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• Twitter Gold: Could Larry Bird Play Today? There’s No Doubt

  01-09-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AUBURN HILLS, MI - 1990: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics looks to pass during a game circa 1990 in Auburn Hills, 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 1990 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images People who never saw great athletes play frequently can&r
  
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• The new SB Nation app is the best place to talk NBA

  01-09-2026 20:38 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan (L) and Scottie Pippen (R) of the Chicago Bulls talk during the final minutes of their game 22 May in the NBA Eastern Conference finals aainst the Miami Heat at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game 75-68 to lead the series 2-0. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images SB Nation launched a free app this week that will help make talking about sports with fans and
  
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• Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Allen Iverson with U.S. Open outfit: 'He's someone that I look up to'

  01-09-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Naomi Osaka of Japan walks onto the court against Anastasia Zakharova before their first-round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Aug.31, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Julian Finney / Getty Images)Anyone wondering what look fashion-forward tennis star Naomi Osaka would sport at the U.S. Open this year received “The Answer” on Monday night at Flushing Meadows in New York.That is, her look
  
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• 76ers sign 7-6 C Tacko Fall and Jameer Nelson Jr., son of team's EVP

  01-09-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Tuesday that they have signed center Tacko Fall, guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and forward Saint Thomas.The 76ers didn't announce terms of the deals or if any or all of them are two-way contracts. Nelson is the son of the team's executive vice president of basketball operations, Jameer Nelson, who played 14 seasons in the NBA.Fall, who stands at 7-foot-6, has a new contract following a three-season absence from the NBA. He previously played parts of two seasons with
  
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• 76ers sign 7-6 C Tacko Fall and Jameer Nelson Jr, son of team's EVP

  01-09-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Tuesday that they have signed center Tacko Fall, guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and forward Saint Thomas.The 76ers didn’t announce terms of the deals or if any or all of them are two-way contracts. Nelson is the son of the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations Jameer Nelson, who played 14 seasons in the NBA.Fall, who stands at 7 feet, 6 inches tall, has a new contract following a three-season absence from the NBA. He previously played p
  
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• Most interesting NBA players of 2026-27 + WNBA playoff check-in

  01-09-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their most interesting players heading into the 2026-27 season. The players range from superstars returning or going on revenge tours to new faces in new places to players facing contract extensions or role shifts and much more.On the WNBA side, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture, using it to check in on all eight teams
  
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• Brandon McCoy Jr. injury update: Michigan star to miss 2026-27 season

  01-09-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michigan men's basketball freshman Brandon McCoy Jr., one of the top-ranked players of the 2026 recruiting class, will miss the entire 2026-27 season due to injury, the program announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1.McCoy Jr. suffered an ACL injury in his right knee, per the announcement. The injury occurred in an exhibition game against KK Mega SUPERBET in Montenegro, the final game of Michigan's European tour.REQUIRED READING: Dusty May left Michigan tired of 'nothing getting fixed' in college basketba
  
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• Jalen Duren, Pistons still in contract standoff: When could the All-NBA center make a decision?

  01-09-2026 19:37 via cbssports.com
  
  Duren has a deadline approaching to sign his qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer
  
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• Get the best of Mavs Moneyball on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 16: Kobe Bryant, Carlos Boozer and Dirk Nowitzki of the West All-Stars look at Kobe Bryant's iPhone prior to the West All-Stars Practice on center court at NBA Jam Session presented by Addidas at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center February 16, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. Mandat
  
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• In open letter to NBA GMs, Victor Olidipo says his body is finally right, wants another chance

  01-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Oladipo is a man robbed of his peak seasons by injuries. In 2017-18, he averaged 23.1 points and 4.3 assists per game for the Pacers, won Most Improved Player and was an All-Star, an All-NBA and an All-Defensive Team player. Then the next season he ruptured his quadriceps tendon, and he was never physically right again. Oladipo, now 34, hasn't played in the NBA in three seasons.In an open letter to general managers at The Players Tribune, Oladipo said it took a long time for him to stop c
  
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• In open letter to NBA GMs, Victor Oladipo says his body is finally right, wants another chance

  01-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Oladipo is a man robbed of his peak seasons by injuries. In 2017-18, he averaged 23.1 points and 4.3 assists per game for the Pacers, won Most Improved Player and was an All-Star, an All-NBA and an All-Defensive Team player. Then the next season he ruptured his quadriceps tendon, and he was never physically right again. Oladipo, now 34, hasn't played in the NBA in three seasons.In an open letter to general managers at The Players Tribune, Oladipo said it took a long time for him to stop c
  
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• Klay Thompson to Miami, DeMar DeRozan to Denver and the NBA offseason's most underrated moves

  01-09-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As we inch closer and closer to fall (you already took a sip of a Pumpkin Spice something, I know it), we can feel the optimism spreading within the basketball world. The offseason is full of transactions, moves to improve and swings to make things … fit. That's the key word. Context, opportunity and how a new acquisition works within what a team does will end up defining how well a transaction ends up being. It's easy to view moves in a vacuum. Teams need to acquire talent to fit a need,
  
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• Pistons, Jalen Duren reportedly still $5 million per year apart on new contract

  01-09-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much money does Jalen Duren deserve as a restricted free agent?Does he get paid like the elite center he was last regular season, averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, being a defensive anchor in the paint who was critical to his team winning 60 games? That guy sounds like a max player, and one who should at least get something in the five-year, $200 million — $40 million a season — range.Or, is Duren the guy who struggled on both ends during the playoffs, averaging 1
  
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• Bruce Brown ‘in the mix’ for the Lakers

  01-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles past Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jonathan Kuminga’s decision to sign with the Wolves left the Lakers with a glaring hole in the front court.The discussion around it has largely ranged from making a trade to internal options. Little thought has
  
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• The Mavericks go for gold (again) with City Edition jersey

  01-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks are just weeks away from year-two Cooper Flagg and a new look roster taking the court for training camp. In the calm before the upcoming storm that is the NBA season, basketball-related news is quiet, but that leaves plenty of room for things like… jersey leaks.It’s no secret that the NBA loves to pump out multiple jerseys for each team around the league, enlisting Nike to help them do just that. Originally having an eight-year deal, Nike and the NBA didn’
  
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• Looking back with the Mavericks before we look forward

  01-09-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 Mar 2002: Head coach Don Nelson of the Dallas Mavericks kicks at his center, Dirk Nowitzki #41, before the NBA game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Heat won, 109-95. DIGITAL IMAGE. 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 2002 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Glenn James/NBAE/Get
  
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• Prophetic: Brayden Burries is Dwyane Wade

  01-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: this photo has been converted to black and white) Brayden Burries #0 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: Copyr
  
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• Nets, Michael Porter Jr. at an impasse over extension?

  01-09-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench during after the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on March 31, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Heavy.com’s Sean Deve
  
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• 6 in-season free-agent options for the Sixers to consider

  01-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - MARCH 2026: Kevin Love (42) of the Utah Jazz looks to pass the ball in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) | Star Tribune via Getty Images The NBA’s few remaining notable agents not named Jalen Duren have started flying off the board over the past few weeks. Peyton Watson is now a Cleveland Cavalier. DeMar DeRoza
  
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• The mysterious erasure of RJ Barrett

  01-09-2026 14:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 8: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 8, 2022 at the 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Really,
  
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• Peachtree Hoops Reacts Survey: Offseason grade?

  01-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 30: Jalen Johnson #1 & Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks high five during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 30, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Get the best of The Dream Shake on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Kevin Durant #35 of Team LeBron gets ready in the locker room before the 2019 NBA All-Star Practice and Media Availability on February 16, 2019 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE vi
  
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• Get the best of SLC Dunk on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: Utah Jazz fans take photos before Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors during the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Ber
  
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• Get the best of Pounding The Rock on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs looks at the cell phone of director Spike Lee as they attend NBA All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 14, 2009 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by
  
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• Get the best of Posting and Toasting on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  US film director Spike Lee takes pictures with his mobile phone of the New York Knicks players ahead of the NBA basketball game against The Detroit Pistons at the O2 Arena in London on January 17, 2013. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images It’s a big day for Posting and Toasting. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Knicks. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android.A
  
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• Get the best of NetsDaily on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Kevin Durant #35 of Team LeBron gets ready in the locker room before the 2019 NBA All-Star Practice and Media Availability on February 16, 2019 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE vi
  
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• Get the best of Golden State Of Mind on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JUNE 16: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image was taken with a disposable camera) Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors smiles while looking at this phone before the game against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals on June 16, 2022 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory
  
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• Get the best of Brew Hoop on the new SB Nation app

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milwaukee, WI - APRIL 20: Milwaukee Bucks mascot, Bango takes a 'selfie' with fans before Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Toronto Raptors of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2017 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 20
  
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• 7 NBA teams out of excuses for next season

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 When I wrote about the NBA team
  
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• Where is the ceiling for the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors?

  01-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Darko Rajakovic, head coach of the Toronto Raptors, talks with Scottie Barnes #4, Immanuel Quickley #5, and RJ Barrett #9 during the second half of their NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on January 15, 2024 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty I
  
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