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• Jalen Duren not at Pistons' training camp amid contract dispute

  28-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Duren, the Detroit Pistons All-Star center, is not attendingPistons media day on Monday or the start of training camp, per ESPN's Shams Charania.Duren, a restricted free agent, declined the team's reported five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed offer, and the two sides remain at a stalemate ahead of Thursday's deadline on a one-year, $9.6 million qualifying offer.In four seasons with the Pistons, Duren has grown into a solid presence in the paint for the Pistons. Last season he averaged
  
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• Former Laker J.R. Smith arrested on suspicion of family violence assault charge

  29-09-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers guard J.R. Smith dribbles around Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell on Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement / Associated Press)Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has been arrested in Texas on family violence charges.The former Laker is being held on suspicion of family violence assault causing bodily injury, with no bond currently set, according to the Hunt County jail’s booking records. The charge is usually a misdemeanor for first-time offenders.Royse City police
  
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• Yahoo High Score 101: Everything you need to know before playing the fantasy basketball format

  29-09-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For years, Yahoo Fantasy Basketball has been the best platform for fans to play the game their way, offering the flexibility and formats to suit every kind of hoops manager. Traditional formats remain a blast for managers who love the grind, rewarding those who track every hot streak and late-night injury report.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonBut there's another way to play on Yahoo Fantasy that doesn't just match that excitement — it builds on i
  
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• NBA reportedly close to selecting winning bid for Las Vegas expansion team, has 3 finalist groups

  29-09-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA appears to be close to selecting a winning bid for the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team. The NBA is expected to select the winning bid “in the very near future,” according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is expected to be worth at least $12 billion. A specific timeline is not yet known.There are apparently three finalist groups in place, too. The first is one led by Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie. The second is Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry.
  
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• Knicks Notes: Jalen Brunson talks wrist rehab, complimentary remarks from LeBron James

  29-09-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At a news conference on the second day of Knicks training camp Tuesday, star point guard Jalen Brunsonand head coach Mike Brownspoke about the offseason, the upcoming campaign, and more.Brunson bounces back after wrist injury In July, Brunson underwent surgery to repair a wrist injury sustained midway through the Knicks' victorious playoff run, leaving him in a cast for about two months and rendering him unable to complete his usual offseason training regimen.Nevertheless, Brunson said he f
  
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• Jack Smith probe answers the big question: The Iowa Hawkeyes aren’t the Atlanta Hawks

  29-09-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s not often we get a cataclysmic sports gaffe on Capitol Hill, but Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) gave us something absolutely incredible on Tuesday morning. In what can only be described as “the Sideshow Bob stepping on rakes of attempted gotchas,” Schmitt confidently dropped what he believed would be a smoking gun in causing Jack Smith to perjure himself as part of the probe into Smith’s investigation of President Donald Trump.Schmitt confidently (and cockily) claime
  
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• 76ers training camp opens with Nick Nurse ready to experiment: 'We need to clearly define roles for everybody'

  29-09-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ —The closing moments of Day 1 of 76ers training camp offered a tiny window of insight into the centripetal forces that will govern this novel group. At the far end of the Penn Medicine Training Complex, with most other roster members departed for the day, assistant Phil Handy finished up a shooting circuit with veteran guard Anfernee Simons. Handy, a legendary player development coach, paused Simons’ shooting to walk through his mechanics. “I just want you
  
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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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• Austin Reaves is focused on his body after years of playing with LeBron James

  29-09-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) speaks during a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Last year, Austin Reaves enjoyed a career-best campaign, averaging 23.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. But a pair of separate injuries interrupted his season. He was limited to 51 regular-season games (and miss
  
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• ‘Big Fella University’: Celtics don’t consider their frontcourt overcrowded

  29-09-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 28, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson (4) talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Fresh off a slew of offseason roster turnover this summer, the Boston Celtics find themselves in a much different spot in the frontcourt than they were a year ago.Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens ensured that rather than being backed into a corner again, the team
  
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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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• The Celtics’ training camp actually started weeks ago

  29-09-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 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) | Getty Images BOSTON — Laughter reverberated across the
  
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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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• Spurs star Dylan Harper makes bold claim after Finals role drama: ‘I ain’t coming off no bench’

  29-09-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dylan Harper is heading into his sophomore season with one thing on his mind — earning a spot in the San Antonio starting lineup.During a recent GQ interview with his teammate and friend Stephon Castle, Harper spoke candidly, making his stance with the Spurs clear.When asked whether he expected to return to his sixth-man role next season, Harper said “I ain’t coming off no bench.”San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) goes up for a shot during the second half of Game 5
  
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• Former Knicks star J.R. Smith arrested on family assault charge

  29-09-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  J.R. Smith was arrested on a charge of family violence on Tuesday in Texas, according to Hunt County jail records.J.R. Smith was arrested on a charge of family violence on Monday in Texas, according to Hunt County jail records.Smith, two-time NBA champion guard with the Cavaliers and Lakers, was arrested on one charge of assault causing bodily injury family violence. He remains in the Hunt County Detention Center, per TMZ, and jail records show no bond has been set.J.R. Smith was arrested on a c
  
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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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• Spurs star has surprising Knicks fan take after Finals

  29-09-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  stephon castle knicsk fansStephon Castle apparently wasn’t feeling the heat in Madison Square Garden. Castle, who shot 37.7 percent from the field in the Knicks’ five-game NBA Finals series win, said he was unfazed by the Knicks in Games 3 and 4. “It was underwhelming in that first game,” Castle said of the MSG crowd. “They made it seem like it was going to be way crazier in there.”Castle did have his best game of the NBA Finals in Game 3, shooting 8
  
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• Knicks players ‘very surprised’ by Mitchell Robinson’s departure: ‘Heartbroken’

  29-09-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For most people outside the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson leaving in free agency was an expected outcome. Apparently, that wasn’t the case inside the organization, at least for the players. “That hurt,” Karl-Anthony Towns said during the team’s Media Day on Monday. “I was very surprised. I was very surprised that Mitch wasn’t gonna be back here with us. I think all of us were, so it was a surprise to everybody. I thought something would get done there.&r
  
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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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