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• Isaiah Evans, Otega Oweh among second-rounders who could be fantasy-relevant

  26-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While most rookies fail to be impact options for fantasy managers in their debut seasons, that does not mean that managers can't find value. Beyond the few at the top of a draft class who are must-draft players, many tend to be specialists, offering value in a handful of categories. And that isn't limited to first-rounders, either.Within the 2026 draft class, there are some second-round picks who are in situations where they have the potential to achieve fantasy relevance as rookies. Below are a
  
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• Thunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks, AP source says

  26-06-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oklahoma City further reduced its potential luxury tax bill for next season by agreeing to trade elite 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal is still pending the required approvals from the league office.Joe made 681 3-pointers over the last four regular seasons with the Thunder. He is one of 17 players in the
  
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• Pistons star C Jalen Duren to explore sign-and-trade offers, per report

  26-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons' ongoing negotiations with Jalen Duren have hit a snag, according to a report.The team and Duren, who is a restricted free agent, are far apart on contract talks, and Duren's camp is now planning to explore sign-and-trade scenarios when free agency opens June 30, according to The Athletic. Duren, 22, is coming off of a breakout All-NBA season. But his next deal likely will fall short of the maximum the Pistons can offer – five years and $287 million – following an
  
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• Isaiah Joe trade: Detroit Pistons acquire 3-point sniper from OKC Thunder

  26-06-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons knew they would have to upgrade their offense this summer, following a second-round exit in the NBA playoffs to the Cleveland Cavaliers.On Friday, June 26, they did just that, acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe for two second-round picks, a league source confirmed to the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. ESPN's Shams Charania reported it first.Joe, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, averaged 11.1 points and 2.5 rebounds, while shooting 45.5% overall and
  
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• Portland coach Mikah Nori says all the right things about his contract. Owner Dundon does not about arena.

  26-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Dundon might be beloved in Charlotte (where his NHL team just hoisted the Stanley Cup), but fans in Portland have their doubts about their team's new owner. Dundon continues to live up to his penny-pinching reputation (except with players he says, although that has yet to be put to the test), and a couple of new instances have had fans — and plenty of people around the league — shaking their heads.One was the contract for the new head coach, Mikah Nori. He is a longtime assistant
  
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• How will Alex Karaban fit in with the Sacramento Kings?

  26-06-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Karaban was selected No. 29 overall in the first round of Tuesday’s NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. The 6-foot 8-inch forward brings not just a wide variety of skills to the table, but a leading attitude on and off the floor.An elite catch-and-shoot player from the perimeter isn’t the only thing that Sac-Town needs; As the all-time winningest player to put on the UConn Huskies jersey and having racked up the third most wins (15) all-time in NCAA tournament, he’s a winne
  
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• NBA sets matchups of top 4 draft picks as marquee openers of Summer League schedule in Las Vegas

  26-06-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — The top four picks in the NBA draft are receiving marquee billing in the NBA Summer League schedule released Friday.The Washington Wizards are expected to showcase No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa when they play the Utah Jazz and No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson on the opening day of the Summer League on July 9 in Las Vegas.All 76 games of the Summer League from July 9-19 will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion. The games will be televised by Prime Video or ESPN platfo
  
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• Lakers Las Vegas Summer League schedule announced

  26-06-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: A photo of the Summer League diamond basketball and championship rings after the game during the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game on July 20, 2025 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 Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NB
  
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• Celtics officially have a Summer League schedule, head coach

  26-06-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers defends Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter 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 Images)
  
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• Cavs announce 2026 Summer League schedule

  26-06-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Tyrese Proctor #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers free throw during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 12, 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 Getty Image
  
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• Pistons Summer League schedule announced

  26-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Chaz Lanier #20 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 13, 2025 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 Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/N
  
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• Lakers, LeBron James have had limited communication, no contract offered

  26-06-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DUBROVNIK, CROATIA - JUNE 13: Basketball Player and Team AlUla Co-Owner, Lebron James looks on in the E1 Owners Suite during the E1 Series Dubrovnik GP on June 13, 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) | Getty Images To the surprise of few, LeBron James’ free agency is already off to an odd start this offseason.A topic already of much debate before free agency has even officially started, how the Lakers and LeBron handled the coming weeks was always going to draw
  
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• Sixers 2026 NBA Summer League schedule announced

  26-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: A close up of the diamond 2K Summer League ball and championship rings after the game during the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game on July 20, 2025 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 Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NB
  
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• Report: Pistons out on Kawhi, Jaylen Brown, Tyler Herro remain possibilities

  26-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 108-100. 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 Mitch
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., and LeBron’

  26-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 15: Tyler Nickel #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores warms up prior to the 2026 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we patiently wait to know more about Jose Alvarado’s decision, it looks like Mitchell Robinson we’ll be gone within a week.Sad day in this crib.On the bright side of things, here are a bunch of quotes from and
  
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• Wizards Summer League 2026 schedule released

  26-06-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: AJ Dybantsa poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards now know when fans will get their first look at No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa. The NBA released the 2026 Summer League schedule on Friday, with Washington set to play four games in Las Vegas beginning July 9. The Wizards will face the Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, C
  
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• Knicks summer league schedule announced

  26-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Dink Pate #28 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Giannis & LaMelo on the move, Marina Mabrey makes history +tales From Vegas

  26-06-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the three-teamer that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Nic Claxton in Chicago.
  On the WNBA side, the guys talk through Marina Mabrey's historic night, a two-game contender gut check from the Las Vegas Aces, and the latest round of All-Star voting.
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• NBA rumors: Celtics want haul of picks in Jaylen Brown trade; Jalen Duren dissatisfied with Pistons' offer

  26-06-2026 19:03 via cbssports.com
  
  Is the Knicks' front office at odds with owner James Dolan over their offseason plan?
  
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• Three reasons Caleb Wilson won’t repeat Coby White’s Chicago Bulls experience

  26-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Caleb Wilson poses for a photo during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images UNC’s connection with the Chicag
  
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• The LaMelo Ball backlash has gone too far

  26-06-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots a free throw during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via
  
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• REPORT: Detroit adds shooting to their backcourt

  26-06-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 04: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to ESPN’s Shams Ch
  
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• Why the Pistons are one of the NBA offseason's most interesting teams

  26-06-2026 18:51 via cbssports.com
  
  The Pistons want to make a splash after an early playoff exit and seem to be involved in a lot of rumors
  
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• Pistons add sharpshooter Isaiah Joe, send OKC two 2nds

  26-06-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 24: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 24, 2026 at Paycom Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. G
  
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• Best landing spots for Jaylen Brown? Did Boston botch the Giannis deal?

  26-06-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All eyes are on Jaylen Brown and Boston. The Celtics reportedly offered the All-NBA wing to Milwaukee in a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo that didn't come to fruition. And, according to ESPN, Boston is still "actively engaged in trade talks" surrounding the 2024 Finals MVP. So, what would be the best landing spot for Brown? And have we ultimately seen the last of him in a Celtics uniform? Our writers weigh in.What's the best landing spot for Jaylen Brown?Kelly Iko: San Antonio. The cleanest deal
  
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• Biggest offseason question for every East team: Will Knicks duck second apron? What's next for Celtics, Heat?

  26-06-2026 18:22 via cbssports.com
  
  Can New York keep its championship roster together? What will Boston do with Jaylen Brown?
  
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• Pistons acquire sharpshooter Isaiah Joe as Thunder continue roster retool

  26-06-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Isaiah JoeThe Thunder moves keep on rolling.On Friday, Oklahoma City traded sharpshooting wing Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for a second-round pick, according to ESPN.The deal is very similar to the Thunder trade that sent Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks.Isaiah Joe is among the best 3-point shooters in basketball.NBAE via Getty ImagesOklahoma City is retooling its roster after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in seven games in the Western Conference Finals.T
  
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• Oklahoma City reportedly trades Isaiah Joe to Detroit for two second-round picks

  26-06-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Detroit needs more shooting and solid guard play around Cade Cunningham and they got it with this move.Oklahoma City reportedly is trading sharpshooter Isaiah Joe to Detroit for two second-round picks, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by other reports.This is a big win for the Pistons, picking up a 6'4" two guard who averaged 11.1 points per game and shot 42.3% from 3-point range last season for the Thunder. He is exactly the kind of addition Detroit needs in the back
  
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• Lakers considered ‘likely suitor’ for Mitchell Robinson

  26-06-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 6: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game against Trey Jamison III #55 of the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6, 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 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Thunder reportedly trade Isaiah Joe to Pistons for two second-round draft picks

  26-06-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder got the most out of Isaiah Joe over the past four seasons, turning the guard into a dangerous sharpshooter after his first two years in Philly. Now, Joe is taking his skills to another franchise, as he was reportedly acquired by the Detroit Pistons on Friday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.The move comes with two more years left on the four-year, $48 million deal Joe signed with the Thunder back in 2022. Detroit will send two second-round draft picks to the Th
  
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