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• Sixers roster, salaries, cap space, available draft picks and more

  03-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: VJ Edgecombe #77, Tyrese Maxey #0 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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
  
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• Watch highlights from Amare Stoudemire's induction into Basketball Hall of Fame

  16-08-2026 06:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amare Stoudemire is a no-brainer Hall of Famer. Saturday, that became official.Congrats to Class of 2026 @Hoophall inductee, Amar'e Stoudemire! pic.twitter.com/yPT3DXr2Ez— NBA (@NBA) August 16, 2026He is a five-time All-NBA player, six-time All-Star and the 2003 Rookie of the Year who averaged 18.9 points and 7.8 rebounds a game over 14 NBA seasons. He, along with fellow inductee Mike D'Antoni, was at the heart of the seven-seconds-or-less Phoenix Suns that changed the NBA game and put eve
  
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• ‘Dodgerizing’ of Lakers to continue until sale official

  16-08-2026 04:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Kimbra Walter and Mark Walter attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2025 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. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images This offseason, it became increasingly cl
  
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• 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction: Candace Parker, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers lead latest class

  16-08-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its eight-person 2026 class on Saturday night. Players Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and Amar'e Stoudemire were joined by coaches Doc Rivers, Mark Few, and Mike D'Antoni, and referee Joey Crawford in enshrinement. The ceremony was held at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, following Friday night's red carpet event at the Monhegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Each of this year's honorees actually received
  
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• Amar'e Stoudemire inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

  16-08-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amar'e Stoudemire, who is being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, was one of the handful of high school players to make the jump to the NBA and be successful. He was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns and made an immediate impact, winning the 2002-03 NBA Rookie of the Year.As one of the catalysts of Mike D'Antoni's "Seven Seconds or Less" philosophy, along with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Nash, Stoudemire blossomed into one of the
  
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• Doc Rivers enters Basketball Hall of Fame: His legacy explained

  16-08-2026 02:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will induct eight individuals and one team that has contributed to the growth of basketball - domestically and internationally - becoming one of the best, surpassing milestones and having a worldwide impact.One of the inductees for the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame is none other than head coach Doc Rivers.Other inductees include Joey Crawford, Mark Few, Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Candace Parker, Chamique Holdsclaw, Elena Delle Donne and the 1996 USA Bas
  
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• Mike D’Antoni and Amar’e Stoudemire enter the Hall of Fame

  16-08-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 25: Head coach Mike D'Antoni of the Phoenix Suns talks with Amare Stoudemire #1 during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena on March 25, 2007 in Sacramento, California. The Kings won 107-100. 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 2007 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via
  
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• Gonzaga coach Mark Few inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

  16-08-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Few, who is being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has guided Gonzaga from being a nice little Cinderella story to a national powerhouse this century. He led Gonzaga to NCAA title game appearances in 2017 and 2021, and the Bulldogs currently have appeared in 25 consecutive NCAA Tournaments. Few, a two-time Naismith Coach of the Year, was an assistant at Gonzaga for a decade before taking over from Dan Monson. He has a 773-156 record in 26 seasons, and his teams have
  
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• Former NBA coach Mike D'Antoni inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

  16-08-2026 01:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike D'Antoni has his prints all over the modern game of basketball.The coach, who began his NBA career as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets in the 1997-98 season before becoming head coach of the Phoenix Suns in the 2003-04 season, is being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday, Aug. 15 as part of the class of 2026.In the 2000s, 'experts' thought D'Antoni was insane for idolizing offense and less defense. D’Antoni influenced the game through his up-tempo,
  
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• NBA referee Joey Crawford inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

  16-08-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Longtime NBA referee Joey Crawford, who is being inducted into the Naismith Basketball of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 15, officiated 2,561 regular-season games over 39 seasons, including a record 374 postseason games and 50 NBA Finals games. He worked in 23 consecutive NBA Finals.Officiating with an iron fist and known for his quick whistle and quicker temper, Crawford got on the nerves of NBA players and fans, including an infamous incident in 2007 when he ejected Spurs star Tim Duncan for laughing
  
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• I Did a Deep Dive on Jaxson Hayes. Here’s What I Learned.

  16-08-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 18: Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakersdunks the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on December 18, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• After Portland City Council approves Moda Center renovation money, will Tom Dundon sign new lease?

  16-08-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This past week, the Portland City Council approved $120 million to pay for much-needed renovations to the Moda Center, home to the Portland Trail Blazers. Combined with already approved state and county funds, that totals $586 million for the renovations.However, all the funding hinges on the Trail Blazers agreeing to a new lease that would keep the team in Portland through 2050. The Trail Blazers — particularly owner Tom Dundon — and the city disagree over some key terms of that lea
  
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• Bright Side Sitdown: Amar’e Stoudemire reached Springfield by always being ready to adapt

  15-08-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The day before Amar’e Stoudemire was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Bright Side sat down with the five-time All-NBA selection and the six-time All-Star for a conversation about his time with the Suns, playing for Mike D’Antoni and what he’s feeling before his big day.(The following answers have been lightly edited for brevity and clarity.)You’re about to get inducted into the Hall of Fame. What are you feeling right now
  
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• The Spurs have a lot of wings. How will they play them all?

  15-08-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/15/26

  15-08-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 20: A view of the Nike shoes of Maxime Raynaud #42 of the Sacramento Kings against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half of the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Kings 83-78. 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. (Phot
  
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• NBA News: 2026-2027 Minnesota Timberwolves Schedule Guide

  15-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the Minnesota Timberwolves were seen gathering in Paris, France for a Rudy Gobert sponsored team-building vacation, the NBA schedule-makers were hard at work determining who goes to play where and when after the fallout from LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers decision.The Timberwolves were highlighted by the league a lot due to the Anthony Edwards and now LaMelo Ball effect. It should be a fun season with plenty of marquee matchups that Minnesota will be on the front lines of national cov
  
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• Warriors legend gives LeBron James ultimate flowers: ‘He has no weakness’

  15-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green, left, Klay Thompson, middle, and Stephen Curry celebrate winning the NBA Finals in June.Klay Thompson is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He is also a sure-fire future Hall of Famer. So his takes carry legitimate weight in NBA circles. On Friday, he was asked who has been the most difficult player to guard throughout his professional career.His answer? “LeBron [James],” Thompson said on a Twitch stream. Klay Thompson said LeBron James is the most difficult
  
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• The Lakers’ record sale has another twist: Mark Walter’s brief tenure

  15-08-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The shocking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers drew headlines for its reported $12.5 billion valuation. But it’s also notable for another reason: Assuming the sale is approved by the NBA Board of Governors, Mark Walter's tenure would rank among the shortest controlling ownership spans USA TODAY identified in the histories of current MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL franchises.USA TODAY reviewed ownership histories across the four major U.S. leagues and found just four completed qualifying tenures shorte
  
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• Bright Side Sitdown: Mike D’Antoni reflects on the Suns and Seven Seconds or Less

  15-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The day before Mike D’Antoni was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Bright Side sat down with the former Phoenix Suns head coach about his time with the Suns, building the iconic Seven Seconds or Less offense, and what he’s feeling before his big day.(The following answers have been lightly edited for brevity and clarity.)Now that it’s Hall of Fame Weekend, what are you feeling?Mike D’Antoni: It’s a great honor. I mea
  
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• LeBron James launches golf YouTube channel in spectacular fashion

  15-08-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James, is hitting the links and he’s taking fans on his golf journey.James announced the launch of his YouTube channel, which centers around golf. The 41-year-old and his crew will play rounds at some of the greatest courses in the world, dine at local restaurants and more throughout each episode. LeBron James announced he would be signing with the 76ers near the end of July.Getty Images for FanaticsThe first of which is an hour and a hal
  
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• Judge sides with MSG against former Knick Charles Oakley, says former player couldn't prove assault

  15-08-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday, saying that the former New York Knicks All-Star had not proven he was assaulted when he was removed from a game he attended in 2017.Oakley was handcuffed and arrested after an altercation with security while sitting near owner James Dolan during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Oakley initially brought a number of claims against MSG that were dismissed in February 202
  
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• LeBron James launches YouTube golf channel with video from Cavaliers title team reunion trip to Scotland

  15-08-2026 18:05 via cbssports.com
  
  LeBron James is officially in the YouTube Golf space and his first video features his trip to Scotland with the Cavs title team
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Who is the most important Rockets player this season?

  15-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images This week’s question asked which Rocket is the most important for the upcoming season. When the Houston Rockets entered the 2021 draft, they were entering a new era for the franchise. Th
  
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• Charles Oakley's assault case against Madison Square Garden dismissed

  15-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by Charles Oakley against Madison Square Garden, saying the former NBA player has not proved that he was assaulted before he was kicked out of "The World's Most Famous Arena" during a 2017 game.During the Feb. 8, 2017 game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oakley was arrested after an incident with security while seated near New York Knicks owner James Dolan.Oakley's first attempt at suing MSG was filed in February 2020, and this is the third time the la
  
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• How Warriors' offseason deals with four returning players were graded by ESPN

  15-08-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Warriors' offseason deals with four returning players were graded by ESPN originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors haven’t signed anyone new this offseason, but ESPN doesn’t view the contracts they’ve handed out in a negative light.As the team missed out on big fish like LeBron James this summer, Golden State re-signed Kristaps Porziņģis, De’Anthony Melton, Al Horford, Gary Payton II and Draymond Green ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season and is run
  
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• Ranking the 10 best games on the Cavs schedule

  15-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 05: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball to the basket around guard Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on November 05, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 132-121. 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 Jas
  
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• Put Tom Chambers in the Hall!!!

  15-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1992: Tom Chambers #24 of the Phoenix Suns drives on Harvey Grant #44 of the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1992 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Chambers played for the Suns from 1988-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) | Getty Images There isn’t much in the wide world of sports that you can look at and genuinely call a “travesty”. Especially when you consider all of the instability in the world at large, sports a
  
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• 6 NBA teams screwed over by the schedule release

  15-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics plays defense on Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of their game at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 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. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The idea of pla
  
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• Candace Parker, 2026 class set for Basketball Hall of Fame induction: Live updates

  15-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Candace Parker is widely regarded as one of the best women's basketball players of all time with three WNBA championships, two league MVPs, one Finals MVP, and seven All-Star selections to her name.\nAdd first-ballot Basketball Hall of Famer to the list.\nParker will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 during an induction ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts on Saturday, Aug. 15, alongside Elena Delle Donne
  
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• Candace Parker, 2026 class inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame: Live updates

  15-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Candace Parker is widely regarded as one of the best women's basketball players of all time with three WNBA championships, two league MVPs, one Finals MVP, and seven All-Star selections to her name.\nAdd first-ballot Basketball Hall of Famer to the list.\nParker was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 during an induction ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts on Saturday, Aug. 15, alongside Elena Delle Donne, Ch
  
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