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• NBA Draft: The John Calipari Effect — $6 billion and counting

  23-06-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the New York Knicks completed the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4, television cameras constantly panned the crowd packed with celebrities like Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee and Larry David. But seated next to Adam Sandler was a different type of star, a kingmaker in both college and pro hoops. John Calipari was courtside to watch three of his former players compete on basketball’s biggest stage: Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns and San A
  
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• Former MSU stars Carson Cooper And Jaxon Kohler Sign NBA Deals

  25-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 27, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts with center Carson Cooper (15) after scoring a basket during overtime against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, as expected, the starting frontcourt of the 2025-26 MSU Basketball Team each were signed by NBA teams.Carson Cooper earned the more promising
  
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• Mark Pope compares Justin McBride to former Wildcat Julius Randle

  25-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Kentucky Basketball team started practicing earlier this month, and one of the biggest surprise performers thus far has been James Madison transfer Justin McBride. One reason for that is the offseason work he has put in before arriving in Lexington.McBride, who previously played for Oklahoma State, Nevada, and most recently, James Madison, is listed at 6-foot-8 and 250 pounds on Kentucky’s roster list. Those listed numbers are bigger than any of his previous stops, but he is currently
  
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• Derrick White, other NBA stars join college basketball front offices. What do they do?

  25-06-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has a new job with his old team. But he wasn’t traded away by Boston in any deal related to the NBA Draft this week, contrary to recent rumors.He instead returned to Colorado, where his old college in Boulder introduced him as its first president of basketball strategy. This is a volunteer job that White, 31, will work on the side as he tries to help the Buffaloes get back to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament for the first time since 2024, when t
  
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• Blazers blasted for bizarre deal with new head coach Micah Nori

  25-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 31: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball on the Portland Trail Blazers center court logo during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 31, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers entered the offseason searching for stability at head coach, and while they found a new man to put in charge, they have triggered league-wide backlash with how they
  
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• Tracking where each Mountain West alumni lands in 2026 NBA Draft

  25-06-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RENO, NV - MARCH 18: Nevada Guard Corey Camper Jr. (4) looks on during a break in the action late in the game during a first round NIT Tournament college basketball game between the Murray State Racers and the Nevada Wolf Pack on March 18, 2026, at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. (Photo by Greg Ashman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The second round has come and gone, meaning the 2026 NBA Draft is officially concluded.For the third time in four years, t
  
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• Breaking down winners and losers of first round of 2026 NBA Draft

  25-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A look at the winners and losers of the first round of the NBA draft:Winners76ersA home run of a pick, landing Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. at No. 22. He should’ve gone in the late teens at worst. The 76ers found a gem in Labaron Philon Jr. late in the first round of the NBA draft, The Post’s Zach Braziller writes. Getty ImagesHe was one of college basketball’s top guards last season, averaging 22 points, five assists and shooting 39.9 percent from distance on 6.1 attempts.
  
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• Warriors draft grade: How Golden State addressed needs in draft

  25-06-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors are no longer in championship contention mode so the NBA draft is all the more important.Golden State may not have drafted a franchise-changing player but it picked up a sleeper that can come in and immediately make an impact.With the No. 11 pick in the first round the Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg. He's an NBA-ready prospect who is coming off a national title at Michigan. Lendeborg was a splash selection who was the highest rated prospect on Golden State's board.Si
  
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• LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Ranking best fits for Hornets star guard

  25-06-2026 07:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA draft just ended, but there already may be some massive hoops news on the horizon.According to ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets are engaged with multiple teams in discussions about trading point guard LaMelo Ball, who helped revive the Hornets to a 44-38 record this season and a berth in the Play-In Tournament.Ball has played six seasons in the NBA and averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 72 games this past season. The 24-year-old is a supremely gifted offensive player, thoug
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft grades for every team in the second round

  25-06-2026 07:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Brunson — the reigning NBA Finals MVP, a man who should never have to pay for his own dinner in Manhattan again — was a second-round pick. So were Nikola Jokic, Dillon Brooks and Draymond Green and if you want to go back, there's Manu Ginobili, Marc Gasol and many more players who slipped to the second round, then had impressive NBA careers.There will be players taken in Wednesday night's second round who will become key parts of their team's rotation and maybe more. Let's grad
  
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• Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil does not plan to return to Germany

  25-06-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks have operated the first offseason since winning the NBA Championship as if they won't exceed the second apron.But how will guard Jack Kayil, whom the Knicks selected 39th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night after trading down, fit into those plans? Kayil comes from Germany, so New York can make him a "draft-and-stash" prospect like they and other teams have done in the past with other European players. So with that in mind, Kayil was asked whether he plans to return
  
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• Kings draft grades: Sacramento scores big wins in back-to-back years

  25-06-2026 07:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the second year in a row, the Sacramento Kingsexcelled in the NBA draft.Kings general manager Scott Perry took over the position in Sacramento and vowed to make changes that would turn the team into a winning organization. He admitted it wouldn't be pretty, but strides would be made. He's proving every syllable he uttered to be true.The Kings thrived in the 2026 NBA Draft picking up necessary pieces to consider for their future. Sacramento needed a face of the franchise, and with the No. 7 p
  
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• Spurs and Thunder go big, Acuff-Brown is a matchup to watch and other takeaways from the NBA draft

  25-06-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder were thinking big. Darius Acuff Jr. and Mikel Brown Jr. might be a matchup to watch among smalls.And the one-and-done era is far from done.Those were some of the things that stood out from the two-day NBA draft in Brooklyn, which started with the Washington Wizards taking AJ Dybantsa on Tuesday night with the No. 1 pick and continued with a number of trades in the second round Wednesday night. Among the things that stood out i
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson hold top spots

  25-06-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the star-studded 2026 NBA Draft officially complete, it's time to start looking at how to value these players in your dynasty leagues.There are multiple future stars at the top, but there are also some talented players that went later in this draft that will one day make an impact for your fantasy team. For the redraft managers, you may not hear some of these names for a few seasons, but in dynasty leagues, you can't wait that long.At this point, there have only been a handful of two-way de
  
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• Hornets reportedly open to trading LaMelo Ball, Timberwolves, Raptors interested

  25-06-2026 06:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LaMelo Ball is a walking highlight package, a social media and fan favorite around the league because of it and his style. He is incredibly popular with a younger generation of fans.LaMelo COOKS Ayton then splashes a three in his facepic.twitter.com/V0z3YGdixy— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2026And the Charlotte Hornets are open to trading him, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. He adds that while the Hornets are keeping the asking price high, a couple of the suitors are being
  
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• Arizona’s Tobe Awaka signs 2-way deal with Bulls, per report

  25-06-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 7, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) reacts after a foul was called on him during the second half of the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images There is precedent, both recent and in the past, of standout Arizona players going undrafted but still quickly finding their way into the NBA. Tobe Awaka will try to join that list. The reigning Big 12 Conference Si
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft team grades: Which front offices did the best in both rounds?

  25-06-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now that the 2026 NBA Draft is behind us, let's get our report cards ready for each front office based on all the decisions made in their war rooms.After ranking the best and worst picks from the first round of the draft at Barclays Center in New York, with both rounds complete, let's take a look at the final hauls for each team:Atlanta HawksNo. 8 — Kingston FlemingsNo. 23 — Zuby EjioforNo. 52 — Henri VeesaarThe Hawks got a potentially franchise-changing point guard in the lott
  
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• Utah Jazz Reacts Survey: Should Darryn Peterson start?

  25-06-2026 06:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Darryn Peterson talks to media 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 Evan Yu/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Utah Jazz just had one of the best drafts
  
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• NBA Draft winners and losers: Grizzlies excel with picks and trade

  25-06-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  That’s a wrap on the 2026 NBA Draft.With the second round completed Wednesday, June 24, teams can now sit back and assess the additions they’ve made, the trades they’ve executed and get to work on figuring out how to incorporate these young players.The Summer League will be a good indication on the quality of these picks, but this was widely regarded as a deep and talent-laden draft, so there should be plenty of optimism around the league.That’s also why, if teams didn&rs
  
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• NBA Draft Grades Roundup

  25-06-2026 06:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Darryn Peterson speaks to the media after he is drafted second overall by the Utah Jazz during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Utah Jazz are coming away with one of the greatest draft opportunities in all of team history. The #2 pick could not have happened in a more talented draft. The question is, did they make the right pick? Here is a roundup of all the
  
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• LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Hornets fielding 'aggressive offers' as deal could materialize quickly

  25-06-2026 06:21 via cbssports.com
  
  The Hornets could make a surprising offseason move if they trade away Ball after a strong season in Charlotte
  
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• Rumor: Spurs among teams that could be interested in a Kawhi Leonard trade

  25-06-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 2, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives the ball while under pressure from San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images | William Liang-Imagn Images The second round of the draft came and went mostly unceremoniously, but a few trade rumors cropped up during the broadcast. One of them involved the Spurs and an unlikely trade target. While discussing Kawhi Leonard
  
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• J.B. Bickerstaff says Micah Nori's Trail Blazers contract, which reportedly guarantees only 1 year, is 'slap in the face' to coaches' value

  25-06-2026 06:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Micah Nori's meticulous climb up the NBA coaching ladder has finally resulted in his first head-coaching opportunity, but the unorthodox contract he reportedly signed with the Portland Trail Blazers has overshadowed the feel-good story of his well-respected basketball journey.The Athletic's Jason Quick reported Tuesday that the 52-year-old Nori, who spent the past five seasons as the Minnesota Timberwolves' lead assistant, inked a one-year deal with team options for each of the next two seasons.
  
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• Suns to sign Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg

  25-06-2026 06:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Sam Hoiberg #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Tavion Banks #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes battle for the ball during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Toyota Center on March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Suns are already getting to work after not selecting anyone in the second round of the NBA Draft. According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer, Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg
  
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• Detroit reportedly trades Isaiah Stewart to Memphis for three second-round picks

  25-06-2026 06:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Memphis' front line is looking very impressive. They drafted potential franchise cornerstone Cameron Boozer No. 3 this year, and he will play between Cedric Coward and Zach Edey — an impressive young core.Now they will bring Beef Stew off the bench.The Detroit Pistons are trading defensive big man Isaiah Stewart to Memphis for three second-round picks, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN. Those second-round picks are ones Memphis got while moving back five spots in the first round of
  
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• Clippers second round pick will be playing at Auburn, not the NBA next season

  25-06-2026 06:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Center Narcisse Ngoy secured a spot in the NBA before officially starting his college career.The Clippers hold the rights to the 7-foot-1 Frenchman after trading with the Atlanta Hawks for the 57th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft on Wednesday, June 24.Ngoy is said to have a 7-foot-7 wingspan but has a raw skill set on the offensive end, according to Raphielle Johnson of NBC Sports.He helps address a positional need for the Clippers roster, but he will not be available for
  
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• LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Hornets reportedly engaged in talks with multiple suitors following NBA Draft

  25-06-2026 06:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly considering a shocking move with LaMelo Ball.Per ESPN's Shams Charania, the Hornets are engaged in trade talks with multiple teams making "aggressive" offers for the former All-Star guard. If Charlotte's price is met, a deal could be made in the next two days.The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are two of the teams with trade interest, according to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein.Ball recently finished his sixth season with the Hornets, but is stil
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft snubs: Milos Uzan, Kylan Boswell and Nick Boyd among notable college players not selected

  25-06-2026 06:00 via cbssports.com
  
  There were plenty of college standouts who became undrafted free agents following the two-day 2026 NBA Draft
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Arizona’s Jaden Bradley selected by Raptors in 2nd round

  25-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats shoots the ball over Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half of a game in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 28, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jaden Bradley is heading to the Six. The Arizona point guard was selected 50th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Bradley
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Dallas Mavericks select Virginia Tech F Tobi Lawal

  25-06-2026 05:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) during the ACC Men's basketball tournament between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Virginia Tech Hokies on March 10, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Virginia Tech forward Tobi Lawal is headed to the NBA. In the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks used the No. 48 overall pick on
  
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