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• Three areas the Rockets must improve this season

  18-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 8, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks up in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets have turned the page on their 2025-26 campaign after an up-and-down season. The Rockets made the biggest move of the 2025 offseason when they traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, hoping he would be the missing piece in their championship hope
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Top-200 players (Points Leagues)

  18-09-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It's the perfect time to debut our points league top-200 player rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonDan's overall player list is in the table below. And be sure to save and bookmark this page, as it'll be the living, breathing, updating hub for Dan's rankings for points league d
  
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• Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown: 'I love that guy'

  18-09-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtics fans are still trying to adjust to the idea that their team traded away Jaylen Brown. Even Brown admitted he's still adjusting to playing for a new team in a new city.Jayson Tatum is adjusting, too. He discussed that and how he feels about Tatum with Dan Patrick on the Dan Patrick Show."For me, I love that guy. What we were able to accomplish together in nine years, right, went to the conference finals five times, we went to the championship twice, we won a championship, we've shared All
  
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• The Jazz just extended Keyonte George to huge deal. Was it worth it?

  18-09-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the bright young stars of the NBA — and perhaps a player you’ve never even heard of — just locked in a massive extension that affirms his status as an essential piece on an ascending team.The Utah Jazz and Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension, a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss
  
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• Keyonte George gets huge extension from Utah Jazz. Was it worth it?

  18-09-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the bright young stars of the NBA — and perhaps a player you’ve never even heard of — just locked in a massive extension that affirms his status as an essential piece on an ascending team.The Utah Jazz and Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension, a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss
  
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• Jason Timpf joins for a Lakers conversation! Natasha Howard interview + biggest questions entering the postseason

  18-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight, The Volume) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers. They talk through the Lakers' offseason roster overhaul, next steps for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, what to expect from Walker Kessler, early thoughts on how the Lakers may look to defend, and much more!On the WNBA sid
  
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• Michael Sweetney, former Georgetown star and Knicks lottery pick, dies at 43

  18-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Sweetney, a legendary Georgetown big man who became a Knicks lottery pick, has died at the age of 43.Sweetney's wife, India Sweetney, announced his death on social media. He died Wednesday at a hospital in New Jersey, and no cause of death was given.The Knicks are saddened to hear about the passing of Michael Sweetney.
  Michael was an incredible person who will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/T071Ie4SnL— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) September 17,
  
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• Cleveland promotes long-time executive Brandon Weems to General Manager

  18-09-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first paragraph about any story involving Cavaliers executive Brandon Weems includes the phrase "LeBron James' high school teammate," but that can undersell the time and effort Weems has put into carving his own path.That path now includes being the general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will be the No. 2 man in the organization and work directly under head of basketball operations Koby Altman.OFFICIAL: Brandon Weems has been promoted to General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. #L
  
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• Utah locks up guard Keyonte George with reported five-year, $157.5 million extension

  18-09-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We know what Utah's backcourt of the future will look like — Darryn Peterson and Keyonte George.That is more set in stone than ever after George and the Jazz agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million extension of his rookie contract, a story broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon and since confirmed by other reports. NBA insider Jake Fischer says the true contract value, excluding incentives he may or may not earn, is $155 million. The deal does not kick in until the 2027-28 se
  
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• All the dumb moments that make this title so much sweeter: Part I (1974-89)

  18-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Original Caption) New York: The N.Y. Knicks' bench is a most happy place as they build up a big lead in the second game of their playoff series against the Chicago Bulls. Coach Rick Pitino joins Patrick Ewing (L) and Mark Jackson in the laughter as the New Yorkers evened the series at a game apiece, winning 114-97. We’re in the home stretch, folks.September brings a bunch of things. School for many young people (it was personally August for me up in State College), the start of all forms
  
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• Joel Embiid’s Best Playoff Games, Part IV: Game 3 vs. New York in 2024

  18-09-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final Score: Sixers 125 Knicks 114Series Score after result: New York lead 2-1Embiid’s stat line: 50 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 13-of-19 FGs, 5-of-7 3PTs, 1 block, +16 ratingIt was a game the Sixers had to have. After a couple of hard-fought losses in New York to open the first-round series against the Knicks, including a controversial Game 2 loss, Philadelphia returned home with its backs against the wall. For the most part, the first two games of the series follow
  
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• Did the Lakers finally find their modern big in Sandro Mamukelashvili?

  18-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Sandro Mamukelashvili.Sandro Mamukelashvili wasn’t on Lakers fans’ radar. That’s why when the Georgian big man joined the purple and gold, it was considered the team’s most out-of-the-box signing of the summer.With Mamu in the mix, the Lakers n
  
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• Jazz guard Keyonte George reportedly agrees to 5-year, $157.5 million extension

  18-09-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon reported on Friday. Just in: Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed on a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, sources tell me and @BannedMacMahon. pic.twitter.com/cmS7utNPGH— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 18, 2026This story is being updated.
  
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• LeBron James' childhood friend, HS teammate promoted to Cavaliers GM

  18-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A high school teammate and childhood friend of LeBron James is now an NBA general manager.Brandon Weems has been promoted to general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers after rising through the organization's front office over the past decade, according to multiplereports on Friday, Sept. 18. He'd been an assistant general manager for the franchise since 2022.Weems played basketball with James at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. James' agent, Rich Paul, described Weems as "basical
  
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• The Bounce: Winning an MVP is better than a title? Tracy McGrady thinks so

  18-09-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Bounce Newsletter  | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox.Good morning! It’s been a busier week around the NBA than I expected. I accidentally started a basketball book club on X (formerly Twitter). Let’s get to itT-Mac’s TakeMcGrady would rather have an MVP than a titleNo really!In a recent episode of his “Cousins” podcast alongside NBA legend Vince Carter, Hall of Famer
  
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• Adem Bona’s foot injury exposes the Sixers’ potential fatal flaw this season

  18-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 28: Joel Embiid #21 and Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers watch a replay on the scoreboard during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on October 28, 2025 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. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images With less than two we
  
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• NBA games are coming to DAZN: How to watch the Cavaliers, Spurs, Pacers and more during the 2026-27 season

  18-09-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While NBA games typically air on NBC, Peacock, Prime Video, ESPN, TNT, ABC and NBA TV, this year, hundreds of games will also stream exclusively on DAZN. DAZN, a British streaming service, has spent the past few years offering a great selection of sports programming. Best known as a signature destination for many major boxing matches and FIBA basketball, they also offer sports that are less mainstream in the U.S., like rugby, cricket, and curling. And now, you can add the NBA to that list, as th
  
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• Cavaliers reportedly promoting Brandon Weems to become new GM

  18-09-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandon Weems is reportedly being promoted to general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.The 40-year-old Weems will work under team president Koby Altman. He will take over the role after Mike Gansey left in May to become the Philadelphia 76ers' president of basketball operations.Weems originally joined the Cavaliers in 2015 as a scout and worked his way up in the organization having also served as director of scouting, senior director of player personnel and
  
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• Brandon Weems promoted by Cavaliers to general manager

  18-09-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandon Weems has been promoted to general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced on Friday.“Brandon has earned this opportunity through more than a decade of exceptional work with the Cavaliers and by consistently demonstrating elite judgment and the expertise required to help lead our basketball operations,” said President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman in a statement. “He has been instrumental in our player evaluation and roster-building processes, has
  
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• Why free agents showed less interest in Lakers this offseason than usual

  18-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Something curious is happening with the Lakers. They’re the second-winningest franchise in the NBA with 17 championships. They have a top-four player in the league in Luka Dončić. They’re located in one of the premier cities in the league in Los Angeles. But a curious pattern has repeated itself this offseason. Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Jan. 14
  
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• Ranking the Roster: Nate Ament raises eyebrows at 14

  18-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Nate Ament #15 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Player Preview: Duop Reath enters camp competing for a role at center

  18-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 18, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason.Duop Re
  
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• Open Thread: So old footage of the Spurs triggers nostalgia

  18-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1982: George Gervin #44 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1982 at the Boston 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 1982 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Yesterday, we posted a
  
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• Open Thread: Old footage of the Spurs triggers nostalgia

  18-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1982: George Gervin #44 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1982 at the Boston 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 1982 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Yesterday, we posted a
  
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• ACC Players Taken In The Last Two NBA Drafts

  18-09-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets during the 2026 NBA Summer League Semifinals game 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
  
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• Knicks halt ticket sales after admitting prices were mistake

  18-09-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Madison Square Garden is seen with the Empire State Building in the background in New York City, United States, on August 6, 2026. The multi-purpose indoor arena serves as a major venue for sports and entertainment, hosting concerts, live events, and games for the NBA New York Knicks and the NHL New York Rangers. A digital screen on the arena displays a celebration of the New York Knicks as NBA champions. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images On Wednesday,
  
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• Sixers pre-camp questions: What's the next step for Edgecombe?

  18-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers pre-camp questions: What's the next step for Edgecombe? originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ new era is on deck.With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on board and training camp set to begin in late September, we’re taking a look at key questions for the 2026-27 Sixers. We’ve asked: Just how dramatic of an impact will James make?What role will Brown play on his new team?Will the Sixers be healthy when it matters most?&n
  
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• Derrick White’s resurgence

  18-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics looks on prior to a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 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 Elsa/Getty Images) | Ge
  
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• Countdown to Practice #3: Paul McNeil

  18-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  P2 to the rim! | Credit: NC State Men’s Basketball Welcome to the Preseason – Basketball practice officially starts in 3 days, September 21st.  Before last season, BTP posters were saying, “I can’t remember who’s on the team this season.” We’re here to help! We’re counting down the 10 days to the beginning of practice ’26-‘27 by taking another look at this season’s roster, focusing on the 10 players most likely to make an imp
  
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• Ramp to Camp: What will be Mitchell Robinson's biggest contribution?

  18-09-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ramp to Camp: What will be Mitchell Robinson's biggest contribution? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonBoston Celtics newcomer Mitchell Robinson was absent from this week’s introductory press conference while tending to a personal matter, but the man nicknamed “Big Country” left a sizable impression on his new team during his offseason visits.“When Mitch came into the building for the first time — first of all, it’s kind of jarring how big he is, obvious
  
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