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• Know the draft prospect: Odega Oweh

  20-06-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 22: Otega Oweh #00 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 22, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images Depending on how the board falls, Kentucky wing Otega Oweh could be available when New York is on the clock on draft night next week. Should the Knicks consider him with their 24th, 31st
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reportedly down to Heat and Celtics, includes some premier talent going to Bucks

  22-06-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo could be in his final days — or even hours — as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. With the 2026 NBA Draft starting Tuesday, the Bucks have plenty of motivation to make that trade now so they have additional assets ahead of the draft. Given Antetokounmpo’s stature — he’s a 10-time All-Star and two-time MVP — he was going to draw immense interest from around the league. But in the final hours before a trade is expected, two teams have emerge
  
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• Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Heat, Celtics front-runners

  22-06-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA draft is one day away. And so is the Milwaukee Bucks' self-imposed deadline for trading star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said last month that he wanted to have the situation with the two-time league MVP settled before the June 23 draft. "Because if Giannis does play somewhere else, we've got to have a lot of assets. That's Jon's (GM Jon Horst) job to do. And if he's here, then you build the team differently," Haslam told reporters May 6.The Bucks grasp the m
  
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• Monday’s 2026 NBA Draft Links Run

  22-06-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 31: The NBA logo on May 31, 2026, outside the NBA Store in New York, NY. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images NBA draft: The fathers behind the future3 best first-round pick combinations for the Memphis GrizzliesCarlos Boozer Sends Heartfelt Message As Son Projected Top 5 Pick Cameron Boozer Nears NBA Draft4 Burning Questions for the Utah Jazz Ahead of 2026 NBA DraftCarlos Boozer Welcomes Son Cameron Boozer into 2026 NBA
  
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• How ESPN's Malika Andrews scripts the biggest moments of NBA draft night

  22-06-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AJ Dybantsa does not want to hear “from the Boston area.” He grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts. In his head, when he imagines the moment – when his name was called and he would walk out onto the stage – he wants to hear “from Brockton.When Malika Andrews reached out to the projected No.1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft the other day, he wanted to make sure she understood the difference. He wanted to make sure she wrote it down: he’s from Brockton, not Boston.She w
  
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• NBA Mock Draft Roundup Update: Dybantsa’s still the Wizards’ guy!

  22-06-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK - JUNE 18: NBA Draft prospect AJ Dybantsa visits the Empire State Building on June 18th, 2026 in New York City, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images On May 26, Greg Finberg wrote a 2026 NBA mock draft roundup on w
  
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• Who should go No. 1? Ranking every top NBA draft pick since 2000

  22-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There's still a debate about the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Will the Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson, or maybe Cameron Boozer? The weeks since the NBA Draft lottery haven't settled much, with rumors and speculation seizing control as NBA executives and agents try to shape the narrative to their benefit.There's a long legacy of Hall of Famers produced from the No. 1 spot atop the draft order, with players like Elgin Baylor (1958), Oscar Robertson (1960),
  
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• How to watch 2026 NBA Draft: Schedule, time, projected top picks, players to watch

  22-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA will chart the early career courses of its next wave of young talent Tuesday night with its annual draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.The league's 30 teams will be choosing players over two rounds in two nights.The Washington Wizards have the first overall pick after winning the draft lottery last month.2026 NBA Draft Big Board: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson lead the wayThe quartet of Dybantsa, Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson has separated itself from the pack.Raphie
  
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• Jose Alvarado, NBA Champion

  22-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Jose Alvarado #5 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) |
  
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• Thunder reportedly agree to trade Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two second-round picks

  22-06-2026 05:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oklahoma City is trying to reduce its massive upcoming tax bill, and Atlanta has become the beneficiary.The Thunder are trading Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks for two second-round picks, a trade first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Officially, the trade is Wiggins for the Hawks' 2030 second-round pick and the least favorable of the 2032 Hawks or Lakers pick.For Oklahoma City, this is essentially a salary dump. Wiggins is set to make $9.2 million next season, and that now comes off OKC's books (
  
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• Two former NBA stars suspended by BIG3 after separate altercations in opener

  22-06-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two ex-NBA players were suspended by the BIG3 after an altercation during the first game of the season Saturday.Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley were ejected from the first game of the new league season and will now miss one game each for their actions after Beasley got into an incident with Dwight Howard. Stephensen then followed it up by throwing punches at a member of the LA Riot after he threw another player down to the ground. Both Beasley and Stephenson play for Miami 305 and
  
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• Report: Hawks trade for Thunder’s Aaron Wiggins

  22-06-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 25: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns drives the ball against Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 25, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Pe
  
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• Thunder reportedly trading Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for picks in deal that provides tax relief for OKC

  22-06-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Per the report, OKC will receive Atlanta’s 2030 selection and the least favorable between the Hawks’ and the Lakers’ second-round selections in 2032. The Hawks owned the rights to the Lakers’ 2032 pick.Deal could save OKC more than $60MPerhaps more importantly, the deal offers significant luxury tax relief
  
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• Where Nate Ament lands in latest mock drafts

  22-06-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) attempts a shot past Iowa State forward Blake Buchanan (23) during a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game between Tennessee and Iowa State at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026. | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner, and where Tennessee standout Nate Ament lands is a curious question and a storyline to follow. The 6-10 forward is a rare specimen, combining length with a variety of
  
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• Evaluating two more prospects in the Suns’ draft range

  22-06-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images A few final notes before the draft:With only 2 days to the NBA draft, the Suns have been playing things incredibly close to the vest, with rumors they might want to move up into the first round, and Gambo saying they’
  
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• LeBron James gets different Father’s Day messages from sons Bronny, Bryce

  22-06-2026 00:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  June 21 marks Father’s Day, which is always a heartwarming day in the sports world. Since so many of the world’s best athletes are also dads, it’s always cool to see families taking the time to show these athletes love on social media. And when it comes to families in the sports world, there’s none who have made more headlines in recent years than the James family.Lakers star LeBron James received Father’s Day messages from his sons. Corey Sipkin for NY PostThis is
  
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• Lakers connected to Jayden Quaintance, Tarris Reed Jr. ahead of 2026 NBA Draft

  21-06-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies looks on during the second half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers have been searching for an elite big man for quite some time. Back in 2025, when Anthony Davis was still on the roster, he made it clear he wanted th
  
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• Where does the 2026 NBA Draft rank in history? Is it worth all the hype?

  21-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Teams thought so highly of the 2026 NBA Draft class that we saw historic levels of tanking last season — in the final months of the campaign, nine teams were actively not looking to win games, hoping to improve their lottery odds (even slightly). It bothered Commissioner Adam Silver and the teams' owners so much that they changed the Draft Lottery rules. Again.All that begs the question: Is the 2006 NBA Draft Class worth it? Where does this class rank historically?It's impossible to answer
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/21/26

  21-06-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 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
  
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• CJ McCollum signing $21 million contract extension with Hawks ahead of NBA free agency

  21-06-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CJ McCollum was one of the Hawks best players after being traded to the roster last season. CJ McCollum is staying in Atlanta.According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, The veteran guard agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.It ends any uncertainty about his future as he remains a cornerstone after being one of the team’s most important late-season contributors.The deal reportedly includes a trade kick
  
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• The Suns found value and made sure it stayed

  21-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns talks with Collin Gillespie #12 and Jordan Goodwin #23 during the second half of the NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 16, 2025 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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• Ball from Knicks star OG Anunoby’s tip-in up for auction — and it could fetch $3 million

  21-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The ball that helped deliver the most significant moment in modern New York basketball history is headed to auction.The ball from OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals will be sold by Sotheby’s beginning June 30.While Sotheby’s has not publicly assigned an estimate, longtime sports business analyst Darren Rovell projected the ball could fetch as much as $3 million when bidding opens."THE TIP IS GOOD! IT'S GOOD! IT'S GOOD…"OG ANUNOBY WINS I
  
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• Suns' All-Star guard Devin Booker changes jersey number to No. 15 in honor of his dad Melvin

  21-06-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns' five-time All-Star guard Devin Booker has changed his jersey number to No. 15 from No. 1 in honor of his dad Melvin Booker, who played professionally in the NBA and overseas.The Suns released a video of Melvin and Devin Booker talking about the change on Sunday, which is Father's Day.“I’ve been chasing 15 my whole career," Booker said. “It’s always been a family number. Obviously (my dad) wore it and I looked at (him) as the blueprint fo
  
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• Knicks guard calls out Victor Wembanyama for not shaking hands after NBA Finals

  21-06-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama’s reaction to Game 5 was a “little too crazy” for Jose Alvarado.The French phenom, as has been discussed widely, did not shake hands with Knicks players after his Spurs lost a decisive Game 5 of the NBA Finals.And Alvarado was not a fan of Wembanyama’s behavior after the Knicks clinched their Finals win.“I got mixed emotions. I’m a competitor too, but I also stare my enemies down. I look forward to them, and I shake their hand,” Alvarad
  
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• Lakers fans don’t want to overpay for Austin Reaves

  21-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Austin Reeves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 20, 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 Luiza Moraes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Na
  
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• Jordan Clarkson, NBA Champion

  21-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks celebrates after winning the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Jesse D. Gar
  
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• Suns agree to bring back guards Gillespie, Goodwin after each had breakout seasons, AP sources say

  21-06-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have agreed to bring back guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin after both had breakout seasons, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Sunday.The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deals, first reported by ESPN, haven't been announced.Gillespie has agreed to a $48 million, four-year deal while Goodwin's contract is expected to be $19 million over three seasons, with a player option for the final year.T
  
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• Suns agree to bring back guards Gillespie, Goodwin after both had breakout seasons, AP sources say

  21-06-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have agreed to bring back guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin after both had breakout seasons, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Sunday.The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deals, first reported by ESPN, haven't been announced.Gillespie has agreed to a $48 million, four-year deal while Goodwin's contract is expected to be $19 million over three seasons, with a player option for the final year.T
  
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• Adding Giannis Antetokounmpo an agonizing decision for Celtics

  21-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (050122 Boston, MA): Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum double team Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the 1st quarter of Game 1 of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the TD Garden on Sunday,May 1, 2022 in Boston, MA. (Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images So much about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo addition for the Celtics feels like a slam dunk. Antetokounmpo embodies Boston&rsq
  
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• CJ McCollum reportedly agrees to return to Atlanta on one-year, $21 million deal

  21-06-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CJ McCollum was a spark Atlanta needed when he arrived midseason from Washington as part of the Trae Young trade. He averaged 18.7 points and 4.1 assists a night and provided shooting, floor spacing and a little shot creation when needed — and then he stepped it up against the Knicks in the playoffs.McCollum will be back in Atlanta next season on a one-year, $21 million contract, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by others. McCollum has a 7.5% trade kicker in thi
  
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