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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league is monitoring tanking, a ‘serious issue’
Anticipating that teams might employ the strategy for a certain 2023 draft prospect, Adam Silver said the league will be “paying particular attention to the issue this year."

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Dikembe Mutombo 'on the mend' amid brain tumor treatment, says Alonzo Mourning
Good news for the NBA Hall of Famer.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Is Joel Embiid’s sluggish start a reason for concern in Philly?
The perennial MVP candidate is not playing up to his usual MVP level — and the fan base has taken notice.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Cameron Boozer, Amen Thompson lead packed lineup in Overtime Elite's Opening Night
The No. 1 player in the 2025 class, Cameron Boozer, continues to show why he is the best high school prospect in the country.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Kawhi Leonard's return shows microcosm of sacrifice the Clippers will need to quell doubt this season
None of this will be easy, and because it’s the Clippers, a fair amount of doubt and derision will accompany any winning streak until they advance through multiple rounds of the playoffs.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Russell Westbrook, Lakers coach Darvin Ham have 'understanding' after hamstring injury comments
Darvin Ham insisted he would never "put a player or employee in harm's way" after Russell Westbrook's comments about the origins of his hamstring injury.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Cavs All-Star Darius Garland avoids structural damage after eye injury in season opener
The new era of the Cavaliers backcourt got off to a rough start.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Longtime NBA official Tony Brown dies at 55 after cancer battle
Tony Brown, who spent two decades as an official in the league, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Patrick Beverley can't resist trash-talking his own team ahead of Lakers-Clippers showdown
Patrick Beverley threw out some friendly fire.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
LeBron James' assault on the NBA record books and other likely milestones this season
James may be the headliner of this season's assault on the NBA record books, but he is hardly the only player climbing the statistical leaderboards. Here are the milestones that could be met before the playoffs.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
NBA betting: Tank in effect already? We can see which teams won't be competitive
The race for Victor Wembanyama is already on.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
After dreadful opening night performance, Nets feels neither exciting nor new
It’s only one game, but a summer of discontent has left Brooklyn with a lot of work to do.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Zion is back, happy and on a talented team — and that's bad news for the rest of the league
Zion Williamson appears to be past the dark times. And things are only looking up.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Suns exorcise some demons with 22-point comeback win over Mavericks, 5 months after Game 7 humiliation
Damion Lee had the game-winner for the Suns.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Magic rookie Paolo Banchero has biggest debut for a No. 1 pick since LeBron James
Banchero had 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey is ready for breakout season: 'The goal this year is to make the playoffs'
"I definitely see the comparisons between me and Ja," Ivey told Yahoo Sports. "Just the athleticism we both bring. As far as IQ, I feel like I’m really improving to where I can play either the one or two."

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
All-Star Zach LaVine ruled out for Bulls opener
LaVine may also be ruled for Friday's game against the Wizards for left knee management.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
How humble Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla's first game day was like few others
The interim coach plays 4-on-4 basketball to get ready for showtime.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
The Daily Sweat: ALCS, NLCS, NBA, NHL, NCAA football, Premier League ... we're back
There's something for every sports fan on Wednesday.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
With no middle ground to evaluate Russell Westbrook, the Lakers look destined for mediocrity ... again
It’s hard to discern the ills because everything is so loud. Westbrook played generally well, but the turnovers were ugly and memorable.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Celtics rally around 34-year-old interim head coach Joe Mazzulla for opening-night statement win
This Celtics season could go two ways. They could fracture in the aftermath of a crushing NBA Finals defeat, followed by the suspension of the head coach who forged their identity. Or they can rally around his replacement.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Steph Curry scores 33 as Golden State Warriors open title defense with win over Los Angeles Lakers; LeBron James scores 31
Follow all the action live with Yahoo Sports from both opening games.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Warriors unveil championship ring with yellow diamonds, secret compartment and a dig at the Celtics
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala's rings had something special in their secret compartment.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Stephen Curry calls for Brittney Griner's freedom during Warriors ring ceremony
The Warriors raised a banner and awareness for the plight of Brittney Griner on Tuesday.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum each score 35 as Boston Celtics beat Philadelphia 76ers 126-117 on NBA opening night
Opening night did not disappoint.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Celtics open season with celebration of 'lord of the rings' Bill Russell
"He was a true champion both on and off the floor."

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Draymond Green rationalizes Jordan Poole punch in surreal self-produced documentary on TNT
The great hypocrisy at work on TNT, though, might be that the documentary was aired at all.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
The NBA is back, and almost half its players played in the G League
NBA opening night is finally here, and a new release shows that 47% of players across the league will have some G league experience under their belt.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
NBA betting preview: Best bets to win the title, which doesn't include the Warriors
Who will win the NBA championship this season?

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
The Powers of 7: Reintroducing the 2022-23 NBA title contenders
Here are the cases for ... and against ... for the seven odds-on title favorites.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
2022-23 NBA season preview: Yahoo Sports picks, analysis and everything else you need to know
Your refresher course on a league emerging from a summer of turmoil ...

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Are the Warriors preparing for a future without Draymond Green?
One thing’s for sure: Paying up to keep Green would catapult the Warriors’ spending to even more staggering levels.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Welcome back, NBA. Let's recap all the drama before a much-needed hardwood refuge
The long offseason is over, and the NBA needs basketball back more than ever.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
TNT signs Charles Barkley, 'Inside the NBA' team for 'many years to come'
After spending the offseason flirting with LIV Golf, Barkley has a new long-term deal with TNT.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
2022-23 Fantasy Basketball: East preview and predictions for every team
Dan Titus makes win-total projections for every team in the East and offers some fantasy predictions ahead of the NBA season.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Sources: Matisse Thybulle, 76ers fail to reach rookie-scale extension sending guard to restricted free agency in offseason
Thybulle will become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2022-23 season.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight arrested on suspicion of DWI
The 22-year-old was arrested at 1:51 a.m. on Sunday and later released on $2,500 bond. Bouknight practiced with the Hornets on Monday, per the Associated Press. He did not address the media.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Hot Takes We Might Actually Believe: Los Angeles Clippers are your 2023 NBA champions
Why would anyone think, after losing two prime seasons to injury, Kawhi Leonard could win Finals MVP for a third team? Because the Los Angeles Clippers are built to get him there.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups: Five players to add before NBA season starts
Your fantasy hoops draft might be in the books, but there could be better options on the waiver wire. Let's examine five players worth adding ahead of the season.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
The NBA's most interesting teams: Why the Raptors are the kind of squad no one really wants to face
They are versatile, they can switch and they can shoot. And they haven't reached their ceiling.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Report: Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton to miss 'first few weeks' of NBA regular season
Three-time NBA All-Star wing Khris Middleton's offseason wrist surgery will prevent him from joining the Milwaukee Bucks for "the first few weeks of the regular season," per The Athletic's Shams Charania.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
NBA betting preview: Our favorite win total bets as teams tank for Victor Wembanyama
It's hard to ignore the potential of tanking in this NBA season.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Warriors' Jordan Poole ready to move on after Draymond Green punch: 'He apologized'
"[It was] professional, and we plan on handling ourselves that way."

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Seth Curry, Joe Harris ruled out for Nets season opener after injury setbacks
Seth Curry is recovering from an ankle surgery, and Joe Harris is dealing with foot soreness ahead of Wednesday's opener against the Pelicans.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Sources: Reggie Jackson expected to be Clippers' starting point guard over John Wall to open season
Jackson was in a preseason battle with five-time All-Star John Wall for the starting point guard nod.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Ex-NBA veteran Nate Robinson announces he is battling kidney failure
The three-time Slam Dunk champion said he has been dealing with the illness for four years.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Warriors F Andrew Wiggins agrees to 4-year, $109 million extension, per report
Jordan Poole isn't the only Golden State Warriors star getting paid.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Dikembe Mutombo, basketball Hall of Famer, receiving brain tumor treatment
Hall of Fame NBA center Dikembe Mutombo is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor in Atlanta, according to a statement from his family.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Warriors standout Jordan Poole finalizing $140 million extension
Jordan Poole got crucial buckets in the Golden State Warriors' championship run last season. His new contract extension signals his role with the team will continue to grow.

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Yahoo Sports2 years ago
Ben Simmons doesn't have a relationship with Joel Embiid anymore: 'We never really spoke'
Ben Simmons said he's already looking forward to his first game back in Philadelphia next month with the Nets.

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