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• NBA Draft Rumors: Darryn Peterson going #1?

  16-06-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 04: Darryn Peterson handles the ball during his workout on May 04, 2026 at Meyer Institute Of Sport in El Segundo, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images According to Ben Anderson, Darryn Peterson&
  
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• Cavs are prioritizing their only wing while looking to cut salary

  16-06-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers meets Dean Wade #32 and Keon Ellis #14 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on the court during the second quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in 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 Ima
  
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• NBA Mock Draft 9.0: Updated projections with a week to go!

  16-06-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s one week until the 2026 NBA Draft! Here’s my full two-round mock draft with analysis for every choice based on all the latest intel:"Ask Kevin O'Connor"Check out our new interactive feature on the NBA Draft Guide, which delivers AI-powered answers to your NBA Draft questions written in Kevin O'Connor's style and drawing from his in-depth analysis.1. Washington WizardsAJ Dybantsa, 6-9, BYU freshman forwardOn Monday, Shams Charania reported that both AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterso
  
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• Top NBA free-agent power forwards: Yes, Draymond Green could be at the top of the market

  16-06-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you are looking for major impact … power forward is not where it’s at. Still there are some useful players and storylines on the free-agent landscape.Let’s break down the top power forwards who could be available on this year's free agent market. (Note: Positions are determined off Basketball-Reference's positional breakdowns, meaning a player will be listed at the position in which he played the most minutes.)Free-agent position rankings: Point guards | Shooting guard
  
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• Five lessons Victor Wembanyama can learn from Spurs' NBA Finals failure

  16-06-2026 16:35 via cbssports.com
  
  Wemby, 22, said he'll be 'learning more than any other time in my life' after his Spurs fell to the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals
  
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• Knicks Fantasy Exit Interview: New York wins championship and comes into 2026-27 with plenty of firepower for drafts

  16-06-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, capturing their first championship in 53 years. New York simply had San Antonio's number all year — between the Finals and the 2025 NBA Cup championship, the Knicks beat the Spurs five times out of six meetings this season.This exit interview breaks down how the Knicks' fantasy basketball pieces performed on the way to glory and what it means heading into next season.The new King of New YorkJalen Brunson’s
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft Odds: Dybantsa Favored to Be First Overall Pick

  16-06-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The 2025-26 NBA season is in the rearview mirror, and now attention turns to the 2026 NBA Draft odds.This is one of the most loaded drafts in recent memory, but there is significant separation between AJ Dybansta and the rest of the field to be the No. 1 overall pick of the Washington Wizards.Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are the only ones within shouting distance of the BYU star.The NBA Draft is set f
  
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• Knicks’ free agency priority emerges as Lakers lurk in the shadows

  16-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 6: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks after the game on March 6, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Chicago Bulls swoop in, hire Tiago Splitter away from Portland to be next head coach

  16-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portland Trail Blazers — specifically new owner Tom Dundon, according to league sources — were unsure about bringing back acting coach Tiago Splitter and giving him the job full-time. They took their time deciding between him and several other finalists, while Dundon was focused on his NHL team, the Carolina Hurricanes, winning the Stanley Cup.So the Chicago Bulls swooped in and hired Splitter as their new head coach. OFFICIAL: Tiago Splitter has been named our new head coach.Wel
  
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• What's next for LeBron James? Re-setting the odds for his next team, plus why retirement seems less likely now

  16-06-2026 15:30 via cbssports.com
  
  James has hinted that he's in no rush to make a decision on his future, but the free agency window is about to force his hand
  
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• Darryn Peterson wants the Wizards to know he's all-in. Will it change the NBA Draft?

  16-06-2026 15:23 via cbssports.com
  
  The No. 2 prospect is making a clear play for the Wizards, skipping a visit with the Jazz to send a message to the top of the draft board
  
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• Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby declares for 2026 NFL supplemental draft; top 50 NBA trade candidates

  16-06-2026 15:03 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus, the Bulls have their next head coach
  
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• Where is there the biggest room for improvement for VJ Edgecombe in his sophomore season?

  16-06-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers a three point basket during the third quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Ge
  
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• Wings Things: A lesson from the Nova Knicks’ championship team

  16-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 1, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and guard Azzi Fudd (35) walk back on to the court during the first half against the Seattle Storm at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Dallas Wings want to win, and the New York Knicks’ championship run teaches the Wings that a cohesive bunch of college teammates can indeed translate to success in the professional ranks.While the Wings were playing the P
  
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• Yay to disrespect! Knicks have fourth-best odds for 2027 NBA title

  16-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Karl-Anthony Towns #32, OG Anunoby #8 and Ariel Hukporti #55 of the New York Knicks pose with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 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. Manda
  
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• UConn, Kentucky big men among players Lakers must target with No. 25 pick in draft

  16-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When it comes to making offseason NBA roster improvements, the paths are clear even when the eventual outcomes aren’t.There are unrestricted free agents. There are restricted free agents. There are trades.Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance (left) didn’t play much due to an ACL injury sustained at Arizona State, but he is an intriguing NBA draft prospect. Getty ImagesAnd then there’s the draft — the most volatile path when factoring in that NBA franchises are tak
  
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• Ranking NBA Draft Prospects By How Well They’d Fit In Washington

  16-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 24: AJ Dybansta #3 of the Brigham Young Cougars warms up before their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Delta Center on October 24, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images We are a little under a week away from the 2026 NBA Draft and that means we are getting a little closer to seeing the Washington Wizards make one of the most important picks in their franchise history, with the #1 overall pick in the draft.
  
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• NBA Column: It’s Okay to Root for Good People

  16-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: Owner, Glen Taylor of the Minnesota Timberwolves presents Karl-Anthony Towns #32 with the NBA Cares Community Assist award on December 17, 2021 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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• 2027 NBA Championship Odds: Spurs favored but Knicks, Pacers, and a Surprise Long Shot Worth a Bet

  16-06-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the Knicks still basking in the glow of their first NBA Championship in 53 years and final preparations being made for the parade through the Canyon of Heroes, the rest of the NBA is pointing towards next season…and we should do the same with a look at the Futures market.Lets take a quick look at the NBA Futures Market at DraftKings and the favorites, the contenders, and an intriguing long shot to consider in 2027.2027 NBA FavoritesSan Antonio Spurs (+250)That is a long time to lock
  
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• Do Heat have edge over Celtics in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade?

  16-06-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Do Heat have edge over Celtics in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonNow that the NBA Finals are over, the biggest story in basketball is the future of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.Antetokounmpo has played the first 13 years of his career with the Bucks and led the franchise to a championship in 2021 — its first since 1971.But it appears his time in Milwaukee could be comingto an end, and with the 2026 NBA Draft set to begin ne
  
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• Reports: Here’s who’s being linked to the Mavericks in team’s search for a new head coach

  16-06-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 19: Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori reacts during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 19, 2024 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 o
  
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• Why YODA Thinks Morez Johnson is the Best Michigan Prospect in the Draft

  16-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Braylon Mullins #24 of the UConn Huskies battles with Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Michigan Wolverines for control of the ball in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Since posting the YODA Big Board, the number one question I’ve gotten is about the somewhat unorthodox ranki
  
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• Open Thread: Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie visit Methodist Children’s Hospital

  16-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 and Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs talk during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 10, 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 Jes
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft scouting report: Keaton Wagler

  16-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Keaton Wagler #23 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball against the UConn Huskies during the second half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Should the Hawks keep their eighth overall pick, they’ll have an opportunity to draft one of a handful of ‘second tier’ prospects in one of the most hy
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Who should the Rockets select?

  16-06-2026 12:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 4: Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone pauses on the podium at the end of a news conference wrapping up the season at Toyota Center in Houston, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) The 2026 NBA Draft is nearing. The draft is on June 23rd and 24th — the literal definition of around the corner. The Houston Rockets hold two picks in this year’s draft, which is a bit unusual, as the Rockets typically sacrifice their dra
  
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• Trey Jemison III, Dillon Jones, and Kevin McCullar Jr., NBA Champions

  16-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: Trey Jemison III #50 and Kevin McCullar Jr. #9 of the New York Knicks arrive to the arena before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 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(P
  
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• The year of New York and the Thunder weren’t inevitable: 15 things we learned from the NBA playoffs

  16-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals on Saturday in San Antonio.Photograph: Darren Abate/APThe year of New YorkSometimes it’s just your year. When infectiously optimistic young mayor Zohran Mamdani was elected this past fall, there was a palpable vibe shift in the city. That’s not to say that there’s a direct correlation between the New York Knicks being NBA champions and the era of buoyant positivity
  
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• Three best guards Warriors could take with No. 11 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

  16-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three best guards Warriors could take with No. 11 pick in 2026 NBA Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaMake no mistake about it, Steph Curry remains a superstar who still is playing at an elite level when healthy. He also just missed 39 games and will turn 39 years old at the end of the next NBA season.The Warriors need more backcourt help around him, and more depth at both guard positions in general. Curry remains under contract and isn’t going anywhere. Brandin Podziemski is
  
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• Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes believed to be players Lakers would prioritize re-signing

  16-06-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 24: Rui Hachimura #28 and Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the game against the Houston Rockets during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 b
  
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• New York Knicks owner James Dolan urged players to abstain from sex during title run

  16-06-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks owner James Dolan (center) celebrates with the Larry O'Brien trophy on Saturday night in San Antonio.Photograph: Ronald Cortes/Getty ImagesThe New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years may have been built on many things: Jalen Brunson’s brilliance, Mike Brown’s steady hand, a suffocating defense and a healthy roster when it mattered most.According to much-maligned team owner James Dolan, it may also have required a little self-denial.A video released M
  
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