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• Open Thread: Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson “We weren’t ready to win an NBA Championship”

  14-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 8: Head Coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on October 8, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Lots of emotions
  
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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
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• NBA Trade Rumors: Trae Young news that affects the Jazz draft

  16-06-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 12: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards waits during a timeout during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 12, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to Jake Fischer, Trae Young is the backup tar
  
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• Knicks workout Duke shooter Isaiah Evans

  16-06-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Isaiah Evans #3 of the Duke Blue Devils is introduced before the game against the UConn Huskies during the Elite Eight round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks hosted a group workout for draft prospects that included Duke guard Isaiah Evans. The World Champion Knicks
  
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• Los Angeles woman celebrates Knicks' title then grieves dog killed by police

  16-06-2026 05:19 via yahoo.com
  A woman California woman was mourning the death of her dog who was fatally shot by Los Angeles police officers on the evening of June 13.Officers of Los Angeles Police Department's Topanga Patrol Division responded to a radio call of a "screaming woman" in an apartment unit located in Canoga Park around 8:55 p.m., according to a LAPD news release. When officers arrived at the apartment complex they were directed to the unit where the noise was coming from. The woman, identified as Marie Marsiell
  
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• Knicks raise Jimmy Fallon’s lucky shoe to the ‘Tonight Show’ rafters as championship celebration rolls on

  16-06-2026 05:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks were on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”Before the Knicks raise their championship banner at Madison Square Garden, a different one was erected somewhere else. Well, not exactly a banner. Josh Hart, appearing with the rest of the Knicks on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Monday night, reminisced about the time he pranked Fallon during the team’s magical championship run. During the third quarter of Game 1 of the second round ag
  
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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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• The Utah Jazz are fumbling Walker Kessler’s contract talks… again.

  16-06-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 31, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Jazz 118-96. 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 Kelsey Grant/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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• The Knicks, the Suns, and the Parity Era

  16-06-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Timothée Chalamet celebrates with Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 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 the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• Champion Knicks take over ‘The Tonight Show’—Here’s how to watch for free

  16-06-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
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  The Knicks’ championship celebration isn’t slowing down any time soon. After players made appearances on “TODAY,” “Good Morning America” and “The View” earlier today, the Knicks are taking over “The Tonight Show.” Knicks fan and “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon called the
  
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• Knicks owner James Dolan told players to make sacrifices, including intimate ones, before NBA championship run

  16-06-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the days, weeks, months and years following the New York Knicks' winning their first NBA championship since 1973, plenty of moments, stories and anecdotes will likely become the stuff of legend. OG Anunoby's tip-in to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals, completing a comeback from a 29-point deficit? Undoubtedly. Jalen Brunson's 45 points in Game 5 to lead the Knicks to a title? Most assuredly. Knicks team owner James Dolan may have also established a place on that list. Footage of his speech to the
  
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• June P&T mailbag invite

  16-06-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 5: New York Knicks fans watch their Game 2 NBA finals game against San Antonio Spurs at a bar on June 5, 2026 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. New York Knicks fans are expected to fill the streets once again as they seek the franchise's first championship since 1973. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images) | Getty Images 48ish hours later and still feeing . . . altered. In a good way. The best way. Saturday night, millions of Knicks fans finally caught that dragon we
  
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• Knicks can’t contain their laughter at stone-faced OG Anunoby in viral ‘GMA’ moment

  16-06-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The festivities are seemingly getting to at least one Knicks player already. Since winning their first NBA championship in 53 years, the Knicks have been everywhere.The team flew back to New York Saturday night, immediately after their celebrations at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, foregoing a night in Texas and a flight Sunday morning. They quickly joined the celebrations throughout the city, including throwing a party at a private club in Manhattan and hopping around to various media appear
  
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• Despite the painful ending, the Spurs’ season was a success

  16-06-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 26, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard Dylan Harper (2) celebrates in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Finals are over, and the Spurs lost. If you could describe how you feel about how they went in one word, what would it be and why?Marilyn Dubinski: The first word is “excruciating,” considering how easily the outcome could
  
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• Jose Alvarado’s high school coach lauds ‘loyal’ Knicks champion: ‘Proud is an understatement’

  15-06-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years had a local flavor. Traded deadline acquisition Jose Alvarado, a Brooklyn native, offered his Christ the King in Middle Village, Queens coach a moment of reflection nearly a decade after the freshly minted champ played for him.“I wasn’t thinking in this picture that Alvarado would one day win an NBA Championship. I was probably telling him to stop sneaking into the corner and get back on defense,” Joe Arbitello wrote on Insta
  
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