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• Player Preview: Koa Peat has almost everything the Suns want. Almost…

  16-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Former Arizona guard Pelle Larsson signs extension with Heat

  19-09-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 14: Pelle Larsson #9 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE v
  
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• Pistons lock up core player, sign F Ausar Thompson to 5-year extension

  19-09-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons have locked up one of their core players.Just not the one people thought would sign first.The Pistons and Ausar Thompson agreed on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million on Friday, Sept. 18, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the extension has not yet been announced publicly.The deal, which does not have any opt-outs, kicks in next season and secu
  
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• Pistons, Ausar Thompson reportedly agree to 5-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension

  19-09-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons and forward Ausar Thompson have agreed to a five-year, $155 million contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.Thompson, 23, was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team and finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting in his third season as Detroit finished with the top record in the Eastern Conference at 60-22. The Pistons’ 2023 first-round pick (No. 5 overall) out of Overtime Elite Academy in Atlanta, Thompson led the league with an ave
  
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• Heat, Pelle Larsson reportedly agree to four-year, $60 million contract extension

  19-09-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson was a standout for Sweden in FIBA World Cup qualifying this summer. He scored 23 points against France (not enough for the win, but he outscored Victor Wembanyama). He completely outplayed Lauri Markkanen, leading Sweden past Finland with 31 points on 9-of-17 shooting and adding five boards.Pelle Larsson drops 31 PTS, as he leads Swedento a crucial victory over Finland away from home #FIBAWC | #StepItUppic.twitter.com/FLlozKi5EP— FIBA Basketball World Cup(@FI
  
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• Heat guard Pelle Larsson reportedly agrees to 4-year, $60 million extension

  18-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pelle Larsson entered last season as a relative unknown. Then he made himself some money.The Miami Heat guard has agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension with a mutual option for the 2030-31 season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal has not been confirmed by the Heat.Larsson was slated to hit restricted free agency next offseason.The 25-year-old Swede represents the latest find for the Heat and their vaunted player development machine. Miami acquired him in the 2024 NBA
  
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• Heat G Pelle Larsson reportedly agrees to 4-year, $60 million extension

  18-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pelle Larsson entered last season as a relative unknown. Then he made himself some money.The Miami Heat guard has agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension with a mutual option for the 2030-31 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal has noit been confirmed by the Heat.Larsson was previously slated to hit restricted free agency next offseason.The 25-year-old Swede represents the latest find for the Heat and their vaunted player development machine. Miami acquired hi
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/18/26

  18-09-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Kylor Kelley #61 of the Orlando Magic wears Nike shoes against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks defeated the Magic 92-69. 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 Candice Ward/Getty Images
  
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• Matisse Thybulle fills a desperate defensive need

  18-09-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 6: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on April 6, 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. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images After the Lakers’ four presumed starters, all other s
  
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• Cleveland Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to General Manager

  18-09-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 30, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers executives Jason Hillman (left), Koby Altman (center) and Brandon Weems (right) watch a game against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports The Cleveland Cavaliers are not done making off season moves. This time the changes are coming in the front office. It was reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday morning that the Cavaliers are promoting Brandon
  
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• The Suns have plenty of X-factors. Which one matters most?

  18-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suns head coach Jordan Ott high-fives guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co How do you define an X-factor? When you look up and down a roster, what skills or characteristics are you searching for in a player before giving them that designation? As we prepare for the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns season, our writing staff decided to take on that question. What makes someone an X-factor? And who will fill tha
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Centers (Points Leagues)

  18-09-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It's the perfect time to debut our points league center rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonMore Fantasy Basketball RankingsPoints LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenter9-Cat LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPo
  
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• Who will be next member from 2023 NBA Draft class to sign a big-money extension?

  18-09-2026 20:43 via cbssports.com
  
  Jazz guard Keyonte George agreed to a $157.5 million deal this week, so who's next in line to get paid?
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Power Forwards (Points Leagues)

  18-09-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It's the perfect time to debut our points league power forward rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonMore Fantasy Basketball RankingsPoints LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenter9-Cat LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall Fo
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Small Forwards (Points Leagues)

  18-09-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It's the perfect time to debut our points league small forward rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonMore Fantasy Basketball RankingsPoints LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenter9-Cat LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall Fo
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Shooting Guards (Points Leagues)

  18-09-2026 20:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It's the perfect time to debut our points league shooting guard rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonMore Fantasy Basketball RankingsPoints LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenter9-Cat LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall F
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Point Guards (Points Leagues)

  18-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It's the perfect time to debut our points league point guard rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonMore Fantasy Basketball RankingsPoints LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenter9-Cat LeaguesTop 200 playersPoint GuardShooting GuardSmall Forw
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Top-200 players (Points Leagues)

  18-09-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It's the perfect time to debut our points league top-200 player rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonDan's overall player list is in the table below. And be sure to save and bookmark this page, as it'll be the living, breathing, updating hub for Dan's rankings for points league d
  
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• Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown: 'I love that guy'

  18-09-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtics fans are still trying to adjust to the idea that their team traded away Jaylen Brown. Even Brown admitted he's still adjusting to playing for a new team in a new city.Jayson Tatum is adjusting, too. He discussed that and how he feels about Tatum with Dan Patrick on the Dan Patrick Show."For me, I love that guy. What we were able to accomplish together in nine years, right, went to the conference finals five times, we went to the championship twice, we won a championship, we've shared All
  
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• Is this the year the Sixers climb atop the Philly sports hierarchy?

  18-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game on December 25, 2023 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• The Jazz just extended Keyonte George to huge deal. Was it worth it?

  18-09-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the bright young stars of the NBA — and perhaps a player you’ve never even heard of — just locked in a massive extension that affirms his status as an essential piece on an ascending team.The Utah Jazz and Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension, a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss
  
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• Keyonte George gets huge extension from Utah Jazz. Was it worth it?

  18-09-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the bright young stars of the NBA — and perhaps a player you’ve never even heard of — just locked in a massive extension that affirms his status as an essential piece on an ascending team.The Utah Jazz and Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension, a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss
  
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• Jason Timpf joins for a Lakers conversation! Natasha Howard interview + biggest questions entering the postseason

  18-09-2026 19:10 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 are joined by Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight, The Volume) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers. They talk through the Lakers' offseason roster overhaul, next steps for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, what to expect from Walker Kessler, early thoughts on how the Lakers may look to defend, and much more!On the WNBA sid
  
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• Michael Sweetney, former Georgetown star and Knicks lottery pick, dies at 43

  18-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Sweetney, a legendary Georgetown big man who became a Knicks lottery pick, has died at the age of 43.Sweetney's wife, India Sweetney, announced his death on social media. He died Wednesday at a hospital in New Jersey, and no cause of death was given.The Knicks are saddened to hear about the passing of Michael Sweetney.
  Michael was an incredible person who will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/T071Ie4SnL— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) September 17,
  
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• Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Sandro Mamukelashvili?

  18-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 18: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on December 18, 2025 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. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Of all the signings the Lakers made this offseason, Sandro
  
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• Cleveland promotes long-time executive Brandon Weems to General Manager

  18-09-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first paragraph about any story involving Cavaliers executive Brandon Weems includes the phrase "LeBron James' high school teammate," but that can undersell the time and effort Weems has put into carving his own path.That path now includes being the general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will be the No. 2 man in the organization and work directly under head of basketball operations Koby Altman.OFFICIAL: Brandon Weems has been promoted to General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. #L
  
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• Three areas the Rockets must improve this season

  18-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 8, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks up in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets have turned the page on their 2025-26 campaign after an up-and-down season. The Rockets made the biggest move of the 2025 offseason when they traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, hoping he would be the missing piece in their championship hope
  
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• Utah locks up guard Keyonte George with reported five-year, $157.5 million extension

  18-09-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We know what Utah's backcourt of the future will look like — Darryn Peterson and Keyonte George.That is more set in stone than ever after George and the Jazz agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million extension of his rookie contract, a story broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon and since confirmed by other reports. NBA insider Jake Fischer says the true contract value, excluding incentives he may or may not earn, is $155 million. The deal does not kick in until the 2027-28 se
  
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• All the dumb moments that make this title so much sweeter: Part I (1974-89)

  18-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Original Caption) New York: The N.Y. Knicks' bench is a most happy place as they build up a big lead in the second game of their playoff series against the Chicago Bulls. Coach Rick Pitino joins Patrick Ewing (L) and Mark Jackson in the laughter as the New Yorkers evened the series at a game apiece, winning 114-97. We’re in the home stretch, folks.September brings a bunch of things. School for many young people (it was personally August for me up in State College), the start of all forms
  
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• Joel Embiid’s Best Playoff Games, Part IV: Game 3 vs. New York in 2024

  18-09-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final Score: Sixers 125 Knicks 114Series Score after result: New York lead 2-1Embiid’s stat line: 50 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 13-of-19 FGs, 5-of-7 3PTs, 1 block, +16 ratingIt was a game the Sixers had to have. After a couple of hard-fought losses in New York to open the first-round series against the Knicks, including a controversial Game 2 loss, Philadelphia returned home with its backs against the wall. For the most part, the first two games of the series follow
  
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