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• What would a title do for Paul George’s legacy?

  25-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Paul George #13, Mike Conley #45 & General Manager Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics pose for a photo during a press conference on September 15, 2026 at The Auerbach Center in Brighton, 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 (P
  
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• D'Angelo Russell reportedly waived by Grizzlies 2 months after trade from Wizards

  25-09-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D'Angelo Russell's time with the Memphis Grizzlies is over before he could even play a game.According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Russell is being waived by the Grizzlies as the teams needed flexibility with its roster. The 30-year-old guard was dealt to Memphis by the Washington Wizards in July as part of a trade involving six teams and 11 players.The move has been coming as Yahoo Sports' Kelly Iko reported in July that the two sides were working together to help Russell find a new home. His next
  
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• Jalen Brunson says he's 'fully cleared' for Knicks training camp after offseason wrist surgery

  25-09-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three days before the New York Knicks are scheduled to hold their annual media day session to open the 2026-27 season, Jalen Brunson broke some news of his own on Thursday. After undergoing surgery on his left wrist back in July, Brunson has been “fully cleared” to return to the floor in training camp as the Knicks begin to defend their NBA championship. Brunson delivered the good news to a crowd of thousands who turned out to Randall’s Island Park for the Roommates Show Block
  
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• LeBron James on why Philadelphia: 'One of the most important [reasons] is the big fella,' Joel Embiid

  25-09-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To hear LeBron James tell it, what mattered most was the people.It wasn't just the chance to chase a ring that brought him to Philadelphia — although that mattered — and it certainly wasn't the money. It was playing with guys he wanted to play with, LeBron explains in the first episode of this season’s “Mind the Game” podcast with LeBron and Steve Nash, which dropped today.Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid were the people who brought LeBron to Philly, LeBro
  
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• Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million

  25-09-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cooper Flagg one-of-one Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card on display Aug. 11 at the Baseball Cards of Rhode Island. (Erica Denhoff / Associated Press)A Friday morning rush hour of intense bidding sent the one-of-one Cooper Flagg Topps Rookie Debut Patch Card skyrocketing at auction, selling for a record-setting $8.04 million. The price more than doubled during the feverish close of the auction presented by Fanatics Collect.The card of the Dallas Mavericks star forward became the third-most
  
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• Cooper Flagg debut patch autograph card sells for $8.04 million, third-most expensive NBA card ever

  25-09-2026 16:45 via cbssports.com
  
  Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 pick, is coming off an excellent rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks
  
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• 3 things to watch at Knicks training camp, including Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks

  25-09-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Champion Knicks begin training camp on Monday. Here are three things to keep an eye on while the team prepares to defend its title...EXTENSION TENSION? Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride are all eligible for extensions. As noted earlier this week, Towns’ side and the Knicks have been in regular contact throughout the offseason about the extension. Per a league source familiar with the matter, the talks have been positive. And the Knicks have made it kn
  
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• The Bounce: Remembering when Michael Jordan became a Wizard, 25 years ago

  25-09-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Bounce Newsletter  | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox.RIP to Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, who was the first recipient of the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award, and to longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter.Wizarding worldRemembering MJ’s D.C. eraOn this date 25 years ago, a 38-year-old Michael Jordan announced his return as a player with the Wizards. “I’m doin
  
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• Is Kyrie Irving the perfect partner for Cooper Flagg?

  25-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks overhauled their front office, hired a new head coach, and reshaped their roster this offseason. But their most important addition on the court could be Kyrie Irving as he returns from a torn ACL. If Kyrie looks like Kyrie, no one will benefit more than Cooper Flagg.Former head coach Jason Kidd spent the start of last season experimenting with Flagg playing point guard. A lot of the time, Flagg looked like a teenager. But by the end of the season, Flagg looked like an All-NB
  
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• Preview: Three reasons why Quickley is the most important Raptor

  25-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 9: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against the Miami Heat during the second half in their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on April 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Raptors have high expectations. Imman
  
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• With Kyrie Irving back, joy has returned to Dallas

  25-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game after scoring the game winning basket against the Denver Nuggets on March 17, 2024 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Five burning questions for NBA media days: What does Kawhi have to say? How will LeBron fit in Philly?

  25-09-2026 15:04 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the biggest storylines to watch as training camps open across the NBA and players meet with the media next week
  
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• Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: KAT’s bag, Jordy McClarkson, salty RJ, married Pop

  25-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  24 September 2022, Tanzania, Arusha: A warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) kneels on the ground in the Ngorongoro Crater and searches for food with its trunk. The cauldron of the Ngorongoro Crater covers about 260 square kilometers. Like the other giant craters, Ngorongoro is not part of the Serengeti, but was carved out as a protected area in 1956 and declared a Conservation Area because of its habitat for the Masai. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) was declared a Man and Biosphere Reserve i
  
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• Why the Sixers? James explains decision, Maxey's influence

  25-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why the Sixers? James explains decision, Maxey's influence originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaLeBron James knows exactly what Tyrese Maxey is all about.As the Sixers’ new superstar detailed on the latest episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash, that’s an enormous reason why he chose to sign a two-year, minimum-salary deal to come to Philadelphia.“First of all, my relationship with Tyrese Maxey goes beyond the court,” James began an ex
  
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• Player Preview: Miles Bridges enters Phoenix with plenty to prove

  25-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets passes the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic during the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament on April 17, 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• NBA’s 8 locks on over/under win totals, including Lakers, Warriors, Bulls, and more

  25-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles as he prepares to shoot before an NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on March 27, 2026 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. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Parsing through the NBA’s over/under wi
  
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• The Mavericks announce key personnel updates and changes

  25-09-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for the 2026-2027 season, with players starting to transition their offseason regimens into training camp mode as next week nears. With the roster all but set for the upcoming season, there was still much to do behind the scenes. The Mavericks listed out no fewer than 10 additions or updates to their staff via press release earlier today.Although mundane on the surface, these updates are intriguing in that they shed light on a variety of aspects that often go
  
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• Open Thread: The NBA world mourns the passing of Bob Pettit

  25-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 20: Bob Petit of the 75th Anniversary Team is introduced during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game as part of 2022 NBA All Star Weekend on February 20, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Cavs season preview: Craig Porter Jr. – Can he be a quality backup point guard?

  25-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 7: Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 7, 2026 at Golden 1 Center 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Poin
  
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• YouTube Gold: Bob Pettit, RIP

  25-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  American basketball player Bob Pettit, #9 for St Louis Hawks (now known as Atlanta Hawks) free throws during a match, St Louis, Missouri, US, circa 1960. (Photo by Jack Zehrt/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images) | Getty Images NBA legend Bob Pettit died on Wednesday. He was 93.Pettit was a blend of many things. Born in Louisiana during the Great Depression, Pettit attended LSU, and was one of the first great players in the NBA. Drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks in 1954, Pettit averaged 20.4 points and
  
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• Los Angeles Lakers season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  25-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's been a tale of two summers for the Los Angeles Lakers.After getting swept in the second round of last year's playoffs and losing LeBron James to free agency, president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka was emboldened by Mark Walter's heavy investment in building out the front office to overhaul the roster around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.The first swing was the biggest one: trading for Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz for two first-round draft picks and two unprotected fir
  
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• San Antonio Spurs season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  25-09-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Though the San Antonio Spurs ended the 2026 NBA Finals with a loss to the New York Knicks, the run to get there felt like a beginning for Victor Wembanyama.The NBA's reigning defensive player of the year enters the 2026-27 NBA season as the early betting favorite to win MVP honors. Wembanyama also agreed to a new contract extension in July in which he took less money than he could have received had he waited until next year to sign. This will help San Antonio maintain a young core that showed du
  
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• Oklahoma City Thunder season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  25-09-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder appeared poised to become the first team to repeat as NBA champions since 2018 before injuries took their toll.And it was the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City’s newest rival, who were ready to capitalize.But now it’s a new season for the Thunder, who have most of their core returning for what should be another push for a title. Much of that will depend on two-time consecutive Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. But for the Thunde
  
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• Atlanta Hawks season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  25-09-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Johnson averaged 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists for the Atlanta Hawks last season, a career year that came together as the franchise stopped trying to build around anyone else. The Hawks were 19-21 and ninth in the East when they dealt Trae Young to Washington. They went 27-15 the rest of the way and took the eventual champion Knicks to six games, the only team in the postseason to beat New York twice.So Onsi Saleh, Atlanta's president of basketball operations, left it alone.Th
  
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• Cleveland Cavaliers season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  25-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the LeBron James sweepstakes this offseason before having to pivot to other options to maximize their championship window. But after being swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals last season, the pressure is mounting on this Cavaliers core.Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are back with new contracts to lead the Cavaliers, and Peyton Watson arrives on the wing via sign-and-trade after a breakthrough season with the Denver Nuggets. The continu
  
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• New York Knicks season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

  25-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks, for the past three months, have been on top of the NBA world.The franchise snapped a 53-year championship drought during a historic run that concluded with the dispatching of the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, in five games. New York City erupted and fêted the Knicks with a celebration that is still lingering any time one of the team’s players makes a public appearance.But. now it’s time to turn the page.The Knicks did suffer some roster losses this o
  
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• Rockets 2026-2027 NBA player previews: Jae’Sean Tate

  25-09-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Jae'Sean Tate #8 of the Houston Rockets poses during media day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images I think we all remember rookie Jae’Sean Tate as one of the few bright spots of the 2020-2021 season, but now, six seasons later, his role looks very different, so what can we expect from the captain of The Stay-Ready Crew this year?Throughout his Rockets career, Jae’Sean has
  
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• 9-Cat Fantasy Basketball Strategy 2026-27: Draft Targets, Sleepers & Fades

  25-09-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  I play in dozens of fantasy basketball leagues every year, and my favorite format is the 9-cat head-to-head (H2H) league. Some experts call it a psycho format because of the weekly volatility, but it's where I've always had the most success. Building a winning 9-category roster is like solving a puzzle: you need players who contribute in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, 3-pointers, field-goal percentage, free-throw percentage and turnovers. Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, here are my
  
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• Why Warriors might hold competitions in training camp to determine starting five

  25-09-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Warriors might hold competitions in training camp to determine starting five originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors can enter the 2026-27 NBA season with the same starting lineup as they closed last season. Should they? Some spots already are set in stone. At least two others might be more in pencil than pen going into training camp at BYU-Hawaii and throughout the preseason. Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Draymond Green and Kristaps Porziņģi
  
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• Jalen Brunson ‘fully cleared’ for start of Knicks camp after offseason surgery

  25-09-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson greets fans during the Roommates Show Block Party live podcast at Randalls Island in New York, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.Jalen Brunson started his live podcast Thursday with an injury update. “I am,” Brunson paused, “fully cleared.” The Knicks captain was referring to his left shooting wrist, which required surgery in early July to repair a tendon issue. Brunson, who played through the injury in the playoffs — earning NBA
  
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