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• Jaylen Brown thrived as the undisputed alpha. Now, it’s Jayson Tatum’s turn

  22-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum will now have a chance to prove themselves against each other. | NBAE via Getty Images There’s a rather perplexing phenomenon when it comes to the way Celtics fans perceive Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.Of course there are exceptions, but the majority of people I talk ball with believe the following are all true:1) Jaylen Brown is an excellent basketball player, but Jayson Tatum is an even better all-around basketball player.2) Jaylen Brown had a terrific seas
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/22/26

  22-08-2026 21:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: The sneakers worn by Maozinha Pereira #45 of the Chicago Bulls during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 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 El
  
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• Three top remaining NBA free agents: Where things stand with Jalen Duren, Jonathan Kuminga, Bennedict Mathurin

  22-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klay Thompson is heading to Miami. Peyton Watson is going to Cleveland on a sign-and-trade. With Watson locked up, James Harden has agreed to re-sign with the Cavaliers. DeMar DeRozan will play next season with the Denver Nuggets.The free agent market is thinning out, but there are still three very interesting names still unsigned. While two of them are restricted free agents, there are plenty of questions surrounding them now. Let's get into where things stand with Jalen Duren, Jonathan Kuminga
  
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• Three top remaining NBA free agents: Where things stand with Duren, Kuminga, Mathurin

  22-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klay Thompson is heading to Miami. Peyton Watson is going to Cleveland on a sign-and-trade. With Watson locked up, James Harden has agreed to re-sign with the Cavaliers. DeMar DeRozan will play next season with the Denver Nuggets.The free agent market is thinning out, but there are still three very interesting names still unsigned. While two of them are restricted free agents, there are plenty of questions surrounding them now. Let's get into where things stand with Jalen Duren, Jonathan Kuminga
  
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• Former Sacramento Kings trainer alleges pregnancy discrimination

  22-08-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A former Sacramento Kings employee is suing the organization, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY Sports.Crystal Lee, a former assistant athletic trainer with the Kings from 2022 to 2025, filed the complaint with the Superior Court of California in Sacramento County on Aug. 11, alleging she was treated unfairly and demoted twice after becoming pregnant and giving birth to her son.Lee's repr
  
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• Luka Dončić left aghast by crazed Lakers fan’s river jump for shirt in Slovenia

  22-08-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers fans will sometimes go to absurd lengths to show their devotion. And it appears that Slovenian Lakers fans are willing to get wet for their squad.The Lakers are in Slovenia for a team-wide training camp that’s hosted by star guard Luka Dončić. The whole roster aside from rookie Cameron Carr is there, as the trip is just as much about building off-court camaraderie as it is on-court chemistry.Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring a basket during the
  
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• Raptors must be ready to go all-in if Kawhi trade goes through

  22-08-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inglewood, CA - April 15: Forward Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers shoots a freethrow against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a NBA play-in tournament basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The Kawhi Leonard trade saga has left the Toronto Raptors in limbo, with the proposed deal currently on hold as the NBA investigates the Los A
  
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• Why the Mavericks couldn’t get more than the smallest slice of salary cap relief for Klay Thompson

  22-08-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the game at American Airlines Center on March 21, 2026 in Dallas, 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images After two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson wa
  
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• Lakers’ four biggest questions while off-court drama continues to unfold

  22-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been an eventful summer for the Lakers, who lost LeBron James in free agency, underwent their second ownership change in 10 months and are embroiled in drama over whether the Buss family will sell its 17.8% stake in the team and Jeanie Buss will remain governor. Here are the four biggest questions for the Lakers moving forward: 1. What is Bob Iger’s and Josh Kushner’s plan? The $12.5 billion sale of the Lakers from Mark Walter to former Disney CEO Iger
  
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• Inside the Suns: Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, and who to watch in the preseason

  22-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: Dillon Brooks recently said that he’s working on his passing this summer (at the request of Brian Gregory). What are your thoughts on this?zenzino: Hallelujah!I’ve been pretty upfront about criticizing Brooks’ passing (or la
  
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• Fan post: Welcome to the DOPE Show

  22-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 24: General manager Jon Horst of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks to the media about the dismissal of head coach Adrian Griffin prior to a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum on January 24, 2024 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 Stacy Revere/G
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 8/21-8/23

  22-08-2026 12:00 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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• Bronny James breaks his silence on LeBron James’ departure from Lakers

  22-08-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bronny James reacts to LeBron James' departure from the Lakers.Bronny James has finally broken his silence on his father, LeBron James’ departure from the Los Angeles Lakers.Bronny James was spotted giving autographs, taking photos, and talking with young basketball fans, and was asked about LeBron’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers, to which Bronny had a hilarious response.“It’s whatever, it’s my Dad.” Bronny James told the young kids.Bronny James jokes with fa
  
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• Former USC star, Compton native signs with Denver Nuggets

  22-08-2026 04:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former USC star Demar DeRozan is set to sign with the Denver Nuggets.Former Compton native and USC Trojans basketball star DeMar DeRozan is set to start his next journey. A member of the Denver Nuggets.According to reports from NBA insider Chris Haynes, DeRozan plans on signing a deal with the Nuggets.ESPN NBA Insider Sham Charania added that the deal will be for one year and is valued at $3.9 million.Haynes noted that DeRozan “has been in conversations with Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and
  
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• Pundits (sorta) like Nets future, but wonder how long ‘trajectory’

  22-08-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Vin Baker to join Giannis in Miami

  22-08-2026 02:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 7: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Assistant Coach Vin Baker of the Milwaukee Bucks chats during practice and media availability as part of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 7, 2021 at Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via
  
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• What Klay Thompson signing with Heat means for Lakers

  22-08-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klay Thompson, who had been tied to the Lakers this summer, reached a buyout agreement with the Nuggets on Friday and plans to sign a two-year, $13 million deal with the Heat. What does that mean for the Purple-and-Gold? Thompson was far from the perfect fit for the Lakers, even though the team very much needs to bolster its perimeter shooting and Thompson ranks fourth on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers made list. Klay Thompson will try for his fifth NBA ring with the Hea
  
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• Lakers legends give unfiltered takes on Buss family drama

  22-08-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a family.For the nearly 50 years that they have been owned or controlled by the Buss family, whether you are a current or former player, you are forever a Laker and will always bleed purple and gold.But with Mark Walter’s majority stake set to be sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a $12.5 billion valuation, the Buss family siblings have used a tag-along provision and voted 5-0 to sell their remaining 17.8% stake. Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is figh
  
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• Fans feeling uneasy about new Lakers ownership group

  22-08-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: Disney Executive, Bob Iger and Maverick Carter attend the game between the LA Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2020 at STAPLES Center 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14K in child support — to kid he’s never met

  22-08-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Edwards #5 speaks with Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the Minnesota Timberwolves All Access practice on November 12, 2025.Anthony Edwards’ offseason just got costlier.The Timberwolves star was ordered to pay a monthly sum of $14,000 in child support to his ex, Alexandria Desroches, according to TMZ.The payout — based on his monthly income of $4.8 million — will go toward Amir, a son born in 2023, the 25-year-old reportedly testified he’s neve
  
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• DeMar DeRozan lands with Nuggets after being waived by Kings

  21-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on April 1, 2026, in Toronto, Canada. DeMar DeRozan is headed to Denver. The six-time NBA All-Star intends to sign a deal with the Nuggets, according to insider Chris Haynes. Haynes added that DeRozan “has been in conversations with Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray and is anxious for the opportunity to play for a contending team.&rdquo
  
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• DeMar DeRozan reportedly signing with Nuggets: How does the six-time All-Star fit with Nikola Jokić?

  21-08-2026 23:26 via cbssports.com
  
  Denver is coming off a first-round playoff exit and hoping to keep pace in a competitive Western Conference
  
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• DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with Nuggets after Peyton Watson trade

  21-08-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DeMar DeRozan appears to be the Denver Nuggets' solution to trading Peyton Watson earlier this week.The 17-year veteran plans to sign with the Nuggets after receiving a contract buyout from the Sacramento Kings this offseason, NBA reporter Chris Haynes and ESPN reported on Friday, August 21. DeRozan's intentions to join Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon in Denver became public in the aftermath of the Nuggets' decision to deal Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a multi-team trade on T
  
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• DeMar DeRozan reportedly to sign with Denver Nuggets, giving team needed wing depth

  21-08-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  News of Klay Thompson heading to Miami made DeMar DeRozan's choice much clearer, so he's made the call.DeRozan will sign as a free agent with the Denver Nuggets, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes. While the terms of the deal are not mentioned, because Denver is over the second apron all it can offer is the veteran minimum of $3.9 million.DeRozan had been in talks with Miami, Denver and reportedly Washington, although the Wizards were always a long shot. DeRozan had been in touch with Nikola Jokic
  
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• Klay Thompson to Miami makes sense

  21-08-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 25: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors embrace after the game on December 25, 2025 at Chase Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• DeMar DeRozan reportedly signing with the Nuggets on 1-year, $3.9 million deal

  21-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DeMar DeRozan reportedly has his sights set on his next home, with the free agent forward signing with the Denver Nuggets, per multiple reports. DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, will join Denver on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.DeRozan spent the past two season with the Sacramento Kings, but was waived by the team last month after after trade talks stalled between the two sides. The veteran averaged 18.4 points and 4.1 assists per game last season, chipping in signi
  
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• Klay Thompson spurns Luka Doncic, Lakers to join Giannis Antetokounmpo in South Beach

  21-08-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on the Klay Thompson sweepstakes.The Los Angeles Lakers are set to miss out on the Klay Thompson sweepstakes.Thompson is “expected to sign with the Miami Heat after he clears waivers upon a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks,” according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.The financial terms of Thompson’s buyout with Dallas have not been disclosed. The Lakers previously were linked to acquiring Thompson as a way to add another shooter to
  
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• New owner deal values Timberwolves and Lynx at $4.5bn

  21-08-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves boast four-time NBA All-star Anthony Edwards among their ranks [Getty Images]The Minnesota Timberwolves have changed ownership in a deal that values the NBA franchise and their WNBA counterpart the Minnesota Lynx at a reported combined total of $4.5bn (£3.3bn).American businessman Marc Stad has gone from being a minority investor to controlling owner, buying the majority of the stake held by co-chairman Marc Lore.He will join Lore's business partner and former Ma
  
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• Report: Phil Handy to join Sixers staff as assistant coach

  21-08-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Assistant Coach Phil Handy of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to LeBron James #23 during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 28, 2023 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Klay Thompson reportedly headed to Miami Heat after reaching buyout with Dallas

  21-08-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks tried to find a trade for Klay Thompson this offseason, but interest was limited given the 36-year-old's current production and his $17.5 million contract. Thompson, for his part, wanted to play for a contender.That all came together Friday. The Mavericks announced a buyout deal with Thompson, and minutes later ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the four-time NBA champion will sign with the Miami Heat.This is a win for Thompson and the Heat, while the Mavericks will h
  
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