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• Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. previews the NBA Draft

  18-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Prior to upcoming NBA draft, Golden State Warriors' general manager Mike Dunleavy addresses the media at Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday, June 23, 2025. (Photo by Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) In today’s Dub Hub:Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. held a press conference Wednesday, previewing the team’s approach to next week’s NBA Draft.The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reports on the possibility of a Trey Murphy III trade between t
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Pistons linked as third team in Antetokounmpo to Heat trade

  19-06-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are four days out from the NBA Draft, when a lot of trades are expected to go down — including the biggest one on the board — and just 11 days out from the start of free agency. The NBA Rumor Mill could not be spinning faster. Here are just some of the latest headlines.Pistons third team in Antetokounmpo to Heat?It has long been assumed that Portland will end up being the third team in a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat — and that trade remains the clear frontru
  
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• NBA trade rumors: Latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo, plus possible backup plans for Celtics, Heat, Wolves

  19-06-2026 19:26 via cbssports.com
  
  All eyes are on Antetokounmpo as the NBA Draft nears and the offseason heats up
  
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• Tarris Reed Jr.’s NBA Draft comparisons

  19-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After three straight years, it’s becoming a norm for a UConn player to be picked in the first round of the NBA Draft. The only other schools with that distinction in the last three years? Duke and Baylor, a couple of five-star daycares with questionable methods.I still remember the delight of hearing James Bouknight’s name called. But for the streak to continue, they’ll need teams to fall in love with Tarris Reed Jr or Alex Karaban. Both have been projected as fringe first
  
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• Report: If Giannis Antetokounmpo deal falls apart, Celtics could have a backup plan in Trey Murphy III

  19-06-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 10: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics & Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans shake hands after the game on April 10, 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 Gett
  
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• Knicks offseason outlook: New York's mission is simple — keep the parade vibes going

  19-06-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the New York Knicks raised the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after beating the mighty San Antonio Spurs in just five games, it was quite clear their formula worked.Going after prime players, both stars and good two-way starters, was worth the relinquished package of picks and assets, erasing a 53-year title drought and making every single part of the cost utterly worth it.Jalen Brunson is now a Finals MVP. Karl-Anthony Towns a champion. OG Anunoby a champion again. Mikal Bridges and Josh
  
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• Where do you want Michigan’s NBA Draft prospects to be drafted?

  19-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara pose for a picture during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Images There’s no doub
  
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• The NBA champion New York Knicks have come a long way. How long, exactly?

  19-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Many years ago, I got jumped. Didn’t end well. Concussion. Contusions. Fractured wrist. A thumbprint on my neck, where one of them choked me. I’ve revisited the scene since. The first time I got all tingly and jumpy. Less and less ever since. It doesn’t hit the way it used to. Sometimes you can measure how from you’ve healed from a trauma by returning to the scene of the crime.The New York Knicks are 2026 NBA champions, something that would’ve sounded unbelievable a
  
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• Detroit Pistons could get Tyler Herro in a Giannis three-team trade

  19-06-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 29, 2025 at Kaseya Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Detroit
  
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• LeBron James returning to Lakers ‘prevailing sentiment’ around NBA, Warriors a realistic option

  19-06-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 9: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors high five after the game on April 9, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• Zuby Ejiofor is built for the dirty work, making him a perfect fit for the Sixers

  19-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Zuby Ejiofor #24 of the St. John's Red Storm celebrates after a dunk against the Duke Blue Devils during the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images For the next month before the 2026 NBA Draft, we’ll take an in-depth look at different prospects here at Liberty Ballers and try to fig
  
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• How to watch the 2026 NBA Draft: Where to stream live, start time, draft order and more

  19-06-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 80th edition of the NBA draft will take place this week at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with the first round on June 23 and the second round on June 24. During the NBA draft lottery, held back in May, the Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 draft pick (a complete list of the entire draft order is below). While there's no draft prospect that's a clear choice for No. 1, we would expect to see college stars like BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, Duke forward Cameron Boozer, and North Carolina's Cal
  
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• Cavs final report card: Jarrett Allen

  19-06-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during the game against the New York Knicks during Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 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
  
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• NBA Mock Draft 2026: Who do the Clippers take at No. 5?

  19-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 NBA Draft less than a week away, one question affecting the league is what Milwaukee will do with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Moving the veteran forward would likely involve the Bucks receiving draft picks in return, and it would also affect what the team does with its own pick. With the first four picks seemingly settled, that is one of the situations that will significantly affect Tuesday's first round in Brooklyn.Another question is what the Clippers will do at No. 5. While the team
  
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• He covered the Knicks for 23 seasons. He watched them win a title from a bar in Florida

  19-06-2026 16:18 via cbssports.com
  
  Marc Berman, formerly of the New York Post, is happy that Knicks fans can 'finally rejoice'
  
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• Early 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings: Contenders only edition

  19-06-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2025-26 NBA season is in the books, and the New York Knicks are your champions.It is time, then, for your way-too-early 2026-27 power rankings (contenders only edition).We granted the Knicks through their championship parade before informing them that they are not, in fact, No. 1 in our rankings. I'm sure they are just devastated by this news. Their fans will have to wipe their tears with all that championship gear they purchased.But, c'mon, man: The Knicks weren't supposed to win the title.
  
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• Trae Young isn’t the star the Wizards should bet on

  19-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket in the third quarter against guard Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2026 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you haven’t seen it alread
  
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• Bucks trade ideas that don’t involve Giannis: Accumulating more draft picks

  19-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - MARCH 26: Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 26, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Yesterday, I
  
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• 10 biggest questions for NBA offseason: Where will Giannis land? How do Spurs rebound? What's next for LeBron?

  19-06-2026 15:53 via cbssports.com
  
  Less than a week after the Knicks won the title, we've already moved into free agency and trade mode
  
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• Knicks 2025-26 Season Report Card: Grading the players and Mike Brown after championship run

  19-06-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This 2025-26 New York Knicks season finally concluded last weekend, surprisingly and euphorically, in the middle of a month that fans have long awaited watching their team compete in. It was a dramatic, grueling road to the NBA Finals that climaxed in a 4-1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, and the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years.Looking back and trying to grade each individual player on their season will be impossible without a curve, as they accomplished what they a
  
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• Jaxson Dart’s girlfriend Marissa Ayers gushes over Knicks’ title in her ‘New York rookie year’

  19-06-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaxson Dart's girlfriend Marissa Ayers is over the moon that her rookie year in New York began with a Knicks championship. Jaxson Dart’s girlfriend Marissa Ayers is over the moon that her rookie year in New York began with a Knicks championship.Taking to her Instagram, the model, who recently moved to New York City, shared some behind-the-scenes moments of the couple’s trip to San Antonio for Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals — a 94-90 Knicks win over the Spurs on June 13 to clinch
  
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• How Mike Gansey might change the Sixers’ NBA draft approach

  19-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 8: Mike Gansey speaks as the Philadelphia 76ers introduce him as their new President of Basketball Operations on June 8, 2026 at The Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE via G
  
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• Could LeBron James and Stephen Curry team up? Why the pairing is possible, 10 years after 2016 Finals

  19-06-2026 15:11 via cbssports.com
  
  In 2016, LeBron and Steph battled in the most memorable Finals of the century; in 2026, they could become teammates
  
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• NBC Sports' 2026 NBA Draft Big Board: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson lead the way

  19-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2025-26 season in the rear-view mirror, the first order of business for the NBA in 2026-27 is the 2026 NBA Draft, which begins on Tuesday, June 23, in Brooklyn. Given the firepower at the top of the draft, many consider this to be one of the deepest draft classes in recent memory. There may be a clear separation between the top four and the rest of the class, but teams picking later in the first round should struggle to find value.Here is our big board ranking the top 75 prospects in th
  
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• NBA Future Fan Rankings: 2026 Offseason

  19-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 15: A view of the fans attending the San Antonio Spurs game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft Big Board: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson lead the way

  19-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2025-26 season in the rear-view mirror, the first order of business for the NBA in 2026-27 is the 2026 NBA Draft, which begins on Tuesday, June 23, in Brooklyn. Given the firepower at the top of the draft, many consider this to be one of the deepest draft classes in recent memory. There may be a clear separation between the top four and the rest of the class, but teams picking later in the first round should struggle to find value.Here is our big board ranking the top 75 prospects in th
  
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• 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Isaac Trotter predicts all 30 first-round picks after last-second developments

  19-06-2026 14:47 via cbssports.com
  
  With the NBA Draft less than a week away, here's what we're hearing about how the first round could shake out.
  
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• How USMNT can clinch Group D in World Cup; Wyndham Clark builds huge U.S. Open lead

  19-06-2026 14:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus game-by-game picks for the 2026 Big Ten football season
  
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• Joy, Chaos, and Grown Men Crying: Inside the Knicks Championship Parade

  19-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson #11 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images) The Knicks' first title in 53 years brou
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft Roundtable: Who goes No. 1 overall? Experts favor AJ Dybantsa over Darryn Peterson

  19-06-2026 14:34 via cbssports.com
  
  Our experts weigh in on the No. 1 overall pick, the Cameron Boozer or Caleb Wilson debate and which late-round sleeper has a chance to be an NBA All-Star
  
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