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Bulls expect PG Lonzo Ball to miss entire 2023-24 season
Ball hasn't played basketball since Jan. 14, 2022.
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2023 NBA Draft winners and losers: Gradey Dick lights up the night; building blocks for Rockets, Thunder, Mavericks
What follows is a stab at a first draft of history — a thumbnail sketch of who had a good night at the 2023 NBA Draft, and who might not have come away from it all that stoked.
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2023 NBA Draft: How serious are teams taking the new CBA? Even the big-spending Warriors are shedding salary
The string of trade activity throughout the NBA Draft week has already shown how seriously teams are taking the updated CBA’s new salary cap restrictions.
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2023 NBA Draft: From Victor Wembanyama's tears of joy to family bonds, real and formed, the night's best moments
It was a colorful night at Barclays Center, full of expected emotion, unexpected moments and an overall sense of accomplishment surrounding the NBA Draft.
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2023 NBA Draft grades: First-round pick-by-pick analysis, trade updates
Here are Yahoo Sports' complete first-round draft grades.
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2023 NBA Draft tracker: Complete list of first- and second-round picks, analysis, grades, reaction
Everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA Draft.
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NBA Draft 2023: Dallas Mavericks trade out of No. 10, into multiple first-round picks
In two separate draft-night deals, the Dallas Mavericks traded the No. 10 pick and Davis Bertans for the 12th and 24th selections and Richaun Holmes.
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2023 NBA Draft: Villanova's Cam Whitmore falls out of lottery to Rockets at No. 20
The projected lottery pick slid amid reported medical and workout concerns at the draft combine.
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2023 NBA Draft: Amen, Ausar Thompson become first brothers selected in the top 10 of the same draft
The Thompson Twins were the first players off the board after the consensus top 3 prospects.
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2023 NBA Draft: Jett Howard and family wear purple in touching tribute to grandma with Alzheimer's
Jett Howard and his family wore purple to honor his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease.
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2023 NBA Draft: Pacers take Bilal Coulibaly, trade him to Wizards for Jarace Walker
The Pacers added some draft capital while acquiring the player they targeted with their own pick.
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How to watch tonight's NBA Draft, plus draft order, live updates and more
Here's what you need to know about watching the 2023 NBA Draft.
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2023 NBA Draft: Portland Trail Blazers select Scoot Henderson with No. 3 overall pick
Henderson is the second top-five pick to be selected from the G League Ignite after the Houston Rockets drafted Jalen Green with the No. 2 pick in 2021.
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2023 NBA Draft: Charlotte Hornets select Brandon Miller with No. 2 overall pick
Miller is the second player in Alabama program history to be selected No. 2 overall (Antonio McDyess was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1995).
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2023 NBA Draft: San Antonio Spurs select Victor Wembanyama with No. 1 overall pick
It's finally official: Victor Wembanyama is the Spurs' third No. 1 pick in franchise history following David Robinson (1987) and Tim Duncan (1997).
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Bronny James will wear his dad LeBron's jersey number at USC
Bronny's not shying away from his father's massive shadow.
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2023 NBA Mock Draft 10.0: Lottery movement, latest intel on No. 2, predictions and analysis on all 58 picks
Yahoo Sports will update the latest mock draft heading into Thursday's NBA Draft with the latest intel and trade news.
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Report: Wizards to trade Chris Paul to Warriors for Jordan Poole, future draft picks
Chris Paul is headed to the Warriors.
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2023 NBA Draft: How to watch, draft order, livestream info, live updates and more
Here's what you need to know about watching the 2023 NBA Draft.
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Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porziņģis and the Celtics trading their soul for a title shot
Sometimes you don't win with the players who brought you to the brink, and that's sports.
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2023 NBA Draft intel: Will the Hornets take Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson at No. 2?
Here’s a breakdown of all the latest information heading into the draft.
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2023 NBA Draft: The right call for the Hornets — and Michael Jordan — is to draft Scoot Henderson
The tantalizing upside of pairing Henderson with LaMelo Ball is creating the NBA's best backcourt.
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2023 NBA Draft: After Victor Wembanyama, rest of draft picture remains murky but No. 2 coming into focus
With each draft selection starting with the No. 3 pick being discussed in trade conversations, few players beyond presumptive top choice Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller hold any sense of confidence where they’ll land Thursday evening.
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NBA betting, odds: Celtics become Finals favorites after Kristaps Porzingis trade
Boston is now +475 to win the title while the Phoenix Suns' odds keep getting shorter and shorter.
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2023 NBA Draft: How the Memphis-Boston-Washington deal shifted the trade market
A number of teams are still exploring how to improve and how to maneuver in Thursday night’s draft.
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Report: Celtics acquire Kristaps Porzingis from Wizards in 3-way trade that sends Marcus Smart to Grizzlies
The deal with the Grizzlies came through after an earlier trade involving the Clippers fell apart.
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Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton declines $40M option, will become free agent
The decision doesn't preclude Middleton from returning to Milwaukee.
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2023 NBA Draft: Victor Wembanyama embraces spotlight and expectations that come with No. 1 pick
It’s hard to be 7-4 and feel comfortable, but Wembanyama seems to understand his pedigree and the expectations — displaying both a seriousness and lightness to his approach.
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Report: Trail Blazers have 'shut down' Damian Lillard trade inquiries
Portland's reportedly intent on holding on to Lillard as it approaches Thursday's NBA Draft with the No. 3 pick.
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Final NBA Draft rumors with Jake Fischer
Yahoo Sports' Krysten Peek and Jake Fischer join forces to analyze the biggest rumors leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft, which kicks off June 22. Krysten and Jake use info acquired from inside sources to discuss possible surprise picks, blockbuster trades and more.
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Michael Jordan will reportedly have final say on Hornets' No. 2 pick despite selling team last week
Jordan remains in control even as the outgoing owner.
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After Bradley Beal trade, here's how to approach Phoenix Suns' title odds
Suns owner Mat Ishbia made the first splash of the offseason. Are there any bets worth jumping on now?
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NBA Draft betting, odds: Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson are big favorites to go 1-2-3
There's value to be had betting on picks outside the top three.
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Nuggets coach Michael Malone celebrates NBA championship with tattoo
Michael Malone is living his best life after the Nuggets' first NBA championship.
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Is it even possible for Victor Wembanyama to live up to the hype?
NBA rookies rarely drive winning, and by joining the Spurs, Wembanyama will be part of a franchise that featured two of the greatest rookie seasons in league history.
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Michael Smith’s dream NBA Playoff matchups, Wembanyama highlights & the new CBA
Michael Smith from Peacock’s Brother from Another joins the show to talk about the NBA but ends up talking about pretty much everything with Vincent Goodwill.
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Unicorn? Alien? The many ways in which Victor Wembanyama is unlike any NBA prospect we’ve ever seen
Wembanyama appears to be so good, it's tough to even come up with a player comparison.
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An inside look at the Spurs landing the right to take Victor Wembanyama and the lottery results that could spur an active offseason
San Antonio hit it big with the No. 1 overall pick, but it’s Charlotte and Portland moving up where the offseason intrigue begins.
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NBA Draft: With Victor Wembanyama projected at No. 1, uncertainty looms for the rest of the top 10
Many executives around the league are anticipating quite a bit of movement through the first round, beginning at the No. 3 selection ever since Portland leaped to that spot during the Draft Lottery in Chicago.
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2023 NBA Draft Lottery: San Antonio Spurs land No. 1 overall pick, right to select Victor Wembanyama
The San Antonio Spurs got the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and will presumably select Victor Wembanyama in June.
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2023 NBA Draft Lottery: Meet Victor Wembanyama, the best prospect since LeBron James, projected to go No. 1
Think Rudy Gobert mixed with Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis. If you think that comp is too outrageous, then how about a larger Giannis Antetokounmpo without any weaknesses.
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2023 NBA Draft Lottery Reaction | On the Clock with Krysten Peek
Yahoo Sports NBA Draft Analyst Krysten Peek is joined by Matt Babcock from Draft Digest for an immediate reaction to the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, which saw the San Antonio Spurs getting the 1st overall pick and (probably) Victor Wembanyama.
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NBA Draft Lottery winners and losers: Spurs and Victor Wembanyama hit it big, Pistons drop, Knicks miss out
Yahoo Sports breaks down the winners and losers of the NBA Draft Lottery, featuring the Spurs (of course), Trail Blazers and Mavericks.
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Victor Wembanyama’s trainer on his physical & mental toughness | On the Clock
Yahoo Sports NBA Draft Analyst Krysten Peek is joined by Kevin Danna, who calls Victor Wembanyama’s games in France, and Tim Martin, one of Victor’s trainers, to learn more about the potential #1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
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Meet Bilal Coulibaly, Victor Wembanyama's teammate who is rising up NBA Draft boards
While NBA scouts and executives prioritized getting over to France to see Victor Wembanyama this season, there was another young player catching their eye and generating buzz in this year's NBA Draft.
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NBA Draft: Here's what's next for Victor Wembanyama now that his French pro career is over
After the NBA Draft next Thursday, Wembanyama could compete in Summer League and the FIBA World Cup this summer ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
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So, how do the Spurs go about building around Victor Wembanyama?
No team with pre-existing contracts and player-development investments is a complete blank slate; San Antonio’s about as close as it gets, though.
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Portland is determined to improve around Damian Lillard and holds interest in Bam Adebayo
Acquiring Adebayo is likely a long shot, but that is the level of player Portland is aiming for with its young talent and No. 3 overall selection.
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The Daily Sweat: Don't rush to bet the Suns to win the NBA Finals because of Bradley Beal's arrival
Phoenix is the No. 4 favorite to win the 2024 NBA title and its odds have gotten shorter since Beal's reported arrival.
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What does Bradley Beal bring to the Phoenix Suns?
For Washington, the Beal move is a franchise that’s had a nagging cold for the last half-dozen years taking its medicine — a hard swallow of a bitter pill, with an eye toward a hoped-for healthier tomorrow. The Suns, on the other hand, clearly aren’t all that worried about tomorrow.
