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• Kawhi Leonard hides behind NBA in reaction to Pablo Torre bombshell

  30-09-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard may no longer be with the Clippers – or even be in the United States – but the scrutiny surrounding him has followed him north of the border.  Pablo Torre, the Pulitzer-winning journalist whose reporting about the Clippers’ salary cap circumvention sparked an investigation by the NBA, released another episode of “Pablo Torre Finds Out” related to Leonard’s deal with Boingo Wireless.Pablo Torre continues to investigate the Kawhi Leonard
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns on odds of contract extension before season: 'It don’t look good'

  05-10-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coming off an All-Star season in which he helped anchor the 'Knicks' run to a title — and made himself a New York legend in the process — Karl-Anthony Towns had hoped he and the Knicks could quickly agree on a contract extension.Speaking Monday, Towns sounded frustrated and turned up the heat on the talks. Here is what he said, via Stephon Bondy of the New York Post."Simply put, I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me," Towns s
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns on chances of signing extension with Knicks before season: 'It don't look good'

  05-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the New York Knicks prepare to begin their NBA title defense with a preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, star big man Karl-Anthony Towns reiterated his frustration over stalled negotiations on a contract extension to remain with the Knicks for years to come. From Stefan Bondy of the New York Post:“Simply put, I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me,” Towns said Monday before the preseason opener.
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Building around Nikola Jokić in a roto league

  05-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While most fantasy basketball focuses on head-to-head competition, whether in categories or points leagues, some prefer the rotisserie route. A slow start can be harder to rebound from in that format, but it also opens the door for managers to take more gambles to strengthen their roster through trades or the waiver wire throughout the season. Rotoworld fantasy basketball writer Raphielle Johnson recently participated in a 12-team, nine-category roto mock draft, building a team with the first pi
  
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• Why the Pistons bet $200 million on Jalen Duren despite his playoff struggles

  05-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maybe a few years from now, or even just a few months from now, we'll look back at this summer's Jalen Duren saga and wonder why there was ever a debate. The Pistons just locked up a 22-year-old center coming off an All-NBA season for five years and $200 million, well below the $287 million max he was eligible to receive.Duren already gives Cade Cunningham a huge target around the basket. He can soar for a lob or catch a pass in traffic and power through contact. He runs the floor and pounds the
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Sleepers: Day'Ron Sharpe primed for breakout season

  05-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The dynasty sleepers of today are the fantasy stars of tomorrow. Or perhaps a few years from now, but the point remains the same: if you can get these guys, get them now before they realize their potential.Under the assumption that your dynasty league will last a while (because who can really plan for a league to fold after two years when it starts), it takes a few years to truly separate yourself from the pack. It’s important to make the right moves for your team, and acquiring players be
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Sleepers: Day'Ron Sharpe primed for breakout season

  05-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The dynasty sleepers of today are the fantasy stars of tomorrow. Or perhaps a few years from now, but the point remains the same: if you can get these guys, get them now before they realize their potential.Under the assumption that your dynasty league will last a while (because who can really plan for a league to fold after two years when it starts), it takes a few years to truly separate yourself from the pack. It’s important to make the right moves for your team, and acquiring players be
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns says extension negotiations with Knicks 'don't look good' as two sides remain apart on deal

  05-10-2026 18:37 via cbssports.com
  
  Towns said he expected a contract to be worked out easily after his playoff showcase
  
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• Jalen Duren pushes back on idea he's unhappy: 'I want to be a Detroit Piston for life'

  05-10-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Duren's contract extension talks with Detroit dragged out all summer and right up to the Oct. 1 qualifying offer deadline. These were widely reported contentious talks that league sources at one point had described to NBC Sports as "noxious."Jalen Duren said none of that came from him and — after signing a five-year, $200 million new deal that keeps him in Detroit — pushed back on the idea that there is any issue between him and the Pistons when he sat down in front of the medi
  
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• Jalen Duren made himself clear: 'I want to be a Detroit Piston for life'

  05-10-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Duren's contract extension talks with Detroit dragged out all summer and right up to the Oct. 1 qualifying offer deadline. These were widely reported contentious talks that league sources at one point had described to NBC Sports as "noxious."Jalen Duren said none of that came from him and — after signing a five-year, $200 million new deal that keeps him in Detroit — pushed back on the idea that there is any issue between him and the Pistons when he sat down in front of the medi
  
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• In ACC basketball preseason poll, everyone agrees on Duke. Nobody agrees on what's next

  05-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to basketball season! For some fans in the ACC, it can't come soon enough (we're looking at you in Chapel Hill and Louisville).We polled writers within the USA TODAY Network who cover ACC schools for their preseason predictions, all-conference teams and preseason awards ahead of ACC media days, which run Oct. 6-7 in Charlotte.Duke was a unanimous pick to win the conference and the Blue Devils swept the preseason awards, too. But this is more than just the Duke Invitational.More: ACC bask
  
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• Everyone agrees on Duke. Nobody agrees on what comes next in ACC basketball preseason poll

  05-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to basketball season! For some fans in the ACC, it can't come soon enough (we're looking at you in Chapel Hill and Louisville).We polled writers within the USA TODAY Network who cover ACC schools for their preseason predictions, all-conference teams and preseason awards ahead of ACC media days, which run Oct. 6-7 in Charlotte.Duke was a unanimous pick to win the conference and the Blue Devils swept the preseason awards, too. But this is more than just the Duke Invitational.More: ACC bask
  
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• 5 things to watch as Knicks 2026-27 preseason gets underway

  05-10-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 preseason kicks off for the Knicks tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers in a preview of their regular season opener. While these games usually serve as an exhibition or warm up, especially for teams that have found their identity like New York, there’s still plenty to watch for.Here are five things fans should watch out for during the preseason:What’s returning vs what’s newThe Knicks came together in a cohesive and dominant way this past postseason, so expect the
  
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• Pass of the Year candidate in preseason? Watch Nikola Jokic's behind-the-back dime

  05-10-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can we have a "Pass of the Year" candidate in the preseason? Nikola Jokic made the case for one with a cross-court, behind-the-back pass from one corner to the other, landing right in Cameron Johnson's shooting pocket — this is wizardry.NO-LOOK. CROSSCOURT. BEHIND-THE-BACK DIME.ARE YOU SERIOUS, JOKERpic.twitter.com/A5upVabWYw— NBA (@NBA) October 4, 2026Insane.If Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon can largely stay healthy this season — and especially if Johnson can find his gr
  
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• Fantasy Basketball All-Fade Team: 6 players to avoid ahead of the NBA 2026-27 season

  05-10-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draft season always stirs up reckless optimism. ADPs climb for the wrong guys, driven by media day hype or training camp buzz. That doesn't apply to everyone. I've got six players I'm fading — and it's not about hating the players. Some of these guys might still be decent, but their draft-price tags don't match what you may actually get.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonMaybe it's injury risk. Maybe it's a crowded rotation. Either way, I doubt they
  
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• Fantasy Basketball: 6 players to fade ahead of the NBA 2026-27 season

  05-10-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draft season always stirs up reckless optimism. ADPs climb for the wrong guys, driven by media day hype or training camp buzz. That doesn't apply to everyone. I've got six players I'm fading — and it's not about hating the players. Some of these guys might still be decent, but their draft-price tags don't match what you may actually get.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonMaybe it's injury risk. Maybe it's a crowded rotation. Either way, I doubt they
  
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• Monday Posted & Toasted Notes: KAT sounds off, yearning Mike, basketball time!

  05-10-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A 4-month-old giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) swims at the Cali Zoo in Cali, Colombia on January 19, 2026. (Photo by Joaquín SARMIENTO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Last time I checked, we were celebrating. Turns out, we’re now back to watching games take place again! Not Knicks on Friday Night, but hey, the boys can only play when they tell them to, and I won’t complain. Links and things today, quotes (probably) tomorrow.Karl-Anthony Towns made it very c
  
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• LeBron James reportedly dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot

  05-10-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Being in the NBA for 24 years brings many accolades and accomplishments. For 41-year-old LeBron James, it also comes with plenty of aches and pains. In a story by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James is reported to be dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot. The star forward begins his daily routine at the 76ers facility at 7:45 a.m., after flying in from New York via helicopter. James then works with his longtime trainer, Mike Mancias, who leads him through stretches and activations to wa
  
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• Cavs season preview: James Harden – What does year two look like?

  05-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• There’s Sixers basketball in South Philly tonight

  05-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 3: Tyrese Maxey #0 plays defense on VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during practice on October 3, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Keaton Wagler delivers clutch moment in NBA preseason debut

  05-10-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Keaton Wagler #1 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 Jay Metzge
  
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• Egor Dëmin, Mikel Brown have message for tank-obsessed Nets fans

  05-10-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nets fans sat through two tanking seasons — and suffered through almost 120 losses — to land first Egor Dëmin and then Mikel Brown Jr. as the payoff. It’s no surprise, then, that those fans have pinned their hopes on the pair of 20-year-olds as the backcourt of the future and the foundation of their franchise. With their preseason about to tip off Tuesday at Charlotte, what message did Dëmin and Brown — the latter coming off an ankle injury, and just n
  
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• Ranking the NBA's best starting fives: 76ers look great on paper, but champion Knicks hold No. 1 spot

  05-10-2026 14:52 via cbssports.com
  
  With the 2026-27 NBA season fast approaching, we're ranking the five best starting units in the league
  
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• The door is wide open for Max Christie to take the next leap forward for the Mavericks

  05-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 7: Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on April 7, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Tyler Ross/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Maverick
  
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• Ranking the Roster: Kel’el Ware oozes upside at 3

  05-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - MARCH 12: Kel'el Ware #7 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 12, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Kel’el War
  
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• Bright Side Wonders, Week 2: Preseason time!

  05-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 18: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 18, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Open Thread: Spending Sunday with the San Antonio Spurs

  05-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunday, October 4, was my official kick off into the new season of the San Antonio Spurs.From noon until 3pm, the organization held the second annual Gregg Popovich Coach the Coaches Clinic. Organized in part through the Positive Coach Alliance, they held a quick ice breaker before introducing Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson. Johnson spoke about the values of the program and the importance of sharing knowledge. He spoke of the inspiration behind the event, Gregg Popovich.While Johnson was speakin
  
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• MMBets: Are the Jazz Back?

  05-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 15: Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Cody Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz during the first half at American Airlines Center on January 15, 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Utah Jazz have spent the last few seasons colle
  
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• Twitter Gold: Joker Gets A Career Highlight Pass

  05-10-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 4: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Utah Jazz during the NBA preseason on October 4, 2026 at CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Fred VanVleet

  05-10-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Fred Vanvleet #5 of the Houston Rockets speaks with the media during the Houston Rockets Media Day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the Houston Rockets headed into the 2025-2026 season, the biggest question is how Kevin Durant will fit with his new team. The Rockets made the biggest move of that offseason when they traded Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for the future Hall o
  
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