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• NBA Draft Predictions & Odds: Best Kalshi Picks Before Draft Night

  19-06-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.With the NBA Draft set for Tuesday, June 23, all basketball eyes turn to Milwaukee.The Bucks insisted Giannis Antetokounmpo would either be traded — or decisively not traded — before the NBA Draft, and yet here we are, simply waiting.As we wait, studying the NBA Draft odds reveals a few chances at profit, though prudent betting is likely the smartest betting ahead of Tuesday night.Even Shams Cha
  
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• Lakers’ Austin Reaves linked to Pistons after Nets’ $179 million offer

  20-06-2026 02:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers have several questions to answer this summer.One of those looming matters is whether to retain guard Austin Reaves, who is coming off a campaign in which he averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists. He shot 49% from the field.Reaves is expected to decline his player option for next season but can agree to a deal with the Lakers prior to the start of free agency July 1. If the two can’t reach an agreement, Reaves will test the free agent market.Austin Reaves’ future
  
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• Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Wizards' Russell pick up player options for next season

  20-06-2026 02:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The big news in the last couple of days has been players turning down their player options to become free agents. Trae Young was the biggest name (though he is expected to re-sign with Washington), and more are on the way, including the Lakers' Austin Reaves.However, not everyone is taking that path. Memphis wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will pick up his $21.6 million player option, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. This was expected because KCP was not going to find an offer that large on the ope
  
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• Report: Spurs’ Dylan Harper ‘voiced displeasure’ with role, minutes early in rookie season

  20-06-2026 02:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 03: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 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) | Getty Images The Spurs had a fantastic 20
  
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• Polarizing Darryn Peterson could be Wizards’ pick at No. 1 as NBA draft buzz builds

  20-06-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darryn Peterson will only meet with the Washington Wizards. Darryn Peterson turned some heads when he declared that he’d only meet with the No. 1-picking Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA Draft.Reports are now beginning to trickle out that the interest in Peterson is not one-sided, as one “well-placed insider” told Marc Stein that the Wizards are giving the Kansas guard “increased consideration.”Peterson is a highly polarizing prospect in the NBA Draft, as he cons
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 6/19-6/21

  20-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here.You know the drill.This is now an open thread
  
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• Why trading De’Aaron Fox this offseason would be a mistake

  19-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 5: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the New York Knicks 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Ge
  
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• LeBron James and former teammates celebrate championship anniversary — but Game 7 hero missing

  19-06-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s officially been 10 years since the words “Cleveland, this is for you” echoed off the walls of Rocket Arena from LeBron James.Members of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers have been out in the United Kingdom, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the franchise winning their first NBA Championship.James was joined by Iman Shumpert, Matthew Dellavedova, Richard Jefferson, and more as half of the group was seen driving in a golf cart, on their way to meet up with the rest of the gr
  
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• Zach Lowe Has The Boozer Epiphany

  19-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Cameron Boozer shoots the ball during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 12, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Back when Tim Duncan was in college at Wake Forest
  
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• Leon Rose shares gift Howie Roseman gave him during Knicks’ championship run

  19-06-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks president Leon Rose shared that he received a meaningful good luck charm from Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during the Knicks' championship run. Knicks president Leon Rose shared that he received a meaningful good luck charm from Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during the Knicks’ championship run.In a video that’s making rounds on social media, Rose displayed a black case with a slate from the city of David in ancient Jerusalem inside and explained tha
  
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• Jalen Brunson hilariously calls Luka Dončić the worst teammate he’s ever had

  19-06-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fresh off helping the New York Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973, Jalen Brunson has been interviewed by everyone. Including the youth.Brunson appeared as a guest on Kids Sports Reporters and was asked who is the most famous person in his phone, to which he hilariously replied by taking a jab at Luka Dončić.“I don’t know, some basketball player, right?” Brunson said, and then went on to sarcastically joke about Dončić and said, “I would say Lu
  
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• Report: D’Angelo Russell opts in to $6M player option

  19-06-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: D'Angelo Russell #5 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball up court against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on December 27, 2025 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• Warriors complete pre-draft workout featuring trio of top prospects

  19-06-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 04: Brayden Burries #5 of the Arizona Wildcats dribbles the ball during the National Semifinal game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images In today’s Dub Hub:Warriors held pre-draft workouts on Thursday headlined by Brayden Burries, Labaron Philon, and Hannes Steinbach.Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/19/26

  19-06-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers 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 (Photo by David Dow/NBAE
  
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• Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Jaylon Tyson remains a fan favorite

  19-06-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers brings the ball up court during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans ac
  
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• Draymond Green confirms he advised Thomas Haugh to return to Florida for NIL payday

  19-06-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Haugh‘s decision to return to Florida after a breakout sophomore season sent shockwaves that reverberated throughout not only college basketball but the NBA as well. The consensus All-American forward announced his return to Gainesville in mid-April despite most projections listing the 6-foot-9 Haugh as a potential lottery pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.And it turns out the NBA has one of its own to thank for that decision. Golden State Warriors veteran big man Draymond Green c
  
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• Mohamed Diawara, NBA Champion

  19-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Mohamed Diawara of the New York Knicks celebrates during the Championship ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks celebrate during the 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 Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images) | Getty Images A big
  
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• NBA Draft history: Complete list of every first overall pick since 1947

  19-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another NBA Draft means another No. 1 overall pick, and the focus will be on which player NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces first on Tuesday, June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Per the Big Board of NBC Sports’ Raphielle Johnson, AJ Dybantsa of BYU is the leading candidate to be the first selection in the 2026 NBA Draft with Darryn Peterson (Kansas), Cameron Boozer (Duke), Caleb Wilson (North Carolina) and Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) also high on the list.The Washington Wizards hav
  
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• Warriors want Kawhi Leonard but have intriguing backup option

  19-06-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the NBA offseason ongoing, it appears the Warriors are committed to acquiring another star to play alongside Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.The Warriors have expressed significant interest in acquiring Kawhi Leonard and have viewed Trey Murphy as another option, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported.Kawhi Leonard is drawing interest from the Warriors. NBAE via Getty ImagesThe interest in Leonard dates back to last season’s trade deadline, when a source confirmed to Slater
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Pistons linked as third team in Antetokounmpo to Heat trade

  19-06-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are four days out from the NBA Draft, when a lot of trades are expected to go down — including the biggest one on the board — and just 11 days out from the start of free agency. The NBA Rumor Mill could not be spinning faster. Here are just some of the latest headlines.Pistons third team in Antetokounmpo to Heat?It has long been assumed that Portland will end up being the third team in a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat — and that trade remains the clear frontru
  
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• First of all, Jose Alvarado got to get paid

  19-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Jose Alvarado is seen outside City Hall at the New York Knicks ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images) Just when we thought everything was rosy and the Knicks were on their way to never dealing with a loss for the remainder of eternity, things went south, or at least a bit southwest.First, it was James Dolan who dropped the bomb right before a historic ticker-tape parade took place in the Canyon of Heroes, making it very cle
  
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• NBA trade rumors: Latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo, plus possible backup plans for Celtics, Heat, Wolves

  19-06-2026 19:26 via cbssports.com
  
  All eyes are on Antetokounmpo as the NBA Draft nears and the offseason heats up
  
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• LeBron James and Steph Curry together is the thrill ride NBA fans need next season

  19-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James should go to the Warriors. Hear me out. Yes, his family is rooted in Los Angeles. He’d be able to earn more money with the Lakers than with Golden State or Cleveland. And if he remained with the purple and gold, he’d finish his career with the franchise for which he played the most consecutive seasons and carried to its first championship in 10 years in 2020. LeBron James teaming up with Steph Curry and Draymond Green in the Bay Area would make for a thril
  
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• Tarris Reed Jr.’s NBA Draft comparisons

  19-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After three straight years, it’s becoming a norm for a UConn player to be picked in the first round of the NBA Draft. The only other schools with that distinction in the last three years? Duke and Baylor, a couple of five-star daycares with questionable methods.I still remember the delight of hearing James Bouknight’s name called. But for the streak to continue, they’ll need teams to fall in love with Tarris Reed Jr or Alex Karaban. Both have been projected as fringe first
  
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• Report: If Giannis Antetokounmpo deal falls apart, Celtics could have a backup plan in Trey Murphy III

  19-06-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 10: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics & Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans shake hands after the game on April 10, 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 (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Knicks offseason outlook: New York's mission is simple — keep the parade vibes going

  19-06-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the New York Knicks raised the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after beating the mighty San Antonio Spurs in just five games, it was quite clear their formula worked.Going after prime players, both stars and good two-way starters, was worth the relinquished package of picks and assets, erasing a 53-year title drought and making every single part of the cost utterly worth it.Jalen Brunson is now a Finals MVP. Karl-Anthony Towns a champion. OG Anunoby a champion again. Mikal Bridges and Josh
  
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• Where do you want Michigan’s NBA Draft prospects to be drafted?

  19-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara pose for a picture during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images There’s no doub
  
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• The NBA champion New York Knicks have come a long way. How long, exactly?

  19-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Many years ago, I got jumped. Didn’t end well. Concussion. Contusions. Fractured wrist. A thumbprint on my neck, where one of them choked me. I’ve revisited the scene since. The first time I got all tingly and jumpy. Less and less ever since. It doesn’t hit the way it used to. Sometimes you can measure how from you’ve healed from a trauma by returning to the scene of the crime.The New York Knicks are 2026 NBA champions, something that would’ve sounded unbelievable a
  
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• Detroit Pistons could get Tyler Herro in a Giannis three-team trade

  19-06-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 29, 2025 at 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Detroit
  
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• LeBron James returning to Lakers ‘prevailing sentiment’ around NBA, Warriors a realistic option

  19-06-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 9: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors high five after the game on April 9, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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