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• Quentin Grimes relishing increased opportunities with Lakers

  07-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Quentin Grimes and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia.For guard Quentin Grimes, the decision to join the Lakers this summer was a “no-brainer.”Because for the 26-year-old Grimes, the Lakers offered several appealing factors: stability, familiarity and opportunity. Stability in the form of a four-year, $60 million contract (with a player
  
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• NBA informs teams of slight increase in salary cap projection for 2027-28 season to $176 million

  13-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA has slightly increased its 2027-28 salary cap projection and let teams know, reports Fred Katz at The Athletic.The NBA has informed teams of its updated salary cap projections for the 2027-28 season, league sources tell @TheAthletic:• $176 million salary cap
  • $213 million luxury tax lineThe new projection comes in $2 million higher than the league’s last one.— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) September 12, 2026The previous projection had been $174 million. While a $2 million
  
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• The case for Ziaire Williams as the Lakers’ fifth starter

  13-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 09: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center on March 09, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 126-115. 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 With the NBA season fast ap
  
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• 5 things to get excited about for next Lakers season

  13-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a wild offseason for the Lakers, who revamped their roster around Luka Doncic and are preparing to try to compete for their first championship since 2020. There’s a lot of uncertainty after they lost their superstar of the last eight years in LeBron James and underwent their second ownership change in the last 14 months, but there’s also a lot to be excited about. Here are the five things Lakers fans have to look forward to heading into next season:&nb
  
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• Player Preview: The Suns’ crowded guard room leaves Bouyea fighting for survival

  13-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Jamaree Bouyea #17 of the Phoenix Suns passes the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 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. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every day, we’ll take a closer look at
  
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• Knicks sign Milicic to Exhibit 10 contract. No, not that Milicic

  13-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 7: Darco Milicic #31 of the Detroit Pistons poses for a portrait during the 2003 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at the Madison Square Garden training center on August 7, 2003 in Tarrytown, 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 2003 NBAE (Photo by: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Julius Randle believes Nets will ‘shock the world’

  13-09-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX. - MAY 2026: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) before Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs, NBA Western Conference Semifinals, Game 5. NBA Playoffs. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) | Star Tribune via Getty Images Julius Randle has a simple message for anyone setting expectations for the Brooklyn Nets this season:
  
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• Knicks agree to sign 6-foot-10 Polish forward Igor Milicic Jr. to Exhibit 10 deal

  13-09-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks are reportedly bringing a tall European into training camp.Igor Milicic Jr., 24, agreed to sign an Exhibit 10 deal with the Knicks, according to a Polish outlet.Such a contract typically transfers to a G-League deal. The Knicks did not confirm the signing.Igor Milicic of Poland in action during the FIBA Basketball WorldCup 2027 qualifier match. ADAM WARZAWA/EPA/ShutterstockMilicic, a 6-foot-10 forward who hails from Croatia, played four NCAA seasons for three schools — including
  
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• Tyler Kolek looking to elevate Knicks role despite crowded backcourt

  13-09-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek drives to the basket during Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the 76ers 137-98.Tyler Kolek isn’t making any predictions or declarations about cracking a crowded championship backcourt. As he said Saturday, the goal is just “every day be consistent.” But the third-year Knicks guard also understands he needs to be more
  
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• Julius Randle confident Nets can exceed low expectations in NYC return

  13-09-2026 01:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julius Randle meets with the media after visiting The Brooklyn Basketball Training Center for their Back to School Clinic on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Brooklyn, NY.Julius Randle wasn’t kidding when he told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. that the Nets plan to “shock the world” this season. “Exactly that,” Randle said Saturday when asked what he meant. The optics — including an over/under of 24.5 wins on BetMGM, a 20-62 record last season, an influx of
  
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• Clippers have insecurity problem being in Lakers’ shadow, says insider

  13-09-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Clippers have dominated NBA headlines — and not in a good way.The league ruled that the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer violated salary cap circumvention rules, which cost the organization five first-round picks and a $30 million fine. The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year from all league and team activities.APClippers beat writer Joey Linn believes the team has an insecurity problem surrounding the Lakers. On SiriusXM NBA Radio, Linn discussed why the manner in
  
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• Bronny James reacts to latest Lakers free agent signing elsewhere

  13-09-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Smith Jr. is no longer a Laker.The guard signed a one-year deal with Real Madrid in the Euroleague, where Luka Doncic played before making his transition to the NBA. Nick Smith Jr. of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a foul shot during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns. Getty ImagesSmith posted the news on Instagram with a picture of himself in his Real Madrid uniform. He was congratulated by Bronny James. “Damn thats fire bro be great!!!” James commented on Smith&r
  
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• Ex-Lakers target gets put on blast by former NBA All-Star for ‘taking bulls–t deals’

  12-09-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves gave many pause. The 23-year-old joined Minnesota on a two-year, $12.4 million deal despite the Lakers offering a deal that would allow Kuminga to earn roughly the same amount annually.Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga listens to questions during an NBA basketball news conference at Target Center. AP Photo/Ellen SchmidtBut the forward has been adamant that he made the right decision, saying he wanted to join a winning culture. The Timberwolves h
  
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• Lakers free agent signs with Real Madrid in surprise twist

  12-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers saw many free agents find new homes this offseason. Nick Smith Jr. is no exception. After the Lakers declined his team option for the 2026-27 season this summer, Smith became an unrestricted free agent. Nick Smith Jr. of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a foul shot during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns. Getty ImagesThe guard has agreed to a one-year deal with Real Madrid, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Klutch Sports agents Lucas Newton and Calvin Andrews ne
  
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• Knicks secondary market tickets for opener are 500% more expensive this season — and even the worst seats cost more than $1K

  12-09-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans react after New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) puts up a three-point shot during the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.Secondary ticket prices to the New York Knicks home opener have shot up more than 500% from last year — now costing over $1,300 to get in the door.The cheapest seats on the secondary market for the Oct. 20 opening night game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden cost $
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/12/26

  12-09-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Skal Labissiere #64 of the Orlando Magic during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 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 Tom O'Conn
  
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• Inside the Suns: Devin Booker, Koa Peat, free throws

  12-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: Last season, Devin Booker’s shooting was his 4th least-effective (.507), and his three-point shooting (33.0%) was his second-worst ever. How important is it for him to get to at least above his career averages in these areas in 2026-27?GuarGuar: Defi
  
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• NBA Offseason News/Rumors 2026: Devin Carter waived by Atlanta, may end up in Boston

  12-09-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the slowest point of the offseason — at least until the NBA Board of Governors' meeting next week — here is a quick weekend update on a few topics.Derrick Jones Jr. not seeking tradeAfter the NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers, fans across the league scurried to trade machines, thinking LA's players would scramble to abandon a sinking ship. Nowhere is that truer than among the fans of that other franchise in Los Angeles, which did not land Jonathan Kuminga. Said fans are
  
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• Lakers looking to trade two players before start of season

  12-09-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers may not be finished retooling their roster.Last month, the entire Lakers roster traveled to Slovenia for a four-day minicamp hosted by Luka Doncic. It appears that two players in attendance for the bonding experience may be on the trade block. Jarred Vanderbilt has been a trade candidate prior to this offseason. Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesThe Lakers are reportedly looking to trade Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht before Opening Night, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer
  
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• The Clippers are reminding us how not to treat franchise greats

  12-09-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives after the game on March 23, 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Maxi Kleber may be signing with Luka Dončić’s team in Italy

  12-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 02: Maxi Kleber #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center on April 2, 2026 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. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the spring, it was announced Luka Dončić would be teaming
  
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• Sixers pre-camp questions: Who will Sixers run their late-game offense through?

  12-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers pre-camp questions: Who will Sixers run their late-game offense through? originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ new era is on deck.With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on board and training camp set to begin in late September, we’re taking a look at key questions for the 2026-27 Sixers. We’ve asked: Just how dramatic of an impact will James make?What role will Brown play on his new team?Will the Sixers be healthy when i
  
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• Celtics reportedly interested in signing former lottery pick

  12-09-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: Devin Carter #22 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on April 10, 2026 in Sacramento, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Celtics a
  
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• Player Preview: Koby Brea’s path to sticking in Phoenix is painfully simple

  12-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TEMPE, AZ - MARCH 2: Koby Brea #14 of the Valley Suns looks on during the game against Salt Lake City Stars on March 2, 2026 at Mullett Arena in Tempe, 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Every day, we’ll take a clo
  
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• NBA legend Robert Parish to host book event in Dallas next month

  12-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On October 15, 2026, NBA legend Robert Parish will be in Dallas talking about his book “The Chief”, which was published earlier this year. The event is part of the Dallas Jewish Bookfest and will be hosted at the Aaron Family JCC. Dallas Mavericks radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Cooperstein will emcee, while legendary broadcaster Brad Sham will give an introduction to the evening. Tickets are $36 (found here) and include dessert and a copy of the book, which can be signed by Paris
  
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• Not Sunny News For Mark Williams

  12-09-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Mark Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns posts up on Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Form
  
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• Knicks face tough Miles McBride decision after latest contract-talks update

  12-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks reacts after his shot during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
  
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• Dwight Howard joining team overseas months after announcing retirement

  12-09-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during a game against the Golden State Warriors on April 7, 2022, at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.Dwight Howard’s retirement didn’t last long.It didn’t even last a year.Six months after announcing that he was stepping away from basketball, the Basketball Hall of Fame center — inducted in 2025 — is returning to the court for another stop in an increasingly well-traveled post-NBA career.Howard, who turns 41 i
  
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• What Mark Williams’ injury means for Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro

  12-09-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 11: Oso Ighodaro #11, Khaman Maluach #10 and Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns arrive to the arena before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 11, 2026 at PHX Arena 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
  
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• Rockets honor first responders and talk upcoming season

  12-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With it being the 25th anniversary of the 911 attacks, people around the world remember the people who were lost that day and honor the heroes who sacrifice their lives not only that day but every day of the year. Organizations across the city, including the Houston Rockets, took part in events celebrating the role first responders play in our everyday lives.The Rockets have held events for several years to show their appreciation for 911 Dispatchers, firefighters, police, and all first responde
  
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