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SportYahoo SportsJ.R. Smith's HBCU journey is a shining example of Black excellence
Smith is essentially live-tweeting his college experience at the largest HBCU in the nation.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Top breakout candidates for 2021-22 NBA season
Let's run down the list of players ready to break into fantasy stardom for the season ahead.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Analyzing injuries of stars like Kawhi Leonard
Which injured players should we avoid in drafts? Who can we trust in 2021-22?
SportYahoo SportsNBA players reportedly won't be subject to COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Roughly 85 percent of NBA players are already vaccinated.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham leads rookies to watch
Let's take a look at the most fantasy-relevant rookies for the 2021-22 NBA season!
SportYahoo SportsCarmelo Anthony on his new memoir, why he joined the Lakers and Dame's mindset in Portland
Former Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers and now current Los Angeles Laker legend Carmelo Anthony joins the latest episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes.
SportYahoo Sport Australia5 simple NBA Fantasy draft tips: Get the edge on your friends
The NBA season is approaching, and that means one thing for Fantasy fans - draft day is just around the corner. Get five key tips to give you an edge on your competition.
SportAustralian Associated PressLakers trade Gasol's rights to Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded the rights to Marc Gasol back to the Memphis Grizzlies, where the 36-year-old centre spent his first 11 NBA seasons.The Lakers also sent a second-round pick in 2024 and cash to Memphis on Friday in exchange for the draft rights to Chinese big man Wang Zhelin.
SportYahoo SportsLakers deal Marc Gasol to Grizzlies for draft pick, but Gasol intends to remain in Spain
Marc Gasol reportedly wants to stay in Spain with his family.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Center draft tiers
We wrap up our fantasy basketball draft positional series with center tiers.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Power forward draft tiers
We continue our fantasy basketball draft series with power forward tiers.
SportAustralian Associated PressCJ Bruton to coach Adelaide 36ers in NBL
Newly appointed Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton says he's taking over a power-packed NBL outfit.The vastly experienced Bruton, 45, has signed a three-year deal to replace Connor Henry, who was axed a fortnight ago despite having a year to run on his contract.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Small forward draft tiers
We continue our fantasy basketball draft positional tiers series with LeBron James and the small forwards.
SportAustralian Associated PressNBL's Sydney Kings in coronavirus scare
The Sydney Kings have suspended their pre-season training program indefinitely after a player at the NBL club tested positive to COVID-19.The Kings released a statement on Thursday confirming the player was tested and immediately self-isolated once he displayed symptoms.
SportAustralian Associated PressNielsen named Spurs' NBA assistant coach
Former Boomers captain Matt Nielsen has been promoted to NBA assistant coach of the San Antonio Spurs, in the latest big step in his career.Nielsen, who worked as Brian Goorjian's assistant for the Boomers' bronze medal-winning team at the Tokyo Olympics, joins Becky Hammon and Mitch Johnson on head coach Gregg Popovich's staff.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Shooting guard draft tiers
We continue our fantasy basketball draft prep series with shooting guard tiers.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Point guard draft tiers
It's never too early to start doing fantasy basketball draft research. Our point guard tiers can help.
SportYahoo SportsPaul Pierce says he was poor fit at ESPN: 'You have to talk about LeBron all the time'
Paul Pierce was sick of talking about LeBron James.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaBen Simmons prepared for $1.3m sacrifice in NBA stand-off
Ben Simmons is willing to spend money if that's what it takes to make his way out of Philadelphia. Read more here.
SportAustralian Associated PressBullets sign tallest player in NBL history
The NBL is set to reach new heights next season - quite literally - after the Brisbane Bullets signed the tallest player in the league's history.The Bullets announced on Tuesday that they had secured Chinese international Chuanxing Liu for the 2021-22 campaign.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Takeaways from NBA free agency, offseason moves
There were a lot of moves made after the Bucks hoisted the trophy. Here's the fantasy basketball impact they'll likely have on the 2021-22 season.
CelebrityYahoo SportsKobe Bryant's daughter Natalia is obsessed with films thanks to her dad, wants to win an Oscar
Natalia Bryant says she analyzed movies for months with her father Kobe.
SportAustralian Associated PressLiz Cambage tests positive for COVID-19
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage has tested positive for COVID-19 while playing in the WNBA.The Las Vegas Aces announced that Cambage has been placed in the WNBA's heath and safety protocols in the wake of her positive test.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaWNBA ace Liz Cambage sidelined after positive Covid-19 test
Liz Cambage will have to isolate in accordance with WNBA rules after testing positive for Covid-19. Read more about the situation here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Shame on you': Joel Embiid lashes out over ugly Ben Simmons claim
76ers superstar Joel Embiid launched a strong defence of Ben Simmons on Twitter after the Aussie star reportedly vowed not to return for training camp. Read what Embiid had to say here.
