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• The Blazers are betting on a Ja Morant comeback

  03-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Trail Blazers acquired a player who once looked like a future face of the NBA for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. That's how far Ja Morant's value has fallen. Morant once electrified the NBA with his explosive handle, acrobatic finishes and complete disregard for anyone standing between him and the rim. But with injuries, off-court troubles and diminishing on-court performance, it becomes harder to justify paying him more than $40 million in each of the next two seasons.But for just Grant and
  
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• Three scenarios: What history says about the Wizards this season

  04-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can the Washington Wizards end the tank? With Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and DeAndre Ayton onboard, here are 3 historical paths and what each would mean for 2026-27. | NBAE via Getty Images After a brutal stretch of losing by design, the Wizards are going to try to start winning this year. The past three seasons, the team totaled 50 wins — tied with the 2021-24 Detroit Pistons for the 10th worst three-year stretch in NBA history.The worst stretch belongs to The Process Philadelphia 76ers,
  
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• Open Thread: Tobias Harris trained with George Gervin

  04-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Tobias Harris #23 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for photographs at the San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 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 terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tobias Harris joining the Spurs seems like a pe
  
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• MMBets: The Wolves Go All In

  04-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  I like Minnesota’s roster a lot. I also think this is one of those teams where the over could look great for two months and then completely fall apart because one injury changes everything. The LaMelo Ball trade raised Minnesota’s ceiling, but it also came at a real cost. The Timberwolves traded Naz Reid, Julius Randle, and major draft capital to get him, then added Jonathan Kuminga and Cody Williams to rebuild the forward rotation.Minnesota Timberwolves: Over/Under 48.5 winsOver: -1
  
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• 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: The two-ways

  04-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Rayj Dennis #00 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 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. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we embark on a new Hawks season, it’s time to preview
  
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• Raptors drop first preseason game to Heat

  04-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - OCTOBER 3: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors high fives teammates before the game against the Miami Heat on October 3, 2026 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo posts 9 points, 7 assists in first Heat appearance, rests second half

  04-10-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Miami Heat took on the Toronto Raptors in Québec City on Saturday night. While it marked the start of NBA preseason, it also marked star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game appearance with his new team. He played only the first half of Miami's 129-105 preseason blowout win, but that limited action was enough to affect the game and show how the Heat could use him on offense this season. Antetokounmpo didn't score Miami's first points. Andrew Wiggins got the honor, nailing a thre
  
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• Knicks seek Year 2 breakthrough from big man Mohamed Diawara

  04-10-2026 02:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eventually, the Knicks will need one of them to break through.Mohamed Diawara is the most likely.It’s been a while — really, since Miles McBride — since a Knicks draft pick has developed into a consistent mainstay in the rotation. A big part of that is due to the Knicks not having high picks and often trading out of the first round entirely. But in the apron era, finding value in young, cheap players is critical.Pacôme Dadiet has done nothing to establish himself the past
  
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• Bronny James continues to refine his skills and role with the Lakers

  04-10-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers guard Bronny James enters his third season, and first without father LeBron, with the Lakers. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)Bronny James laughed at the comment, because he found it funny to have a reporter tell him he’s tied for the third-longest tenure with the Lakers.He is entering his third season, tied with Dalton Knecht and right behind Austin Reaves (entering his sixth season) and Jarred Vanderbilt (going on four-plus).James is a veteran now and is looking to find his
  
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• Why it’s good Lakers’ wings ‘annoy’ star player

  04-10-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers star guard Austin Reaves gave the team’s group of wings one of the best compliments they can hear.“They all annoy the hell out of me,” Reaves said after the first few days of training camp. With Reaves referring to the rigor of defense he’s had to go up against during each of the Lakers’ practices, the praise couldn’t have been any higher. Austin Reaves had high praise for the Lakers’ wings. William Liang for CA PostAdou Thiero’s c
  
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• 3 Suns preseason storylines I can’t wait to watch unfold

  04-10-2026 01:00 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Chris Mañon ‘fantastic’ in practice

  04-10-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Chris Manon #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on July 11, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images LO
  
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• Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele injury update: Coach Lupoi 'made that decision'

  04-10-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  California quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele exited the Golden Bears' game against the UNLV Rebels just before the end of the first half after taking a hit that caused a collision to his head.Sagapolutele was evaluated on the sideline after being taken down by UNLV linebacker Elias Rudolph just after getting a pass off. The Cal sophomore quarterback hit his head on the turf as he was wrestled to the ground.Bad news for Cal fans.Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has exited the game before the end of th
  
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• Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele injury update after scary hit

  04-10-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  California quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele exited the Golden Bears' game against UNLV Rebels just before the end of the first half after taking a hit that caused a collision to his head. Sagapolutele was evaluated on the sideline after being taken down by UNLV linebacker Elias Rudolph just after getting a pass off. The Cal sophomore quarterback hit his head on the turf as he was wrestled to the ground.Bad news for Cal fans.Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has exited the game before the end of the f
  
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• First glimpse at Sixers leaves one longing for more

  03-10-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to the media during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Warriors training camp takeaways: Steve Kerr divulges plans for preseason opener

  03-10-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors training camp takeaways: Steve Kerr divulges plans for preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaLAIE, Hawaii – The Warriors on Saturday said goodbye to the BYU-Hawaii campus, which played host to five practices ahead of Sunday’s preseason opener against the LA Clippers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. “I’ve loved it all,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “I mean, Hawaii’s one of the great spots on Earth, and to have ca
  
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• Wizards Training Camp Day 5: Will Riley ‘confident’ entering Year 2

  03-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  APRIL 9: Will Riley #27 of the Washington Wizards shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Bulls on April 9, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/3/26

  03-10-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers before the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 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 (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant
  
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• Lakers’ Ziaire Williams proposes to girlfriend at SoFi Stadium during Bruno Mars residency

  03-10-2026 21:59 via yahoo.com
  Ziaire Williams proposes to his girlfriend Paris Timan during a Bruno Mars concert.Ziarie Williams has yet to play a single minute in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform but has already started to make memories he’ll never forget.While Mars was playing his hit song, “Marry You,” during the second night of his five-night residency at SoFi Stadium, Williams went for a buzzer-beater shot and hit nothing but net.With the confetti falling from the ceiling of the stadium, Williams picked th
  
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• Sixers show big-time talent, early chemistry building at Blue-White scrimmage

  03-10-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers show big-time talent, early chemistry building at Blue-White scrimmage  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe 2026-27 Sixers showed off their considerable collection of talent for the public on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.The scoreboard didn’t matter at the team’s annual Blue-White scrimmage, but fans got a taste of what the star-laden Sixers have to offer. For the first time, public address announcer Matt Cord introduced LeBron James and Jaylen Brown as
  
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• Rockets waive two-way center Rafael Castro

  03-10-2026 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Castro, a 23-year-old big man who was recently signed to a two-way contract back in August, has officially parted company with the Houston Rockets after being waived.After dismissing Tristen Newton to create a two-way space with Sean Pedulla and Quadir Copeland, Houston first targeted Castro. By taking a low-risk gamble on a developing big man, the front staff saw an opportunity to shift toward frontcourt depth.It made logical sense to create a new dynamic at the time because all three of
  
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• Plenty of encouraging signs from Sixers’ Blue x White scrimmage

  03-10-2026 21:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, LeBron James #23, Joel Embiid #21, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a photo during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 202
  
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• Knicks' Mike Brown challenges Mo Diawara to 'take a step forward' in 2026-27

  03-10-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the Knicks ramping up their preparations to defend their NBA title during the coming season, head coach Mike Brown has pinpointed a player who he thinks has what it takes to earn a more significant role this go-around: Mo Diawara.Diawara, still just 21 years old, returns to Knicks training camp following the "best summer of [his life]" back in his hometown of Paris, France.Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 51st pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, Diawara was traded to the Knic
  
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• Keon Ellis is already looking like Jordi Fernández’s kind of player

  03-10-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Keon Ellis #1 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in New York City. 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 Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Keon Ellis is one week into his first Nets traini
  
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• Grizzlies, facing roster crunch, waive former lottery pick Jordan Hawkins

  03-10-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Memphis Grizzlies, facing a roster crunch with too many guaranteed contracts than they can carry into the season, have waived former lottery pick Jordan Hawkins, the team announced.The @memgrizz have mutually agreed to part ways with Jordan Hawkins. pic.twitter.com/3o3B5iQnwy— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) October 3, 2026Both the Grizzlies and ESPN’s Shams Charania described this as a mutual parting of the ways. Memphis will eat (and Hawkins will get paid) his full $7 million contr
  
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• Wizards guard makes shocking claim while admitting team tanked to land No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa

  03-10-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apparently, no one told Wizards guard Bub Carrington that the first rule of tanking is to never admit to tanking.The former first-round pick said in an interview this week that the Wizards intentionally “held back” the team last season in order to maximize their odds of landing the No.1 overall pick, which they ultimately used to grab BYU forward AJ Dybantsa.“We’ve all, in a way, been held back just because, like you said, we were trying to get AJ Dybantsa. That’s n
  
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• Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Wise men, French presidents, BrickBron James

  03-10-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SYMBOL - 25 November 2024, Austria, Innsbruck: A chamois at the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo. Photo: Silas Stein/dpa (Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) Last weekend without basketball, fellas, so here’s a quick summary of a bunch of stuff that popped up recently around the NBA before we get down to (yeah, I know, preseason, but still…) business.James Wiseman has emerged as the early favorite for the Knicks’ 14th and likely final standard roster spot, according to
  
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• How Dusty May plans to get Cooper Flagg easy points

  03-10-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 29: New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May (L) and Dallas Mavericks team president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri stand for photos during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 29, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cooper Fl
  
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• The Lakers may have an insurance policy that they’ve lacked in the past

  03-10-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, left, speaks as Lakers coach JJ Redick listens during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) In recent years, the Lakers have run into a problem.They’ve taken a few successful inexpensive fliers, including Malik Monk and Dennis Schröder, but they’ve lacked the
  
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• The Raptors’ preseason is here!

  03-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 03: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors stands for the national anthem prior to Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs assistant coach at Rocket Arena on May 03, 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s har
  
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