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• Noah Clowney comes close to NBA ID Award

  02-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball against Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center on December 21, 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Noah Clowney a
  
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• Is Miami back? Is Denver done? Plus, KOC’s 2016 NBA re-draft

  08-09-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor is joined by Brady Hawk to break down the Miami Heat, covering the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and big questions about shot creation and roles for new additions like veteran Klay Thompson and rookie Ryan Conwell. Later, Kevin discusses the Denver Nuggets and the five big questions they face at every position in their starting five.Then, Kevin does a re-draft of the 2016 NBA Draft class, spotlighting some o
  
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• Is Miami back? Is Denver done? Plus, KOC's 2016 NBA re-draft

  08-09-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor is joined by Brady Hawk to break down the Miami Heat, covering the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and big questions about shot creation and roles for new additions like veteran Klay Thompson and rookie Ryan Conwell. Later, Kevin discusses the Denver Nuggets and the five big questions they face at every position in their starting five.Then, Kevin does a re-draft of the 2016 NBA Draft class, spotlighting some of the
  
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• Top seven free agents still available (not including Jalen Duren)

  08-09-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Since the start of free agency, Jalen Duren has been on top of every NBC Sports ranking of the best free agents available. In every one of those cases, we wrote about how he would definitely be back with the Pistons next season, the only question was the price tag and years. Duren is still technically a restricted free agent and still technically available, but in practice neither is true.After Duren, who are the best free agents still available? Here is our list of the top seven players who can
  
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• Pelicans reportedly trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies for AJ Johnson, Taj Gibson

  08-09-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Memphis and New Orleans reportedly agreed to a four-player trade that is largely about the Pelicans saving some money to sign their one big free-agent move.The Pelicans will send Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy, plus a future second-round pick and a second-round swap, to the Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, a trade first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN.This is about saving money for the Pelicans, who will now be almost $9.5 million below the first apron of the luxury tax. They needed t
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey: Are you more excited for this season than last?

  08-09-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 25: The Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins talks to the media with the 2026 draft picks Nate Ament and Brayden Burries of the Milwaukee Bucks during the Bucks Draft Press Conference on June 25, 2026 at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club 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 Images License Agreement. Mandatory Cop
  
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• The NBA's most interesting rising sophomores: What's next for Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey and others in 2026-27?

  08-09-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the bulk of the 2026 NBA offseason now concluded, and with the calendar now flipped to September, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA, both this season and afterward.In that spirit, and in the interest of killing some time in the dying days of summer, let's take a look at the five* most interesting players — to me! — who are entering their sophomore seasons.(We've previously considered my five most interesting potential free agents in the class of 2
  
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• Monumental Sports & Entertainment reaches multi-year deal with bet365

  08-09-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: Principal owner Ted Leonsis of the Washington Wizards watches play during the first half of the game between the Washington Wizards and the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Monumental Sport
  
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• Pelicans send former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins to Grizzlies to free up space for Bennedict Mathurin

  08-09-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Hawkins hasn't blossomed into the star the New Orleans Pelicans expected when the team selected him in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Because of that, the Pelicans reportedly felt comfortable moving on from Hawkins on Tuesday, shipping him and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, according to ESPN.The Pelicans are also sending a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies in the deal, per ESPN.The New Orl
  
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• Pelicans send former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins to Grizzlies as part of four-player deal

  08-09-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Hawkins hasn’t blossomed into the star the New Orleans Pelicans expected when the team selected him in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Because of that, the Pelicans reportedly felt comfortable moving on from Hawkins on Tuesday, shipping him and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, according to ESPN.The Pelicans are also sending a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies in the deal, per ESPN.The N
  
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• Celebrating Deuce McBride’s career and his 26th birthday

  08-09-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 28: Miles "Deuce" McBride #2 of the New York Knicks performs on stage at Nick Cannon Presents Wild N Out Live No Filter at Barclays Center on June 28, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Joy Malone/Getty Images) | Getty Images While much of the post-championship celebrations, the fanfare of the offseason, the roster moves, and their subsequent reactions have died down, one New York Knicks player and his future remain very much in flux. Deuce McBride, coming off a humbling
  
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• Who’s Clippers executive at center of Kawhi Leonard scandal?

  08-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the NBA announced the findings and penalties from the investigation into the Clippers’ alleged salary cap circumvention for star forward Kawhi Leonard, the summary report prepared by Wachtell Lipton had a clear statement toward the end of the 36-page report.Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank and President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker were the three individuals most responsible for the Clippers’ rule-breaking.Gillian Zucker, p
  
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• Timberwolves Player Previews: The Guards

  08-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor’s Note: It brings me great joy to introduce Will Woodford, one of our newest members to the Canis Hoopus team! You’ll be seeing more from Will this season and can follow him on social media @woodford_will.As part of a multi-part series, he’ll be previewing platoons of the roster, beginning first with the guards. Hop in the comments section and give him a welcome!MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 15: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on prior to the
  
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• TECKnically speaking: A Q&A with Locked On Bucks’ Camille Davis

  08-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Some voices become so familiar they feel like family. Camille Davis, co-host of Locked On Bucks and the TECKnical Foul Podcast, has quickly become one of those. A Milwaukee native, Davis covers the Bucks and the NBA (along with the NFL and WWE) in a soft-spoken style that blends insightful analysis with passion and humour. But that’s just the half of it. A hoop-head since childhood—from MJ to NBA Live to winning an “Eat and Greet” with Malcolm Brogdon—Davis knows th
  
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• NBA Preview: Timberwolves Guards

  08-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor’s Note: It brings me great joy to introduce Will Woodford, one of our newest members to the Canis Hoopus team! You’ll be seeing more from Will this season and can follow him on social media @woodford_will.As part of a multi-part series, he’ll be previewing platoons of the roster, beginning first with the guards. Hop in the comments section and give him a welcome!)MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 15: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on prior to the
  
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• 3 reasons the Suns will exceed expectations again this season

  08-09-2026 14:00 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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• Orlando Magic sign Malaki Branham and JD Davison

  08-09-2026 13:30 via insidehoops.com
  The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced. Branham (6’5″, 202, 5/12/03) averaged 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per 9.8 minutes a game in 28 regular season games with Washington last season. On February 5, 2026, Washington traded him to Charlotte as part … Continue reading "Orlando Magic sign Malaki Branham and JD Davison"
  
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• What do Vukcevic’s doppelgangers tell us about whether he can earn a role?

  08-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Entering his fourth season, Tristan Vukcevic faces competition for even the limited minutes he’s played the past three seasons. | Getty Images When the Wizards selected Tristan Vukcevic with the 42nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, I thought it was something of a steal. He was 25th in my YODA rankings — the last player in 2023 to notch a first-round grade in my stat-based prospect evaluation process.So, I had hopes. Not exactly high but perhaps a bit higher than would be the norm
  
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• Open Thread: Dr. J says Victor Wembanyama makes centers the heart of the MVP race

  08-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - APRIL 4: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass while being defended by Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets as Nikola Jokic #15 looks on during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 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. The Nuggets won the game 136-134 in overtime. (Photo by Ju
  
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• Moneyball Mailbag – Dallas Mavericks Q&A

  08-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHENGDU, CHINA - JUNE 27: American professional basketball player Kyrie Irving attends a fan meeting during his China tour on June 27, 2026 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China. (Photo by You Fang/VCG via Getty Images) | VCG via Getty Images Welcome to the first official installment of Moneyball Mailbag! Here we will be answering reader questions pertaining to all things Dallas Mavericks, gathered from far and wide (namely, our Feed, social media and maybe even some that were asked face-to-face
  
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• Which Young Celtics Player will Break Out in the 2026-27 Season?

  08-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are entering a new era in Boston Celtics basketball. You can argue guys like Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, Jordan Walsh, Ron Harper Jr., and Amari Williams all had breakout seasons in a way last season. With Jayson Tatum out for most of the year, these guys got a chance to play more minutes and were solid contributors for different stretches throughout the 56-win season. With the addition of 2026 draft picks Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell, the Celtics have a treasure trove of young t
  
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• Ramp to Camp: What will the Celtics miss most about Jaylen Brown?

  08-09-2026 11:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ramp to Camp: What will the Celtics miss most about Jaylen Brown? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics launch into training camp in three weeks. Their first preseason game is 30 days away. Opening day in Detroit, when the Celtics and Pistons tip off the NBA’s 2026-27 regular-season campaign, is a mere six weeks out.Basketball is almost back after a summer that turned out to be a lot longer and a lot more tumultuous than anyone could have expected before Boston coughed
  
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• Could Kevin Durant finally perfect his game this season?

  08-09-2026 11:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Imagine if Michael Jordan had been a few inches taller.That’s not the hypothetical you typically hear. More often, it’s Allen Iverson. Or, it’s Giannis Antetokounmpo with Steph Curry’s jump shot. More broadly, the formula usually involves fixing a player’s lone imperfection to make them the perfect basketball player.Michael Jordan was tall enough. Imagine if he’d been taller. He would have been the perfect basketball player.As it stands, there has never been
  
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• Five biggest storylines for the upcoming Jazz season

  08-09-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz gets interviewed during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 Sydney Bezelik/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Luka Dončić’s jab at ‘annoying’ teammate shows where Lakers chemistry stands

  08-09-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Basketball fans know how important chemistry is when producing a winning on-court product.Fortunately for Lakers fans, there’s a ton of chemistry between their two biggest stars — even if it manifests in unique ways.Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts on the floor during the first quarter of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Monday, March 10, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York PostLuka Dončić’s and Austin Reaves’ friendship has bloss
  
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• The Suns need Luke Kennard to let it fly like never before

  08-09-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets during Round One Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ju
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/7/26

  07-09-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Grant Nelson #16 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Conno
  
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• NBA Offseason News/Rumors 2026: Portland signs South Korean 'Ace,' Ant's favorite arenas

  07-09-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the quietest part of the NBA offseason — especially now since the findings and punishments came down in the Clippers salary cap circumvention investigation — but there is still little news worth talking about. Here's the latest.Portland signs Korean “Ace”The Portland Trail Blazers are signing Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, according to multiple reports out of Korea, and confirmed by Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report. That means he is almos
  
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• NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 21

  07-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Basketball: NBA Playoffs: Brooklyn Nets fans in stands holding up letters that spell BROOKLYN during game vs Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center. Game 7. Brooklyn, NY 6/19/2021 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X163667 TK1) With the signing of 7-footer Grant Nelson to a two-way deal on Friday, the Brooklyn Nets roster seems set, barring some huge surprise. They now have the full complement of 15 players on standard NBA deals and thre
  
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• Spurs Villain Tournament, Sweet 16: Former Spurs and Haters

  07-09-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dec 14, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Richard Jefferson (24) drives in front of San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect There were a few upsets on the Killers and “Dirty” Players half of the Spurs Villain Tournament, but none of that intrigue carried over to the Former Spurs and Haters side of the bracket.As you can
  
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