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• NBA Draft, first round: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

  24-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Asa Newell (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted twenty-third overall by the New Orleans Pelicans during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/
  
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• This Cavaliers star has been connected to a potential Jaylen Brown trade

  24-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers chase a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 Image
  
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• NBA reacts to Austin Reaves' historic Lakers contract: What the deal means

  24-06-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers on a historic deal that seems to be one of those win-win situations you so rarely hear about.ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday dropped major purple and gold news, reporting that Reaves "intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30."The deal helps bring back a fan favorite who proved to be an invaluable offensive threat, and it also makes some histor
  
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• Lakers fulfill one offseason priority, reportedly agree to re-sign Austin Reaves for four-years, $185 million

  24-06-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the top of the Lakers' offseason priority list was re-signing Austin Reaves; the only question was how much this would cost. With at least a couple of teams looming to poach him away as a free agent — Brooklyn and Detroit were mentioned — the Lakers ultimately had to pay a little more than they may have ideally wanted.The Lakers got their man. Reaves is set to return to the Lakers on a four-year, $184.8 million extension, with a player option on the final season, a story broken by
  
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• Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, AP source says

  24-06-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract extension worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official for Reaves, who cements his status as one of the most successful undrafted players in recent NBA history with this contract.Reaves is declining his $14.9 million player option for the upcoming season to
  
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• Austin Reaves to stay with Lakers on record-setting $185M contract

  24-06-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the biggest potential free agents ahead of the 2026 NBA offseason is off the market before he reached it. Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a new max contract to remain with the team, according to multiplereports. Reaves and the Lakers have reportedly agreed to a 4-year, $185-million contract after he declined a $14.9-million player option for the 2026-27 season in his current deal.It is believed to be the largest NBA contract for an undrafted player, surpassing the $9
  
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• NBA draft provides another look at Bryson Graham's vision for the rebuilding Chicago Bulls

  24-06-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Bryson Graham took over the Chicago Bulls when he was hired as executive vice president of basketball operations in May. At his introductory news conference, he referenced the acronym SLAP — size, length, athleticism, physicality.That vision is beginning to come into focus.Chicago selected Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of Graham's first draft with his new team on Tuesday night. It was part of a busy stretch for the Bulls, who reportedly acquired Nic
  
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• NBA Draft’s 5 biggest winners and 3 losers from 2026 picks

  24-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with Yaxel Lendeborg after is drafted eleventh overall by the Golden State Warriors during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NBA Draft had enough talent to make a lot of teams happy. My instant draft grades included eight A’s and only three C’s. Teams made sensible decisions throughout the first-round
  
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• Lakers to sign Austin Reaves to 4-year, $185 million max contract: Report

  24-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign star guard Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million max contract, including a player option for the 2029-30 season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Reaves, 28, declined his $14.9 million player option in favor of receiving a long-term extension. Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14
  
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• Austin Reaves to sign 4-year, $185 million max contract with Lakers: Report

  24-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign star guard Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million max contract, including a player option for the 2029-30 season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Reaves, 28, declined his $14.9 million player option in favor of receiving a long-term extension. Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14
  
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• Koa Peat's NBA Draft slide sparks debate: Should Arizona star have stayed another season?

  24-06-2026 17:17 via cbssports.com
  
  The five-star freshman would've been one of college basketball's highest-paid player next season
  
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• NBA draft resumes Wednesday night in New York, where some second-round picks are revered

  24-06-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Some of New York's biggest basketball heroes were second-round draft picks.Like Jalen Brunson, the guy marching through Manhattan with the Larry O'Brien Trophy in his arms last week during a joyous parade celebration. And Willis Reed, the guy who limped into Game 7 of the NBA Finals to lift the Knicks to their first championship.So when the NBA draft resumes Wednesday night with the Knicks on the clock, every team will have hope of finding someone who can be a key piece of
  
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• PTR Mailbag: Offseason Trade Scenarios

  24-06-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Well, lookie here, it’s the PTR Mailbag! We’re back like Mack The Knife and ready to dig into some off-season conversation. After an extended break, we thought it might be nice to fill some of the pre-free agency vacuum by chasing some wild hares, particularly when it comes to a very specific vein of trade conversation — De’Aaron Fox.(For our non-Euro readers, Reynard the Fox is the hero of a series of adventure tales from the Middle Ages. You probably know him best from
  
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• Pat Kelsey & The Snub

  24-06-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunrise/ Sunset/ Since the beginning it hasn’t changed yet/ People fly high begin to lose sight/ You can’t see very clearly when you’re in flight — “On Your Way Down” Allen ToussaintTo be honest I didn’t pay much attention initially when Pat Kelsey was first asked Monday morning about not being invited to attend the NBA Draft.He was diplomatic, commenting how Mikel Brown Jr. only had so many invites, etc, etc.Then he said this, and my ears perked up.&ldq
  
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• NBA Draft: Thunder nearly finish Paul George trade, and it completely reshaped the franchise

  24-06-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder were pushed into an unfortunate situation in 2019. Despite finishing in the top-3 of MVP voting and leading the team to a playoff appearance, Paul George wasn't happy.George, reportedly due to his relationship with then-Thunder star Russell Westbrook, demanded a trade. Once Kawhi Leonard signed a free-agent deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, all the pieces started to fall into place. Leonard pushed the Clippers to add another star and George made it known he wanted out
  
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• Wednesday Posted & Toasted Notes

  24-06-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRONX, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 9: The Bronx Zoo transforms into a vibrant display of autumn colors as fall foliage surrounds its animal habitats in New York, United States on November 9, 2025. Visitors enjoy the mix of wildlife and seasonal scenery, with golden leaves creating picturesque views across one of New York City's most famous attractions. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images The Knicks entered Tuesday night with the No. 24 pick. They left with
  
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• Aliyah Boston has become the leading voice of the Fever

  24-06-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Indiana Fever center-forward Aliyah Boston (7) is introduced Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever’s season opener game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images INDIANAPOLIS — It’s the third quarter of a late May game against the Valkyries and the Fever are looking to cap off a third-quarter rally that saw them overturn a seven-point deficit to take the lead.With 20 seconds remaining, a miscommunic
  
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• Hoosiers Daily News: Kel’el Ware traded to Milwaukee Bucks

  24-06-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Kel'el Ware #7 of the Miami Heat plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images If I had a nickel for the amount of times a former Indiana men&
  
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• Is The Boozer Criticism Valid?

  24-06-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Cameron Boozer is interviewed with his father Carlos Boozer during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Laura June Kirsch/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Before
  
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• NBA Draft: Round Two 2026 Open Thread

  24-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: An overall photo of 2026 NBA Draft stage before the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Hannah Ally/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images In case you missed it, the NBA
  
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• Is AJ Dybantsa finally the player who ends the Wizards’ rebuild?

  24-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: AJ Dybantsa poses for a portrait after being drafted by the Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft continues Wednesday: Where to watch second round, full order of picks, top prospects left

  24-06-2026 15:00 via cbssports.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft continues on Wednesday in Brooklyn with the second round
  
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• Grades for every NBA Draft pick; why Brendan Sorsby cannot play in NFL this season

  24-06-2026 14:53 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus all the fallout from the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
  
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• NBA Draft: Brad Stevens calls Jaylen Brown 'a big part of us' after trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo fails

  24-06-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the second time in the past four years, the Boston Celtics reportedly included Jaylen Brown in an offseason trade. And for the second time in the past four years, the trade didn’t go through. That could create a bit of an awkward situation between Brown and the organization that drafted him. After being involved in trade rumors for the second time in his career — and after a career-best season — Brown might not be too pleased with returning to the Celtics ahead of next seas
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: First Round Review

  24-06-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver under the board showing the 2026 NBA draft first round results at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Though the stakes weren’t as high as recent drafts for the San Antonio Spurs, it was a consequential one due to the glaring roster holes revealed during the recently concluded NBA Finals loss.They made an attempt to address them last night by drafting two big, defensive-minded c
  
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• What Celtics fans need to know about draft pick Chris Cenac Jr.

  24-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Celtics fans need to know about draft pick Chris Cenac Jr. originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics did not trade the No. 27 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft and used it to select Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr.Cenac started 36 games for a Houston team that finished with a 30-7 record and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament.One of the most glaring roster weaknesses for the Celtics coming into the offseason was a lack of frontcourt dept
  
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• NBA draft 2026 first-round winners and losers: triumph of the tankers and the Jalen Brunson Effect

  24-06-2026 14:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 draft class is loaded with talent. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesWinnersThe tanking teamsAfter a season that featured multiple teams participating in the most egregious display of tanking in NBA history, Adam Silver responded by implementing new rules that will supposedly stop the tactic. However, those rules will not go into effect until next season, which means the biggest losers were the biggest winners on draft night.The Washington Wizards (AJ Dybantsa), Utah Jazz (Darryn Peterson
  
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• ESPN NBA draft broadcast gets really awkward over Jay Williams’ motorcycle crash

  24-06-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jefferson-SmithThe Richard Jefferson Comedy Tour won’t be making its way across America anytime soon.The ESPN analyst turned a discussion about broadcast teammate Jay Williams’ 2002 draft night experience and the motorcycle accident that changed his life into a cringe-fest segment with two jokes that absolutely bombed.After Kevin Neghandi asked Williams about why he received such a loud ovation after being drafted in New York by the Bulls with the No. 2 pick, with Williams joking tha
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Let’s go MO’

  24-06-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 12: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Former New York Knick Charles Oakley and rap artist Ice Cube attend a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Knicks at Barclays Center on Sunday, Mar. 12, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Knicks 120-112. 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 Jim McIsaac/
  
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• NBA Draft Day 2: Who should the Golden State Warriors pick at No. 54?

  24-06-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the second day of the NBA Draft. Teams may be satisfied with their first round selections, but they have to follow it up with additional pieces to compliment their team.The Golden State Warriors made a splash selection grabbing Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, a wing player who is seemingly ready to step in and contribute in the Bay Area. The Warriors were plagued by injury last year and it revealed some of the team's deficiencies. Golden State still requires more two-way wings, versatile small
  
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