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• Inside the Suns: Starting Green or Gillespie, grading the Suns’ front office, Durant comments

  05-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: There are many fans who believe the Suns should start Collin Gillespie and move Jalen Green to the bench to be the team’s 6th man.  What’s your opinion?zenzino: Wait and see is my opinion. My guess is that Green will at least begin the seas
  
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• Chris Paul calls last season with Clippers 'one of the most disrespectful things that I've endured'

  06-09-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It seemed like a heartwarming ending. Chris Paul, the man who helped turn around the Clippers' culture and the transition from Donald Sterling to Steve Ballmer as an owner during the Lob City era, came back to the Clippers for his final season before retiring.Instead, Paul's strong leadership style clashed with coach Tyronn Lue and management — CP3 would say he was holding them accountable — and 21 games into the season they sent him away from the team (but still on the roster). Then
  
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• SB Nation Reacts results: How many wins for the Rockets?

  06-09-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka directs his team against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images This week’s question asks: How many wins will the Houston Rockets have this season?The Rockets have been on a roller coaster since the start of the decade. From a franchise-changing trade in 2021 that sent James Harden, the Rockets’ best pl
  
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• Timberwolves sign Jonathan Kuminga

  06-09-2026 14:17 via insidehoops.com
  The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Jonathan Kuminga. Per ESPN, it’s a a two-year, $12.4 million deal, with a player option for the second season. Kuminga, 23, finished his fifth NBA season this year, spending time with both the Hawks and Warriors. In 36 games (14 starts), he averaged 12.2 points on 46.3% shooting, a … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign Jonathan Kuminga"
  
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• Nets sign Grant Nelson to two-way contract

  06-09-2026 14:08 via insidehoops.com
  The Brooklyn Nets have signed forward Grant Nelson to a two-way contract. Nelson signed a 10-day contract on February 27, 2026, after initially joining the Nets on October 15, 2025. In four games as a reserve for Brooklyn last season, the 24-year-old averaged 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 8.8 minutes … Continue reading "Nets sign Grant Nelson to two-way contract"
  
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• Open Thread: De’Aaron Fox releases new shoe through Under Armor

  06-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 4: The sneakers worn by De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 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 (Photos by
  
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• Former NBA champion calls Lakers roster ‘whitest Laker team’

  06-09-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A former NBA Champion trolls the Los Angeles Lakers roster.The offseason has been a near overhaul for the Lakers’ roster, and former NBA player Matt Barnes is having fun analyzing it.In a video with TMZ Sports, Barnes called out the team’s roster and said it’s the “whitest Laker team since the Minneapolis Lakers.”Lakers roster hilariously trolled by Matt Barnes. Getty ImagesBarnes cracked a smile as he was joking about the Lakers team and then went on to praise them
  
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• Jeanie Buss has narrow path to remain Lakers governor

  05-09-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers’ ownership saga over the last three weeks has been dizzying, to say the least.Mark Walter agreed to sell his shares of the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a historic valuation of $12.5 billion, less than a year after Walter bought the team from the Buss family. All while Walter’s business empire is facing a federal investigation into potential loan fraud and business wrongdoings.Jeanie Buss’ role as Lakers governor is uncertain. MediaNews Group via Getty
  
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• The Suns’ Wild Cards are where this roster gets interesting

  05-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 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 William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images SunsRank continues as we look at the P
  
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• Bronny James says he’s been working on off-ball offense this summer

  05-09-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Bronny James attends the Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics While the Lakers have lots of new faces joining the franchise this season, one of the more intriguing players returning is Bronny James.The only real discussion about him this offseason is whether or not he’d be used as a trade pawn before or after his father’s free agency
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/5/26

  05-09-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Jeremiah Fears #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Pavilion 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Fired NBA announcer loses free speech fight over tweet during 2020 BLM riots

  05-09-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grant Napear spent 31 years calling Sacramento Kings games. Then one tweet blew up his career.A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Bonneville International Corp. was within its rights to fire the longtime Kings announcer after he responded to former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins with an “All Lives Matter” message during the nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death.Napear wrote: “ALL LIVES MATTER … EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!” NBAE via Getty ImagesNapea
  
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• Second bidder steps up for Seattle expansion team, wants to build new arena outside city

  05-09-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was already public knowledge that there was one bidder for an NBA expansion team in Seattle: One Roof Sports and Entertainment, the majority owner of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, led by Samantha Holloway.Now, there is a second, reports Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The Athletic:BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that in August submitted a bid to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to build the arena on tribal-owned land if it secures the franchis
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Mazzulla’s seat is, well, lukewarm

  05-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty
  
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• The worst trades in Knicks history

  05-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inglewood, CA - March 09: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Intuit Dome on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) So… the Clippers, huh.BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong probe — stripping the franchise of 5 first-round p
  
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• How Lakers will make marquee addition of Walker Kessler worth it

  05-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Walker Kessler walked onto UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, he stepped into the biggest spotlight he’s been under recently. And as the Lakers’ marquee addition of the summer, the attention on Kessler will only grow as the start of the 2026-27 NBA season nears.The Lakers’ Walker Kessler waves to the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial pitch at Dodger Stadium.MediaNews Group via Getty ImagesAs part of the Dodgers’ “Lakers Night” ahe
  
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• Hawks Reacts Survey Results: what grade did you give the offseason?

  05-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 30: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball as Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks defends during the first half in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 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 Kevin C.
  
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• YouTube Gold: A Nearly Complete Video Of Blocked Skyhooks

  05-09-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Original Caption) 10/31/1985-Phoenix, AZ- Los Angeles Lakers' center, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, goes up for a skyhook shot with the Phoenix Suns', James Edwards(right), in 1st period action. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had the greatest weapon in the history of basketball: the Skyhook. When he was young and springy, it was an evolving weapon, but he could really get off the ground. In his prime, it was extremely difficult to deal with, and as an old man, in basketball terms anyway, it was perfected, launched
  
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• Survey Results: How Jazz fans feel about the Cody Williams trade

  05-09-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Utah Jazz have made multiple unexpected moves this offseason, including the Cody Williams trade. Immediately when the trade happens, it’s hard to say how much you actually liked the move. With a little time having passed, Jazz fans have been able to digest all the elements of the trade, and here’s how happy they were with it.It looks like most Jazz fans are happy with the trade, and it makes sense. Every Jazz fan had hopes that Cody Williams would turn into more. The reality was
  
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• Nets bring back 7-footer Grant Nelson on two-way deal

  05-09-2026 03:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grant Nelson looks on during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on March 1, 2026 in Brooklyn. Brooklyn finally completed its roster, bringing back Grant Nelson. The Nets signed the 24-year-old Nelson to the last of its three two-way spots. The 7-footer played last season in both Brooklyn and G-League affiliate Long Island, and rounds out the roster for this upcoming campaign. The move was first reported by HoopsHype and confirmed by The Post. G
  
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• LeBron James-Kobe Bryant 1-of-1 autographed jersey patch card goes to auction after sitting in private collection for nearly 20 years

  05-09-2026 03:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A one-of-one sports card featuring autographs from Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in addition to game-worn NBA logo jersey patches from the NBA legends will sell at a public auction held by trading card marketplace Alt this month. “This card was in a private collection for a couple of decades and no one knew it was available,” Alt senior account executive Brendan Kirbach told The Athletic’s Benjamin Burrows. “It was just sitting raw in someone’s collection.”The
  
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• What happened to Ben Simmons? Complete career timeline

  05-09-2026 03:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Simmons has been through a share of ups and downs throughout his NBA career since entering the league as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. He's officially back in the league.Simmons returns to an NBA roster after signing with the Sacramento Kings filling out their final open spot, a source close to the team confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. Simmons is signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings, according to ESPN, who were first to report the signing.Simmons has missed time th
  
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• Warriors were interested in Ben Simmons before he signed with Kings

  05-09-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers is fouled by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on March 23, 2021 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Put another shrimp on the barbie in Sacramento, mates. B
  
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• Charles Barkley insists this year will be last for him — and Ernie Johnson — on ‘Inside the NBA’

  05-09-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go again. And maybe for the last time.Charles Barkley, 63, has put another timeline on the end of his “Inside the NBA” run, but he insists that not only will he be leaving, but Ernie Johnson may be departing with him.Barkley said during a recent appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast” that he expects the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season to be his last on “Inside the NBA,” adding that Johnson will be joining him in retirement.“Me and Ernie are a packa
  
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• Spurs announcer back with team after allegation of affair with player’s sister

  05-09-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  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. Less than two months after losing his job as the Spurs’ play-by-play announcer following accusations of an affair with a relative of a San Antonio player, Jacob Tobey is back in the booth.Tobey announced Friday that he is returning to the Spurs’ broadca
  
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• Charles Barkley says he and Ernie Johnson plan to retire from 'Inside the NBA' after this season

  05-09-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charles Barkley’s time with “Inside the NBA” might be coming to a close — though that’ll depend on what program host Ernie Johnson decides to do.On an episode of the Bill Simmons podcast on Friday, Barkley revealed that he and Johnson had agreed to stay on the program for two more years after it moved from TNT to ESPN last season. That means that this coming season will be the last for the duo, unless things change.The revelation began after Simmons joked that Barkl
  
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• Jacob Tobey is returning as the Spurs’ play-by-play announcer

  05-09-2026 00:19 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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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 9/4-9/6

  05-09-2026 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 threadJoin the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Downl
  
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• Josh Kushner or Jeanie Buss? Lakers governorship hangs in balance

  04-09-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jeanie Buss remains the Lakers’ governor. But that title — as well as many things relating to the Lakers — hangs in the balance after the last month of the Lakers’ ownership saga.Josh Kushner, founder and CEO of Thrive Capital, is expected to be the lone controlling shareholder of the Lakers. Getty Images for Fortune MediaThere will be a majority ownership change after Mark Walter agreed to sell his shares of the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a historic valu
  
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• Ex-Warriors champ stunned by Luka Dončić’s Lakers leadership: ‘Never did that before’

  04-09-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevon Looney knows what NBA championship pedigree looks like and has seen the leadership it takes to reach that level.Looney (who signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Lakers in July) spent the first 10 seasons of his NBA career with the Warriors. He won three NBA championships with Golden State and thrived under the leadership of superstar guard Steph Curry.Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gestures after scoring a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA play-in tou
  
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