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• Reassessing — and grading — Lakers’ tumultuous offseason

  28-08-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If it feels as if the Lakers have had multiple offseasons this summer, it’s because of how eventful the last two months have been.There’s been LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history and the player who led the Lakers to their last NBA title in 2020, leaving the team in free agency for the 76ers after eight years with the franchise. There was a roster retooling around superstar guard Luka Doncic, which as of Friday, includes nine new players.The Lakers are fully
  
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• Kuminga’s agent fires back at critics, the post-Jaylen Celtics & MLB in virtual reality with Aaron Turner, Jay King & Kendall Baker

  31-08-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeOn today's jam-packed Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC has Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, on to uncover the truth behind the Kuminga debacle and to preview what he has to offer with the newly retooled Minnesota Timberwolves.Then, Celtics reporter Jay King joins to break down the departure of Jaylen Brown from Boston and what that means for this year's roster.Plus, Yahoo Sports senior writer Kendall Baker shares his experience
  
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• Deni Avdija says Portland would not clear him to play in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

  31-08-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  More than 30 NBA players have suited up for their nations this summer in FIBA World Cup qualifying matches, including about two dozen in Europe alone (a tough region to qualify from). Victor Wembanyama has put on a show, but there is also Nikola Jokic (Serbia), Rudy Gobert (France), Lauri Markkanen (Finland), Dennis Schröder (Germany) and many more.Deni Avdija is not one of them.Israel's best player said in a social media post that the Trail Blazers had not cleared him, via Aris Barkas of E
  
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• Collin Sexton brings much needed scoring off the bench

  31-08-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 12: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 12, 2026 in Dallas, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Parting ways with every free agent not named Austin Reaves this summer
  
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• Bright Side of the Sun Reacts Survey: How did the Suns do this offseason?

  31-08-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 20: Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott talks to Devin Booker #1 during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey
  
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• 2026 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Drafting from the No. 6 pick in a 16-team league

  31-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Standard fantasy basketball leagues consist of 12 teams, but there are plenty who compete in larger ones. And in those larger leagues, the task of drafting a team can get tricky. For many, that may mean reaching for a player earlier than you would in a standard league, as there's a higher likelihood that your desired target won't be available in the following round. Recently, Rotoworld writer Raphielle Johnson participated in a 16-team mock draft hosted by Menace Podmen's Steve St-Pierre. Pickin
  
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• Who deserves a spot on the NBA's 80th anniversary team? Adding four players to hypothetical Top 80 list

  31-08-2026 20:09 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA put out its list of the league's 75 greatest players five years ago... so we're giving it an update after the 80th season
  
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• Kevin Durant: USA Basketball GM is 'one of my main goals'

  31-08-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Durant is already a USA Basketball legend. He wants to continue to contribute to the program's success after his playing career."One of my main goals is to be the GM of the Team USA, one of these Olympics one of these years," Durant said on the Boardroom show, which he co-founded. "I want to do that job one time."Grant Hill is the current U.S. men's national team GM — or managing director — serving in that role since 2021.Hill, with input from coaches, recommended the 12 player
  
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• Jaylen Brown’s fanfest turnout showed he earned respect few in Boston ever do

  31-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - March 18: Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown signals for an and-one. The Celtics played the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Surrounded by thousands at Boston Common, Jaylen Brown took his final bow in the city he’s called home for the last decade Sunday afternoon.Brown held his “741 Frequency Fest” block party in downtown Boston to celebrate his 10 seasons w
  
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• Where do things stand with Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Aspiration investigation? League, Ballmer talking

  31-08-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nearly a year ago, the NBA formally launched its investigation into whether the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer circumvented the salary cap through a team sponsor called Aspiration.That's a long investigation, and one that has stalled a trade to send Leonard to Toronto. While Pablo Torre and other reporters have done their part to keep the story going, the most common reaction now is, "What is going on with that? Is the NBA just trying to sweep it under the rug?"No, although the league certainl
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey: Just how good will Brayden Burries become?

  31-08-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks 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) |
  
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• Northwestern division watch: Thunder trim payroll, still dangerous

  31-08-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Let’s keep the sports analysis rolling, Dub Nation. Welcome to Oklahoma City, the final stop before we leave the Northwest division for good. This last team on my list in my division by division recap of the offseason shenanigans is the team that didn’t have the greatness to repeat as champions last season, the Thunder. They went to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals but ultimately fell short in a contentious battle against the uprising San Antonio Spurs. But the Thunder were th
  
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• Northwest division watch: Thunder trim payroll, still dangerous

  31-08-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Let’s keep the sports analysis rolling, Dub Nation. Welcome to Oklahoma City, the final stop before we leave the Northwest division for good. This last team on my list in my division by division recap of the offseason shenanigans is the team that didn’t have the greatness to repeat as champions last season, the Thunder. They went to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals but ultimately fell short in a contentious battle against the uprising San Antonio Spurs. But the Thunder were th
  
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• Tyrese Maxey has taken many forms as a Sixer — this season will be no different

  31-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 6: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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. But
  
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• Happy 30th Birthday, Cap!

  31-08-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Jalen Brunson speaks onstage during the Kings of NY panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics Another Knick turns 30 this week! Days after Mikal Bridges reached the milestone, Captain Jalen Brunson celebrates his birthday today.Born August 31, 1996, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the Knicks captain hits the 30-year mark about 11 weeks after del
  
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• Open Thread: Julian Champagnie to host a meet and greet

  31-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Julian Champagnie #30 and Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs look on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks 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
  
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• Can Riley improve fast enough to earn playing time with the newly competitive Wizards?

  31-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Riley has potential. Will he do the work necessary to earn playing time as the Wizards seek to be competitive in 2026-27? | NBAE via Getty Images The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi dribble) game, and a good helping of competitive moxey.He had some good moments last season, though I was less enamored with even “the good stu
  
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• History Month: The Red Auerbach Coaching Tree

  31-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the history of the NBA, there have been over 350 head coaches, and among all these coaches, there has never been an individual who exerted a greater influence on the shape of professional basketball than one Arnold “Red” Auerbach.Auerbach’s legacy is not just the championships that he won as a coach and as a general manager; it’s the influence that his players have had on the game, as they became coaches themselves, and as they mentored players and assistant coaches.Wh
  
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• Warriors star Steph Curry recalls how his early failures led to success

  31-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors star Steph Curry recalls how his early failures led to success originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaStephen Curry stepped on the court during an AAU tournament in Nevada, determined to prove deserving of a scholarship to a major college. Maybe even Duke or University North Carolina, a couple hours’ drive northeast of his hometown of Charlotte.All the big-name coaches were in the building and Curry, a scrawny but earnest teenager, would provide them with a glimpse of all his g
  
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• Northwest division watch: Blazers reloaded with Morant, Lillard

  31-08-2026 06:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anybody else in Dub Nation get tired of Portland smacking the Golden State Warriors around last year? The Warriors spent most of last season fighting for their lives in the Western Conference standings, and somehow a Trail Blazers team that wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near the top of their list of problems kept showing up and punching them in the mouth.Welcome to the next stop on our tour through the Northwest Division. Unfortunately for Warriors fans, this is a team in the group that s
  
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• Other DAZN-NBA deals show what a Spurs version could look like

  31-08-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 21: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game on March 21, 2026 at the 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• High stakes Rockets season in three parts: Players

  31-08-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 17: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets takes a three point shot defended by Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center on December 17, 2018 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Why is there a picture of James Harden?Read o
  
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• High stakes Rockets season in three parts: players.

  31-08-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 17: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets takes a three point shot defended by Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center on December 17, 2018 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Why is there a picture of James Harden?Read o
  
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• Aaron Donald’s return to Rams is like Michael Jordan and Bulls

  31-08-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - MAY 29: NFL Player, Aaron Donald attends the game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat during Game 7 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals on May 29, 2022 at FTX Arena 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Northwest division watch: Jazz activating youth movement

  30-08-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Back at it Dub Nation, taking a virtual tour around the NBA’s offseason division by division to see what’s happening. The Golden State Warriors are trying to recapture their championship magic against a bunch of teams that are more than happy to put the dynasty to sleep for good. We’re still cruising through the Northwest division, so let’s talk some Utah Jazz basketball.Last year the Dubs went 3-1 against Utah, beating them pretty much at will as the Jazz’s season
  
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• The Duo Effect: Shaping the Phoenix Suns’ 2026-27 outlook

  30-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nash and Amare. Stockton and Malone. Peanut butter and jelly. Batman and Robin. We’ve always had a fascination with dynamic duos.In the context of the modern NBA, analysts often consider two-man lineups. These allow a good sample size of more minutes than three- or even full five-person lineups. Further, they provide an isolated look at chemistry combinations that work. I looked at the top 25 (minutes volume) Suns two-man combinations from last year and sorted by net rating. 
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/30/26

  30-08-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Romeo Weems #88 of the Chicago Bulls during the game against the Utah Jazz 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE
  
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• Former Lakers champion hit with insane ‘1-in-400-million’ bad omen

  30-08-2026 20:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kentavious Caldwell-Pope went to Philadelphia hoping to help the 76ers catch lightning in a bottle. His introduction to the city delivered the real thing first.The former Los Angeles Lakers guard’s new penthouse was struck by lightning just minutes after his wife, McKenzie, signed the lease, according to her TikTok account of a chaotic moving day that ended with water pouring from the ceiling and the family scrambling down 14 flights of stairs.“Minutes after I sign the lease, you guy
  
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• Watch Victor Wembanyama put on show leading France past Sweeden in FIBA World Cup qualifying

  30-08-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama is a nearly unstoppable force in the NBA, and he might be better when playing for his country.Wembanyama put up 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting on Sunday, helping France pull away from Sweden late in the second half of a FIBA World Cup qualifying game played before a record crowd of 14,750 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Wemby put on a show, maybe just not what the Swedish fans hoped to see.WEMBY DELIVERED.18 PTS on 6/7 FG, 8 REB and 3 BLK for the French superstar agains
  
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• Watch Victor Wembanyama put on show leading France past Sweden in FIBA World Cup qualifying

  30-08-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama is a nearly unstoppable force in the NBA, and he might be better when playing for his country.Wembanyama put up 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting on Sunday, helping France pull away from Sweden late in the second half of a FIBA World Cup qualifying game played before a record crowd of 14,750 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Wemby put on a show, maybe just not what the Swedish fans hoped to see.WEMBY DELIVERED.18 PTS on 6/7 FG, 8 REB and 3 BLK for the French superstar agains
  
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