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• Tyrese Maxey has taken many forms as a Sixer — this season will be no different

  31-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 6: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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. But
  
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• Cavs announce training camp destination for 2026-27 season

  02-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MAY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round Two Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 17, 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
  
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• Kawhi Leonard investigation draws SEC interest in Daktronics

  02-09-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and NBA have each reached out to scoreboard manufacturer Daktronics, seeking information about the company’s dealings with Kawhi Leonard.This comes as the findings of the NBA-backed investigation into Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers concerning alleged salary cap circumvention still have not been announced.Howard Atkins, acting chief financial officer of Daktronics, disclosed the development Wednesday, Sept. 2 in an earnings call and said th
  
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• SEC looking into Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal with Daktronics as NBA probe continues

  02-09-2026 20:49 via cbssports.com
  
  Daktronics' CFO confirmed this week that the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking information
  
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• Cavs sign former second-round pick

  02-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - DECEMBER 17: Khalifa Diop of Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz lines up for a free throw during the EuroLeague Regular Season Round 16 match between Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and AS Monaco at Fernando Buesa Arena on December 17, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a tough salary cap position. Because they’re hard-capped at the first apron after completing the sign-and-trade for Peyton
  
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• Brooklyn Nets to host ‘Swamp Dragons Night’ during 2026-27 ‘Era’ series

  02-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Taylor Swift had the “Eras Tour.” Now, the Brooklyn Nets have “Era Nights.”For Nets fans of all ages, Barclays Center is becoming a celebration of the franchise’s past, present and future in the coming season with six different celebrations. The biggest surprise? The Nets will host Swamp Dragons Night on January 29, 2027, when they face the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. The event is part of the Nets’ six-night 2026-27 Era Nights series celebrating d
  
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• NBA Offseason News/Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Curry has extension options, Sabonis available

  02-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the signings of Klay Thompson, Peyton Watson and James Harden completed (well, Harden has yet to put pen to paper, but it's coming), actual NBA news has slowed to a trickle as we enter September. That will ramp up in the coming weeks, but here are some news and notes from things still happening.Curry extension optionsStephen Curry has made it clear he intends to spend his career in the Bay Area, signing an extension with the Warriors.The only questions now: When and for how much? As for the
  
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• Noah Clowney comes close to NBA ID Award

  02-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball against Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center on December 21, 2025 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Noah Clowney a
  
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• Warriors fan survey: How much longer will Steph Curry play?

  02-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Christia
  
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• How Basketball Without Borders continues to find new waves of international NBA talent after 25 years

  02-09-2026 16:02 via cbssports.com
  
  On its 25th anniversary, Basketball Without Borders launched a new camp format for top international prospects this summer
  
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• Schedule Preview, Part III: The return

  02-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 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 Welcome b
  
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• NBA 2K27 review: Re-learning the game

  02-09-2026 14:00 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  NBA 2K27 is a towering achievement and a testament to how good a game can be when developers listen to their players. The series has always been great, but often falling victim to resting on its laurels too much — afraid to upset the established player base, at the expense of bringing in new fans to the franchise. With a focus on MyPlayer it’s been understandable from a business perspective, but not one that pushes the series forward.It’s with profound joy that I tell you that
  
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• Open Thread: Harrison Barnes just bought himself a bank

  02-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 30, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) poses for photos during Media day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con For years now, Harrison barnes has shown he more than a basketball player. Together with his wife Brittany, the Barnes have made many charitable donations. Since moving to San Antonio and joining the Spurs, they donated $250,000 to AlamoPROMISE, $50
  
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• Warriors reportedly letting Steph Curry decide contract extension structure

  02-09-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors reportedly letting Steph Curry decide contract extension structure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWhat will Steph Curry’s forthcoming Warriors contract extension look like? Pretty much whatever he wants it to. It is no secret that the superstar and Golden State soon will come to terms on a lucrative contract extension before his 18th NBA season, but how will it be structured, with Curry turning 39 years old in March? ESPN’s Anthony Slater shared some insight into
  
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• What will Boston’s non-Tatum lineups look like?

  02-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - May 2: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum looks on from the bench in the first quarter. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers played in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images The blog’s own Nik Land posed an important question on X that we’ll surely be talking about heavily throughout the next few weeks: what does the Celtics’ Opening Night startin
  
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• Warriors targeted former Defensive Player of the Year at trade deadline

  02-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry #30 brings the ball down court as he's guarded by Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 in the first quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images If the Golden State Warriors front office has specialized in anything over the last few seasons, it’s in coming oh-s
  
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• Two ex-Warriors employees sue team for discrimination, harassment

  02-09-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two former Golden State Warriors employees have sued the organization over allegations of sex, gender and age discrimination harassment, retaliation and defamation, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY Sports. Lisa Shelley, professionally known as Lisa Meyer, and Jennifer Vasquez filed the joint complaint with the San Francisco County Superior Court of California on Aug. 25, alleging "discrimination, hostility, and retaliation," all violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act
  
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• Warriors accused of gender and race discrimination in troubling workplace lawsuit

  02-09-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Warriors are facing a legal fight just weeks before training camp, with two former employees accusing the organization of discrimination, retaliation and fostering a hostile workplace.Former associate general counsel Lisa Shelley, who is also professionally known as Lisa Meyer, and former vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion Jennifer Vasquez filed the lawsuit Aug. 25 in San Francisco County Superior Court.The complaint alleges a workplace “marked by discrimination, hostili
  
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• Welcome to Preview Month on CelticsBlog

  02-09-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens (left) and lead owner Bill Chisholm speak during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 2026 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. (Photo By Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images What a privilege it is to
  
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• Celtics Reacts Survey: what’s in store for Mazzulla’s Year 5?

  02-09-2026 03:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JUNE 9: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics, Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics, and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 9, 2024 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 Notic
  
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• Tacko Fall coming back to the NBA on 76ers training camp deal

  02-09-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tacko Fall of the Breakers aims a free throw during the round 17 NBL match between New Zealand Breakers and Tasmania Jackjumpers at Spark Arena, on January 16, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand. Tacko Fall is back in the NBA. The 7-foot-6 big man signed a training camp deal with the 76ers, the franchise announced Tuesday. Fall, one of the tallest players in league history, hasn’t appeared in an NBA game since late 2021, when he played 11 games for the Cavaliers.Since then, the Seneg
  
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• Who should be Lakers’ fifth starter after failed Jonathan Kuminga pursuit?

  02-09-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers coming up short in their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who’s joining the Timberwolves, will have a trickle-down effect on the rest of their roster. One of the biggest questions moving forward: Who will be the Lakers’ fifth starter once the 2026-27 season starts? If Kuminga was on the roster, he would’ve been in the first unit alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler and presumed starter Quentin Grimes. But with Kuminga headed to Minnesota, t
  
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• For the Spurs, improving in 2026-27 means dealing with expectations

  02-09-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: Devin Vassell #24, Stephon Castle #5 & De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs look on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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(P
  
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• OG Anunoby to make guest appearance on CBS’ ‘Elsbeth’ Season 4

  02-09-2026 00:48 via yahoo.com
  Jalen Brunson might not be the first NBA Finals champion Knick to make an appearance on a New York crime procedural this fall.New York hero OG Anunoby is slated to make a guest spot on CBS’ “Elsbeth” for its fourth season, Deadline reported Tuesday.The outlet added that Nicole Scherzinger, Nicholas Braun and Jemima Kirke are also slated to guest on the show that stars actress Carrie Preston in the titular role of Elsbeth Tascioni, who is “an astute but unconventional atto
  
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• Cavaliers announce new TV partner

  01-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 20: Cleveland Cavaliers logo before the game against the Toronto Raptors during round one Game two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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 Jeff Haynes /NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/1/26

  01-09-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Moussa Cisse #45 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor/
  
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• Best NBA free agents still available before start of 2026-27 season

  01-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Oladipo wants an NBA general manager to give him another chance, and he's not the only former NBA All-Star still looking for work as the start of training camp approaches.Unlike the other veterans that are still free agents trying to latch on with a team, Oladipo is now making his pitch in the public domain. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft recently published an open letter through The Players Tribune and insisted he's ready to return to the league after several major injuries
  
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• Philadelphia signs Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp contracts

  01-09-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia 76ers are bringing in some big names — and one literally big player — to training camp.The 76ers announced Wednesday that they have signed Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas to contracts.we have signed Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/1vIxBv5QBe— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 1, 2026Those are Exhibit 10 contracts, which are training camp contracts where a player can get a bonus (up to $85,000
  
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• September is here, and it’s time to rank the Suns!

  01-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 1: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns runs onto the court before the game against the LA Clippers on February 1, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images September. We mad
  
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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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