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Yahoo High Score Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy 2026-27
Yahoo's High Score format for the 2026-27 NBA season radically alters player value, emphasizing steals, blocks, and assists while devaluing rebounds
Austin Reaves signs $184M Lakers extension
Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $184 million contract extension with the Lakers, the richest deal ever for an undrafted NBA player, as the team
Miles McBride Seeks Knicks Extension Amid Cap Uncertainty
Knicks guard Miles McBride, the team's longest-tenured active player, is eligible for a contract extension but talks have stalled as the franchise...
Kawhi Leonard signs $115 million extension with Raptors
Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, a deal that includes a player option for 2028-29.
Former Georgetown star and NBA first-round pick Michael
Michael Sweetney, a standout at Georgetown and a first-round NBA draft pick, has died at age 43. His wife announced his passing on Thursday.
76ers' Jaylen Brown Spars in Nigeria, Eyes Post-NBA Fighting
Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown engaged in a public boxing sparring session in Nigeria, citing his father's boxing legacy and his own Muay Thai
Jalen Brunson to Host SNL Season Premiere After Knicks Title
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will host the Saturday Night Live season premiere, becoming the fifth NBA player to do so.
Star NBA players set for injury returns this fall
ESPN reports on the return timelines for NBA stars who missed the 2025/26 season, including Haliburton, Lillard, Irving, and VanVleet.
Jaylen Brown's Role in the New-Look Sixers
An analysis of how Jaylen Brown's strengths and weaknesses will fit into the Philadelphia 76ers' star-studded lineup for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball, Rebuild Around Knueppel
The Charlotte Hornets traded franchise player LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges after a winning season, pivoting to a core led by Kon Knueppel and Brandon
Spurs' Stephon Castle Rises as Two-Way Force
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has evolved from a promising rookie into a vital two-way player, with his defensive versatility and improved
Corey Brewer hired as Arkansas State
Former NBA player and Pelicans assistant Corey Brewer has been hired as an assistant coach at Arkansas State. Other basketball notes include Sekou...
Miles McBride may leave Knicks despite
Miles McBride, a Knicks guard who improved from a rookie liability to a key rotation player, remains unsigned for an extension and could be traded as...
NBA fines Clippers $30M, strips picks over Kawhi Leonard
The NBA has punished the LA Clippers with a $30 million fine and the loss of five first-round draft picks for circumventing salary cap rules to sign...
Clippers face historic NBA penalties, lose
The NBA has stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks for violating salary cap rules, with owner Steve Ballmer and executive
Kevin Durant Aims for Team USA GM Role
Kevin Durant wants to become the GM of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. The Suns star also aims to play in a fifth Olympics in 2028.
Trey Kaufman-Renn Files For Sixth NCAA Year
Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has filed a court motion seeking a sixth year of college eligibility, arguing new NCAA rules unfairly exclude...
Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with a player option for 2027-28, choosing the short-term...
Mathurin signs two-year deal with Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin, 24, has agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, including a player option. The former Arizona...
RJ Luis Cleared To Play For LSU After Judge's Ruling
A judge granted RJ Luis a temporary injunction, allowing him to potentially play for LSU in 2026/27 despite NCAA opposition. The 23-year-old former...
WNBA Commissioner's Future Uncertain Amid Player Criticism
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham implies the league needs a new commissioner, sparking controversy and highlighting tensions between players and...
College basketball transfer portal tracker: Grading key fifth-year moves ahead of 2026-27 season
The NCAA's restrictions on fifth-year seniors are weakening, leading to unprecedented player movement. Analysts grade key transfers, including UNLV's...
Candid Coaches Survey: Thomas Haugh Favored as 2026-27 College Basketball Player of the Year
A survey of nearly 100 Division I men's college basketball coaches predicts Florida's Thomas Haugh as the top player for the 2026-27 season, with...
Dallas Wings Struggle Post-All Star Break, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's Absence Takes Toll
The Dallas Wings have fallen to eighth place in the WNBA standings after a 2-7 record since the All-Star break. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's...