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• How Mike Gansey might change the Sixers’ NBA draft approach

  19-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 8: Mike Gansey speaks as the Philadelphia 76ers introduce him as their new President of Basketball Operations on June 8, 2026 at The Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE via G
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Bucks asking price too high? Miami still frontrunner to get deal done

  20-06-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was a lot of speculation around the league that if Milwaukee was going to meet co-owner Jimmy Haslam's self-imposed deadline of wrapping up the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga by the June 23 NBA Draft, it would happen this weekend (so the parties involved were fully prepared for draft night. Will that come to pass, or will the saga drag on (maybe past the draft and into free agency)? The ball is in the Bucks' court.Here are the latest rumors and reports around a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.Buck
  
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• Knicks 2026 NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Is New York on the hunt for size?

  20-06-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks just finished off a season in which they ended a 53-year long championship drought by hoisting the Larry O'Brian Trophy after beating the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1. They'll now look to defend their title next year and will do so by adding some young talent to the roster in this year's NBA Draft. New York owns the No. 24 pick, as well as the No. 31 pick (via the Washington Wizards) and the No. 55 pick.So, here's what the draft experts have the Knicks doing in the first round.Isa
  
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• De'Aaron Fox was an NBA Finals flop, but he remains a luxury the Spurs can afford to keep

  20-06-2026 17:04 via cbssports.com
  
  Fox's time in San Antonio will eventually run out, but it doesn't need to happen right away
  
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• REPORT: Celtics listening on Brown, shopping for size

  20-06-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jake Fischer reported early Saturday, June 20, that Boston is not actively shopping Jaylen Brown or Derrick White, but is fielding inquiries about both with greater openness than in previous offseasons. It’s a small distinction in wording, but the Celtics do seem to be building momentum toward some significant deck shuffling.A Brown trade still appears most plausible as part of a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, a move which would theoretically raise Boston’s ceiling. Dealing away Whi
  
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• Josh Hart reveals the Spurs’ fatal flaw Knicks noticed before NBA Finals

  20-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moments after the buzzer sounded on Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama couldn’t hold back tears and it was very telling to Josh Hart.He had just led the Spurs past the reigning champion Thunder, and the young San Antonio team celebrated profusely — almost as if they had just won the NBA title.And that’s when Hart knew the Spurs made a critical mistake ahead of their Finals clash with the Knicks."You see that reaction because they think they gon' win it.
  
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• Why Jalen Suggs Should Be the Target of Choice This Offseason

  20-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 29: Jalen Suggs #4 of the Orlando Magic stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Toronto Raptors on March 29, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft Player Comparisons: Projections for Top 10 including Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa

  20-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Who does he remind you of?"It's a common refrain when talking about NBA Draft prospects. A player comparison is an easy way for someone unfamiliar with a player to get an idea of his style or potential. It's also tricky because it's hard to do accurately.When talking to scouts or front office personnel, they are hesitant to make player comparisons (at least publicly) for two reasons. First, every player is unique and there is no perfect match, it's always a little flawed. Second, the establishe
  
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• Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart for previous Knicks comments: 'I was beyond wrong'

  20-06-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and a theatre full of New York Knicks fans had the opportunity to confront ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith for some of his past comments about the team during a podcast taping on Friday night.Brunson and Hart co-host “The Roommates Show” and had a live show at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden with an audience full of fans still high on the franchise winning its first NBA championship in 53 years. The event, which took place one day after the te
  
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• The pressure on the Wizards’ front office has never been higher

  20-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 12: Trae Young #3 listens to Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 12, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: The Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 130-117. 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 Since
  
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• Santa Clara’s Allen Graves would be steal of draft if he falls to Lakers

  20-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft is on the horizon, bringing one of the most significant dates on the league’s calendar. Childhood dreams of making it to the NBA will be achieved. Former Santa Clara guard Allen Graves impressed at the NBA combine. NBAE via Getty ImagesTeams will turn draft assets into tangible players who they hope will contribute to winning in the short- and long-term future.And in the background, teams will continue to explore the options that’ll help them achieve thei
  
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• NBA Draft History: Best players ever selected at picks 30 through 21

  20-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PISCATAWAY, NJ - CIRCA 1981: Dennis Johnson #24 if the Phoenix Suns looks to shoot over Lowes Moore #11 of the New Jersey Nets during an NBA basketball game circa 1981 at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, New Jersey. Johnson played for the Suns from 1980-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) | Getty Images Goodbye, second round. Hello, first round.Sure, we’re beginning at the back end of the first round, but the draft has operated under this structure for more than 20 years n
  
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• Baylor guard Cameron Carr could help bridge eras for Warriors

  20-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Warriors possess the No. 11 pick in this month’s NBA draft.Who they pick with their highest selection since 2021 could hold the cards to not only the final years of Steph Curry’s career but also the future direction of the franchise.Former Baylor guard Cameron Carr offers an intriguing combination of upside with a built-in skill set that could contribute to winning right away.Getty ImagesThis week, we are profiling five possible prospects GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. could target.Continu
  
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• NBA mock draft 18.0: What I'm hearing, updates, rumors about all 60 picks

  20-06-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With just a few more days until the 2026 NBA Draft, fans will soon know exactly where each prospect their begin his professional careers.Following the NBA draft combine and weeks of pre-draft workouts, front offices will soon finalize their decisions. After our conversations with folks around the league, we have more intel on when each prospect might hear their name called during draft nights at Barclays Center on June 23 and June 24.Our mock draft includes data from CBB Analytics. We also spoke
  
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• Saturday’s Posted & Toasted Notes

  20-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRONX, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 9: The Bronx Zoo transforms into a vibrant display of autumn colors as fall foliage surrounds its animal habitats in New York, United States on November 9, 2025. Visitors enjoy the mix of wildlife and seasonal scenery, with golden leaves creating picturesque views across one of New York City's most famous attractions. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images Good morning, sweethearts.We’re going to try and launch (fingers
  
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• Open Thread: Jacob Tobey signs a multi-year extension with the Spurs

  20-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 24: Jacob Tobey performs the national anthem before the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 24, 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 (
  
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• NBA Mock Draft roundup for Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh

  20-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - MAY 11: NBA draft prospect, Otega Oweh poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 11, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Images With Kentucky’s ros
  
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• Celtics linked to Rudy Gobert and Isaiah Stewart as frontcourt upgrades

  20-06-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 02: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on January 02, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Celtics defeated the Timberwolves 118-115. 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 David Berding/Getty I
  
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• Seven players the Celtics should consider in the NBA Draft

  20-06-2026 10:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas drives to the basket past Vanderbilt guard Duke Miles. | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images This offseason will be a fascinating one for the Celtics as they retool following last year’s early exit.That reshaping officially begins with the NBA Draft, which is set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Brooklyn, and will continue in the coming weeks.While it’s very possible the Celtics will trade one or both of their picks as part of a deal, they currently have the No. 27 an
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: could Hugo Gonzalez be the next Rajon Rondo?

  20-06-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND - MAY 11: Rajon Rondo #9 and Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics talk on court against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2010 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics won 120-88. 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 Noti
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘The further we get away from it, the more real it becomes’

  20-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York, N.Y.: Crowds of fans of the New York Knicks attend a championship ticker-tape parade celebrating the team's NBA Finals victory in New York on June 18, 2026. (Photo by Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images) | Newsday via Getty Images If you’re still on cloud nine, that’s alright.The Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years.It’s fair to say we’re due at least 53 days of floating around the Earth without giving nothing else any ca
  
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• Lakers’ Austin Reaves linked to Pistons after Nets’ $179 million offer

  20-06-2026 02:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers have several questions to answer this summer.One of those looming matters is whether to retain guard Austin Reaves, who is coming off a campaign in which he averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists. He shot 49% from the field.Reaves is expected to decline his player option for next season but can agree to a deal with the Lakers prior to the start of free agency July 1. If the two can’t reach an agreement, Reaves will test the free agent market.Austin Reaves’ future
  
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• Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Wizards' Russell pick up player options for next season

  20-06-2026 02:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The big news in the last couple of days has been players turning down their player options to become free agents. Trae Young was the biggest name (though he is expected to re-sign with Washington), and more are on the way, including the Lakers' Austin Reaves.However, not everyone is taking that path. Memphis wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will pick up his $21.6 million player option, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. This was expected because KCP was not going to find an offer that large on the ope
  
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• Report: Spurs’ Dylan Harper ‘voiced displeasure’ with role, minutes early in rookie season

  20-06-2026 02:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 03: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 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) | Getty Images The Spurs had a fantastic 20
  
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• Polarizing Darryn Peterson could be Wizards’ pick at No. 1 as NBA draft buzz builds

  20-06-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darryn Peterson will only meet with the Washington Wizards. Darryn Peterson turned some heads when he declared that he’d only meet with the No. 1-picking Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA Draft.Reports are now beginning to trickle out that the interest in Peterson is not one-sided, as one “well-placed insider” told Marc Stein that the Wizards are giving the Kansas guard “increased consideration.”Peterson is a highly polarizing prospect in the NBA Draft, as he cons
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 6/19-6/21

  20-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here.You know the drill.This is now an open thread
  
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• Why trading De’Aaron Fox this offseason would be a mistake

  19-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 5: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Ge
  
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• LeBron James and former teammates celebrate championship anniversary — but Game 7 hero missing

  19-06-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s officially been 10 years since the words “Cleveland, this is for you” echoed off the walls of Rocket Arena from LeBron James.Members of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers have been out in the United Kingdom, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the franchise winning their first NBA Championship.James was joined by Iman Shumpert, Matthew Dellavedova, Richard Jefferson, and more as half of the group was seen driving in a golf cart, on their way to meet up with the rest of the gr
  
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• Zach Lowe Has The Boozer Epiphany

  19-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Cameron Boozer shoots the ball during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 12, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Back when Tim Duncan was in college at Wake Forest
  
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• Leon Rose shares gift Howie Roseman gave him during Knicks’ championship run

  19-06-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks president Leon Rose shared that he received a meaningful good luck charm from Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during the Knicks' championship run. Knicks president Leon Rose shared that he received a meaningful good luck charm from Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during the Knicks’ championship run.In a video that’s making rounds on social media, Rose displayed a black case with a slate from the city of David in ancient Jerusalem inside and explained tha
  
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