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• Pat Kelsey & The Snub

  24-06-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunrise/ Sunset/ Since the beginning it hasn’t changed yet/ People fly high begin to lose sight/ You can’t see very clearly when you’re in flight — “On Your Way Down” Allen ToussaintTo be honest I didn’t pay much attention initially when Pat Kelsey was first asked Monday morning about not being invited to attend the NBA Draft.He was diplomatic, commenting how Mikel Brown Jr. only had so many invites, etc, etc.Then he said this, and my ears perked up.&ldq
  
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• How good of a season must Kentucky have to keep Mark Pope off the hot seat?

  24-06-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Pope and Rick Pitino celebrate the upcoming basketball season during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Rupp Arena. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Greetings, BBN!It’s been quite the roller coaster of an offseason for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball program. Following a 22-14 season that ended with a blowout in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. Pope watched much of his roster leave Lexington, then struggled to fill it out whe
  
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• NBA analyst says Lakers would trade LeBron to Cavs for this price

  24-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA - April 06: Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, left, goes to the basket for a shot as Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen #31 defends in the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) The Cleveland Cavaliers will forever be linked to LeBron James. The King hasn’t played for his hometown team since 2018, but could return for the final chapter of his career if the Los Angeles Lakers agree to facilit
  
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• 'Super blessed': Karim López makes NBA history as first Mexican-born first-round draft pick

  24-06-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karim López arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft on Tuesday in New York. (Adam Hunger / AP Photo)Until Tuesday night, only one Mexican-born player had been an NBA draft pick. Eduardo Nájera was selected 38th overall in the second round by the Houston Rockets in 2000 and enjoyed a 12-year career as a backup forward with five teams.Karim López joined him when the Detroit Pistons snapped him up at No. 21, making him the first Mexican-born first-round dra
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Cameron Boozer opens as favorite

  24-06-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The top of the 2026 NBA Draft went pretty much as expected on Tuesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with AJ Dybantsa taken No. 1 by the Washington Wizards, Darryn Peterson selected No. 2 by the Utah Jazz and Duke's Cameron Boozer going third to the Memphis Grizzlies.Peterson opened as the favorite at sportsbooks to be selected No. 1 overall, but was surpassed by Dybantsa in March. Dybantsa's odds kept increasing as the draft approached and he was up to a -2500 favorite at some sportsbook
  
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• NBA Draft grades: 8 ‘A’ picks from 2026 first-round

  24-06-2026 20:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Cameron Boozer poses for a photo during the 2026 NBA Draft (Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the books, and SB Nation draft expert Ricky O’Donnell graded every pick from the first round. A total of eight teams managed to nail the first round in his eyes, earning an A-grade or higher for their selections. Grading was a blend of two factors: Where the player was on the NBA big board ahea
  
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• What was up with Warriors owner Joe Lacob, GM Mike Dunleavy arguing before pick?

  24-06-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors made a pick we graded an A, one of the best in the first round, selecting Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11.However, it wasn't smooth sailing getting there — Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy were seen arguing in the run-up to making that pick, something shown on the ESPN draft broadcast.Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. appear to be arguing before the team selects Yaxel Lendeborg at the No. 11 pick, as seen
  
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• NBA Draft: 1 interesting fact about all 30 first round 2026 picks

  24-06-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver poses with the 2026 NBA Draft prospects for a portrait before the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• NBA Draft: Warriors first-round pick Yaxel Lendeborg admits he 'used to hate' Stephen Curry

  24-06-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When former Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg was growing up, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the biggest rivalries in the NBA. And like most sports-watching fans at his age, he had to pick a side in that debate.So when it came time to argue with his friends, Lendeborg defended Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers, per ESPN. It reached a point where Lendeborg said he “used to hate” Warriors star Stephen Curry. Now, he’s going to have to adjust to being Cu
  
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• Jayden Quaintance expects to undergo knee procedure, miss the start of the 2026-27 season

  24-06-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance shoots baskets while warming up with his team before the Hoosiers and Wildcats play college basketball at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky December 13, 2025. | Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Spurs knew they were taking the long approach when they drafted Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick.While he fits the exact big man prototype they were missing last season, he only played in four games for Kentucky this year after su
  
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• Lakers' Austin Reaves opts out of contract, plans to re-sign for four years

  24-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves has opted out of the final year of his contract so he can re-sign with the Lakers for four years and $185 million. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)Both Austin Reaves and the Lakers have always stated their desire to continue their relationship that started when he was an undrafted prospect five years ago.They will.Reaves intends to re-sign with the Lakers for a maximum deal of four years and $185-million, people not authorized to speak on the matter confirmed to The Times
  
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• The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap outlook after Austin Reaves’ max deal

  24-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA - April 29: Austin Reeves #15 high fives teammate LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after scoring against the Houston Rockets in the first half of game 5 of a Western Conference first-round NBA playoff basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Austin Reaves is officially coming back to the Lakers.On Wednesday, Shams Cha
  
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• Lakers selection of Cameron Carr loved by experts

  24-06-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WACO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Cameron Carr #43 of the Baylor Bears smiles after a play in the first half during the game against the Arlington Baptist Patriots on December 29, 2025 at the Foster Pavilion in Waco,Texas. (Photo by Jake Schroeder/Baylor Athletics) This NBA Draft has been lauded as one of the deepest in recent years.Despite having a pick late in the first round, the Lakers still traded up to No. 24 and drafted Cameron Carr, providing the team with an explosive guard who immediately imp
  
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• What Austin Reaves' record four-year, $185 million max contract means for the Lakers, LeBron James, more

  24-06-2026 19:15 via cbssports.com
  
  Reaves' deal is the biggest contract ever signed by an undrafted free agent
  
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• This Cavaliers star has been connected to a potential Jaylen Brown trade

  24-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers chase a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 Image
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft fallout: Duke's Isaiah Evans, UNC's Henri Veesaar leave millions in NIL money on the table

  24-06-2026 18:57 via cbssports.com
  
  The two expected ACC first-rounders have fallen and missed a lucrative opportunity
  
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• NBA reacts to Austin Reaves' historic Lakers contract: What the deal means

  24-06-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers on a historic deal that seems to be one of those win-win situations you so rarely hear about.ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday dropped major purple and gold news, reporting that Reaves "intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30."The deal helps bring back a fan favorite who proved to be an invaluable offensive threat, and it also makes some histor
  
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• Lakers fulfill one offseason priority, reportedly agree to re-sign Austin Reaves for four-years, $185 million

  24-06-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the top of the Lakers' offseason priority list was re-signing Austin Reaves; the only question was how much this would cost. With at least a couple of teams looming to poach him away as a free agent — Brooklyn and Detroit were mentioned — the Lakers ultimately had to pay a little more than they may have ideally wanted.The Lakers got their man. Reaves is set to return to the Lakers on a four-year, $184.8 million extension, with a player option on the final season, a story broken by
  
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• Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, AP source says

  24-06-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract extension worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official for Reaves, who cements his status as one of the most successful undrafted players in recent NBA history with this contract.Reaves is declining his $14.9 million player option for the upcoming season to
  
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• Austin Reaves to stay with Lakers on record-setting $185M contract

  24-06-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the biggest potential free agents ahead of the 2026 NBA offseason is off the market before he reached it. Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a new max contract to remain with the team, according to multiplereports. Reaves and the Lakers have reportedly agreed to a 4-year, $185-million contract after he declined a $14.9-million player option for the 2026-27 season in his current deal.It is believed to be the largest NBA contract for an undrafted player, surpassing the $9
  
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• NBA rumors: The latest on Jaylen Brown's Celtics future, the Knicks' offseason plans and Anthony Edwards

  24-06-2026 18:19 via cbssports.com
  
  The first night of the draft came and went without any big moves but there's plenty to be done
  
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• NBA draft provides another look at Bryson Graham's vision for the rebuilding Chicago Bulls

  24-06-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Bryson Graham took over the Chicago Bulls when he was hired as executive vice president of basketball operations in May. At his introductory news conference, he referenced the acronym SLAP — size, length, athleticism, physicality.That vision is beginning to come into focus.Chicago selected Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of Graham's first draft with his new team on Tuesday night. It was part of a busy stretch for the Bulls, who reportedly acquired Nic
  
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• Lakers get high grade for acquiring Baylor’s Cameron Carr in NBA draft

  24-06-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers entered the offseason wanting to add depth to their roster. They wanted to get more athletic.And they wanted to add elements of youth.By trading up in the draft order with the Knicks, the Lakers selected Baylor wing Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick in the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday night — accomplishing all three of their key goals.The Lakers chose Baylor guard Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. AP Photo/Adam HungerCarr averaged 1
  
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• Meet Cameron Boozer’s cheerleader girlfriend Yva Lauren Cao

  24-06-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boozer GF evergreenOpposites attract. At least sometimes. Cameron Boozer’s big night at the 2026 NBA Draft led fans wanting to know more about his girlfriend, Yva Lauren Cao.Here’s everything we know about her and how she’s been there to support Boozer through his big career moments.She’s a cheerleaderCao was raised by her Cuban parents in Miami and attended Our Lady of Lourdes Academy.There, she practiced cheer and earned All-Dade First Team honors.Cameron Boozer’s
  
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• Jalen Brunson isn’t the best Knick yet — ‘but we’ll get there’: dad Rick

  24-06-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brunson/EwingRick Brunson needs to see a longer body of work before he is ready to crown his son. Soon after the Knicks won Game 5 of the Finals to secure their first championship since 1973, Rick went viral for going out of his way to make it clear that he does not yet think Jalen Brunson is the best-ever Knick. Brunson had just delivered a Finals masterpiece for the ages, scoring 45 of the Knicks’ 94 points. “I love my son,” Rick said on ESPN not long after the fina
  
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• Austin Reaves intends to sign maximum contract with Lakers

  24-06-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves intends to sign 4-year, $185M maximum contract with Los Angeles Lakers.Austin Reaves is staying in Hollywood.Confirmed by The California Post, Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million contract to the LA Lakers — the only franchise he’s ever played for.After declining his $14.9 million player option, Reaves will get the maximum contract extension he was wanting. He will have a player option for the final season.Austin Reaves intends to sign 4-year, $185M maximum
  
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• Will the Sixers get back into the second round of the NBA draft?

  24-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 8: Nick Nurse and Mike Gansey pose for a photo as the Philadelphia 76ers introduce Mike Gansey as their new President of Basketball Operations on June 8, 2026 at The Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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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• NBA Draft’s 5 biggest winners and 3 losers from 2026 picks

  24-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with Yaxel Lendeborg after is drafted eleventh overall by the Golden State Warriors during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NBA Draft had enough talent to make a lot of teams happy. My instant draft grades included eight A’s and only three C’s. Teams made sensible decisions throughout the first-round
  
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• Lakers to sign Austin Reaves to 4-year, $185 million max contract: Report

  24-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign star guard Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million max contract, including a player option for the 2029-30 season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Reaves, 28, declined his $14.9 million player option in favor of receiving a long-term extension. Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14
  
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• Austin Reaves to sign 4-year, $185 million max contract with Lakers: Report

  24-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign star guard Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million max contract, including a player option for the 2029-30 season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Reaves, 28, declined his $14.9 million player option in favor of receiving a long-term extension. Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14
  
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