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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Build that little big-headed a statue, bro’

  16-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 2305 -- Pictured: New York Knicks Championship Team on Monday, June 15, 2026 -- (Photo by: Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via Getty Images) The Knicks have scheduled their parade for Thursday at 10 a.m.Mikal Bridges might not make it there.See for yourself."Put your hands together
  For the Kings of the comeback
  A team of history
  A team of destiny
  Our dream team
  Please welcome
  The 2026 NBA Champions
  Your New York Knicks" pic.twitter.com/HRY8DEv6i2— Ne
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Teams eyeing Trae Young, Kessler and Jazz at 'odds'

  16-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One week out from the NBA Draft, rumors around trades and free agency are coming fast. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the name most often discussed — get the latest on his potential trade here — but there is much more going on as well. Here are some of the latest news and notes.Is Trae Young available?All indications out of Washington have been that it plans to get Trae Young to reject his $49 million player option and get the All-Star point guard to sign a longer-term extension at a
  
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• Michigan State Spartans fan survey on the school’s leadership issues

  16-06-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo watches during the first half of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images TOC Nation, I know most of us are not pleased with the chain of events we have seen in East Lansing over the past few weeks.As Tom Izzo said yesterday in his brief
  
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• NBA offseason bold predictions: Stars on the move, LeBron James leaves Lakers, Draft shocker and more

  16-06-2026 21:53 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA offseason has arrived, and plenty of big moves will be made over the coming weeks... so let's get bold
  
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• The Knicks' championship blueprint? A roster-building miracle that has New York ready to run it back

  16-06-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — That the New York Knicks, who just won the 2026 NBA championship, are not favored to win the 2027 NBA championship, is no great surprise.For one thing, the NBA hasn't seen a repeat champion since the 2017 and 2018 Golden State Warriors. A decade into Adam Silver's "parity of opportunity" era, picking the field over the champs seems like a reasonable decision.For another, it's hard to blame the oddsmakers for dispassionately favoring a larger 82-game sample over a smaller 19-game
  
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• Post-Finals NBA mock draft roundup for the Sixers

  16-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; The 2025 NBA Draft class and NBA commissioner Adam Silver stand on stage before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images The NBA draft is a week away and a new batch of mocks dropped following the conclusion of the Finals. Parsing through the different projections for the Sixers at pick 22 reveals new names compared to mock drafts after the combine.With new president of basketb
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft predictions + player comps for top prospects with Albert Ghim

  16-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeAlbert Ghim from No Ceilings joins KOC for an in-depth NBA Draft breakdown just one week before the big night. The pair shares their predictions for the 2026 Draft including which players might fall and which teams may trade up.Later, Albert grades KOC's 10 favorite player comparisons for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson and more.
  (0:36) NBA Draft predictions(27:16) Player comparisons for top prospectsAJ
  
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• The 2026 Knicks draft guide

  16-06-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 26: Pacome DaDiet is drafted 25th overall by the New York Knicks during the 2024 NBA Draft - Round One on June 26, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Knicks
  
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• Jalen Duren has suitors if Pistons balk at asking price

  16-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The offseason is officially here, and for the Detroit Pistons, no decision is more consequential than the future of big man Jalen Duren. Duren bet on himself last offseason by not being willing to sign an e
  
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• Report: Donovan Mitchell not expected to sign extension this summer

  16-06-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers waits during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 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 Donovan Mitchell is extension-eligible for the Cleveland Cavalie
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Talks intensify, but will it be Miami or Boston?

  16-06-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As we are one week out from the NBA Draft, the unofficial deadline for a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, and talks around that trade — and rumors of trade talks — are heating up.That much we know. Where Antetokounmpo gets traded and for whom — or if there is a surprising twist still to come — remains undecided. But it seems to be a two-team race. Here's the latest.Miami or Boston?The Heat and the Celtics remain not just the frontrunners to land Antetokounmpo but really the o
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Rockets have to nail this year’s second round pick

  16-06-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Does every NBA fanbase hate its general manager?Houston Rockets fans largely do. Rafael Stone is the devil incarnate. The root of all evil. The sole reason why the Rockets were not the 2025-26 NBA champions.This won’t be another full-fledged Stone defense piece. I will quickly note the cognitive dissonance between fans and peers when it comes to Stone. He’s regularly voted among the best GMs in the league – by other GMs. Most Rockets fans wouldn’t let Stone manage a junio
  
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• USMNT, Knicks Help Rewrite FanDuel's Record Books

  16-06-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The popularity of the 2026 World Cup and NBA Finals helped FanDuel Sportsbook achieve multiple new records.Key TakeawaysUSA-Paraguay and Morocco-Brazil are the two most-bet soccer matches in FanDuel history.The Knicks and Spurs' three-game finish to the Finals were all the most-bet NBA games in company history.The USMNT will be back in action at the World Cup on Friday.FanDuel has offered betting odds from
  
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• Cavs are prioritizing their only wing while looking to cut salary

  16-06-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers meets Dean Wade #32 and Keon Ellis #14 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on the court during the second quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 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 Ima
  
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• Teyana Taylor celebrates championship with Knicks after messy divorce from team’s former star

  16-06-2026 18:26 via yahoo.com
  Teyana Taylor said she had a "f--kin time" while celebrating with the Knicks after they won four of the five games against the Spurs to earn the franchise's first championship in 53 years.Teyana Taylor said she had a “f–kin time” while celebrating with the Knicks after they defeated the Spurs to earn the franchise’s first championship in 53 years.The Golden Globe-winning actress, who is a New York native, shared an Instagram carousel post with photos and videos of her dap
  
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• NBA Mock Draft 9.0: Updated projections with a week to go!

  16-06-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s one week until the 2026 NBA Draft! Here’s my full two-round mock draft with analysis for every choice based on all the latest intel:"Ask Kevin O'Connor"Check out our new interactive feature on the NBA Draft Guide, which delivers AI-powered answers to your NBA Draft questions written in Kevin O'Connor's style and drawing from his in-depth analysis.1. Washington WizardsAJ Dybantsa, 6-9, BYU freshman forwardOn Monday, Shams Charania reported that both AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterso
  
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• Knicks turncoat who sold ‘fanhood’ on eBay reveals how he feels after team won NBA championship

  16-06-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The once-defiant Knicks turncoat who infamously sold his “fanhood” on eBay in 2018 after too many years of agita admits he’s finally hit his limit — and that his ex-team’s NBA Finals win has him sick with remorse.Evan Perlmutter, 40, told The Post even as recently as last month — after the Knicks made it to the finals — that he had “zero regrets’’ about selling his loyalty to the highest bidder for $3,450 eight years ago and overnight s
  
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• Trae Young is back in trade rumors. Here’s what that means for the Wizards

  16-06-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 14: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 14, 2026 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Trae Young is back
  
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• Can Luka Dončić take the Lakers to the mountaintop?

  16-06-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 23: A rear view as Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts and celebrates against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 23, 2026 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. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review ser
  
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• Top NBA free-agent power forwards: Yes, Draymond Green could be at the top of the market

  16-06-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you are looking for major impact … power forward is not where it’s at. Still there are some useful players and storylines on the free-agent landscape.Let’s break down the top power forwards who could be available on this year's free agent market. (Note: Positions are determined off Basketball-Reference's positional breakdowns, meaning a player will be listed at the position in which he played the most minutes.)Free-agent position rankings: Point guards | Shooting guard
  
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• The Sixers need shooters and there aren’t many better than Isaiah Evans in this draft

  16-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Isaiah Evans #3 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 21, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images For the next month before the 2026 NBA Draft, we’ll take an in-depth look at different prospects here at Liberty Ballers and try to figure out which players would be the best
  
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• Know the draft prospect: Chris Cenac, Jr.

  16-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars shoots the ball against Tomislav Ivisic #13 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Toyota Center on March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Draft (June 23-24, 2026) with the 24th, 31st, and 55th picks. Fresh off a drought-breaking championship run, Leon Rose & Co. don&
  
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• Five lessons Victor Wembanyama can learn from Spurs' NBA Finals failure

  16-06-2026 16:35 via cbssports.com
  
  Wemby, 22, said he'll be 'learning more than any other time in my life' after his Spurs fell to the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals
  
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• Knicks Fantasy Exit Interview: New York wins title and comes into 2026-27 with plenty of firepower for drafts

  16-06-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, capturing their first championship in 53 years. New York simply had San Antonio's number all season — between the Finals and the 2025 NBA Cup championship, the Knicks beat the Spurs five times out of six meetings (they split two regular season matchups).This exit interview breaks down how the Knicks' fantasy basketball assets performed on the way to glory and what it means heading into next season.The new King o
  
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• Knicks Fantasy Exit Interview: New York wins championship and comes into 2026-27 with plenty of firepower for drafts

  16-06-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, capturing their first championship in 53 years. New York simply had San Antonio's number all year — between the Finals and the 2025 NBA Cup championship, the Knicks beat the Spurs five times out of six meetings this season.This exit interview breaks down how the Knicks' fantasy basketball pieces performed on the way to glory and what it means heading into next season.The new King of New YorkJalen Brunson’s
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft Odds: Dybantsa Favored to Be First Overall Pick

  16-06-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The 2025-26 NBA season is in the rearview mirror, and now attention turns to the 2026 NBA Draft odds.This is one of the most loaded drafts in recent memory, but there is significant separation between AJ Dybansta and the rest of the field to be the No. 1 overall pick of the Washington Wizards.Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are the only ones within shouting distance of the BYU star.The NBA Draft is set f
  
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• Knicks’ free agency priority emerges as Lakers lurk in the shadows

  16-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 6: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks after the game 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Chicago Bulls swoop in, hire Tiago Splitter away from Portland to be next head coach

  16-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portland Trail Blazers — specifically new owner Tom Dundon, according to league sources — were unsure about bringing back acting coach Tiago Splitter and giving him the job full-time. They took their time deciding between him and several other finalists, while Dundon was focused on his NHL team, the Carolina Hurricanes, winning the Stanley Cup.So the Chicago Bulls swooped in and hired Splitter as their new head coach. OFFICIAL: Tiago Splitter has been named our new head coach.Wel
  
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• Can Celtics land good player with No. 27 pick? Here's what history says

  16-06-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Celtics land good player with No. 27 pick? Here's what history says originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonOnly five teams outside of the lottery still own their first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Boston Celtics are one of them. They hold the No. 27 overall pick after finishing with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference during the regular season.This is an important draft for the Celtics. They need to continue to add talented young players around their veteran core.
  
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• What's next for LeBron James? Re-setting the odds for his next team, plus why retirement seems less likely now

  16-06-2026 15:30 via cbssports.com
  
  James has hinted that he's in no rush to make a decision on his future, but the free agency window is about to force his hand
  
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