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• How the mighty have fallen: Steph Curry reacts to Warriors expectations

  28-09-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO ― The Golden State Warriors will only go as far as their franchise leader Stephen Curry will take them.That is partially why it was important for him to ink a deal to return to the Warriors for the next year or two. Now that the dust has settled and the ink is dry, an area of focus for Curry will be his availability.Curry missed 39 games for the Warriors last year with knee issues. Entering his 18th season, he's not getting any younger. He spent the offseason nursing his knee
  
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• Andre Drummond had options in free agency, but Knicks made most sense: ‘It’s a true honor’

  29-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andre Drummond drew interest from several other clubs around the league during the offseason, but after talking things over with his agent, he decided that joining the Knicks made the most sense. “This was the best option,” he said Tuesday. “Being born in Mount Vernon and then moving to Connecticut very young, I’ve always been a Knicks fan -- from Amar’e [Stoudemire] to PatrickEwing, the list of greats in this organization, it’s a true honor to put the je
  
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• Two-time NBA champion, former Knick J.R. Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas

  29-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former 16-year NBA veteran J.R. Smith has been arrested in Texas and charged with assault causing bodily injury - family violence, something first reported by TMZ and confirmed by NBC Sports through the Hunt County Sheriff's Office.As of this writing, he remains in custody after being arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and no bond has been listed. No details have been released so far about what led to the arrest. Hood County, whose seat is Granbury, is about 70 miles southeast of Dallas.Smith, 41, h
  
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• The similarities between the 2026 Yankees and Knicks seasons

  29-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JULY 24: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees talk before the game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 24, 2024, in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ah, playoff baseball. There really is nothing like it. No other sport’s postseason is distinctly embodied in a time of year, but baseball commonly associates the chill of autumn and the month of Oct
  
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• Cavs champion J.R. Smith arrested for assault

  29-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 27: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Indiana Pacers on October 27, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images J.R. Smith was arrested
  
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• NBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions & takeaways

  29-09-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. They go in-depth on the chances of the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers to make a deep run this season, discuss the exciting prospects on the Chicago Bulls roster, ask if the Milwaukee Bucks have chip on their shoulder this season and much more!On the WNBA side,
  
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• Former Knicks and Cavs standout J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault charge

  29-09-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers standout J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on an assault charge Monday, per jail records. TMZ was first to report Smith’s arrest. Smith — whose given first name is Earl — was arrested by the Royse City Police Department on a charge of assault. The official jail record mentions both “bodily harm” and “family violence” in the description of the charge on Smith’s record.No additional details were given reg
  
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• Sixers announce official 2026 training camp details

  29-09-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the 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
  
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• Lakers try to move forward but specter of LeBron James remains topic at media day

  29-09-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Clearly, new team, new players, and that's what we're going to talk about today," was the tone Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' head of basketball operations, tried to set for the franchise in a press conference last week. "We just, as an organization, are so grateful for the run that we had with [LeBron James] here... it was a great era, and we're grateful for it. So I just think it's important to say that at the onset as we turn into a new chapter."The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to move on from the
  
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• Former NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault

  29-09-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two-time retired NBA champion J.R. Smith was arrested in Hunt County (Texas) on a family violence charge, according to booking records.The Hunt County Sherriff’s Office arrested Smith Tuesday, Sept. 29 and brought a charge of assault causing bodily injury, with no bond set. Smith, 41, remains in custody at the Hunt County Detention Center as of early Tuesday afternoon.No other details were provided.Hunt County is located just northeast of Dallas.Smith played 16 seasons in the NBA from 2004
  
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• Anthony Davis plans to take wait-and-see approach to extension talks with Wizards: 'When the season is over'

  29-09-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As he enters his 15th NBA season, and his first full one as a member of the Washington Wizards, Anthony Davis is eligible for a long-term contract extension. But the 10-time All-Star made it clear on Monday that he’s in no rush to put pen to paper.Davis came to Washington in a surprising February trade that ended his brief and fitful stint with the Dallas Mavericks, following the significantly more surprising blockbuster that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. He has sti
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s going to help us, but that can also hurt us’

  29-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, 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. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Here’s the second Bulletin covering Media Day wi
  
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• Cavs season preview: Thomas Bryant – Will year two in Cleveland provide better results?

  29-09-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 5: Thomas Bryant #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media after the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 5, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cl
  
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• What will determine when Nets get aggressive with trade assets

  29-09-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Whatever incremental improvements the Nets have made, they’ve been made without touching the league’s biggest cache of assets. What will determine when GM Sean Marks finally cashes some of them in? How quickly their young players develop, and what star becomes available. Brooklyn Nets’ Egor Demin speaks to members of the media during Media Day at HSS Training Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST“Internally, it&rsquo
  
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• Greg Finberg launches Substack for full-time Wizards coverage

  29-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new era of Wizards basketball is upon us. And there’s a new way to follow along with your favorite team.I’m launching a Substack called Wizards Central to cover the Wizards on-site and full-time.You can visit the site using this link: https://wizardscentral.comSubscribers will get access to coverage of all 82 games, including in-person coverage of all 41 home contests and at least half of the team’s road games.Coverage will include:In-person coverage of all 41 home games and
  
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• The NBA's next first-time All-Stars? Best bets, players knocking on the door and long shots

  29-09-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six players made the All-Star Game for the first time in 2026: Deni Avdija, Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray, and Norm Powell. Who could make their first All-Star appearance in 2027? Here are my top 24 choices, ranked by tiers:BEST BETSCooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks⁣2025-26 Stats: 21.0 PPG | 6.7 RPG | 4.5 APG | 51-Point Game at 19The Case: Flagg averaged 25.2 points, 7.2 boards, and 5.3 assists over his final 26 full games last season. He was already one of the game'
  
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• Bucks Media Day 2026: Highlights from Tyler Herro, Myles Turner, and the rest of the team

  29-09-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Media Day at Froedtert & MCW Sports Science Center on September 28, 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images And now we get to the pla
  
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• Bucks Media Day 2026: Highlights from Jon Horst, Taylor Jenkins, and Wes Edens

  29-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 06: New head coach Taylor Jenkins of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks during an introductory press conference at the Milwaukee Art Museum on May 06, 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 What’s up, Brew Hoop family. After the longest
  
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• Who is Brice Sensabaugh?

  29-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 07: Brice Sensabaugh #28 of the Utah Jazz warms up prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans of a game at Smoothie King Center on April 07, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Very few days in Utah Jazz history have made me
  
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• Ranking the Roster: Kevin Porter Jr. slices and dices at 7

  29-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 14: Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a no call during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 14, 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 All told, Kevin Porter Jr. is coming off a better s
  
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• NBA - Minnesota Secondhand Champs

  29-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Minnesota sports fandom is not for the faint of heart. To be a Minnesota fan is a constant wade through the lingering vape-waste left by departed stars who found greater success in another city. Both sides of the Mississippi clutch their heads, reeling from second-hand champ syndrome.Everyone sees it. In my day job as a wastewater communications specialist, I’ve traveled to many parts of this great, combined-sewer-overflow inundated nation. And what is the first thing people say when they
  
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• Brandon Ingram’s Injury News

  29-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 26: Brandon Ingram #3 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 26, 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Pick 11 Strategy, Sleepers & ADP Values

  29-09-2026 13:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fantasy basketball draft season is here, and there's no better way to prep for the 2026-27 NBA season than a mock draft. In this 12-team, category-league mock, I drafted from the 11th pick near the turn, anchoring my roster with Cooper Flagg and Tyrese Haliburton before reaching for some of my favorite sleepers, including Kel'el Ware, Khaman Maluach and Jalen Suggs. Below, I break down my draft strategy, biggest reaches and roto versus H2H outlook, plus the most notable fantasy ADP risers and fa
  
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• Darius Acuff Jr. fueled by his own competitive fire, low Kings expectations

  29-09-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darius Acuff Jr. fueled by his own competitive fire, low Kings expectations originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSACRAMENTO — Darius Acuff Jr. approached his first NBA media day like any other day.To everyone else, Acuff was one of the biggest storylines as eyes followed the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft everywhere he went once he first walked onto the Kings practice facility court. To him, it was just Monday.Why? Because becoming an NBA player was never some far-fetched dr
  
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• The best quotes of Hawks 2026 Media Day

  29-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during media day at PC&E Atlanta on September 28, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks are back and ready to start the 2026-27 season, and what better way to
  
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• Swanson: Lakers paid Austin Reaves to be a star. Now they need him to prove his durability

  29-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers guard Austin Reaves strikes a pose during the team's media day in El Segundo on Monday. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)On the court, Austin Reaves really doesn’t have much left to prove. Well, except whether he can stay on the court.The Lakers’ star guard is tough, he’s talented, he has the temperament and competitive compass to lead a team. He’s been blessed with a sense of the moment and a sense of humor. It’s been a treat to watch him go from an und
  
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• Open Thread: Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper grace GQ Hype

  29-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Dylan Harper #2 and Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs look on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup Quarterfinals on December 10, 2025 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 2025 NBA
  
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• Last season’s shooting struggles won’t hold Derrick White back

  29-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 28, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Another year, another Celtics Media Day in the books. This is maybe my favorite part of the offseason. The team is assembled, the stakes are set, and all the new and returning faces are telling me exactly what I want to hear.Up until the playoffs rolled around, I had very little to complain
  
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• How a healthy and motivated Walker Kessler could transform the Lakers' defense

  29-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers center Walker Kessler speaks during the team's media day in El Segundo on Monday. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)When he’s at his best, Matisse Thybulle is already regarded as an elite, ball-hawking wing. Now think about what the new Lakers guard can do with Walker Kessler by his side.“[I] just feel like I can fully live up to my defensive potential,” Thybulle said Monday at Lakers media day, “because of having a rim protector like Walker.”Just as Kess
  
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• Kentucky Wildcat News: Injury onslaught continues for UK Basketball

  29-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good morning BBN!The Kentucky Wildcats basketball season tip-off is only a few days away as the Cats will take the floor at Rupp Arena on Friday night for Big Blue Madness. Mark Pope’s first two seasons have been up and down, but one thing has been constant: Injuries. The first season, it was Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson, Kerr Kriisa, and Andrew Carr who battled injuries. Last season, it was Jaland Lowe and Jayden Quaintance who went down for the season, while Kam Williams and Mo Dioubat
  
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