-08-2026 05:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green tells NBA fans to shut up over the Peyton Watson trade.Draymond Green wasn’t shy about revealing his true feelings about the NBA salary cap.During his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” he spoke about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson due to salary restrictions and told basketball fans that if they didn’t like it, to “Shut the hell up.”“I saw a lot of people saying, ‘Aww man, it’s
  
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• Warriors fan survey: How do you like the recent signings?

  27-08-2026 04:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 02: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots over Georges Niang #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 02, 2025 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 Welcome to SB Nation Reacts,
  
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• Florida transfer guard Xaivian Lee commits to Gonzaga

  27-08-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Florida guard Xaivian Lee is officially headed back to college basketball. After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft and spending the summer with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lee has committed to Gonzaga, according to On3’s Joe Tipton, giving Mark Few another experienced playmaker for the upcoming season. The veteran guard participated in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas but will instead return to the college ranks after entering the transfer portal. His decision gives Gonzaga
  
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• Warriors to discuss contract extension with Steph Curry this weekend

  27-08-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors won't leave any shadow of a doubt that they want their franchise leader Stephen Curry to finish his career in the Bay Area. Curry officially becomes extension-eligible on Saturday, Aug. 29 and sign a deal that takes him into the twilight of his career. That's been the dialogue.General manager Mike Dunleavy publicly expressed that Curry playing with the Warriors until he hangs up the jersey has always been the message in their conversations."That's always been sort of wh
  
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• Spurs Villain Tournament, Round 1: Spurs Killers

  27-08-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 02: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts in the third quarter while taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 2, 2012 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 Brett Deering/Getty
  
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• Don Nelson, late NBA coach, to be honored by Warriors during 2026-27 season

  27-08-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors are set to honor the late Don Nelson with a ribbon across the chest.The Warriors are set to honor late NBA coach Don Nelson this season by wearing a band across the shoulder of their uniforms that reads “NELLIE.”Golden State announced the new patch Wednesday for Nelson, who died Aug. 9.Warriors to honor Don Nelson with ‘Nellie’ band on jersey throughout the 2026-27 season: pic.twitter.com/tjChEynYAc— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) August 26, 202
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga reportedly signs with Timberwolves, choosing short-term deal over more lucrative Lakers offer

  27-08-2026 02:27 via cbssports.com
  
  Kuminga is leaving himself the flexibility to potentially hit the free agent market again next summer
  
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