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• Suns secure Dillon Brooks on a team-friendly 3 year, $73 million extension

  06-08-2026 04:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Suns acquired Dillon Brooks as part of the Kevin Durant trade,
  
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• Top seven NBA free agents still available: Where things stand with Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, more

  12-08-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We have reached the summer doldrums in the NBA — there is no wind filling the sails of teams pushing them toward completing. Put another way: There is no immediate deadline.For restricted free agents, the real pressure comes when training camps start at the end of September, that's when teams and players have to have a deal. Teams also look at the remaining free agents out there and think, "Why do I have to commit to a deal now? Let's see what the market looks like closer to the start of c
  
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• What do you think of the Cleveland Sirens name?

  11-08-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 04: Allison Howard, President of Business Operations of the Cleveland Sirens, helps reveal the new WNBA team's name and logo at Rocket Arena on August 04, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• Off topic mailbag (share your questions)

  11-08-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  March 17, 2014: Two fans read the paper during an NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX Dallas defeated Boston 94-89 (Photo by Albert Pena/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Believe it or not, but it has been over 3 months since the Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs.We’re still over 2 months away from training camp opening. So hopefully you have some additional hobbies and past times that keep you b
  
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• Ranking all the NBA opening week national TV games from worst to first

  11-08-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first crumbs of the 2026-27 NBA schedule have been revealed.On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the league announced its nationally televised slate for opening week and Christmas Day, two of the marquee events on the calendar.The announcement brought some joy and anticipation for hoops fans at a time when the NBA news cycle is in a lull. And, as expected, a few teams were prominently featured: the Philadelphia 76ers, with their additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown; the New York Knicks, fresh off thei
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/11/26

  11-08-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: the sneakers of Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game on July 20, 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/
  
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• Sun Reacts Survey: Should Tom Chambers be in the Basketball Hall of Fame?

  11-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Basketball: Phoenix Suns Tom Chambers (24) in action vs New York Knicks Mark Jackson (13) at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Phoenix, AZ 1/27/1989CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X37759 ) Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Suns fans and fans across the country.It’s Hall of Fame week here at Bright Side of the Sun as we prepare for
  
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• Knicks championship opener vs LeBron's 76ers draws huge ticket prices

  11-08-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Do you have an extra $2,000 lying around or burning a hole in your pocket?\nIf you do and you want to enjoy either the Philadelphia 76ers or the New York Knicks, you will have to pay at least that much to get inside Madison Square Garden when those teams open the 2026-27 regular season. \nThe NBA released part of its regular season schedule this week, and the world champion Knicks, featuring NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, will receive their championship rings and get a banner raised to the rafter
  
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• Ticket prices for NBA opening night matchup featuring Knicks' title celebration, LeBron James' Sixers debut surpassing $2K

  11-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is starting off with a bang on opening night on Oct. 20 when LeBron James makes his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.It will be a celebration in New York City as the Knicks will be raising their NBA championship banner before the nationally televised game.As you could imagine, the amount of attention and interest on that game will be massive as the new-look 76ers, who also added Jaylen Brown this summer, visit their Atlantic Division
  
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• Is their hope in history for Brooklyn Nets fans?

  11-08-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Brian Lewis on Tuesday examines the slow pace of the Nets rebuild which as of this past weekend has been underway in some form or another for three andhalf years since Kevin Durant became the final piece of the Big Three to be traded back on February 9, 2023.As Lewis writes, there’s no hope of anything dramatic happening his
  
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• Are the Lakers already being overlooked for next season?

  11-08-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot against Gary Payton II #0 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
  
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• Northwestern football receives $35M donation from Uihlein family

  11-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Twenty-five days before its first game, Northwestern’s 2026 football season is off to a fine start.The university has received a three-year, $35 million commitment from the Uihlein family to "support the continued growth and success of its football program," the school announced on Tuesday, August 11.According to a release, the funding will be used for athlete development, operational priorities, recruiting and strategic investments "designed to position Northwestern Football for sustained
  
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• Cavs’ opening night for the 2026-27 season is revealed

  11-08-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 16: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers before the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 16, 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 The date is officiall
  
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• When is LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers debut? Date, TV/stream info for Sixers vs Knicks Opening Night

  11-08-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is expected to make his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, October 20, at Madison Square Garden, where the Sixers will face the defending champion New York Knicks on the opening night of the 2026 NBA season.The four-time NBA champion announced his decision to go to Philadelphia in July, signing a two-year, $8 million deal."This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sa
  
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• Victor Wembanyama, Spurs headline NBA international games in 2026-27

  11-08-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the rollout of the 2026-27 NBA schedule, the league will again take its game overseas with a two games in Europe and one in Mexico, all of which were previously announced in May.The NBA will showcase San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, the Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-NBA selection, as he returns to his home country, with the Spurs playing two games against the New Orleans Pelicans.The first game is set Jan. 14, 2027 at Accor Arena in Paris, in what should be a bois
  
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• A list of the closest NBA comparisons for Illinois returners

  11-08-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’re deep in the offseason. A summer of hype around new recruits and NBA Draft anticipation has now become quiet. To pass time, let’s take a look at the Illini’s returning core and their closest NBA comparisons. David Mirkovic: Julius RandleMirkovic and Randle are almost identical when it comes to their body frames, with Mirk sitting at 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds and Randle at 6-foot-8 and 250. The similarities are also seen in what they do with their bodies: they both love to pl
  
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• How to watch 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Schedule, TV/stream info, 2026 class preview

  11-08-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine of basketball's legends will have their legacies etched in history as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes its newest class of inductees in 2026 this weekend. This year's class represents a diverse lineup of players, coaches and contributors who have left a lasting mark on the game.See below for everything you need to know about how to watch the enshrinement ceremony, including notes on those being inducted and the weekend's festivities.How to watch 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Cer
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Schedule: Everything we know including Opening Night, Christmas Games, key matchups and more

  11-08-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA schedule is rolling out this week — the start of the season is just 70 days away — and while the full schedule doesn't drop until Thursday, some of the marquee days and biggest games have already been announced. Here is what we know.Opening nightThe NBA season tips off on NBC on Oct. 20 with a triple-header:• Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons (3 p.m. ET)
  • Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks (7 p.m. ET)
  • Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio Spurs (9:30 p.m. ET)Vict
  
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• Knicks to open 2026-27 season at MSG against LeBron’s 76ers. Get tickets

  11-08-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
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  The New York Knicks’ first game of the 2026-27 season might be their highest profile of the year.On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart’s defending NBA champions host LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in their Philadelphia 76ers debut at New York’s Madison Square Garden.“[
  
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• Lakers’ NBA schedule snub reveals harsh reality about LeBron James’ exit

  11-08-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s no secret that having LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster for the past eight seasons heightened the Lakers’ profile. The Lakers are already arguably the most famous and iconic franchise in NBA history. That is why it was fitting that arguably the NBA’s most famous and iconic active player was playing in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James waves to the crowd during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards. USA TODAY SportsBut now Le
  
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• Mike Macdonald swaps advice with Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, talks about Victor Wembanyama's greatness

  11-08-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to defend their Super Bowl title, another coaching staff looking to claim a championship is in town to get some advice during training camp. Mitch Johnson and members of the San Antonio Spurs’ front-office staff dropped in on Seahawks’ training camp, as a teaser for Tuesday’s episode of “Hard Knocks” revealed.In the clip, Johnson and Macdonald talked about messaging and motivation tactics at the start of the season. Macdonald talked a
  
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• NBA gifts LeBron to LA with Lakers-76ers showdown on Christmas Day

  11-08-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Season's greetings from the NBA, who gifted us all with future cheer as LeBron James will make his return to the West Coast for a game against Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. James spent eight seasons with the Lakers before departing during the offseason as a free agent.After 24 days, he committed to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, July 24, over teams such as the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option for
  
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• Editor-in-chief mailbag: MSG for the opener, Tinseltown for Christmas

  11-08-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBA
  
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• Lakers to host 76ers, LeBron James on Christmas Day

  11-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 18: LeBron James #23 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers warm up prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers will be featured front and center on the Chri
  
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• NBA Christmas games in 2026, ranked from worst to best

  11-08-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 08: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 08, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Ima
  
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• Do the Wolves Need More Veteran Leadership?

  11-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - MAY 26: Anthony Edwards #5, Kyle Anderson, and Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talk to the media after the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2024 at the American Airlines Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mand
  
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• NBA Opening Night begins with a Detroit Pistons afternoon game

  11-08-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 18: Cade Cunningham #2 and Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons look on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 18, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• NBA opening night odds: LeBron James, 76ers underdogs at champion Knicks in unique tripleheader to tip 2026-27

  11-08-2026 16:16 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA has released its Opening Night and Christmas schedule for the 2026-27 season
  
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• LeBron James set to return to L.A. on Christmas Day for Lakers-76ers matchup

  11-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Lakers will see a familiar face for its annual Christmas Day game this season.LeBron James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last month, will be making his return to Los Angeles on Dec. 25 when the Lakers host Philadelphia at Crypto.com Arena, the NBA revealed Tuesday morning in what it called a “sneak peek” of the 2026-27 schedule. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. on ESPN and ABC.The full schedule will be revealed Thursday.The league also unveiled its opening wee
  
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• 2026 NBA Christmas Day schedule rankings: Knicks vs. Spurs tops intriguing five-game slate

  11-08-2026 15:28 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA's Christmas action features a Finals rematch at Madison Square Garden, plus LeBron James returning to L.A.
  
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