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2023 Basketball Hall of Fame: How Dirk Nowitzki changed the game and became a legend
Over 21 NBA seasons — every one of them spent in Dallas, where a gangly German teenager became a civic institution — Nowitzki cemented himself as one of the greatest ever to play.
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Stephen Curry surprises fans at Paramore concert, performs 'Misery Business' on stage
Stephen Curry might have a future as a lead singer once his NBA career is over.
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2023 Basketball Hall of Fame: Gregg Popovich's serendipitous — and begrudging — enshrinement
Gregg Popovich, officially one of the 15 greatest coaches in NBA history and arguably its best ever, has been reluctant to join his colleagues in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, but the wait is over.
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Cavs guard Ricky Rubio says he's taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health
Rubio has played professional basketball since he was 14.
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Anthony Davis reportedly signs three-year, $186M max extension to stay with Lakers
Anthony Davis averaged 25.9 points for the Lakers last season.
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Ex-NBA player Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison for $5 million health plan fraud
Williams was reportedly the ringleader in a scheme to submit fake invoices to the NBA's health plan.
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Michael Jordan says 'thank you, but not goodbye' to Charlotte after Hornets sale completed
Jordan is proud of the team's work in the community, and plans to stay involved in the future.
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Toronto Raptors deep-dive with J.E. Skeets | No Cap Room
With Jake Fischer on vacation, Dan Devine is joined by J.E. Skeets of the No Dunks podcast to talk about the latest update on Damian Lillard’s trade request, retired jersey numbers and the very interesting Toronto Raptors.
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76ers center Montrezl Harrell out with torn ACL, meniscus after offseason workouts
Montrezl Harrell reportedly injured his knee during offseason workouts this summer.
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Spurs G Devonte' Graham suspended 2 games for 2022 DWI charge
Graham, 28, blew a 0.11 BAC after being pulled over for doing 63 mph in a 40 mph zone.
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Which NBA star could be traded next? Examining Pascal Siakam's and others' situations
Beyond James Harden and Damian Lillard, we try to sort out, based on past precedent, which NBA superstar is most likely to move next.
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ESPN lays off Mark Jackson, reportedly plans to hire Doc Rivers, promote Doris Burke
ESPN's ongoing talent shake-up is expected to produce a dramatically revamped team for its NBA Finals broadcasts.
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Jeanie Buss says Lakers will eventually retire LeBron James' jersey
Even if James retires with another team, the Lakers will still retire his jersey.
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Identifying the NBA’s next wave of front-office executives
Yahoo Sports consulted with over two dozen league personnel to compile the NBA’s next batch of front-office risers.
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What reason does Joel Embiid have to believe in the Philadelphia 76ers?
The Sixers have given Joel Embiid few reasons to believe they can construct a championship roster around him and every reason to think more chaos lurks around the corner.
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Detroit Pistons deep-dive with James Edwards III | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill welcomes James Edwards III from The Athletic to the Good Word with Goodwill podcast to talk about Jaylen Brown’s massive contract extension, Bronny James’ health scare and the Detroit Pistons.
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Fatherhood has always been the ultimate priority for LeBron James, who is now facing a heart-wrenching reality
The proud father is experiencing the most terrifying aspects of parenthood after oldest son Bronny suffered cardiac arrest Monday during basketball practice at USC.
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Jaylen Brown agrees to supermax extension with Boston Celtics
The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 26.6 points per game (49/34/77 shooting splits), 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 35.9 minutes a game this past season, helping Boston to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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The official 'Who Actually Got Better?' NBA power rankings
How much better is your NBA team right now than it was weeks ago? That is the basis for our rankings (or complaints about them).
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Nuggets star Nikola Jokić to skip FIBA World Cup with Serbia after NBA title run
Team USA will open the FIBA World Cup on Aug. 26 against New Zealand.
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Report: Michael Jordan's sale of Hornets officially approved by NBA despite Knicks owner James Dolan's lone vote against it
Michael Jordan's tenure as Hornets majority owner reportedly ended in a 29-1 vote.
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Paul Pierce once again insists he had a better career than Dwyane Wade
One of the NBA's odder arguments is back.
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Kemba Walker signs one-year contract with AS Monaco of EuroLeague
The 12-year NBA veteran will be playing in Europe for the first time.
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Joel Embiid trolls the 76ers, plus offseason winners & losers | No Cap Room
The No Cap Room is back with Jake Fischer and Dan Devine, and they spend the second half of today’s episode talking about the biggest offseason winners, losers and wild cards after the free agency/draft dust has settled. But first, they need to discuss Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Report: Ben Simmons credited with 'year of service' for 76ers season he didn't play
In April 2022, Simmons also reportedly settled with Philadelphia to recoup part of the $20 million in salary the team withheld.
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NBA offseason winners and losers: Lakers, Mavs did things right, but we can’t say the same for the champs
There are unrestricted free agents still unsigned, restricted types still waiting on that offer and a couple of superstars still having staring contests, but by and large, the major business of the association’s 2023 offseason has concluded. So let’s get our arms around it.
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76ers in precarious position with James Harden, who only has eyes for the Clippers
There has been no substantial trade conversation for Philadelphia regarding Harden and any other team, sources told Yahoo Sports, as rival front offices have been briefed on Harden’s unwavering focus on the Clippers. And you can bet Joel Embiid is paying close attention to the entire saga.
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The three NBA rookies fantasy managers can draft and trust right away in the 2023-24 season
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus shares his thoughts on three key rookies coming off NBA Summer League.
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NBA Summer League winners and losers: Cavaliers win title, Cam Whitmore silences critics
Here's a look at the winners and losers of the 2023 NBA Summer League.
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Knicks' Evan Fournier has no relationship with Tom Thibodeau, is ready to leave New York
After being relegated to the bench for the vast majority of the season, Evan Fournier is ready to leave the Knicks.
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Cameron and Cayden Boozer beat Bryce James, Kiyan Anthony in an NBA next-generation blockbuster
Four sons of NBA legends faced off in the Las Vegas Big Time Basketball Tournament.
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Joel Embiid hints he’s ready to leave Philadelphia in order to win NBA title
“I just wanna win a championship, whatever it takes.”
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NBA summer league Championship: How to watch Rockets vs. Cavaliers, livestream, schedule and more
The NBA Summer League comes to a close tonight with the 2023 Championship game.
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Report: Suns trade Cam Payne to Spurs, sign Bol Bol to 1-year deal, swap 2026 picks with Magic
After trading Chris Paul, Phoenix continues to revamp its roster.
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LeBron James switching jersey from No. 6 to No. 23 — again
James has now changed his jersey number four times since joining the NBA.
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NBA Summer League snafu: Mavericks score on what looked like the wrong basket after referee's error
Marcus Bingham Jr. scored on what everyone thought was the wrong basket at the time. In reality, the referees just made a huge mistake.
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Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson and the circle of NBA life in small markets
You are the Portland Trail Blazers. Your star player, Damian Lillard, has stayed loyal to the grind of building an NBA title contender in a small market, only help never came, because you are the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Clippers guard Russell Westbrook joins Leeds United ownership group
49ers Enterprises purchased controlling ownership of Leeds United last month.
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Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. reunite as teammates in Charlotte after dominating AAU competition
The duo previously played for Brad Beal Elite on Nike's EYBL circuit in high school and were one of the most dynamic backcourt pairings in AAU basketball during the summer of 2021.
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Dwyane Wade buys stake in WNBA's Chicago Sky
Dwyane Wade put his support for the WNBA where his wallet is after joining the Sky ownership group.
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How P.J. Washington’s situation with Charlotte reflects the franchise’s unsettled standing
With new ownership, things are in flux with the Hornets, who are far apart on a four-year deal structure for the unrestricted free agent.
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Hornets shut down Brandon Miller for rest of Summer League
Victor Wembanyama is also out, and Scoot Henderson isn't expected to return, leaving Summer League without the NBA's top rookies.
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LeBron James ends all (self-created) doubt about his retirement with ESPYs speech
James addressed his future after accepting the ESPY award for Best Record-Breaking Performance — commemorating him surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's all-time scoring list last season.
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NBA Summer League dispatch: The latest on Damian Lillard, Pascal Siakam and others who might be on the move
Despite the steady stream of incremental updates on Lillard’s Miami-or-bust saga, his unsettled future did not bring many theatrics on the ground in Las Vegas.
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2012 No. 4 pick Dion Waiters attempting NBA comeback after 3 seasons away from league
"I just want that opportunity just to show I'm not who I once was."
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T’Wolves HC Chris Finch & the main characters of the 2023-24 NBA season
From NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Jake Fischer and Vincent Goodwill talk about the stories that have hung over the proceedings and about who they think will be the main characters of the next NBA season.
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NBA approves rule change to make flopping a technical foul
Flopping will now result in a free throw for the other team.
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NBA Summer League Fantasy Takeaways: Victor Wembanyama's potential comes to forefront
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus reveals what he learned after attending the NBA's 2023 Summer League.
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NBA free agency 2023: The best of who's left, starring P.J. Washington and Ayo Dosunmu
We break down the best of who is left in NBA free agency among bigs, wings and ball-handlers, including the top veterans and young players who could be worth a flier on the end of a bench.
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Pistons reach 4-year, $64 million rookie extension with center Isaiah Stewart
Isaiah Stewart averaged a career-high 11.3 points and 8.1 rebounds last season in Detroit.
