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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.
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Mercury to hire Warriors executive Nick U'Ren as next general manager
Nick U’Ren will replace Jim Pitman as the Mercury’s general manager after this season.
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Five players who quickly proved they’re too good for Summer League
This may be tough to believe, but Keegan Murray, Jabari Smith Jr. and some guy named Victor Wembanyama did their thing at Summer League.
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Chris Paul not concerned about role with Warriors, but doesn’t sound ready to come off the bench
“I’m not as worried about it as everybody else is.”
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Spurs teammates on 1st impressions of Victor Wembanyama: 'I've never played with anyone like him before'
"We're going to have a lot of fun this season," Sochan told Yahoo Sports with a smile. "I can't wait to play with him. He's so long, it's crazy."
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Victor Wembanyama scores 27 points with 12 rebounds in 2nd NBA Summer League game
Victor Wembanyama did not disappoint in his second NBA Summer League game.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama drops 27 points in NBA Summer League loss to Trail Blazers
Victor Wembanyama looked so much more comfortable on the court on Sunday than he did in his debut.
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NBA in-season tournament aims for more early-season engagement without impacting teams' approaches
The NBA is hoping for buy-in for its newest and arguably most ambitious endeavor, the in-season tournament slated to begin next season.
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Gregg Popovich agrees to 5-year extension reportedly worth more than $80 million to remain Spurs head coach
Victor Wembanyama will have the NBA's winningest head coach for a while.
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Rockets top pick Amen Thompson out for rest of Summer League; Scoot Henderson to miss Victor Wembanyama clash
Two top-5 picks exited the same game on Friday with injuries.
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For all the hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama, patience is going to prove the ultimate virtue in his development
The French phenom is an elite prospect, but he is not ready-made to immediately take the league by storm.
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NBA free agency 2023: Warriors reportedly sign F Dario Šarić
The Warriors continued to add to their bench with the acquisition of Šarić.
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Las Vegas Summer League: How the top 4 draft picks fared in NBA debuts
Yahoo Sports breaks down the performance of the top draft picks and other players who impressed on Day 1 of Summer League.
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The Victor Wembanyama show begins with packed arena, welcome-to-the-NBA moment and muted stat line
The stands inside the Thomas & Mack Center were already pretty full, even before the No. 1 pick strolled into the back of the arena — one full hour before his debut.
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Victor Wembanyama's debut at NBA Summer League: Spurs rookie tallies 9 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks
The Spurs rookie got off to a slow start at NBA Summer League.
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Victor Wembanyama scores 9 points in NBA Summer League debut with Spurs
Victor Wembanyama shot just 2-of-13 from the field against the Hornets on Friday night, and found himself on the wrong end of a poster.
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Jabari Smith Jr. hits wild buzzer-beater to lift Rockets past Trail Blazers to open Summer League
Jabari Smith Jr. dropped 29 of his 33 points in the second half on Friday night to lift the Rockets to a win in their Summer League opener.
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Video shows Britney Spears, Victor Wembanyama incident with Spurs rookie's security in Vegas
The pop icon reportedly approached the Spurs rookie from behind, wanting a photo.
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Kobe Bryant named cover athlete for NBA 2K24, Sabrina Ionescu to grace WNBA edition
This is the fourth time Bryant has been on the cover, while Ionescu marks the fourth WNBA player to make the cover.
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Victor Wembanyama will finally play an NBA game. Here's what to expect at Summer League
Wembanyama is in Vegas to shake hands, kiss babies and whet the appetite of an audience clamoring to see that he’s certified as the next bankable star.
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Hawks G Dejounte Murray agrees to 4-year, $120M extension after 1 season with team
Dejounte Murray landed with the Hawks last offseason.
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NBA Summer League: Which second and third-year players have something to prove?
Dan Titus reveals the second and third-year players with a chance to boost their fantasy stock, headlined by Chet Holmgren.
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NBA free agency 2023 tracker: Blazers match Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet; latest news, rumors, trades
Follow Yahoo Sports for the latest NBA free agency news.
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LeBron James, Rajon Rondo and other NBA stars who coach at Peach Jam
Current NBA stars and former players flock to Peach Jam every year to watch and help coach the next generation of young talent coming up.
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Reports: Grant Williams leaving Celtics for Mavericks via $53 million sign-and-trade deal
Williams is joining the Mavericks in a three-way trade involving the San Antonio Spurs.
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With NBA’s moratorium lifting, league’s focus now shifts to restricted free agents
Offer sheets can be signed starting Thursday for restricted free agents such as P.J. Washington and Matisse Thybulle, which could force more player movement.
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Victor Wembanyama will reportedly make Spurs debut vs. Brandon Miller, Hornets at NBA Summer League
The top two picks of the draft are slated to square off in Las Vegas in one of the most anticipated exhibitions in NBA history.
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Best/worst free agent signings & the reshaped Houston Rockets
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine are back with another No Cap Room, and this time they’re breaking down the best and worst NBA free agent signings before doing a deep dive into the Houston Rockets’ offseason.
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Magic promote Anthony Parker to GM as John Hammond transitions into senior advisory role
Parker played nine years in the NBA before he became a scout in 2012.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly had knee surgery to clean up loose cartilage
Antetokounmpo's status for the upcoming World Cup is in doubt.
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Why Damian Lillard makes so much sense for the Miami Heat
… And why acquiring the seven-time All-Star still might not be the best long-term idea.
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Peach Jam: NBA scouts pack the gym for A.J. Dybantsa, Cooper Flagg and other top players
Yahoo Sports runs down players NBA scouts were making a priority and getting early eyes on at Peach Jam.
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How did James Harden find himself in this sticky predicament?
Harden led the league in assists and was one of only three players in the NBA to average 20 points and 10 dimes a night last season, but the market for his services is anything but red hot.
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The ins and outs of why trade negotiations for Damian Lillard, James Harden are moving so slowly
Trading historic talents in the latter stages of their careers and at large price points is never an uncomplicated task.
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NBA free agency 2023 fantasy basketball tracker: Austin Reaves' value on the rise?
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus tracks every fantasy-relevant deal as NBA Free Agency kicks off.
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NBA free agency 2023: Brook Lopez agrees to return to Bucks on 2-year, $48M deal
Brook Lopez earned the contract after finishing second in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
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Lillard, Harden request trades & making sense of free agency’s first 72 hours
Vincent Goodwill is joined by Sam Amick from The Athletic to tackle all of the NBA news from the first few days of free agency, including trade requests from both Damian Lillard and James Harden.
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NBA free agency 2023: Anthony Edwards agrees to max extension with Timberwolves
The extension, which begins in the 2024-25 season, is worth an estimated $204 million over five years and could reach $260 million.
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With Damian Lillard trade speculation swirling, Heat's NBA title odds have big shift
The Miami Heat could be the landing spot for an NBA superstar this offseason.
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Damian Lillard addresses fans critical of his reported trade request: Have I misled them?
Breaking up is hard to do.
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NBA free agency 2023: Eric Gordon reportedly agrees to sign with Phoenix Suns
Gordon averaged 12.4 points, 2.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game with the Rockets and Clippers this past season.
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NBA free agency 2023: Miles Bridges expected to sign qualifying offer with Hornets amid suspension for domestic violence plea agreement
Bridges will start the season serving 10 games of a 30-game suspension.
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NBA free agency 2023: Jordan Clarkson agrees to remain with Utah Jazz on 3-year, $55 million extension
The re-up comes after Clarkson chose earlier this week to pick up his $14.3 million player option for next season.
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Kings C Domantas Sabonis reportedly agrees to 5-year, $217M extension after 1st full season with team
The big man made All-NBA third team last season.
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NBA free agency 2023: Russell Westbrook returns to Clippers on 2-year, $8M deal
The Clippers got more out of Russell Westbrook than expected last season. Now they're bringing him back.
