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NBA Notes: Warriors, LeBron James, Jazz, Josh Okogie, Nets

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Warriors The Warriors continue to be mentioned among the teams pursuing LeBron James, and one factor could separate them from the rest of the field. As written by Joey Akeley of Warriors on SI, Golden State’s proximity to Los Angeles could make the franchise especially appealing to James as he weighs where to spend the […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, LeBron James, Jazz, Josh Okogie, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/17/26

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MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 20: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 20, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Herald ...

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What Victor Wembanyama’s pay cut means for the Spurs’ future

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Mar 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after his team scores against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Spurs re-signed Victor Wembanyama, something everyone expected to happen. What was surprising about it was that Wembanyama, a consensus top-five player in the league, decided to settle for the normal maximum cont...

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Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey: Is Wichita the right choice to join Dayton?

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WICHITA, KS - MARCH 15: The University of Kansas takes on the University of Pennsylvania during the 2018 NCAA Photos via Getty Images Men's Basketball Tournament held at Intrust Bank Arena on March 15, 2018 in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo by Evert Nelson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to par...

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Mid-Major Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey Results: Allen Graves and Izaiyah Nelson to find similar summer league success

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Updated Jul 18, 4:45 PM ET

Allen Graves and Izaiyah Nelson | Photos from Getty Images Just two players were selected directly from mid-major programs in the 2026 NBA Draft. Santa Clara’s Allen Graves was the No. 19 pick to the Toronto Raptors, and the draft rights of South Florida’s Izaiyah Nelson, the No. 51 pick, were traded to Orlando. However, according to the Mid-Major Reacts survey, despite Graves being a top-20 pick and Nelson being one of the final 10 selections, the two will be equally impactful in the ongoing...

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Mid-Major Reacts Survey: Who will have the best Summer League?

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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We’ve hit NBA Summer League season. While there have been a few games the last couple of days, Summer League starts in earnest in Las Vegas on Thursday. There were two players drafted straight from mid-major programs last month: Allen Graves from Santa Clara and Izaiyah ...

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James Nnaji’s transfer to George Mason could change the dynamic of everything

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Feb 4, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears center James Nnaji (46) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images “I don’t want any pros on my team because you talk about connectivity and you take one guy from a different place, you put him in that locker room, and it changes the dynamic,” George Mason head coach Tony Skinn told the media after a win against...

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Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey Results: Carly Thibault-DuDonis is most likely to be next coach to head to pros

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COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 21: Head coach Carly Thibault-Dudonis of the Fairfield Stags reacts to a call during a first round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish held at Jerome Schottenstein Center on March 21, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jay LaPrete/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Dusty May went from Florida Atlantic to the NBA in two years. Of course, a national championship at Michigan this pas...

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Connected and Unbreakable: How Old Dominion hopes to get back to the NCAA Tournament

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Mike Jones coaches from the sideline. | Photo courtesy of Old Dominion University. In 2019, Carsen Edwards authored arguably the most memorable NCAA Tournament scoring runs in recent memory as Purdue reached the Elite Eight. Yet the team that held Edwards to his lowest point total of the tournament wasn’t coached by Jay Wright, Tony Bennett or Rick Barnes, all of whom the Boilermakers faced. It was Old Dominion. The Monarchs haven’t returned to the NCAA Tournament since, but in his third seas...

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Philon, Broome stand out again as Summer Sixers hang on to beat Pacers in OT

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

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