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• NBA reportedly won't discipline Wizards, Bub Carrington after guard admitted team held back to get AJ Dybantsa

  02-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA cracked down on purposeful losing, otherwise known as “tanking,” last season. Back in February, the league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for fishy roster-management behavior that NBA commissioner Adam Silver described as “overt” in its prioritization of draft position over winning. Then, in May, the league announced its new anti-tanking rules, which will be in place for at least the 2027-29 drafts. The draft lottery will grow from 14
  
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• Twitter Gold: Joker Gets A Career Highlight Pass

  05-10-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 4: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Utah Jazz during the NBA preseason on October 4, 2026 at CU Events Center, Boulder, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Fred VanVleet

  05-10-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Fred Vanvleet #5 of the Houston Rockets speaks with the media during the Houston Rockets Media Day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the Houston Rockets headed into the 2025-2026 season, the biggest question is how Kevin Durant will fit with his new team. The Rockets made the biggest move of that offseason when they traded Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for the future Hall o
  
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• Preseason Game Preview: Knicks at 76ers, October 5, 2026

  05-10-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 (Phot
  
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• Three takeaways from the Spurs Silver and Black open scrimmage

  05-10-2026 06:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Stephon Castle #5, De'Aaron Fox 34 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for photos during San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 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 terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The unofficial s
  
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• Max Strus injury update: Clippers forward exits preseason game early

  05-10-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Strus left the Los Angeles Clippers’ preseason game against the Golden State Warriors early at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Sunday, Oct. 4.Strus suffered a non-contact right foot injury after seeing limited action as he tried to cut across the top of the key to receive a pass from guard Darius Garland during the first quarter.He was seen limping back to the locker room. Strus saw just five minutes of action, missing his only shot attempt. He did collect a single rebo
  
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• Lakers vs. Kings Preview: The long wait ends

  05-10-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center 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 Ima
  
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• Warriors start preseason with 104-101 loss to Clippers in Hawaii

  05-10-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 Jay
  
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• Impact Players from Utah’s preseason win over Denver

  05-10-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOULDER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 4: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz passes the ball to Keyonte George #3 in the first half of a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets at CU Event Center on October 4, 2026 in Boulder, 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The grid-bound streets of
  
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• Tobias Harris could miss Spurs season opener after straining calf

  05-10-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newly acquired free agent Tobias Harris will be questionable for the San Antonio Spurs' Oct. 20 season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Harris suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the NBA preseason. The Spurs announced the news before their intrasquad scrimmage on Sunday, Oct. 4.Harris did not play in the scrimmage as a result of the injury and the team said he will be evaluated after the preseason.In July, the 34-year-old forward signed a two-year, $31 million
  
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• Nikola Jokić dazzles with behind-the-back pass down the baseline that you have to see to believe

  05-10-2026 03:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nikola Jokić is already doing Nikola Jokić things.The do-everything 3-time MVP center was in action for the Denver Nuggets for a preseason game against the Utah Jazz Sunday night. Playing up the road from Denver on the University of Colorado’s campus, Jokić uncorked this beauty for the Boulder home crowd.NIKOLA JOKIC HOW?!?!WHAT A PASS. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/CqAR2BNSz0— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 4, 2026Wait, what?!Being able to imagine that pass to beg
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: Recap and Final Score

  05-10-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 4: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz looks on before the game against the Denver Nuggets during the NBA preseason on October 4, 2026 at CU Events Center, Boulder, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks launch Bucks+ streaming service

  05-10-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 10: Bango, mascot of the Milwaukee Bucks, poses for a 'selfie' with fans before the announcing and unveiling the team's new uniforms featuring the Harley-Davidson logo as part of their new sponsorship agreement during a press conference at the Harley-Davidson Museum on August 10, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Im
  
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• Jalen Duren says he wants 'to be a Detroit Piston for life' after combative contract negotiations, eventual $200 million extension

  05-10-2026 02:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren met with reporters on Sunday for the first time since agreeing to a five-year, $200 million contract extension that ended a combative offseason standoff between the team and the restricted free agent. Seated next to Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon, Duren said he felt “relief and excitement” over finally resolving his contract dispute.“A lot of emotions, a lot of emotions. I’m just happy for my family,” he
  
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• 5 things I want to see from the Suns in preseason action

  05-10-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 04: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns talks with head coach Jordan Ott during the second half of the NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 108-105. 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 Christian Petersen/G
  
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• New-look Lakers getting first peek at Luka Doncic era with preseason matchup vs Kings

  05-10-2026 01:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO — Outside of brief clips posted on social media, there’s been a mystery surrounding how exactly the new-look Lakers will look against another team.There’s still another two weeks before the Lakers play a game with stakes, but this week will bring clarity. After a weeklong training camp, in which several team members have spoken highly of the intrasquad competition, the Lakers will finally be able to test themselves against another team when they play the Kings o
  
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• Tobias Harris out for preseason with calf strain, questionable for season opener

  05-10-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Tobias Harris #23 of the San Antonio Spurs addresses the media at the San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 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 terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Not long before the Silver and Black scrimmage, t
  
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• Knicks leaning on chemistry, continuity in NBA title defense: ‘We need each other’

  05-10-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The on-court breakthrough was born off the court.The Knicks hit another gear during the postseason last year, particularly after falling to a 2-1 series deficit to the Hawks in the first round. So much has been written and said about how the Knicks subsequently pivoted to an offensive system that featured Karl-Anthony Towns as a “hub” and facilitator at the elbows, a decision that sparked one of the most dominant championship runs in NBA history.That decision was a result of an openn
  
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• Could the Bucks become the center of the trade market?

  05-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Odds are the Bucks won't be competing for the postseason this year. And there won't be any reason to keep tabs on the draft either since the Bucks are sending their pick to the Pelicans. Which means this year will be entirely about the players currently on the roster in the first season of the post-Giannis era.Acquiring a pile of draft picks, plus a pile of young players, is what made the trade return from the Heat for Antetokounmpo so appealing. Tyler Herro is 26. Jaime Jaquez is 25. Kel'el War
  
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• How Brandon Williams can give Warriors the ‘weapon' they've been missing

  04-10-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Brandon Williams can give Warriors the ‘weapon' they've been missing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBrandon Williams is small, shoots poorly from distance, will struggle on defense and might be the answer to an issue that has cost the Warriors in recent seasons.Williams brings the kind of dazzling quickness Golden State has lacked since Jordan Poole’s lamentable exit three years ago. Though he doesn’t have Poole’s comprehensive offensive skills, Williams is
  
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• What Steve Kerr, Warriors need from Yaxel Lendeborg after NBA preseason debut

  04-10-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Steve Kerr, Warriors need from Yaxel Lendeborg after NBA preseason debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaHONOLULU – Fewer than three months removed from leading the Warriors to a Las Vegas Summer League championship and taking home MVP, Yaxel Lendeborg found himself in new world during Sunday’s last-second preseason loss to the LA Clippers. Vegas and Hawaii are different enough. Going from sharing the court with a group of other young players who either have littl
  
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• Jalen Duren says he wants 'to be a Piston for life' despite contentious free agency, trade rumors

  04-10-2026 22:21 via cbssports.com
  
  Duren eventually accepted Detroit's five-year, $200 million offer, but not before leaks of a fractured team-player relationship
  
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• Lakers ace defender Matisse Thybulle learning from savants Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

  04-10-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers guard Matisse Thybulle says he has been tested on defense daily by dynamic scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. (Eric Thayer/Los Angeles Times)When Matisse Thybulle was asked what it has been like trying to defend offensive savants Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves during the Lakers training camp, he shook his head and smiled.Thybulle was emphatic with his answer.“I mean, you have to work soooo hard. They’re soooo talented,” Thybulle said, laughing. “And it&rsqu
  
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• Jalen Duren speaks: I see myself ‘finishing my career’ in Detroit

  04-10-2026 21:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons waits during the fourth quarter of Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 116-109. 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 Jas
  
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• Jalen Duren speaks: I see myself 'finishing my career' in Detroit

  04-10-2026 21:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Duren wanted to make one thing clear — he's happy to have signed his long-term deal with the Detroit Pistons and wants to finish his career with the team that drafted him.That might come as a surprise to many fans, who have been living and dying by unsourced media reports about him angling for a trade out of Detroit, feeling disrespected by the franchise, and the relationship being beyond repair.During his introductory press conference following signing his five-year, $200 million de
  
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• What we learned as Warriors kick off NBA preseason with narrow loss to Clippers

  04-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned as Warriors kick off NBA preseason with narrow loss to Clippers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCOREHONOLULU – Preseason basketball isn’t about perfection. The Warriors on Sunday in their first preseason game of the 2026-27 NBA season had their highs and their lows, finding a way to overcome a 13-point deficit for yet another thriller at the Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.A Lindy Waters buzzer-beater three called for a rau
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/4/26

  04-10-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: A detailed view of the shoes on Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth 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 Madd
  
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• For Egor Dëmin, strength the big improvement, versatility the big priority

  04-10-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Celtics Charleston training camp notebook: yoga, an unlikely vet, and new coaches

  04-10-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - October 4: Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard at practice at the Auerbach Center on October 4, 2025. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images CHARLESTON — For the first time in nearly a decade, the Celtics are hosting a portion of their preseason training camp on the road: in Charleston, South Carolina, at The Citadel. The team arrived in Charleston on a rainy Saturday afternoon, and began camp at the McAllister Field House
  
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• ESPN lists Rockets Ime Udoka as a coach with the most pressure

  04-10-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets looks on during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Image
  
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