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NBA close to picking new $12-13bn Vegas team owners: report

The NBA will choose owners for a new Las Vegas team "in the very near future," with a whopping $12-13 billion price tag for the franchise rights plus the cost of a new arena, ESPN reported Tuesday.But the city -- which boasts the NFL Raiders franchise and wil…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 7:09 PM
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Report: NBA to pick new owner of Las Vegas expansion team soon, with $12-13 billion price tag

Would you pay as much for an expansion NBA team in Las Vegas as was just paid for the Los Angeles Lakers?

NBCSports.com · Sep 29, 5:39 PM
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NBA nearing ownership choice for new Las Vegas franchise with total costs expected to exceed $12-13 billion

The league has reportedly narrowed the bids down to three finalists for an expansion team in Vegas

CBS Sports · Sep 29, 5:13 PM
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2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks (Central Division)

Let's break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for each team to finish in the standings.

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 5:55 PM
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Two-time NBA champion, former Knick J.R. Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas

He has been charged with assault causing bodily injury — family violence.

NBCSports.com · Sep 29, 1:07 PM
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With NBA training camps underway, big wave of players returning to college isn't expected when rosters are set

As some Summer League washouts try to sue their way back, Matt Norlander explains why an October redux with another batch of players isn't expected

CBS Sports · Sep 29, 3:19 PM
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Andre Drummond takes his place with the Knicks as the NBA champions' lone newcomer of note

Andre Drummond was a Knicks fan growing up just outside New York City and recognized right away when they had finally put together a team that could win a title. Drummond was playing for the Philadelphia 76ers last season when the Knicks rolled over them in f…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 4:40 PM
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NBA Media Day 2026 news and notes: Nikola Jokic says 'I'm gonna sign next year'

We also heard from Ben Simmons, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry and Ja Morant.

NBCSports.com · Sep 28, 10:12 PM
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Five most interesting moments from NBA media days: Nikola Jokić makes declaration, all eyes on new-look 76ers

Most NBA teams held their media days on Monday as the 2026-27 season approaches

CBS Sports · Sep 28, 4:14 PM
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Victor Wembanyama Opens Up About Sleepless Nights After Painful 2026 NBA Finals Loss

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are coming off a tough loss against the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. Wembanyama put up a masterful campaign, leading the Spurs to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. He was also one of the reasons…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 4:39 PM
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NBA reportedly close to selecting winning bid for Las Vegas expansion team, has 3 finalist groups

The Las Vegas expansion team is expected to have a deal worth at least $12 billion.

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 4:24 PM
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Spurs' Stephon Castle says Knicks crowd at MSG was 'underwhelming' in NBA Finals, OKC fans were 'way louder'

Castle thought the road environment in Oklahoma City was a different challenge than in New York City last spring

CBS Sports · Sep 28, 3:17 PM
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Mug Shot Released After 2X NBA Champion Arrested in Texas on Family Violence Charge

Life after the NBA took the former champion in several new directions. After spending 16 seasons in the league, he returned to school, joined North Carolina A&T’s golf team and completed a degree years after his basketball career ended. The former player grad…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 3:29 PM
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NBA Refs To Emphasize Off-Arm Push-Offs in 2026-27 After Jaylen Brown’s 10 Playoff Fouls

NBA ball handlers constantly fight defenders for enough space to shoot or drive. That battle often involves contact, but the league is preparing to focus more closely on how offensive players use their free arm. The NBA’s officiating department will place gre…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 3:29 PM
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Knicks coach says the NBA champions are still discussing if they will visit the White House

The New York Knicks are still deciding if they will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House under President Donald Trump, coach Mike Brown said Tuesday. The president has traditionally invited the reigning champions, but that has not been the …

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 3:13 PM
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NBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions & takeaways

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division and share their biggest questions from round 1 of the WNBA playoffs.

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 29, 12:40 PM
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UConn's Stephon Castle pans 'underwhelming' NBA Finals crowd at Madison Square Garden

Castle and his San Antonio Spurs picked up their only win of the series at Madison Square Garden.

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 7:24 PM
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Haunted by NBA Finals defeat, Wembanyama, Spurs driven to complete mission of being league's best

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama spent many uneasy nights this offseason revisiting the Spurs' loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. Wembanyama was hurting. “I can’t answer that question because it’s not over," Wembanyama said Monday during San Ant…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 4:41 PM
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Wemby ready for NBA Spurs to move rivals in climb to top

Victor Wembanyama said he still struggles to sleep sometimes following San Antonio's loss to New York in June's NBA Finals, but the French superstar predicts the Spurs will be tougher this season.The 7-foot-4 (2.24m) center reached his first NBA Finals in onl…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 3:32 PM
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Five Timberwolves on Top 100 NBA Players List – Only One Team Has More

There are five Timberwolves on ESPN's recently released top 100 NBA players list. While that doesn't match the seven players the ultra-deep Oklahoma City Thunder placed on the list, it does equal or surpass any other team's total. Five Timberwolves on Top 100…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 2:51 PM
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LeBron James 'had visions' of joining Knicks over 76ers but changed mind after they won NBA championship

James says that Madison Square Garden was calling him before New York ended its championship drought.

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 2:50 PM
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The Knicks enjoyed their summer of fun and now the NBA champions have to get back to work

The championship celebrations lasted all summer and spread throughout their city, with Knicks being treated to ovations when they were spotted at restaurants or sporting events in New York. “Me and my wife for our honeymoon went to East Africa, we went to Nai…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 2:17 PM
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LeBron James on 76ers' debut: 'You guys know who I am, right?' Sixers excited to add NBA great

LeBron James took his seat and fidgeted with a microphone before he tossed his identification placard on the ground. “You guys know who I am, right?” James asked. LeBron James, the most famous basketball player in the world and the NBA's career scoring leader…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 12:31 PM
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At NBA Media Days, plenty of teams in the league find no shortage of reasons for optimism

After being on opposite sides of an NBA Finals that ended just 3 1/2 months ago, New York guard Jalen Brunson and San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama found themselves with the exact same mindsets on Monday. As proof, consider the descriptions offered about t…

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 12:28 PM
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NBA Pressure Rankings: Who faces the most heat this season?

With NBA training camps opening, here are 10 people around the league who have a lot on the line in 2026-27.

Yahoo Entertainment · Sep 28, 11:35 AM

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