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• Marc Lore selling majority stake in Timberwolves, Lynx to Marc Stad

  21-08-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  For the second time in nine days, an NBA owner’s stake in their franchise has been flipped after a period of brief control.Marc Lore is selling his majority stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx to businessman Marc Stad, making Stad the controlling owner of the franchise. This comes just 14 months after Lore bought the Timberwolves alongside former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez.Lore will retain a minority stake in the franchise, and Rodriguez w
  
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• DeMar DeRozan reportedly signing with Nuggets: How does the six-time All-Star fit with Nikola Jokić?

  21-08-2026 23:26 via cbssports.com
  
  Denver is coming off a first-round playoff exit and hoping to keep pace in a competitive Western Conference
  
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• DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with Nuggets after Peyton Watson trade

  21-08-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DeMar DeRozan appears to be the Denver Nuggets' solution to trading Peyton Watson earlier this week.The 17-year veteran plans to sign with the Nuggets after receiving a contract buyout from the Sacramento Kings this offseason, NBA reporter Chris Haynes and ESPN reported on Friday, August 21. DeRozan's intentions to join Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon in Denver became public in the aftermath of the Nuggets' decision to deal Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a multi-team trade on T
  
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• DeMar DeRozan reportedly to sign with Denver Nuggets, giving team needed wing depth

  21-08-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  News of Klay Thompson heading to Miami made DeMar DeRozan's choice much clearer, so he's made the call.DeRozan will sign as a free agent with the Denver Nuggets, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes. While the terms of the deal are not mentioned, because Denver is over the second apron all it can offer is the veteran minimum of $3.9 million.DeRozan had been in talks with Miami, Denver and reportedly Washington, although the Wizards were always a long shot. DeRozan had been in touch with Nikola Jokic
  
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• Klay Thompson to Miami makes sense

  21-08-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 25: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors embrace after the game 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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• DeMar DeRozan reportedly signing with the Nuggets on 1-year, $3.9 million deal

  21-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DeMar DeRozan reportedly has his sights set on his next home, with the free agent forward signing with the Denver Nuggets, per multiple reports. DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, will join Denver on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.DeRozan spent the past two season with the Sacramento Kings, but was waived by the team last month after after trade talks stalled between the two sides. The veteran averaged 18.4 points and 4.1 assists per game last season, chipping in signi
  
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• New owner deal values Timberwolves and Lynx at $4.5bn

  21-08-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves boast four-time NBA All-star Anthony Edwards among their ranks [Getty Images]The Minnesota Timberwolves have changed ownership in a deal that values the NBA franchise and their WNBA counterpart the Minnesota Lynx at a reported combined total of $4.5bn (£3.3bn).American businessman Marc Stad has gone from being a minority investor to controlling owner, buying the majority of the stake held by co-chairman Marc Lore.He will join Lore's business partner and former Ma
  
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• Report: Phil Handy to join Sixers staff as assistant coach

  21-08-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Assistant Coach Phil Handy of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to LeBron James #23 during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 28, 2023 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Klay Thompson reportedly headed to Miami Heat after reaching buyout with Dallas

  21-08-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks tried to find a trade for Klay Thompson this offseason, but interest was limited given the 36-year-old's current production and his $17.5 million contract. Thompson, for his part, wanted to play for a contender.That all came together Friday. The Mavericks announced a buyout deal with Thompson, and minutes later ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the four-time NBA champion will sign with the Miami Heat.This is a win for Thompson and the Heat, while the Mavericks will h
  
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• Klay Thompson gets Mavericks buyout, expected to join Heat: report

  21-08-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  One of the greatest shooters of all time seemingly won’t be available for long.The Dallas Mavericks and guard Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout Friday, Aug. 21 for the final year of his contract, worth $17.5 million. And though Thompson still has to go through the waivers process, he’s expected to sign with the Miami Heat, if not claimed, according to ESPN.Thompson, 36, is a five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion known for his precision and accuracy as a perimeter shooter. With
  
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• Mavericks buy-out Klay Thompson

  21-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on April 07, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks are buying out ve
  
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• Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat after agreeing to buyout with Mavericks, per report

  21-08-2026 21:45 via cbssports.com
  
  The veteran wing will provide the Heat with much-needed shooting around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo
  
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• Mavericks agree to buy out Klay Thompson's contract, with sharpshooter reportedly joining Heat

  21-08-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks are moving on from Klay Thompson. The team announced it agreed to a buyout with the sharpshooter Friday, making Thompson an unrestricted free agent. The Mavericks released a statement announcing the decision. In it, Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri called Thompson “one of the great players and competitors of his generation.” Ujiri said the franchise had “tremendous respect” for Thompson and wished him well going forward. Thomps
  
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• SB Nation Reacts results: D’Antoni Defeats Adelman

  21-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPRINGFIELD,MA - AUGUST 15: Joey Crawford and Mike D'Antoni talk during the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on August 15, 2026 at Symphony Hall in Springfield, 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 Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• The Nuggets are daring Nikola Jokić to leave after a listless summer

  21-08-2026 20:18 via cbssports.com
  
  Chances are Jokić -- a free agent next summer -- isn't going anywhere, but Denver isn't doing much to ensure that
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/21/26

  21-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: The sneakers worn by Jahmir Young #17 of the Chicago Bulls during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwoo
  
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• Timberwolves sold for $4.5 billion on heels of Lakers’ blockbuster — and it affects A-Rod

  21-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TimberwolvesThe Lakers and Timberwolves may share Minnesota roots, but one is a worth a heck of a lot more than the other.Businessman Marc Stad will become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Lynx in a deal valued at $4.5 billion, according to ESPN.This move comes shortly after last week’s bombshell that the Lakers would be sold to businessman Josh Kushner and ex-Disney executive Bob Iger for an American sports record of $12.5 billion.The
  
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• Aaron Holiday signs in Italy, will Rockets miss him?

  21-08-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Throughout Aaron Holiday’s NBA career, he was known as a reliable guard, a great locker-room presence, and, of course, one of the three Holiday brothers in the NBA.Even though Holiday never reached the heights of his older brother Jrue, he was always a sought-after player throughout his eight-year career because of his ability to be not only a reliable ball handler but also an above-average 3-point shooter and, as mentioned before, a great teammate. Even though he never averaged double dig
  
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• Report: Sixers ‘finalizing a deal' to hire Phil Handy as assistant coach

  21-08-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Sixers ‘finalizing a deal' to hire Phil Handy as assistant coach originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers are reportedly poised to add Phil Handy to their coaching staff.Andscape and ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reported Friday that Handy is “finalizing a deal” to join the Sixers as an assistant coach.Handy had been with the Mavericks since last summer. He goes way back with Sixers head coach Nick Nurse; Handy played for Nurse as a member of the British B
  
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• Another NBA ownership shakeup: Marc Stad purchases majority stake in Timberwolves, Lynx for $4.5 billion

  21-08-2026 18:31 via cbssports.com
  
  Stad will become the controlling owner after buying the majority of co-owner Marc Lore's stake
  
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• NBA News: Timberwolves/Lynx Ownership Sale from Marc Lore to Marc Stad

  21-08-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SANTA MONICA, CA - APRIL 5: Elisa Stad and Founder of Dragoneer Investment Group Marc Stad attend the 11th Annual Breakthrough Prize Awards and Ceremony at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica of Los Angeles, California, United States on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx have a new majority owner after founder and partner of the Dragoneer Investment group, Marc Stad, bought majority shares from Marc Lore t
  
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• Marc Stad buying controlling interest in Timberwolves from Marc Lore; Alex Rodriguez remains

  21-08-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez had to go to court, fighting former owner Glen Taylor over the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. Last June, Lore/Rodriguez were finally approved as the new owners and took control of the franchise.Now Lore is stepping way back, selling his controlling interest in the team and the Lynx to American businessman Marc Stad at a franchise valuation of $4.5 billion, a story first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN and quickly confirmed by other reports out of Min
  
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• Three Wizards rotation questions to monitor

  21-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  MARCH 16: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on March 16, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get
  
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• The NBA's most interesting comeback players

  21-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the bulk of the 2026 NBA offseason's player movement now concluded, and with the calendar now flipped to August, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA, both this season and afterward.In that spirit, and in the interest of killing some time in the depths of the summer, let's take a look at the five* most interesting players — to me! — who'll be making a comeback this season after missing all or more of last season.(We previously considered my five most
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili brings a new element to the Lakers

  21-08-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 110-93. 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. (P
  
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• Santi Aldama to miss FIBA World Cup qualifiers, expected to be ready for training camp

  21-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 4: Santi Aldama #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get
  
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• Ranking the NBA's 12 best duos: Three new-look pairs make the list, but familiar names are at the top

  21-08-2026 16:27 via cbssports.com
  
  Some familiar names will be in unfamiliar places when the NBA returns in two months, so who are the best combos in the game right now?
  
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• Poll: Wizards fans are split on whether AJ Dybantsa will be RoY

  21-08-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa speaks to the media during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked if you thought Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will win the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. Our respondents were split, but a majority of 56 percent believe that Dybants
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: 80’s Celtics are kings of the court

  21-08-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - 1992: Kevin McHale #32, Robert Parish #00, and Larry Bird #33 stand on the court during a game played in 1992 at the Boston 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 1992 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images As we celebrate Histor
  
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• Greg Sankey drew a line in the sand. LSU walked right over it | Opinion

  21-08-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At some point, the inevitable was going to happen. All it took was a desperate coach in a desperate situation. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce desperation: LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade.The Tigers have four players listed on the 2026-27 roster, published on the school’s official website. I’m not great at math, but as classes begin Monday, Wade is set for his own Norman Dale moment.Official: “Coach, you need one more.”Wade, in his best Norman Dale:
  
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