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• Three top remaining NBA free agents: Where things stand with Jalen Duren, Jonathan Kuminga, Bennedict Mathurin

  22-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klay Thompson is heading to Miami. Peyton Watson is going to Cleveland on a sign-and-trade. With Watson locked up, James Harden has agreed to re-sign with the Cavaliers. DeMar DeRozan will play next season with the Denver Nuggets.The free agent market is thinning out, but there are still three very interesting names still unsigned. While two of them are restricted free agents, there are plenty of questions surrounding them now. Let's get into where things stand with Jalen Duren, Jonathan Kuminga
  
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• Klay Thompson signs with Heat + talking Blazers, Jazz, Wizards, Raptors & Mavericks with Andrew Sharp

  24-08-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor continues his 'Entertainment Rankings' with Andrew Sharp. How will the Trail Blazers make all their guards work together? Are the Utah Jazz a sleeper playoff team? The duo also looks at the Wizards with their addition of the No. 1 pick, AJ Dybantsa, how the Raptors will handle Kawhi's return and what to expect from Cooper Flagg in year two with the Mavericks.Later, they break down the news of Klay Thompson signi
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo says he loves Milwaukee: 'I will love it until I die'

  24-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo made a choice: The challenge of chasing another ring with a team closer to that path outweighed his love for the city of Milwaukee. He moved on.That does not mean his love for Milwaukee has changed, something he professed on AnesΤea The Podcast, a popular Greek podcast (hat tip and translation via Hoopshype). Antetokounmpo also talked about what excites him about making the move to Miami this season."The easy thing would be to stay in Milwaukee, but I don't want to be c
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo says he loves Milwaukee, 'I will love it until I die'

  24-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo made a choice: The challenge of chasing another ring with a team closer to that path outweighed his love for the city of Milwaukee. He moved on.That does not mean his love for Milwaukee has changed, something he professed on AnesΤea The Podcast, a popular Greek podcast (hat tip and translation via Hoopshype). Antetokounmpo also talked about what excites him about making the move to Miami this season."The easy thing would be to stay in Milwaukee, but I don't want to be c
  
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• VJ Edgecombe good with potentially reduced role in Philadelphia, 'I just want to win'

  24-08-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Usually, when a player has an impressive rookie year, he gets a larger role in the offense for his sophomore season. Not VJ Edgecombe. The 76ers rookie averaged 16 points a game and was third in Rookie of the Year voting, but he's going to see his role get squeezed this season with the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.Edgecombe is good with that, he told Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer (hat tip Hoops Rumors) over the weekend at his youth basketball camp."I just want to win. I'm
  
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• Klay Thompson won’t solve the Heat’s biggest problem

  24-08-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after making a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of the NBA play-in tournament game at Golden 1 Center on April 16, 2025 in Sacramento, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The M
  
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• Sixers hosting new merchandise sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena

  24-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Jaylen Brown #7 and President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a picture at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on August 6, 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images With LeBron James a
  
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• Julian Champagnie should keep his starting spot

  24-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 8: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a three point basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison in New York, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/
  
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• 2026 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Wemby or Nikola Jokić for first overall pick?

  24-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With most of the dust having settled in free agency and Yahoo! having opened up fantasy basketball leagues for the 2026-27 campaign, it's "mock draft season." Recently, NBC Sports fantasy basketball writers Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin participated in a 12-team, nine-category head-to-head industry mock draft organized by Menace Podmen's Steve St-Pierre. And, in an interesting twist, they held the first two picks in the 14-round draft (no third-round reversal). Below is how the draft played o
  
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• 12-Team, 9-Cat Mock Draft: Wemby or Nikola Jokić for first overall pick?

  24-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With most of the dust having settled in free agency and Yahoo! having opened up fantasy basketball leagues for the 2026-27 campaign, it's "mock draft season." Recently, NBC Sports fantasy basketball writers Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin participated in a 12-team, nine-category head-to-head industry mock draft organized by Menace Podmen's Steve St-Pierre. And, in an interesting twist, they held the first two picks in the 14-round draft (no third-round reversal). Below is how the draft played o
  
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• Ranking types of Raptors fans

  24-08-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ON- MAY 3 - Toronto Raptors fans react to the loss as they had gathered in Maple Leaf Square to watch them play the Cleveland Cavaliers in game seven of their first round NBA play-off series outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. May 3, 2026. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images Raptors fans come in all shapes and sizes. Some have been here since the start, others when Vince Carter put his arm through the rim, some arrive
  
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• Why the Suns have one of the NBA’s widest ranges of outcomes

  24-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Devin Booker #1 and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 23, 2025 at PHX Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Banner Years: 1986, The Greatest Team

  24-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON - 1986: The Boston Celtics 1986 NBA Championship banner gets raised to the rafters joining their previous Celtics' championship banners hanging from the rafters at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 1986 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Three players the Rockets could trade for in 2026-2027

  24-08-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 23: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on January 23, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Jaren Jackson Jr. is going to have a monster season

  24-08-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 7: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on February 7, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Before I sta
  
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• Klay Thompson clears waivers, reportedly agrees to two-year, $11.5 million contract with Miami Heat

  24-08-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’ve known for days that this was coming, but we had to wait 48 hours for Klay Thompson to officially clear waivers before the process could take the next step.That happened Sunday, Thompson cleared waivers from his buyout with Dallas and has quickly agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Heat, according to multiple reports. The Heat have not officially announced the signing, but that likely comes Monday or early in the week.Thompson clearing waivers was not in question, no
  
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• Klay Thompson clears waivers, agrees to two-year, $11.5 million contract with Miami Heat

  24-08-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’ve known for days that this was coming, but we had to wait 48 hours for Klay Thompson to officially clear waivers before the process could take the next step.That happened Sunday, Thompson cleared waivers from his buyout with Dallas and has quickly agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Heat, according to multiple reports. The Heat have confirmed the signing.We just made a splash, bro! Welcome to the 305, @KlayThompsonpic.twitter.com/zCRNvzFdh0— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHE
  
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• Phoenix had the pick, the fit, and the player who wanted to be here

  24-08-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 26: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is guarded by Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 26, 2020 in Sacramento, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Being a Phoenix Suns fan means being someone who has dealt wi
  
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• The Utah Jazz ‘Ball Knowledge’ Epidemic

  24-08-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 17: Jeff Withey #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 17, 2016 at vivint.SmartHome Arena 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• The Power of Friendship will propel the Utah Jazz

  24-08-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9:Keyonte George #3, Isaiah Collier #8, Brice Sensabaugh #28 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz attend the game between the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League 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
  
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• Knicks' development of Mohamed Diawara, Pacome Dadiet key in solving salary cap crunch

  24-08-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The second apron era of the NBA is here and it’s forcing teams to make tough decisions. The Knicks are no stranger to difficult choices. This offseason, the club did not retain backup center Mitchell Robinson in free agency due to the second apron. That problem won’t disappear anytime soon as New York has one of the most expensive teams in the NBA. Looming contract extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are on the horizon. A solution to the salary cap crunch is player d
  
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• Have no fear, Adam Silver is going to solve the Buss family drama

  23-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 09: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver gets ready to present the championship trophy for the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament to the Los Angeles Lakers after they defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 at T-Mobile Arena on December 09, 2023 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Ge
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/23/26

  23-08-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: The sneakers worn by Dink Pate #28 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 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
  
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• Agent Rich Paul says Peyton Watson was held out of playoffs to protect him from himself

  23-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Last postseason, Aaron Gordon pushed himself to play through an injury to get back on the court for Denver, but it wasn't enough for Denver as it got bounced in the first round of the playoffs by Minnesota.Peyton Watson did not play in that series after suffering a hamstring injury in February that lingered through the final months of the season and the playoffs. Watson was heading into free agency this summer — he just completed a sign-and-trade that gets him to Cleveland with a new four-
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Chaney Johnson on Nolan Traoré progress, his fight for minutes

  23-08-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Chaney Johnson #31 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 22, 2026 in Sacramento, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images As players begin to return to the HSS Training Facility for
  
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• How long can Knicks keep their core together?

  23-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks’ first championship in 53 years came in such dominant fashion, fans are quickly turning towards the next one, with all but Mitchell Robinson returning and the season under two months away. Their oldest rotation piece is 31-years-old and the front office can realistically keep them in place for at least the next two seasons, so their championship window remains open.Although the league bolstered up and these guys aren’t exactly young, they only hit their peak
  
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• Raptors fans believe this player must break out playing next to Kawhi

  23-08-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 24: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 and Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors smile during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 24, 2025 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Less splash, more dribble

  23-08-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles against Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2026 in New York City. 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 Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images Do you have a retirement plan? A 401(k)? Is your portfolio pro
  
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• Michael Jordan’s game-worn 1998 NBA Finals jersey could fetch $100M in record-setting auction: owner

  23-08-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Jordan, right, of the Chicago Bulls goes to the basket past Jeff Hornacek, left, of the Utah Jazz on June 7 at the United Center in Chicago. The seven-game series is tied at 1-1. (AFP)The owner of Michael Jordan’s Game 3 1998 NBA Finals jersey has predicted it could fetch a jaw-dropping $100 million — shattering the record for the most expensive piece of game-worn sports memorabilia ever sold.Sports investor and actor Rob Gough is selling the one-of-a-kind white, game-wi
  
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• Bright Side Reacts: Phoenix has three insurance policies hiding on two-way deals

  23-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns sets the play in front of Brooks Barnhizer #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are things in lif
  
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