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• Lakers Mailbag: Offseason wrap-up

  03-08-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Semifinals on July 18, 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Cavs Trade Targets: Jonathan Kuminga versus Peyton Watson

  04-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 29: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 29, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 130-112. 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 Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB
  
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• Knicks Front Office Member Announces Exit After 2026 NBA Championship

  04-08-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 8: New York Knicks logo on the court before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, 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 Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Key Knicks executive leaves after four years with franchise: ‘Completion of our New York chapter’

  04-08-2026 06:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas sits on the bench before Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post)A key Knicks executive is leaving the organization after helping to put together the squad that captured the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years. Senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is departi
  
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• Utah Jazz Reacts: Which award is most likely?

  04-08-2026 05:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: this photo has been converted to black and white) Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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
  
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• Lakers Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More

  04-08-2026 05:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the modern era of the NBA, teams and fans have become far more intelligent when it comes to team-building, rosters and salaries and the CBA.To that point, we’ve partnered with SalarySwish to use their data to provide information and answers for every question you may have about the Lakers’ financial situation.Listed below is our constantly updating, living article that will provide answers to questions you may have. It will update with team moves, from trades to signings and anyth
  
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• Court ruling could mean Celtics' second-round pick Dillon Mitchell returns to St. John's

  04-08-2026 04:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dillon Mitchell is the perfect example of a decision that now faces five just-drafted players.Mitchell played four college seasons, most recently at St. John's, went through the NBA draft process, and was selected by the Boston Celtics at No. 40. Now he might return to St. John's for a fifth season. A handful of other players could follow his lead.Recently, the NCAA introduced what is commonly called the "five for five" rule: Division I college athletes have five years to complete five seasons o
  
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• Anthony Davis disputes ex-Lakers coach’s LeBron James workout claim

  04-08-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Lionel Hollins raised eyebrows with a comment he made during an appearance on Sirius XM’s “NBA Today” show on Sunday.“I’ve got a story to tell you: We got [Anthony Davis] in a trade, and AD comes into the weight room in the morning, and he said, ‘[LeBron!] You said if I came in, we were gonna work out together! Man, we haven’t worked out yet!'” Hollins recounted. Assistant coach of the Houston Rockets Lione
  
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• The New York Knicks don’t need to be way better, but they could be

  04-08-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates on a float with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) | Getty Images SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell,
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Dallas looking at Klay Thompson trades, he'd be open to LA

  04-08-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We've reached the point in the offseason where the rumors are more speculation about what will happen as we get closer to the start of training camp — or once camp opens — than they are about things that might happen in the near future. With that framing in mind, here are the latest rumors flying around the NBA — and some advice from Chris Bosh to Victor Wembanyama.Mavericks considering Klay Thompson tradeThe problem is pretty straightforward: The Dallas Mavericks have 16 playe
  
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• Gane got game? UFC champ gets buckets on NBA star Rudy Gobert | Video

  03-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Ciryl Gane and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves pose for a photo before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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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• Suns Reacts Survey: Who will be the Suns’ second-leading scorer this season?

  03-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 17: Dillon Brooks #3 Jalen Green #4, and Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns is interviewed by JayDee Dyer after the game against the Golden State Warriors during the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament on April 17, 2026 at PHX 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 20
  
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• Klay Thompson open to playing in Los Angeles next season

  03-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) drives on Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the NBA Cup game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers on November 28, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While the Lakers have more players than can be rostered once the season starts, it doesn’t mean they have a complete team.The obvious n
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/3/26

  03-08-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: The sneakers worn by Jamir Watkins #5 of the Washington Wizards during the game against the Utah Jazz during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 9, 2026 at 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE via G
  
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• Warriors legend Klay Thompson among Lakers targets to fill massive void

  03-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic, Klay ThompsonThe Los Angeles Lakers still need shooting around Luka Doncic, but they may face competition from the Miami Heat for one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.Miami has been frequently mentioned as a potential destination for Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. The Heat are reportedly interested in adding the four-time NBA champion through a buyout, potentially using their remaining mid-level exception to place another s
  
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• Chris Bosh says he 'almost dropped dead' from a blood clot in January, warns Victor Wembanyama to stay on top of his condition

  03-08-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Bosh said that he "almost dropped dead" from a blood clot in January and urged Victor Wembanyama to stay on top of his condition.The Basketball Hall of Famer whose NBA career was cut short due to blood clots made the revelation in an interview with Hoops Hype that was published Monday. "I had an episode in January," Bosh told Hoops Hype. "I almost dropped dead pretty much and came back to life. I'm not joking. "Yeah. I had another pulmonary embolism. It was in January. Yeah, yeah, this pas
  
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• Lakers face new Jonathan Kuminga threat from West contenders

  03-08-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic; Jonathan KumingaThe Los Angeles Lakers may be considered the favorites to land Jonathan Kuminga, but a new threat has emerged in the prolonged pursuit of the free-agent forward.NBA insider Evan Sidery reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves should be viewed as a “realistic option” for Kuminga, whose free agency could be resolved this week.“The Lakers are viewed as the favorites, but don’t rule out the Timberwolves as a realistic option,” Sidery wrote.
  
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• Chris Bosh opens up on scary medical emergency: ‘Almost dropped dead’

  03-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris BoshChris Bosh revealed just how frightening a recent medical emergency was.In an interview with Hoops Hype, Bosh shared that he suffered another pulmonary embolism in January and explained that he nearly died as a result.“I almost dropped dead pretty much and came back to life. I’m not joking,” Bosh, 42, said.Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh and his wife, Adrienne, attend an NCAA college basketball game between Miami and Georgia Tech on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Coral Gab
  
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• The league's least interesting team + KOC's weekend in NYC

  03-08-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor kicks off his NBA entertainment rankings, starting with the Brooklyn Nets, who are coming off a tough 20-win season. Are Mikel Brown Jr. or Egor Demin potential franchise-changers, or is this just another rebuilding year for Brooklyn?KOC also shares stories from his weekend in New York City and expresses concerns for the Denver Nuggets this upcoming season. (0:35) NBA Entertainment rankings: Brooklyn Nets(6
  
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• Which young Celtic will make the biggest leap? (Staff Roundtable)

  03-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 8, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28), forward Baylor Scheierman (55) and center Luka Garza (52) react during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images For this installment of the Staff Roundtable, I asked the crew “Who makes the biggest developmental leap next season?” Below are the answers:Ian InangeloI feel like Hugo Gonzalez will make the biggest d
  
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• Kevin Durant compares LeBron James on 76ers to KD's time with Warriors

  03-08-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James joining Philadelphia tilted the balance of power in the East, turned the 76ers into nearly co-favorites with the Knicks to win the conference, and led to accusations of ring-chasing from his clickbait haters.Are the Philadelphia 76ers genuinely contenders now? Kevin Durant says yes, in a quote over the weekend, via Ben Golliver of ESPN.Kevin Durant on LeBron James’s 76ers: “The last time they put three 20-point scorers on a team, they said it was unfair, which was the [W
  
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• Will Richard finds voice as leader during Warriors' NBA Summer League title run

  03-08-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Richard finds voice as leader during Warriors' NBA Summer League title run originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaLAS VEGAS – Will Richard’s goal going into his second NBA Summer League was to build off what he was best at as a rookie for the Warriors: Cutting, hitting open shots and guarding at a high level. Sitting at the Chase Center podium for Warriors Summer League Media Day at the end of June, Richard then listed another area of his game he was focused on. &ld
  
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• 9 thoughts on Sixers' offseason as LeBron James news sinks in

  03-08-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  9 thoughts on Sixers' offseason as LeBron James news sinks in originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaLeBron James is a Sixer and the team’s 2026-27 schedule should be here soon.With the fireworks finally in the rearview mirror, here are nine thoughts on the Sixers’ offseason: 1. The Sixers haven’t earned 50 regular-season victories since Doc Rivers’ tenure as head coach. The 2026-27 team looks capable of hitting 50. The Sixers should care about racking up wins
  
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• Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Pascal Siakam and six other players set to jump into the Top 100

  03-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A major aspect of draft preparation for fantasy managers is to identify players capable of offering top-100 value (or better) after failing to do so the season prior. While some options are pretty obvious, others may not be. Below is a list of players who appear poised to provide top-100 value in category leagues after failing to do so last season, starting with the Indiana Pacers' four-time All-Star.Cedric Coward, AJ Dybantsa among the summer ‘stock risers’ A look back on what&rsquo
  
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• 2025-26 Spurs Player Reviews: Dylan Harper

  03-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during the third quarter 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Pounding
  
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• 3 habits Knicks can carry over from championship run to 2026-27 NBA season

  03-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There’s a lot to learn from the Knicks' run to their third championship in franchise history. New York went 16-3 during the playoffs, winning 13 games in a row -- the second-longest postseason winning streak in NBA history.What made the Knicks’ title win so unique was how unexpected it was after New York finished third in the East with a 53-29 record during the regular season. It was a very good record, but not in the elite tier of teams.The adjustments the Knicks made, such as featu
  
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• Sixers roster, salaries, cap space, available draft picks and more

  03-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: VJ Edgecombe #77, Tyrese Maxey #0 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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
  
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• What can Brew Hoop do for you?

  03-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 22: A view of the Deer District during their Victory Parade & Rally of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 22, 2021 at the Fiserv Forum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Images As you kn
  
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• Ryan Dunn faces a pivotal third season with the Suns

  03-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 14: Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns plays defense during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026 at PHX 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• 7 NBA teams who will be way better than last year

  03-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat poses for a portrait as he is introduced by the Miami Heat on July 16, 2026 at the 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 Almost
  
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