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Nobody had a better Summer League than Khaman Maluach. He was knocked to the All-Summer League Second Team because the First Team went all rookies, and whatever, that’s fair. But we all know what we saw. Advertisement That’s the kind of dominance you’d expect from a lottery pick entering his second season on that stage. But just because you expected …

Of all the head-scratching, penny-pinching decisions Tom Dundon has made since buying the Portland Trail Blazers, lowballing longtime, popular play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro — who left after what he called a “subprime” contract offer — ranks near the top of the list. The guy announced to take over was Braiden Bell — who had the job for about two hours …

Since Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker left and Manu Ginobili retired in the summer of 2018, ending the Spurs’ long era as a championship contender under the Big Three and preventing a Kawhi-led era (or at least ending a short one), there have been several mini-eras. They tried to start a new chapter led by LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan, …

Winning in a Yahoo High Score league means thinking differently about fantasy basketball. With assists worth 2 points, steals and blocks worth 3, no penalty for turnovers and only a player’s top game each week counting, the scoring system rewards a unique set of players. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA season Advertisement After …

While the assumption in many quarters was that the two NBA expansion franchises — one in Seattle, one in Las Vegas — would begin play for the 2028-29 season, that may not be a realistic timeline for Vegas. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at this last month. “There was not as much discussion around Seattle as there was around Las …

The 2026-27 fantasy basketball season is fast approaching and you’re likely prepping for your drafts. With that, we’re back with our fantasy hoops draft kit for the upcoming season, your one-stop shop for all the latest rankings, strategy and player analysis to help you dominate your fantasy basketball league in 2026-27. Advertisement Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league …

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the Pistons and Jalen Duren finally agreeing to a new deal. From there, the guys preview the Southwest division (Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Pelicans, Grizzlies). Advertisement On the WNBA side, the guys recap an epic Game …

The 2026 NBA Draft Class is one of the most talented in recent memory, so how should managers treat the best of the best in their fantasy drafts? Here are the Top-10 fantasy rookies for the 2026-27 fantasy basketball season. Indiana Pacers v Detroit Pistons 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton among big names returning from injury Advertisement How …

It appears Kentucky is planning to have a surprise guest tonight who currently plays in the NBA. Cullen Honohan, also known as Coach All Hail, appears to have been welcomed by Kentucky to gain some behind-the-scenes access and showcase the facilities in and around campus. Advertisement Honohan has posted videos from the Rupp Arena locker room, film room, players’ lounge, …

My brain melted yesterday, thought it was Sunday, not Thursday. Anyway, today’s Friday. I guess. Here’s the latest from Tarrytown as we keep hearing from different Knicks. On Josh Hart’s injured finger and the toughness it reflects: Advertisement “Josh, he’s a handsome young man. But that finger is ugly. So, I don’t look at it. But it adds to his …

The NBA cracked down on purposeful losing, otherwise known as “tanking,” last season. Back in February, the league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for fishy roster-management behavior that NBA commissioner Adam Silver described as “overt” in its prioritization of draft position over winning. Then, in May, the league announced its new anti-tanking rules, which will …

Patience is a rare currency in NBA training camps. Yet, at HSS Training Center in Sunset Park, the Brooklyn Nets have plenty of it when it comes to Mikel Brown Jr. The sixth overall pick rolled his left ankle working out before the start of camp. On Media Day, Sean Marks mentioned that he isn’t expecting him to miss “considerable …

NBA Champions — like the Knicks heading into this season — preach continuity. Continuity is boring. At least to many NBA fans it is — player movement is the lifeblood of the sport for many, especially on social media. The more, the better. It’s what drives ratings and draws eyeballs. This offseason saw a host of name players switch teams, …

The question of whether Tarik Biberović will be used in the right way – or at all – in Dallas is on a lot of people’s minds. Will he get the minutes and touches to show what he can do? Will he get the time and trust from the coach to transfer his skills to a league that’s basically ‘designed’ …

It’s October and, for some, that is the dawn of spooky season. If you’re an NBA fan, though, it means we are knocking on the door of another regular season of fun. We have gotten through media day and training camps, and gradually teams are going from practicing against each other to playing other teams. Preseason basketball is here. I’ve …

Sequels aren’t always better than the original, and it’ll be quite hard to top the first time around featuring Kawhi Leonard in Toronto with the Raptors winning their first and only championship. Those Raptors had been to the playoffs for five straight years and had a deep veteran roster entering Leonard’s arrival in 2018-19. These Raptors have a young group …

A few notes from the first three days of Knicks training camp: BACKUP PLAN The Knicks are looking at Drew Eubanks, James Wiseman and Tony Bradley as potential third center options during training camp. I didn’t get the sense that there was a clear favorite heading in to camp. Before training camp, the team told some potential free agents that …

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2026-2027 season with numerous questions, but Cooper Flagg isn’t one them. The 19-year old enters his second season with sky-high expectations, fueled by his incredible play in the back-half of last season. Advertisement The jump from year one to year two is often massive, especially for generational talents such as Flagg. For example: LeBron James …

A gorgeous view of downtown Oklahoma City Ah, the historic Northwest Division. Home of storied rivalries, hallowed tradition, and elaborate fight songs. Why the first thing I think of when I hear the word “Northwest” are the jagged peaks of the Cascade mountain range and the … dust bowl environs of Oklahoma City suburbs…that are about a 33 hour drive …

After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options on the wing once the Cavs were shunned. The front office had to get creative, check every couch cushion, and the international space to find a …

ESPN has named two Raptors forwards as making their list of the top-20 players in the NBA. It’s great to see Toronto finally standing amongst the big dogs of the league, both from a media perception perspective, and a roster construction one. The front office is doing the right things, and the outlets are in agreement. The Kid and the …

During the free agency waiting game this summer, many players were linked to the Golden State Warriors. While the Dubs ultimately went in a different direction, veteran center Kelly Olynyk was one name that came up in multiple reports. Now, it seems, Olynyk was unable to get an offer he wanted from an NBA team this offseason so he’s heading …

There are 41 Spurs home games…but one is being played Paris and three are being played in Austin, so make that 37 home games here in San Antonio. While that seems like a lot, it isn’t. Not for a season as exciting as this one promises to be. So we’re going to all want to get there as often as …

The once proud franchise known as the Chicago Bulls has been in the wilderness for a decade now. There have been many issues in Windy City, but perhaps their biggest fault is them not picking a direction. For far too many years, the Bulls spent their season finishing between 35 and 40 wins, finishing right on the fringes of the …

If the song from LeBron James’s agonizing Polymarket ad is as stuck in your head as mine thanks to the commercial playing during every YouTube video and HBO show (all I wanted to do was rewatch The Leftovers), let Victor Wembanyama be your antidote. At the Spurs’ practice on Thursday, San Antonio Express-News columnist Mike Finger asked Wembanyama if he …