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• LeBron James’ close friend says public scrutiny kept him from joining Warriors

  28-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James signed an $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season. LeBron James is the most prominent figure in basketball. With that level of fame comes plenty of criticism, but also adulation. Throughout his career, he has developed many close relationships with players around the league.Warriors star Draymond Green being one of the closest.Green believes the ongoing discourse surrounding James ultimately dissuaded the 41-year-old from signing with Golden State this su
  
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• Reserve point guard Brandon Williams reportedly agrees to join Warriors on one-year minimum contract

  25-08-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Golden State was looking for some scoring punch with their final roster spot.They found it in Brandon Williams, who has agreed to join the Warriors on a one-year, $2.6 million minimum contract, Williams' agents Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence told ESPN’s Shams Charania.Williams looked good in an increased role in Dallas last season, where Kyrie Irving was out for the season recovering from a torn ACL, and his short-term replacement, D'Angelo Russell, did not mesh with then-head coach J
  
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• LeBron James continues to go all-in on golf with PGA Tour partnership to launch event for aspiring pro golfers

  25-08-2026 17:11 via cbssports.com
  
  The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will debut on July 6-7, 2027
  
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• Brandon Williams, Warriors reportedly agree to 1-year, $2.6M contract

  25-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandon Williams and the Golden State Warriors have agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.The 26-year-old Williams spent the past three seasons with the Dallas Mavericks after spending his rookie NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers. In four seasons, he is averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 19 minutes per game.In 66 games last season with the Mavericks, Williams averaged a career-high 13 points and 3.9 assists per game. The guard
  
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• Warriors Bolster Backcourt, Agree to One-Year Deal with Guard Brandon Williams

  25-08-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 25: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 25, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• VJ Edgecombe participates in another Rico Hines run

  25-08-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
  
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• Can the Spurs improve their record next season?

  25-08-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 10, 2026 at the 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 (Photos by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get
  
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• Who should start for the Bucks at small forward?

  25-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEXICO CITY, MX - NOVEMBER 1: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat poses for a photo during practice and media availability as part of 2024 NBA Mexico Games on November 1, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico at Arena Ciudad de Mexico. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via G
  
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• NBA owners don’t need to win anymore. They just need their teams to get more valuable

  25-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA - March 12: Mark Walter, left, a majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jeanie Buss, minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, talk as the Lakers play the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) On August 12, 2026, ten months after he finalized the $10 billion deal to acquire the franchise from the hallowed and chaotic Buss family, Mark Walter sold the Los Angeles Lakers to a group l
  
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• Open Thread: CBS names Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle top NBA duo

  25-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3: Victor Wembanyama #1 & Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 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 Mich
  
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• 3 Reasons Peyton Watson is a game-changer for the Cavs

  25-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 29: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Ball Arena on October 29, 2025 in Denver, 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. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliersfinally made their move of the
  
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• The Lakers' record $12.5-billion sale was an NBA earthquake. Did Iger and Kushner get a good deal?

  25-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA commissioner Adam Silver, from left in first row, Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger attend the match between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz at the 2025 U.S. Open on Sept. 2, 2025, in New York City. (Sarah Stier / Getty Images)Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, successful businessmen by any measure, paid $12.5 billion for the Lakers, easily the highest price ever for a sports franchise. It was a rare chance to acquire an iconic sports brand, and by all accounts, timing was everything.The enormous s
  
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• Mark Walter flipped the Lakers for a record price. Did Bob Iger and Josh Kushner overpay?

  25-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA commissioner Adam Silver, from left in first row, Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger attend the match between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz at the 2025 U.S. Open on Sept. 2, 2025, in New York City. (Sarah Stier / Getty Images)Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, successful businessmen by any measure, paid $12.5 billion for the Lakers, easily the highest price ever for a sports franchise. It was a rare chance to acquire an iconic sports brand, and by all accounts, timing was everything.The enormous s
  
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• Banner Years: 2008, Stars, Sacrifice and a Long-Awaited Return to the Promised Land

  25-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - JUNE 5: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game One of the NBA Finals at TD Banknorth Garden on June 5, 2008 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 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• YouTube Gold: The Legendary Post Skills Of Kevin McHale

  25-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - CIRCA 1988: Kevin McHale #32 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the New Jersey Nets during an NBA basketball game circa 1988 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. McHale played for the Celtics from 1980-94. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) | Getty Images Over the last few years, a lot of things have changed in college basketball. Not all that long ago, between the influence of the Golden State Warriors and the endless defection of young college
  
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• Where will the Rockets finish in 2026-2027?

  25-08-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Houston Rockets are predicted by ESPN’s summer prediction series to tie for third place in the 2026–27 Western Conference standings, according to a survey of its NBA insiders. Only the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-22) and San Antonio Spurs (62-20) are predicted to be ahead of the Rockets and Nuggets (51-31).ESPN’s Michael C wrote: “The West goes through either Oklahoma City or San Antonio, but don’t count out Houston. The Rockets expect to take another step in Year
  
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• Luka Dončić looks like a superstar adrift at the Lakers

  25-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić averaged more than 33 points a game last season. Photograph: Lynne Sladky/APLuka Dončić must feel as though, these past few months, he’s been twirling in a washing machine. He announced a separation from his fiancee in March; reports followed of a prolonged custody battle over their two daughters. As Dončić plays in the NBA and his children live in Slovenia, he doesn’t see them much as is. But after the reports of the rift with his ex emerged
  
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• Brandon Williams, Warriors agree to one-year, $2.6M NBA contract, per agents

  25-08-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandon Williams, Warriors agree to one-year, $2.6M NBA contract, per agents originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors filled one of their remaining roster spots on Tuesday.Golden State agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million free-agent contract with guard Brandon Williams, his agents, Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday.Free agent guard Brandon Williams has agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million deal to sign with the Golden State Warriors, agents
  
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• NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 19

  25-08-2026 06:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 29 : Fans outside Brooklyn Basketball Training Center during an introductory Press Conference for the 2026 Brooklyn Nets Draftees on June 29, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Utah Jazz Reacts: How would you grade the Jazz offseason?

  25-08-2026 05:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was taken with a special effects filter) Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Utah Jazz have had one of the most eventful offseasons I can remember. It’s been filled with ups and downs, rumors, victories in the lottery, and losing players in free agency. The quickest of recaps i
  
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• Lakers, Hawks still discussing Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade

  25-08-2026 04:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center on December 30, 2024 in San Francisco, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images The messiness at the
  
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• Brandon Clarke's full autopsy released: What we know

  25-08-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Late Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke had cocaine, heroin, oxycodone and multiple other prescription medications "within therapeutic levels" in his system at the time of his death, according to an autopsy report released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Monday, Aug. 24.The full autopsy, obtained by USA TODAY Sports, attributes Clarke's cause of death to effects of heroin and cocaine with the combined effects of the other prescription medicines in his system listed as contribu
  
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• Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem

  25-08-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Was the maximum contract extension the Wizards gave Trae Young a smart bet? | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Sometimes Past Me annoys Present Me. Today is one of those times. Past Me promised a statistical doppelgänger article about Trae Young. Present Me looked at the numbers and wants to write about Something Else. But…well…crap, a promise is a promise.The first challenge is that Young didn’t play much last season. Just 10 games for the Atlanta Hawks and five for the
  
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• Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem.

  25-08-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Was the maximum contract extension the Wizards gave Trae Young a smart bet? | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Sometimes Past Me annoys Present Me. Today is one of those times. Past Me promised a statistical doppelgänger article about Trae Young. Present Me looked at the numbers and wants to write about Something Else. But…well…crap, a promise is a promise.The first challenge is that Young didn’t play much last season. Just 10 games for the Atlanta Hawks and five for the
  
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• Klay Thompson defends Warriors legacy amid Heat signing

  25-08-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Miami Heat made its signing of legendary guard Klay Thompson official on Monday. However, Thompson is still busy arguing with fans about his Golden State Warriors legacy.Over the weekend, the “Swishlist Podcast” posted an Instagram clip where its hosts argued whether Thompson or Ray Allen had the better all-time resumé.Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors circa 2019. The legendary guard has signed with Miami Heat. Getty ImagesAn Instagram user commented, “Klay
  
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• How would you grade the Cavs offseason?

  24-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers react against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Bursto
  
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• Portland's Shaedon Sharpe tears meniscus, out six months

  24-08-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's 57 days until the start of the season and already teams are being hit with injuries.Portland guard Shaedon Sharpe has torn his meniscus and will miss the first six months of the season, bad news for the Trail Blazers, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.I'm told Sharpe's torn meniscus is in his right knee, and the injury happened during a personal workout.— Sean Highkin (@highkin) August 24, 2026If the six-month timeline holds, Sharpe would miss the majority of the coming se
  
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• Who is going to hit a three for the Dallas Mavericks this season?

  24-08-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 10, 2026 at the 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe tears meniscus, to miss 6 months recovering

  24-08-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Shaedon Sharpe for a significant portion of the 2026-27 campaign.Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his knee, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is now expected to miss six months recovering. Based on that timeline, barring any setbacks, Sharpe should be able to take the court again in late February or early March.Specifics of the injury, including when Sharpe injured his knee, are not yet known.Sharpe averaged a career-high 20.8 points and 4
  
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• Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe tears meniscus, to miss 6 months

  24-08-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Shaedon Sharpe for a significant portion of the 2026-27 campaign.Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He is expected to miss six months recovering. Based on that timeline, barring any setbacks, Sharpe should be able to take the court again in late February or early March.Sharpe suffered the injury during an individual offseason workout, according to The Oregonian's Joe Freeman. He is expected to undergo
  
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