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• The Scratching Post

  21-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, internet users. Welcome to The Scratching Post, your home for open conversation with your fellow Carolina Panthers fans.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here.You know the drill. If you don’t then follow the handy instruction below to sign up and join the conversation:Join the conversation!Sign up for a user
  
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• Previewing each NBA team as 2026-27 season approaches

  21-09-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As far as NBA offseasons go, this was a wild one.There were blockbuster trades — with Giannis Antetokounmpo heading to the Miami Heat and Jaylen Brown going from the Boston Celtics to their Atlantic Division-rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers.There were culture-swinging free agency decisions — most notably NBA icon LeBron James, the league’s leading scorer, opting to break away from the Los Angeles Lakers to join Brown in Philadelphia. There were coaching changes and players r
  
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• Los Angeles Clippers season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  21-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coach Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers could struggle to make a significant run during the 2026-27 season.The organization has fallen from playoff contention to a team likely dropping near the bottom of the Western Conference as a result of its offseason.The NBA announced disciplinary action against the team on Sept. 2 after an external law firm completed enough of its investigation and shared its findings with league commissioner Adam Silver.The Clippers were fined $30 million and were t
  
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• Houston Rockets season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  21-09-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Year one with Kevin Durant didn't go as the Houston Rockets hoped. The 2026-27 NBA season is shaping up as a basketball do-over.The Rockets will largely run it back with their roster mostly intact after a disappointing first-round playoff exit in the wake of their much-hyped Durant acquisition. Houston is hopeful the return of veteran point guard Fred VanVleet, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, can unlock a talented core that never seemed to fit together consistently without an e
  
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• Dallas Mavericks season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  21-09-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks are in the process of reinventing themselves after the disastrous Luka Doncic trade, and the past few months have reshaped the franchise ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.Former Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri was hired this offseason to be the Mavericks' new team president, and former ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz, most recently an assistant GM with the Portland Trail Blazers, was tabbed to be the new Dallas GM. They then made a huge splash by hiring Dusty M
  
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• Miami Heat season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  21-09-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pat Riley has been hunting a superstar since LeBron James left in 2016. On the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft, he got one, sending Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.That was the easy part.Miami then let Norman Powell, its only All-Star last season, sign with Chicago then filled in its roster with veterans on short money. Tim Hardaway Jr., a Sixth Man of the Year finalist in Denver last season, took one year and $
  
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• Brooklyn Nets season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  21-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This was a team that finished with the third-worst record in the NBA and one that has won just 78 of 246 games (.317) over its last three seasons.The problem for the Brooklyn Nets is that the short-term future doesn’t look all that much better.Since the team’s experiment with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden imploded, the Nets have struggled to find any semblance of competitiveness. The big move of the offseason was a trade that brought in three-time All-Star Julius Randle
  
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• Toronto Raptors season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  21-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Eastern Conference became notably deeper and more talented this offseason, and the Toronto Raptors are very much one of the reasons why.Toronto made a splash with its acquisition of seven-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard. It has the potential to be a franchise-altering move, even though it had remained pending for more than a month, as the NBA wrapped up its investigation into Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers over salary cap circumvention.But with that now resolved, the Raptors can move forwa
  
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• Gonzaga’s Anton Watson Signs Training Camp Deal With Los Angeles Lakers, Soon After Waived

  21-09-2026 05:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Anton Watson #41 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Semifinals on July 18, 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Graham Ike Signs Two-Way Deal With Golden State Warriors

  21-09-2026 05:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Graham Ike #45 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on July 9, 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Duop Reath chose the Suns, that doesn’t make him a savior

  21-09-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 2, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) dunks during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con First and foremost, I want to start today’s session by saying that I like the acquisition of Duop Reath. It shows that Brian Gregory consistently looks for ways to create competition throughout the roster, and that’s a good thing. Iron sharpens iro
  
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• Why Warriors fans should be grateful Steve Kerr chose to return

  21-09-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Kerr has seen and heard it all. That includes the white-knuckled chants calling for him to be fired or retire. So, how should Warriors fans feel about Kerr’s decision to return as Golden State’s coach?They should be thanking their lucky stars. We all know that Kerr helped transform the Warriors into the league’s modern day dynasty, winning four championships over eight years from 2015-2022. But let’s take a second to think about what that entaile
  
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• NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 23

  21-09-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: A basketball sits on the court during a break in the action between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers during preseason action at the Barclays Center on October 19, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The 76ers defeated the Nets 106-76. 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 Bruce Bennett/G
  
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• Luka Doncic returning to LA ahead of Lakers media day with somber memory

  20-09-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers season is around the corner and Luka Dončić is returning to Los Angeles. Dončić, who led the league in scoring last season (33.5 points) and was third in assists (8.3) is expected to leave Europe for Los Angeles on Sunday ahead of Media Day on September 28, according to Sportklub. On Sunday, the Lakers superstar took to Instagram with a heartbreaking post. He posted images of his two daughters (Gabriela, who was born November 2023, and Olivia, who was bor
  
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• Warriors reportedly signing NBA Summer League standout to final two-way spot

  20-09-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors reportedly signing NBA Summer League standout to final two-way spot originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors reportedly are filling their third and final two-way spot on their roster, and it’s going to a potentially surprising player.Golden State is signing big man Graham Ike to a two-year, two-way contract, ClutchPoints’ Kenzo Fukuda reported Sunday, citing a source.Ike went undrafted out of Gonzaga earlier this year before signing with the Warriors for to pla
  
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• Luka Dončić posts heartbreaking message to daughters after leaving them for Lakers

  20-09-2026 22:08 via yahoo.com
  Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic reacts on the court during the fourth quarter of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, March 10, 2025. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-108.Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić is heading back to America after spending much of the offseason in his home country of Slovenia.This means that Dončić has to leave his two daughters (Gabriela, who was born November 2023, and Olivia, who was born last De
  
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• Player Preview: Jordan Goodwin is the Suns’ Alex Caruso

  20-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 04: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a three-point shot against Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 108-105. 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
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/20/26

  20-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Dain Dainja #84 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Minnesota coach Chris Finch talks LaMelo Ball in offense, Joan Beringer role

  20-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Minnesota is going to look very different this season with Julius Randle and Naz Reid gone and LaMelo Ball in.Coach Chris Finch understands he has a lot of puzzle pieces to fit together, and he discussed that with Britt Robson of MinnPost. That starts with how LaMelo and Anthony Edwards fit together, and what that means for the team's offensive identity."As I sit here now, I want to see how it plays out. Your identity is driven by your best players, for sure, and we still have them. I can see a
  
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• Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Back to Mexico

  20-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This picture taken on September 3, 2026, shows a dugong swimming at Ngederrak Reef off the coast of Koror, Palau, where the marine mammals feed on seagrass beds. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM | AFP via Getty Imag
  
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• Roundtable: What we’re looking forward to

  20-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2026 NBA Summer League game 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE via
  
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• MMBets: The Philadelphia 76ers are under immense pressure to win

  20-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia may have just had the most star-studded offseason since Miami welcomed their big three 16 years ago. The common thread there is LeBron James, who is somehow still doing it nearly two decades after making his first decision. The 76ers, who have an extremely talented young backcourt, added two NBA Finals MVPs to their former regular-season MVP to create the most formidable lineup they have had in this decade. When you make moves like those, it is championship or bust. There is no
  
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• Women's Super League: Holdt scores double for Spurs v Palace, Brighton lead Villa

  20-09-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE: Brighton 1-0 Villa George scores first goal for SeagullsLIVE: Palace 0-2 SpursHoldt scores double for Spurs Palace down to 10 players - Tsunoda sent off forfoul on TandbergLIVE: West Ham 0-0 EvertonWomen's Super League: Holdt scores double for Spurs v Palace, Brighton lead Villa
  
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• Inside the Suns: The Suns’ center situation

  20-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team, in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: With Williams out injured, who do you give the Suns’ starting center job to?zenzino: From many comments I’ve seen here, I think that Maluach is a little overestimated and Oso is a little underestimated. Currently, Oso is a better player. Period
  
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• Entering Year 5, what should we make of Joe Mazzulla?

  20-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - May 2: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks during his postgame press conference. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers played in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images I recently started reading Bill Simmons’ The Book of Basketball, 17 years after it was published and several days after my partner asked why a book about basketball needed to b
  
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• YouTube Gold: Bill Walton At His Zenith

  20-09-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 03: Basketball: Portland Trail Blazers Bill Walton (32) in action vs Phoenix Suns, Phoenix, AZ 12/3/1976 (Photo by Hank Delespinasse/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: X21024 TK2) In the conversation about great NBA big men, Bill Walton sort of gets an asterisk. Everyone acknowledges his brilliance, but his fragile body, especially his feet, kept him from playing consistently. Out of 1,148 possible games, Walton played in just 468, meaning that he missed 59
  
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• LeBron James’ wife posts daughter dance after splashy pro volleyball investment

  20-09-2026 02:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, isn’t done with California sports quite yet.Despite LeBron no longer being a member of the Lakers, Savannah James officially became an investor with the LOVB volleyball league’s new Los Angeles team.LeBron James, left, and Savannah James arrive at Sushi Samba in West Hollywood, Calif., on August 28, 2026. The couple was celebrating Savannah James’ 40th birthday. STAR INFLUX LA / BACKGRIDThis isn’t the first time that the James family ha
  
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• Why Warriors will be one of NBA’s best shows even if they don’t go far

  19-09-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No one expects the Warriors to be NBA champions next season. So, will it be a wasted season?Far from it. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, Friday, April 10, 2026. NBAE via Getty ImagesNot everything can be judged by whether the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy is hoisted in June. The Warriors are playing for so much more than a champagne bath. They’re playing for
  
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• Tarris Reed Jr. could be a difference-making rookie

  19-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images You don’t often see teams double down on rookies at the same position in the draft. It’s even rarer that you see a team make a trade to grab a player at the same position they just drafted. That either speaks to Tarris Reed’s value, the status of
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/19/26

  19-09-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Vladislav Goldin #50 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty I
  
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