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• Tyler Nickel situation emerges as Knicks shape 2026-27 roster

  05-08-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks 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 The New York Knicks found a couple of promising young players in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft one day after moving entirely out of the first round to preserve some cap space and avoid stepping into
  
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• Jazz Reacts: Here’s how excited Jazz fans are for this season

  15-08-2026 06:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz 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 For what feels like the first time in some time, the excitement is palpable for the upcoming Utah Jazz season. With the addition of Darryn Peterson in the lottery, the addition of Jaren Jackson Jr., and the clea
  
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• Charles Oakley’s case against MSG gets dismissed for third time in latest twist to years-long legal drama

  15-08-2026 05:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charles OakelyCharles Oakley’s lawsuit against Madison Square Garden and owner James Dolan was dismissed for a third time Friday, concluding another chapter to the legal battle involving the former Knicks star that dates back to when he was ejected from the Garden following an altercation with security guards in February 2017. MSG said in a statement that the claims were dismissed by the court “in their entirety” and that it planned to pursue legal action against Douglas W
  
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• Tyrese Haliburton ‘shocked’ by opening night matchup in return from Achilles tear

  15-08-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  haliburtonTyrese Haliburton thinks his return should be a bigger deal — and he makes an interesting point.The Pacers star is at least making a triumphant return this season, over a year after rupturing his Achilles during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.But while appearing on the “Numbers On The Board” podcast this week, Haliburton unleashed his emotions after learning that the Pacers would begin their 2026 campaign in, of all places, New Orleans.Tyrese Haliburton has a bone to p
  
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• Dennis Schröder has now been traded 9 times. Is that the NBA record?

  15-08-2026 04:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the Cleveland Cavaliers sending the Dennis Schröder and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann, per ESPN, the 32-year-old guard now adds a dubious distinction to his NBA resume.It marks the ninth time Schröder has been traded, making him the second-most moved player in league history. First on the list? That honor belongs to Trevor Ariza, who was traded 11 times in 18 years from 2004-2022 and played for 10 different teams. The Hornets will be the 12t
  
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• Chris Paul joining Lakers would be ironic next chapter of his NBA life

  15-08-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  chris paul bob iger split screen imageToward the end of his conversation with the California Post on Wednesday, soon-to-be Lakers co-owner Bob Iger had a clear message after he and business partner Josh Kushner agreed to purchase the franchise from Mark Walter for a historic valuation of $12.5 billion. “It’s just premature to speculate at all about what we plan to do,” Iger told the Post. “Because frankly, we haven’t made any plans yet.&rdqu
  
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• NBA Offseason News/Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Klay Thompson to a contender? Curry extension.

  15-08-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We've reached the point of the offseason where there is minimal movement on the free agency and trade market — outside of Cleveland trading Dennis Schroder to clear a little cap space to make another move later — but there is some. Here is some of the latest chatter.Klay Thompson seeks contenderIt's been reported for months that the Dallas Mavericks have been looking for a trade for Klay Thompson, while at the same time denying they plan to buy him out (because teams would rather get
  
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• Inside Lakers mega-deal: Mark Walter made a shocking decision. Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner jumped at the chance

  15-08-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bob Iger, left, and Joshua Kushner jumped at the chance to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers. (Getty Images)Mark Walter said he loved owning the Lakers but decided recently it was time to sell. Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner wanted to own an NBA franchise and had the money for a big purchase.The framework for a deal was consummated in a matter of days, Iger said, although the sale needs to be approved by the NBA Board of Governors. Iger and Kushner paid $12.5 billion for the Lakers. Walter’
  
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• Warriors’ Splash Brother gets ripped for leaving Michael Jordan out of his top-5

  15-08-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A former Golden State Warriors point guard receives backlash from the internet after leaving Steph Curry off of his top-5 all-time list.When it comes to basketball conversations about who is the greatest of all time, it’s often a debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. But when it comes down to top five of all time, both of them are usually a sure thing to be in it.The X account, @MindOfBron, showed a live video of former Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during a live stre
  
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• Should Chris Paul be part of Lakers’ front office?

  15-08-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 24: Bob Iger (L) and Chris Paul attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets at Intuit Dome on April 24, 2025 in Inglewood, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images No.You can follow Jacob on Twitter at @JacobRud
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Majority of fans agree with Horst waiting on Giannis

  15-08-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Kaseya Center on July 16, 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 This week, we finally touched on the elephant in the room re. Giannis: the n
  
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• Ziaire Williams excited to team up with Bronny James again

  15-08-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Ziaire Williams #1 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 Chemistry with this iteration of the Lakers will be an uphi
  
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• Brandon Clarke's estate will receive full $12.5 million life insurance

  15-08-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The estate of late Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke will receive a life insurance disbursement for his full $12.5 million salary that was owed next season.Agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, who represented Clarke, confirmed to USA TODAY Sports Friday, Aug. 14 that Clarke’s contract was fully protected for death through a life insurance policy purchased by the Grizzlies. The full $12.5 million amount will be disbursed to Clarke’s estate tax-free.There are multiple ways
  
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• San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians

  15-08-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Petco Park on August 12, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images San Diego Padres (65-57) at Cleveland Guardians (59-63), August 14, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PSTWatch: Padres.TVLocation: Progressive Field – Cleveland, OhioListen: 97.3 The FanIn Cleveland for the wee
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 8/14-8/16

  15-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.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.This is now an open thread
  
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• Cleveland fans like the Sirens name

  15-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A general overall view of the branding announcement for the new WNBA team the Cleveland Sirens at Rocket Arena on August 04, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Picking a name for a new professiona
  
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• Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026: Doc Rivers always embodied the fighting spirit of a Hall of Famer

  14-08-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  I am an unabashed Doc Rivers fan.It's hard not to be. He is, by all accounts, a coach in the truest sense of the word. He rallied the 2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics around the idea of "ubuntu," a word of Southern African origin, which translates to, "I am what I am because of what we are."If you can't get behind that, then, well, that says more about you than it does Rivers.Those Celtics — led by Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen; coalesced by Rivers — were one of the NBA's
  
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• Dennis Schroder traded to Hornets as Cavaliers continue roster retool after LeBron James rejection

  14-08-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA tradeDennis Schröder is staying in the Eastern Conference — but he’s no longer a Cavalier.The crafty veteran point guard has been traded to the Hornets, sending Tre Mann back to the Cavs, according to ESPN, in what is ultimately a cost-cutting move.In executing this deal, Cleveland will reportedly move off Schröder’s remaining two years and $30 million-plus, taking back Mann, who will make $8 million this season, which is a little under half of Schröder&rsquo
  
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• NBA Hall of Fame tiers: Why Joel Embiid, Draymond Green are first-ballot locks, Kyrie Irving may have to wait

  14-08-2026 23:35 via cbssports.com
  
  From no-brainers like LeBron and Steph to those on the bubble, we break down the cases for current NBA stars to head to Springfield
  
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• DeMar DeRozan will not be a Toronto Raptor, signs with Golden State

  14-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors’ all-time leader in games played, minutes, played, and points scored, will not be making his way back to Toronto, after all. DeRozan parted way with the Kings and there was wild speculation as to where he might end up. R
  
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• Cleveland to trade Dennis Schroder to Charlotte for Tre Mann, cash

  14-08-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cleveland has been flirting with a sign-and-trade for either Jonathan Kuminga or Peyton Watson, but they needed more cap space to bring one of them (or anyone else of note) in, as well as re-sign James Harden. Which leads us to Friday's news.The Cavaliers are trading veteran point guard Dennis Schroder to the Hornets for Tre Mann and cash, a deal first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.Charlotte will be Schroeder's 12th NBA team, tied for second most in league history (Ish Smith is at 13).
  
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• Dennis Schröder trade grades: Cavaliers setting themselves up for bigger move by sending guard to Hornets?

  14-08-2026 22:17 via cbssports.com
  
  Schröder has now been traded nine times in his NBA career, the second-most in league history
  
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• Devin Booker’s overall NBA 2K ranking might be surprisingly accurate

  14-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 16: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns ties his shoes before the game against the Boston Celtics on March 16, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s NBA 2
  
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• Cavs trade Dennis Schroder to Hornets for Tre Mann

  14-08-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 20: Tre Mann #23 of the Charlotte Hornets drives by Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of a basketball game at Spectrum Center on February 20, 2026 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. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cle
  
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• Dennis Schröder traded for ninth time as Cavaliers send guard to Hornets for Tre Mann

  14-08-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading guard Dennis Schröder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal helps the Cavaliers clear $6.8 million, which moves them to about $29.6 million under the first apron, per Keith Smith. The Hornets add that same salary to their books and will be about $20 million under the luxury tax line. Schröder has become a journeyman in the NBA. Charlotte will be the 12th franchise that the guard has play
  
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• Cavaliers trade G Dennis Schröder, cash to Hornets for G Tre Mann

  14-08-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading guard Dennis Schröder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal helps the Cavaliers clear $6.8 million, which moves them to about $29.6 million under the first apron, per Keith Smith. The Hornets add that same salary to their books and will be about $20 million under the luxury tax line. Schröder has become a journeyman for the NBA. Charlotte will be the 12th franchise that the guard h
  
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• 6 ‘Magic’ pieces of advice for new Lakers owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner: Keep Luka Doncic happy

  14-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  lakers advice bob iger josh kushner magic johnson jeanie buss mark walterBob Iger and Joshua Kushner have some big decisions to make. They’re now the proud owners of one of the most heralded teams in sports, the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers, whom they bought from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion on Wednesday morning. It’s unclear what their plan is yet, but here’s some advice for the new leaders of the darling franchise of the NBA.1. Surround yourself with ex
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/14/26

  14-08-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 20: A view of the Kyrie x ANTA shoes of KJ Simpson #25 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game against the Sacramento Kings at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Kings 83-78. 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 Agreemen
  
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• The Brooklyn Podcast: Dog Days 1.0 & Mailbag SPECIAL

  14-08-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after being called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 06, 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 Scott Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images We&r
  
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• Lakers will be good this year regardless of ownership

  14-08-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 22, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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