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• Open Thread: CBS names Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle top NBA duo

  25-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3: Victor Wembanyama #1 & Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 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(Photo by Mich
  
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• NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success

  26-08-2026 08:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Great Britain's men's basketball team have turned to the NBA in their bid to progress into the full qualifying rounds for the 2029 EuroBasket campaign.The side, led by Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel, has been able to name three players in his squad who are either current or recent players in the world's top domestic league for this week's double-header against Switzerland and Slovakia.Boston Celtics centre Amari Williams is part of the squad, as is power forward Tobi Lawal who was draf
  
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• Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: Nets who are (potentially) Next Up

  26-08-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony has just come and gone. While that means we’re still several months away from when next year’s class will be announced, we are a few steps closer to it, when several Nets could have a shot being immortalized forever in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Newbies Neither Mike D’Antoni nor Amar’e Stoudemire will be remembered for their brief stints as Nets assistant coaches, but they did contribute to some of the most
  
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• Did Brooklyn Nets help defense with off-season moves?

  26-08-2026 05:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Julian Reese #15 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Josh Minott #00 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center on April 05, 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 Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Everyone knows that the Brooklyn Nets
  
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• RJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams

  26-08-2026 05:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — RJ Luis Jr., a former St. John’s standout who recently signed with LSU after spending time with two NBA clubs, was cleared by a court Monday evening to start practicing and potentially play for the Tigers this season.Luis, who briefly was under contract with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics but never played in an NBA game, hugged LSU coach Will Wade after the ruling by East Baton Rouge Parish District Court judge Ronald R. Johnson.After a five-hour hearing, Jo
  
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• ESPN is already putting out crazy projections for the Lakers season

  26-08-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Bronny James #9, Deandre Ayton #5 and Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers laugh court side during a 131-107 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 12, 2026 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the countdown for the NBA seas
  
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• Golden State reportedly to round out roster signing sharp-shooting forward Georges Niang

  26-08-2026 03:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The minivan is coming to the Bay Area.Golden State is signing Georges Niang to their 15th and final roster spot, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. This is a veteran minimum contract, and considering Niang's injury history last season, it's a safe bet it will not be fully guaranteed.Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Warriors signed point guard Brandon Williams.Niang fits the Warriors' need for a stretch big after Quinten Post left for Memphis in free agency. In his last healthy season, 2
  
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• Klay Thompson points to 'redemption season' in Miami

  26-08-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One doesn't have to look too hard on social media to find someone using the word "washed" in the same sentence as Klay Thompson's name.Which is exactly why the four-time champion and future Hall of Famer wanted to join the Heat, Thompson said at his introductory press conference, via the Associated Press."It's kind of a redemption season for me to show I can still make an impact on winning and do it consistently," Thompson said. "I can't wait to get to work. It's pretty surreal being here. But w
  
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• Report: Former Arizona guard Brandon Williams signs with Warriors

  26-08-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Steve Kerr will have a former Arizona guard under his tut
  
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• Warriors signing Georges Niang, Brandon Williams: How they fit with Golden State

  26-08-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors have had a rather quiet offseason that returned many familiar faces from last season's roster. Now, they have added two newcomers at the guard and forward positions.The Warriors agreed to sign 6-foot-1 point guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million deal, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Golden State also agreed to sign free agent forward Georges Niang to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, Charania reported.Williams spent the 2025-26 season with the Da
  
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• Warriors sign forward Georges Niang to one-year, $3.9 million deal

  26-08-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors filled the final spots on the roster Tuesday. After signing Brandon Williams to a $2.6 million deal in the morning, the Warriors have inked another deal with free agent forward Georges Niang. Niang, who missed the entire 2025–26 season because of injury, signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Warriors.Free agent Georges Niang was just signed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. Getty ImagesThe forward is the ultimate role
  
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• Why Jonathan Kuminga and the Lakers need each other

  26-08-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In one corner, you have the Lakers, who desperately need an athletic wing. In the other?You have an athletic wing who’s desperate to prove himself. The Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga need each other. It would be a symbiotic relationship.It would infuse the lineup of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler with some explosiveness and speed. And it would give Kuminga a chance to rehabilitate his image after a very public clash with Warriors coach Steve Kerr followed by the
  
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• LeBron James tied to Mark Walter, Guggenheim on $300 million loan

  25-08-2026 23:12 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  Before he joined the Lakers in 2018, a limited liability company controlled by former franchise superstar LeBron James borrowed almost $300 million from a couple of life insurers that were being advised by Guggenheim Partners, the California Post confirmed Tuesday. Guggenheim Partners, to which former Lakers owner Mark Walter is the CEO, is under federal investigation over potential hidden, related-party transactions. It is widely believed that the federal scrutiny prompted Walter’s s
  
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• Klay Thompson likens Giannis Antetokounmpo's impact to Warriors star Steph Curry

  25-08-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klay Thompson likens Giannis Antetokounmpo's impact to Warriors star Steph Curry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaKlay Thompson officially is the newest member of the Miami Heat, where he joins a team hungry for a deep NBA playoff run after revamping its roster, also acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.Thompson is a star in his own right, winning four NBA championships in 13 seasons with the Warriors and five All-Star nods. But Antetokounmpo is one of the biggest st
  
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• Lakers Mailbag: Ownership madness

  25-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: A Los Angeles Lakers hat is displayed for sale in a store on August 12, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Lakers to venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) | Getty Images I didn’t think we’d need a second one of these so soon, but I also don’t t
  
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• Bronny James fuels breakup buzz with longtime girlfriend after social media move

  25-08-2026 23:10 via yahoo.com
  Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James might be moving more solo than he did last year — and not because his father, LeBron, headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.Bronny had been dating Parker Whitfield, whom he met in high school, with the couple going public with their relationship around October 2024. While the couple preferred to keep their relationship mostly private, they were often spotted courtside at basketball games, and they could occasionally comment and appear on each
  
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• Josh Harris Talks Landing LeBron on ‘Sportico Sports Business’

  25-08-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Josh Harris admits that even though he’s the owner of the 76ers, he’s not LeBron James’ boss. “LeBron doesn’t have a boss,” Harris said in an interview for the latest episode of Sportico Sports Business Presented by Endava, airing Tuesday night on YES Network. “I’m totally comfortable with it. I think that LeBron—or any athlete who’s that exceptional (and if he’s not the GOAT, he’s in the conversation)—the level o
  
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• Klay Thompson, 36, on joining the Heat: 'a redemption season'

  25-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran guard Klay Thompson had his introductory press conference on Tuesday, where he was officially presented with a No. 11 Miami Heat jersey. Thompson briefly spoke to the media about why he pushed to sign with the Heat, noting he liked the franchise's competitive, demanding atmosphere. He added that he liked "the opportunity to play high-level basketball throughout the season and the chance to make a deep postseason run. I've tasted winning before, and there's nothing like it."On a more pers
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/25/26

  25-08-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: The sneakers worn by Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 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 G
  
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• Penn State announces USC as white out opponent after long delay

  25-08-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At long last, Penn State has announced that it will stage its annual "white out" spectacle Oct. 10 against USC. NBC will broadcast the matchup at 7:30 p.m. from Beaver Stadium, where fans will be asked to dress in as much white clothing as possible and turn the venue's typically raucous home environment up a notch. Fans have long had the game circled as the likely choice to be the next installment of one of the most visually striking traditions in the sport. The Trojans are the highest-ranked op
  
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• Documentary on Warriors star Steph Curry coming to IMAX theaters in October

  25-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Documentary on Warriors star Steph Curry coming to IMAX theaters in October   originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSteph Curry is the greatest shooter in NBA history, holding the record for most 3-pointers ever made at over 4,200. And this fall, Curry fans can watch the Warriors star’s journey to the record on the big screen with a documentary coming to IMAX in October.View this post on InstagramThe film, which will focus on Curry becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in
  
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• Former Warriors great Klay Thompson explains why he chose to sign with Heat

  25-08-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Warriors great Klay Thompson explains why he chose to sign with Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFor the second time in three years, Klay Thompson is on the move. But this time, Thompson is taking his talents to South Beach to join the Miami Heat on a two-year, $11.5 million contract. Thompson is the second big-name player the Heat have acquired this offseason, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo.Thompson held his introductory press conference on Tuesday and shared why he chose to
  
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• NBA Offseason News/Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Teams still eyeing Kyrie Irving, Heat plans

  25-08-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This deep in the summer, the NBA rumor mill slows way down, but it never stops. Here are some of the rumors and reports floating around the league.Teams eye Kyrie IrvingDallas has made it clear to any team that calls they intend to start the season with Kyrie Irving as its point guard. The Mavericks need playmaking and want to see how he and Cooper Flagg mesh.However, Irving is not the long-term answer at the point in Dallas, which is why teams around the league think the Mavericks may change th
  
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• Klay to Miami, DeMar to Denver! Atlanta Dream are ROLLING, Valkyries-Lynx takeaways + DeWanna Bonner landing spots

  25-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down two big-name free agent acquisitions. Klay Thompson is heading to Miami, while DeMar DeRozan is heading to Denver. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor.On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Atlanta Dream's win streak, share their takeaways from another awesome Lynx-Valky
  
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• Luka Doncic’s Slovenia trip left a really strong impression on one of his Lakers teammates

  25-08-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have returned from their four-day minicamp in Slovenia, hosted by superstar Luka Doncic. Their trip to Doncic’s home country — which featured working out, playing pick-up games, golfing and exploring Ljubljana— was evidently a fun time. So much so, that Jarred Vanderbilt is considering getting a Slovenian passport.The Lakers visited several tourist spots in Ljubljana throughout their four-day minicamp in Slovenia.REUTERS“The trip was great,” V
  
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• Fresh NBA power rankings set high expectations for new-look Sixers

  25-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21, VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 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
  
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• VOTE: Was the Russell Westbrook trade the worst in Rockets history?

  25-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets after being asked to leave the game for arguing during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is c
  
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• Lonzo Ball regrets how much control his father had early in Lakers tenure

  25-08-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lonzo Ball has played seven seasons in the NBA, but his career hasn’t panned out how the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft likely envisioned it. Ball, currently an unsigned free agent, regrets how much control his father, Lavar, had early in his career. Lonzo Ball’s early career in the NBA, especially with the Lakers, was overshadowed by his father’s antics.NBAE/Getty ImagesBall was an All-American out of UCLA, and his bombastic father publicly declared that he would be
  
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• How to watch John Fanta on NBC Sports and Peacock, including his new show, Fanta in 60

  25-08-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Fanta is bringing his colorful commentary and immutable energy to multiple NBC Sports properties. Fanta will continue to cover live games as a play-by-play announcer, reporter and studio analyst while adding his own show under the NBC Sports umbrella. See below for more information on how to watch/live stream John Fanta's content.John Fanta’s new weekly show Fanta in 60 on NBC and PeacockFanta in 60 is a 60-minute Monday show hosted by Fanta and NBC Sports betting analyst Jay Croucher
  
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• Reserve point guard Brandon Williams reportedly agrees to join Warriors on one-year minimum contract

  25-08-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State was looking for some scoring punch with their final roster spot.They found it in Brandon Williams, who has agreed to join the Warriors on a one-year, $2.6 million minimum contract, Williams' agents Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence told ESPN’s Shams Charania.Williams looked good in an increased role in Dallas last season, where Kyrie Irving was out for the season recovering from a torn ACL, and his short-term replacement, D'Angelo Russell, did not mesh with then-head coach J
  
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