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• From Willis and Patrick to Modern Glory: The Knicks Center Mt. Rushmore Debate

  20-08-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - CIRCA 1989: Patrick Ewing #33 of the New York Knicks looks on during a game played circa 1989 at Madison Square Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1989 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Floor generals and shooters prov
  
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• James Harden finalizes new deal with the Cavs

  20-08-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 07: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Im
  
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• James Harden returning to Cavaliers on three-year, $97 million deal after team's acquisition of Peyton Watson

  20-08-2026 19:49 via cbssports.com
  
  It took nearly two months for Harden to get a new contract from the Cavs as they scrambled to bolster their roster
  
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• Where the Lakers' minority shareholders stand on sale of the team

  20-08-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers minority owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, center, sits beside actress Jessica Alba during a game on April 11, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)As the Buss siblings battle each other for the right to sell their minority stake in the Lakers, at least one of the other minority shareholder is sticking with the team.Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, is not selling his stake in the Lakers.Soon-Shiong bought a 4% stake in the team from Magic Johnson
  
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• James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97M deal with Cavaliers

  20-08-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Harden, the future Hall of Fame guard, has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for $97 million over the next three seasons, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.The new contract also reportedly features a player option and a trade kicker.Harden previously declined a $42.3 million option to return to the Cavs for the 2026-27 NBA season, seeking instead longer-term security, even if it represents an annual pay cut.In February, the Cavaliers traded 26-year-old two-time All-Star Dariu
  
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• Winners, losers from Peyton Watson trade to Cleveland Cavaliers

  20-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trades in the second half of August are a rarity. Usually, at this point in the summer, teams wait until closer to training camp opens to make their moves.Not Denver and Cleveland, they agreed to a big trade on Wednesday. Peyton Watson had been looking for a sign-and-trade that got him paid and he found it with the Cavaliers. With another team looped in, the Clippers, the Nuggets don't have to take on money as they try to deal with the NBA's punishing second apron. In the end, this expanded into
  
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• The Lakers got out of the Mark Walter business right on time

  20-08-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Mark Walter attends a basketball game between the Loa Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images When it was reported that Mark Walter would buy the
  
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• Peyton Watson trade grades for Cavs, Nuggets, Clippers, and more in massive 5-team deal

  20-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - MARCH 22: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena on March 22, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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. The Nuggets defeated the Trail Blazers 128-112. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Denver Nuggets were
  
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• NBA Front Office Rankings (Part 2): Dysfunctional Lakers, cheap Trail Blazers find themselves near the bottom

  20-08-2026 16:00 via cbssports.com
  
  The Lakers, Blazers and Nuggets (who just made an unpopular trade) are near the bottom, but there are a few teams below them
  
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• The NBA's second apron claims yet another victim. Could Nuggets' cost-cutting eventually cost them Nikola Jokić?

  20-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quietly, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić can become a free agent next summer.We say, "Quietly," because in early July, when the three-time NBA MVP had also yet put pen to paper on a $278 million contract extension over four seasons, Jokić told reporters following his native Serbia's FIBA World Cup qualifying match, "My idea and desire is to stay in Denver. I'll probably sign next year. My desire is to play the rest of my life in Denver."And it makes sense. By waiting until next o
  
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• Buccaneers' Vita Vea agrees to $30M extension; top 30 NFL players age 30 and over; best NBA front offices

  20-08-2026 15:00 via cbssports.com
  
  The Knicks flew up our latest NBA front office rankings
  
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• Bucks draft-and-stash finds new home

  20-08-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 4: Malique Lewis #19 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays defense during the game against the Golden State Warriors on July 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Who should start for the Bucks at shooting guard?

  20-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 23: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks to drive toward the basket while being guarded by AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of the game at Fiserv Forum on February 23, 2025 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• The Lakers won the breakup with LeBron James, and they will be better than the Sixers

  20-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 18: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the first episode of Se
  
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• 5 reasons the Suns could fall short in 2026-2027

  20-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 2: Jalen Green #4 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns look on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th
  
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• Throwback Thursday – Playoff hero Calvin Booth – May 3rd 2001

  20-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Don Nelson (L), head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, celebrates with Calvin Booth (R) after Dallas beat the Utah Jazz 84-83 to take the first round NBA Western Conference playoff series 03 May 2001 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Booth scored the winning basket to beat the Jazz 84-83 and advance to the second round. AFP PPHOTO/George FREY (Photo by GEORGE FREY / AFP) (Photo by GEORGE FREY/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images On April 21st, 2001, the Dallas Mavericks officially broke the seal on
  
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• The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine has the right comps for Kyshawn George

  20-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is Kyshawn George a career backup or a long-term starter? The stats point towards and answer. | FIBA via Getty Images Next stop in The Annual Statistical Doppelgänger Machine Tour: Switzerland. Well, kinda. No skiing or fancy-schmancy watches or neutrality — just a look at which players in NBA history had seasons that looked the most like what Kyshawn George did last season.For those who haven’t memorized the birthplaces and childhood homes of every Wizards player, George was bo
  
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• Open Thread: The greatness of Tony Parker

  20-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 12: 2023 Inductee Tony Parker speaks during the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Induction at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2023 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) | Getty Images I moved to San Antonio (technically back to San Antonio) from New York in the summer 2013. The Spurs had just been upset in the Finals. I immediately plunged into my fandom and embraced the team I grew up adoring. Somewhere over the next couple of ye
  
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• 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks schedule deep dive

  20-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Atlanta Hawks team huddle before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 13, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Last week, the NBA f
  
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• Banner Years: 1981, The Legend Arrives

  20-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Basketball: NBA Finals: Boston Celtics general manager Red Auerbach victorious with players after winning game and series vs Houston Rockets at The Summit. Game 6. Houston, TX 5/14/1981 CREDIT: Andy Hayt (Photo by Andy Hayt /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X25583 TK5 R3 F13 ) NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years.“Anyone who tell
  
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• What should Rockets fans expect from Oscar Tshiebwe?

  20-08-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 10: Oscar Tshiebwe #34 of the Utah Jazz smiles against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 10, 2026 at Delta Center 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Ideas around rebounding
  
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• NBA Offseason Rumors: Utah’s trade priority revealed

  20-08-2026 07:19 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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• Report: Cavs acquiring Peyton Watson and trading Max Strus to Clippers in 4-team deal

  20-08-2026 05:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Peyton Watson is heading from Denver to Cleveland as part of a four-team trade that will also have the Cavaliers sending Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers.A person familiar with the trade said Wednesday night that Watson, a restricted free agent who spent his first four NBA seasons with the Nuggets, will sign a four-year contract with the Cavaliers worth $88 million that includes a player option and trade kicker.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of
  
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• Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland finally has their answer at small forward

  20-08-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER , CO - FEBRUARY 1: Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates making a three pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, February 1, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images It’s been a frustrating off-season for the Cleveland Cavaliers — or perhaps it was. They lost starting small forward Dean Wade in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers, and then waited nearly
  
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• Peyton Watson trade grades: Cavaliers grab breakout wing, Nuggets have serious questions around Nikola Jokić

  20-08-2026 03:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Watson is heading to Cleveland as the Nuggets' championship window closes even further
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga joining Lakers gains traction after Cavaliers land Peyton Watson in multi-team trade

  20-08-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Kuminga landing with the Los Angeles Lakers seems inevitable at this point.On Tuesday, it appeared Kuminga had three suitors remaining in his free-agent sweepstakes: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Lakers. And on Wednesday, the Cavaliers seemingly took themselves out of contention by instead acquiring Peyton Watson in a multi-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets.Jonathan Kuminga is running out of
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga joining Lakers gains traction after Cavaliers land Peyton Watson in 3-team trade

  20-08-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Kuminga landing with the Los Angeles Lakers seems inevitable at this point.On Tuesday, it appeared Kuminga had three suitors remaining in his free-agent sweepstakes: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Lakers. And on Wednesday, the Cavaliers seemingly took themselves out of contention by instead acquiring Peyton Watson in a three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets.Jonathan Kuminga is running out of options in free agency, giving the Lakers a
  
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• Peyton Watson traded to Cavaliers in deal that includes Nuggets, Clippers, Wizards

  20-08-2026 03:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Peyton Watson saga has reached its conclusion. The Denver Nuggets are trading the 23-year-old wing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a multi-team deal that sends Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers, and a 2031 Cleveland first-round pick and 2032 Kings second-rounder back to Denver, two people with direct knowledge of the transaction confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.The people spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss terms of the deal.Watson, a re
  
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• Cavs complete sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson

  20-08-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 29: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 29, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 130-112. 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 Images The Cleveland
  
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• Wizards acquire Tre Mann in deal that sends Cam Whitmore to Cavs

  20-08-2026 02:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 2: Tre Mann #23 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 2, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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