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• JJ Redick says Adou Thiero has had ‘unbelievable’ two months of development this summer

  25-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Although the Los Angeles Lakers signed a slew of wings this summer — Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle — to pair with incumbents such as Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt, it doesn’t feel like most of the minutes are spoken for yet. There should be an opportunity for plenty of candidates to stake their claim and bolster Los Angeles’ rotation.Among those hoping to do so is second-year forward Adou Thiero. Selected 36th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Thiero
  
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• YouTube Gold: Elgin Baylor

  27-09-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elgin Baylor (#22) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives toward the basket as Jerry Lucas of the Cincinnati Royals defends in a 1967 game. Depending on your reference point, the NBA either started in 1946 as the BAA, or in 1949, when the BAA merged with the NBL to make the NBA. However, the league at that point was pretty stale. It began to change in the late 1950s, with Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. It would change a great deal with the addition of Elgin Baylor in 1958. Baylor entered the leagu
  
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• Is Luka Garza the odd big out for the Celtics?

  27-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 02: Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 02, 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 Last season, Luka Garza became a very important piece for the
  
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• Knicks teammates crash Jalen Brunson's 'Saturday Night Live' monologue

  27-09-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It should surprise no one that Jalen Brunson came to “Saturday Night Live” as part of a package deal.”The New York Knicks star took the stage as “Saturday Night Live” host this weekend, the natural result of his team’s NBA championship in June. He is only the fifth NBA player to host SNL, joining LeBron James (2007), Michael Jordan (1991), Bill Russell (1979) and Charles Barkley (2018, 2012, 2010, 1993).He got started with a joke about his team’s penchan
  
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• Breaking down Nets roster: Where every player stands before season

  27-09-2026 06:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Post’s Brian Lewis breaks down the Nets roster ahead of training camp:Player, age, position, height, weightTyler Bilodeau, 22, F, 6-9, 230After the Nets traded a second-round pick in 2018, it got moved in three different deals before coming back to Brooklyn in the form of this sweet-shooting forward from UCLA. The two-way’s defense has to prove up to NBA levels.Mikel Brown Jr., 20, G, 6-5, 190The No. 6 pick from Louisville is the Nets’ highest since 2010 and foundation of t
  
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• SEE IT: Jalen Brunson brings Knicks teammates on stage during 'Saturday Night Live' monologue

  27-09-2026 05:59 via yahoo.com
  After leading the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson had the honor of hosting the 52nd season premiere of "Saturday Night Live."The Finals MVP received a warm welcome from the home crowd at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, joked about his cold-blooded demeanor, and said he hopes his hosting duties will go like a Knicks' game -- bad for the first three quarters and spectacular for the final sketch like a fourth-quarter comeback win. Brunson then held a "news conferen
  
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• SNL Thread: Join us in watching Jalen Brunson host tonight!

  27-09-2026 05:00 via yahoo.com
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Jalen Brunson attends Rookie Kids: Runway On Broadway at Herald Square on September 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a week of preparation, NBA champion Jalen Brunson will walk the tightrope of hosting Saturday Night Live tonight. The newly crowned King of New York joins an elite club as one of the few NBA players ever to host the show, following Bill Russell, Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James
  
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• Bulls aquire Buddy Hield from Hornets in late-offseason twist

  27-09-2026 03:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) moves the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in San Francisco.The Bulls are shaking up their roster weeks before their season kicks off.Chicago traded guard Rob Dillingham to the Hornets for veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield and cash, ESPN reported Saturday.Dillingham, 21, played just 30 games for the Bulls last season after being dealt by the Timberwolves at the trade deadli
  
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• Knicks 2026-27 training camp breakdown: Roster battles, newcomers and storylines to watch

  27-09-2026 03:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  knicksThe Post’s Stefan Bondy breaks down the Knicks’ top storylines heading into training camp.Best battleThe starting lineup is set and the bench rotation feels settled enough. But there’s at least one roster spot up for grabs. The Knicks signed five established NBAers on nonguaranteed deals — Bruce Brown, John Konchar, James Wiseman, Drew Eubanks, Ochai Agbaji — and are letting them battle it out in camp. It’s similar to last season’s fight between La
  
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• Nets 2026-27 training camp breakdown: Roster battles, newcomers and storylines to watch

  27-09-2026 02:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Post’s Brian Lewis breaks down the Nets’ top storylines heading into training camp.Best battle Brooklyn’s starting five is set before camp even starts, while Mo Wagner, Keon Ellis and a backup point guard all have to play. But the forward fight between Noah Clowney, Josh Minott, Danny Wolf and Joshua Jefferson will be interesting. Story to watch develop Veteran Michael Porter Jr. is on an expiring $40.8 million deal and has been extension-eligible. His agent
  
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• Bulls-Hornets trade: Chicago adds shooting in Buddy Hield as Charlotte takes flier on Rob Dillingham

  27-09-2026 00:01 via cbssports.com
  
  Hield has been traded twice this offseason while Dillingham, the No. 8 pick in 2024, is on to his third team
  
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• How Steph Curry gave Warriors edge without any contract drama

  26-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you know Steph Curry, you know his priority is finding joy. He doesn’t like drama. He’s not interested in distractions. He’s single-mindedly focused on feeling the thrill of his jaw-dropping shots swish through the net over outstretched hands. That’s why it makes sense that he ended the chatter around him before Warriors’ media day on Monday, agreeing to sign a two-year, $116 million contract extension. Steph Curry signed a contract extension Frida
  
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• LeBron James, Rob Pelinka closed the book on an era of Lakers basketball

  26-09-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LUANDA, ANGOLA - SEPTEMBER 13: Lebron James, Owner of Team AlUla looks on during the E1 Series Luanda GP on September 13, 2026 in Luanda, Angola. (Photo by Malcolm Griffiths/Getty Images) | Getty Images While the message of President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick’s press conference on Thursday was one of excitement for the future, it started out with a brief acknowledgment of the past.LeBron James’ departure this offseason ended his eight-year tenure w
  
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• A suggestion for Dereck Lively II: Log off, sir.

  26-09-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Dereck Lively II #2 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half at American Airlines Center on October 26, 2025 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dereck Lively II is tired of all the inter
  
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• Breaking down Knicks roster: Where every player stands before season

  26-09-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Post’s Stefan Bondy breaks down the Knicks roster ahead of training camp:Player, age, position, height, weightOchai Agbaji, 26, SG, 6-5, 215 Agbaji is a long shot to make the final roster but carries intrigue as a former 14th overall pick. He finished last season with the Nets and could only secure a non-guaranteed deal in free agency. Has a lot to prove. OG Anunoby, 29, F, 6-7, 240 Achieved well deserved acclaim after an outstanding playoff run, including the most impor
  
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• Jordi Fernandez finally gets chance to truly coach Nets as rebuild enters new phase

  26-09-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  netsJordi Fernández is going into his third training camp in Brooklyn, and for the first time, he finally will get to coach.That’s not to imply he has been sitting around doing nothing through his first two seasons with the Nets. But with them overtly tanking, it’s been far more teaching than coaching. That should change, starting with this training camp.Make no mistake, the Nets are still a young, rebuilding team that’s going to be closer to the cellar than a championsh
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/26/26

  26-09-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Oumar Ballo #85 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 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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• Luka Dončić gives Lakers GM Rob Pelinka blunt roster directive: ‘Do your job!’

  26-09-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Star 27-year-old guard Luka Dončić is now unquestionably the Lakers’ franchise centerpiece. But that doesn’t mean he wants to dip his toes into front office operations regarding roster personnel.Rob Pelinka, Lakers GM and president of basketball operations, made this clear during an interview on ESPN’s “Mason & Ireland Show” on Thursday.Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks to the media during a pr
  
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• Under the Harvest Moon: Why Nets rebuild hits different after Knicks title

  26-09-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: General view of the Barclay Center during the Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets game at Barclays Center on November 1, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images) | Getty Images Another summer has come and gone with another Nets season about to begin under the harvest moon. Media Day is on Monday and Training Camp begins on Tuesday. The Nets ought to hope the seeds planted in the dark over this long rebuild are finally ready to bear
  
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• Player Preview: Dillon Brooks can have a better season by scoring fewer points

  26-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Dillon Brooks attends Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 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. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ever
  
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• Knicks turn page on championship summer with complacency challenge looming at training camp

  26-09-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s human nature to relax. Rest on laurels.The Knicks spent a summer soaking in the adulation, appearing at more events and national TV shows than any team in NBA history. At least that’s the way it felt the past three months. They don’t have a Basketball Reference page to track these things.The players — particularly Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jose Alvarado, OG Anunoby, Jordan Clarkson and Josh Hart — didn’t shy from their popularity.But starting thi
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks reportedly 'tens of millions apart' in contract talks

  26-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is common ground in the ongoing contract extension talks: Karl-Anthony Towns wants to stay in New York and even retire someday as a Knick; New York wants to keep the center who was a key part of its championship core.As always, it comes down to money — and the sides are not close, reports ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on the Hoop Collective Podcast (hat tip Real GM)."I want to talk about the overall value of the contract, because Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible to sign a four-year, $27
  
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• Hawks announce training camp roster

  26-09-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 5: Jalen Johnson #1, Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7, and Corey Kispert #24 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates during the game against the Utah Jazz on February 5, 2026 at State Farm Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Luka Doncic stepping up as leader Lakers need him to be

  26-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the Lakers move on from the franchise’s LeBron James era, they understood many things would depart with the league’s all-time leading scorer.The biggest among them: the four-time league MVP’s voice. And his leadership after achieving virtually every accolade in the NBA. James’ guidance, and his two-decades-plus of playing experience in the NBA, can’t be replicated. The Lakers have a leadership hole to fill after LeBron James’ departure.Corey Sipki
  
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• Hornets' Kon Knueppel likely to miss start of season with hamstring strain

  26-09-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kon Knueppel will miss all of training camp and, very likely, the start of the season after injuring his left hamstring, the Charlotte Hornets announced. He will be reevaluated the first week of the season (the week of Oct. 19).OFFICIAL: Kon Knueppel suffered a left hamstring injury and Grant Williams suffered a right hamstring injury during offseason on-court activity. Both players will miss our preseason games and be re-evaluated during the first week of the regular season.Read the release:&he
  
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• Lakers fans are going to miss Lawrence Tanter

  26-09-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You may not know his name. You may not know his face. But you know his voice. If you’re a Lakers fan, you’ve likely heard longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter, who died at age 76. Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Tanter passed away at the age of 76. MediaNews Group via Getty ImagesTanter was a huge part of th
  
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• Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: KAT talks, falling stars, camp decisions, life choices

  26-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1900: Zoology - Reptiles - Thorny devil or lizard (Moloch horridus). (Photo By DEA / C. DANI I. JESKE/De Agostini via Getty Images) | De Agostini via Getty Images Back-to-back daily Notes posts are all you need to know to start believing the season is right around the corner, starting with Monday’s media day. Can’t wait!Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract situation remains the biggest storyline entering Knicks training camp. SNY’s Ian Begley reported the Knic
  
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• The Lakers will have a new defensive identity this season

  26-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 27: Grayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz during overtime of their game at the Delta Center on October 27, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images President of Basketball Oper
  
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• Preview: Scottie Barnes is the linchpin of this Raptors’ roster

  26-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 03: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors stands for the national anthem prior to Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs assistant coach at Rocket Arena on May 03, 2026 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Despite all th
  
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• Are these Nuggets enough for Nikola Jokić?

  26-09-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Nuggets have spent years trying to survive the minutes without Nikola Jokić. They've won plenty of games and a championship along the way, but the problem has kept coming back. Over the past five regular seasons, Denver has a +10.8 net rating with Jokić and a -7.5 net rating without him, per Databallr. Even with Jamal Murray on the floor without Jokić, Denver's net rating was -5.8. Denver has brought in everyone from DeMarcus Cousins to DeAndre Jordan to Jonas Valanč
  
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