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• Open Thread: Tony Parker’s brother Pierre is hosting a skills camp

  27-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For those of you who have been involved with the Open Thread over the years might recall that from time to time I moonlight as a musician. Last night I had a gig at this great spot in Leon Springs and I saw this flier posted:Pierre Parker, younger brother of Spurs legend Tony Parker, is hosting a basketball camp at Voss Middle School in Boerne, Texas, located 30 miles northwest of San Antonio. The younger Parker is currently an assistant coach with the Austin Spurs, but he has been involved with
  
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• NBA preseason: 8 intriguing teams to watch, including Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat

  02-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's October and, for some, that is the dawn of spooky season. If you're an NBA fan, though, it means we are knocking on the door of another regular season of fun. We have gotten through media day and training camps, and gradually teams are going from practicing against each other to playing other teams. Preseason basketball is here.I've always found value in the preseason. It's the first glimpse into what teams are emphasizing and working on. It's one thing to think about a team's strengths and
  
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• Kawhi Leonard solves one Raptors problem. Who solves the others?

  02-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sequels aren't always better than the original, and it'll be quite hard to top the first time around featuring Kawhi Leonard in Toronto with the Raptors winning their first and only championship. Those Raptors had been to the playoffs for five straight years and had a deep veteran roster entering Leonard's arrival in 2018-19. These Raptors have a young group that has been to the playoffs once.The goal remains the same, though: win a championship. And Leonard certainly helps better position the R
  
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• Knicks Training Camp Notes: Latest contract extension talks; backup center battle

  02-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A few notes from the first three days of Knicks training camp:BACKUP PLANThe Knicks are looking at Drew Eubanks, James Wiseman and Tony Bradley as potential third center options during training camp.I didn’t get the sense that there was a clear favorite heading in to camp. Before training camp, the team told some potential free agents that it was looking for a big man on the younger side. I don’t think this disqualifies Eubanks (29), Bradley (28) or Wiseman (25).Head coach Mike
  
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• Cavs season preview: Mario Hezonja – Unknown commodity

  02-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ZADAR, CROATIA - AUGUST 27: Mario Hezonja of Croatia drives to the basket during the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Group K game between Croatia and Latvia at Dvorana Kresimira Cosica on August 27, 2026 in Zadar, Croatia. (Photo by Vedran Vlahovic/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options on
  
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• On This Date in Knicks History: October 2

  02-10-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Former New York Knicks player Dick Barnett waves to the crowd during the first half between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images Two noteworthy Knicks birth
  
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• Grading Jalen Duren's $200 million contract: Pistons pay up to keep All-NBA center

  02-10-2026 14:30 via cbssports.com
  
  The Pistons and Duren ended their contractual standoff on Thursday night, so how did each side do?
  
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• Victor Wembanyama said no to gambling money. In today’s NBA, that feels radical

  02-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama reacts during the Spurs’ Game 1 matchup against the Knicks in the 2026 NBA finals at Frost Bank Center.Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesIf the song from LeBron James’s agonizing Polymarket ad is as stuck in your head as mine thanks to the commercial playing during every YouTube video and HBO show (all I wanted to do was rewatch The Leftovers), let Victor Wembanyama be your antidote. At the Spurs’ practice on Thursday, San Antonio Express-News columnist M
  
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• What if Miles Bridges is closer to Aaron Gordon than we think?

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images What lies
  
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• The NBA’s new rule emphasis could hurt Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and actually give defenses a chance

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Photo by Ryan Sun/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA has a couple new points of emphasis every year when it comes to the officiating, and the top focus ahead of the 2026-27 season could have a big impact on some of the best players in the world. The NBA intends to give defenses more of a chance to actually play defense this season, and superstars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown are going to have to adjust their games quite a bit … if the officials actually stick to callin
  
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• Ranking the Roster: Jamie Jaquez Jr. introduces himself at 4

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 29: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat dribbles up court against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on February 29, 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 Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) | Getty Images Coming in at four in our Ranking the Roster series is the second most accomplished
  
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• ESPN says that Raptors have two top-20 players: they’re absolutely right

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 26: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers, and Bruce Brown #11 of the Toronto Raptors wait for a rebound during the game on January 26, 2024 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 2024 NBAE (P
  
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• Cooper Flagg has the chance to be special

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2026-2027 season with numerous questions, but Cooper Flagg isn’t one them.The 19-year old enters his second season with sky-high expectations, fueled by his incredible play in the back-half of last season. The jump from year one to year two is often massive, especially for generational talents such as Flagg. For example: LeBron James went from 20.9 points per game, to over 27 points per game, while also improving his efficiency. Obviously it is unfair to levy
  
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• A Timberwolves Fan Guide to the Northwest Division

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during the game during Game One of the Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs release promotional schedule

  02-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: Mariachi Los Soberanos perform with Mascot The Coyote of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs 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(Phot
  
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• Heat vibes, Alpha Sixers, Doncic domination? Top storylines for NBA preseason

  02-10-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA training camps are in full swing, and the first preseason game is nearly upon us.The Miami Heat will head to Quebec City, Canada, to face the Toronto Raptors Saturday, Oct. 3. Both teams have been revamped, with Miami pulling off the blockbuster to land star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, while Toronto reunited with Kawhi Leonard.Those are just two of the teams to have undergone massive changes, and they’re not even the ones that had the most seismic offseason; the Philadelphia 76ers w
  
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• NBA preseason tips off with Heat vs Raptors: 2026-27 key dates, schedule

  02-10-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA's preseason schedule is set to begin, and the first game could be a showcase for the blockbuster moves that shook up the league this offseason.Every team in the league returned to the court this week for the start of training camps, and the opening exhibition game of the 2026-27 season is slated for Saturday, Oct. 3 with an NBA Canada game featuring the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat in Quebec City.Though the availability of star players remains to be determined, it could be the first op
  
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• MMBets: The Chicago Bulls start fresh in the Caleb Wilson era

  02-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 26: Chicago Bulls first round draft picks Caleb Wilson (right) and Dailyn Swain (left) pose for a portrait after a press conference at Advocate Center on June 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The once proud franchise known as the Ch
  
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• Rockets must not overpay for Kyrie Irving

  02-10-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact.Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland. Perhaps it should be Tracy McGrady, but let’s avoid that collective trauma.The memories are visceral. Van Exel was a joy. He was so talented, but never especially impactful.Van Exel was ball dominant. He made bad decisions. He wasn’t much of a defender. He was one of the most fun players in the NBA to
  
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• Warriors’ Melton thumbing his way back to a starting role

  02-10-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: DeAnthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Last
  
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• Why Tyrese Maxey is telling new teammate Dean Wade to shoot more

  02-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Tyrese Maxey is telling new teammate Dean Wade to shoot more originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTyrese Maxey has given Dean Wade a consistent message early in training camp.Shoot the ball. Wade, who signed with the Sixers this offseason after spending the first seven years of his career with the Cavaliers, has heard that before. “I’ve been told that a lot in my career,” he told reporters Wednesday. Through a couple practices in Camden, Maxey has be
  
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• Jalen Duren agrees to re-sign with Detroit for five years, $200 million

  02-10-2026 07:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a summer of drama, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to stay together, but scars will remain and need to heal.Just a couple of hours before the qualifying offer deadline, Duren agreed to the often-reported latest offer from the Pistons of five years, $200 million, reported Shams Charania of ESPN and NBA insider Chris Haynes. The deal is a straight five years, with no team or player options, and is fully guaranteed.Duren is coming off a breakout season where he averaged 19.5 p
  
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• Trail Blazers fire new announcer hours after hiring him over social media posts he made as a teen

  02-10-2026 06:57 via cbssports.com
  
  Braiden Bell was let go on Thursday shortly after being hired; the team says it has 'zero tolerance for racist, sexist or harmful comments'
  
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• Jalen Duren secures $200 million Pistons contract to end contract standoff

  02-10-2026 06:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren (0) looks to shoot against Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (31) during the second quarter in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Detroit.Jalen Duren and the Pistons have agreed on a new contract. Duren, 22, agreed to terms on a five-year, $200 million contract that is fully guaranteed and keeps him in Detroit for the long haul, ESPN reported late Thursday night. It ends a lo
  
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• NBA team fires broadcaster hours after hiring him over racist social posts

  02-10-2026 06:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portland Trail Blazers fired broadcaster Braiden Bell just hours after announcing they had hired him, as the team was made aware of some misogynistic and racist social media posts Bell made as a teenager.The 29-year-old Bell was previously employed as the play-by-play announcer for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.“The Portland Trail Blazers have zero tolerance for racist, sexist, or harmful comments," the team said in a statement. “Social media posts made by our recently announced pla
  
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• Mikel Brown Jr. has no timetable as Nets prioritize full recovery

  02-10-2026 05:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brooklyn Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. looks on during practice at the HSS Training Center, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Brooklyn, N.Y.Injured Mikel Brown Jr. can’t wait to play. But he might have to. The rookie is the biggest key to Brooklyn’s rebuild. That’s why his rehab and return have to be right, not rushed. Brown rolled his left ankle last week and has gotten back out on the court on a limited basis in practice. But as of Thursday, he hasn’t been cleared for conta
  
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• Lakers Training Camp Notebook: JJ Redick high on Cameron Carr

  02-10-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Praise has been heaped in bundles to countless Lakers win throughout the first days of training camp. A new name was added to the mix on Monday and is one Lakers fans will likely be excited to hear about. While head coach JJ Redick admitted he’s s
  
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• Jalen Duren finally makes his decision

  02-10-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 15: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons listens to the national anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Pho
  
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• Jalen Duren ends standoff with Pistons, agrees to $200 million contract

  02-10-2026 04:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The saga between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren has finally ended as the disgruntled center agreed to a new five-year, $200 million contract to return to Detroit, according to multiple reports. The agreement came in ahead of Thursday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline to decide on a $9.62 million qualifying offer. Duren averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in 70 games in 2025-26 and was named an All-Star for the first time in his four-year career.After being named to the All-NBA third team, Duren w
  
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• Jalen Duren, Pistons reportedly agree to five-year, $200 million contract, ending monthslong stalemate

  02-10-2026 04:37 via cbssports.com
  
  After a lengthy standoff in restricted free agency, Detroit and Duren finally struck a deal on Thursday
  
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