Chris Haynes

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How humble Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla's first game day was like few others
The interim coach plays 4-on-4 basketball to get ready for showtime.
2 years ago
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Sources: Matisse Thybulle, 76ers fail to reach rookie-scale extension sending guard to restricted free agency in offseason
Thybulle will become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2022-23 season.
2 years ago
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Sources: Reggie Jackson expected to be Clippers' starting point guard over John Wall to open season
Jackson was in a preseason battle with five-time All-Star John Wall for the starting point guard nod.
2 years ago
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Sources: Timberwolves to name Jaden McDaniels to starting lineup
The 6-foot-9 wing will be tasked with defending the opposition’s best perimeter scorers and adding versatility and athleticism to the starting unit.
2 years ago
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Why Nic Batum knew a 14-year-old Victor Wembanyama was 'the next one' and their deep French connections
“We haven’t seen anything like this before, and we won’t see anything after that. He’s one of a kind. ... The league is going to be in trouble for the next 15 years,” Batum told Yahoo Sports.
2 years ago
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Sources: Lakers extend Rob Pelinka through 2026 to align with 1st-year coach Darvin Ham's contract
The Lakers’ ownership group, led by Jeanie Buss, believes deeply in management and the coach being in alignment on one vision.
2 years ago
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DeMarcus Cousins admits mistakes as he pursues NBA comeback: 'Just asking for a chance to show my growth'
“I think the misperception of me is that I’m this angry monster that just goes around bullying people, beating people up, uncoachable, and a cancer in the locker room. I think it’s all false,” Cousins told Yahoo Sports.
2 years ago
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Damian Lillard set to pass Clyde Drexler for Trail Blazers' franchise scoring record: 'This feat would mean a lot to me'
“Clyde wanted to see me win in Portland,” Lillard told Yahoo Sports of his conversations with Drexler. “But he told me to do what I had to do to be happy. He also said, ‘Hold the organization accountable.’ ”
2 years ago
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Anthony Davis ready to be Lakers' No. 1 offensive option: 'I've got goosebumps just thinking about this year'
Darvin Ham will look to utilize Davis as the No. 1 offensive option to aid in minimizing the workload of LeBron James.
2 years ago
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Bobby Portis talks no-drama Milwaukee, Brooklyn's KD conundrum & why young teams need old vets
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis joins the latest episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes to talk about mentorship, wealth management, the Bucks' offseason & more.
2 years ago
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Inside LeBron James' meeting with Lakers front office: Darvin Ham's offensive plan, Rob Pelinka's roster patience
Lakers first-year coach Darvin Ham will stick with having the offense run through Anthony Davis and James concurred, sources said.
2 years ago
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Sources: NBA to investigate Knicks' free agency acquisition of Jalen Brunson
The NBA has begun an investigation into the New York Knicks for alleged tampering regarding free agent pickup Jalen Brunson, sources told Yahoo Sports.
2 years ago
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Liz Cambage's Sparks 'divorce' had conflict from jersey number choice, to film sessions and on-court gripes, sources say
“I can’t do this anymore. Best of luck to you guys,” she stated before storming out, according to sources. Her teammates were shocked at the timing, sources say, but not of the end result.
2 years ago
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Sources: James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers reach agreement on 2-year, $68 million deal
Free agent star James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement on a two-year, $68 million deal with a player option, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
2 years ago
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Sources: LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis commit to making Lakers' Big 3 work
While the uncertainty of Westbrook’s future with the Lakers remains, the conversation was organized to make sure all three were on the same page as long as they’re joined together in their pursuit of a championship, sources said.
2 years ago
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Exclusive: James Harden tells Sixers 'sign who we [need] to sign and give me whatever is left over' with new deal
“This is how bad I want to win. I want to compete for a championship. That’s all that matters to me at this stage. I’m willing to take less to put us in position to accomplish that,” Harden told Yahoo Sports.
2 years ago
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The inside story of how Paolo Banchero became the NBA's No. 1 draft pick
Two days before the draft, Banchero took a call that changed his life.
2 years ago
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WNBA: Candace Parker on balance with the Sky; Chiney Ogwumike on dual role as player and TV analyst
Yahoo Sports talked to the Sky's Candace Parker and Sparks' Chiney Ogwumike exclusively after Thursday's game.
2 years ago
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WNBA trade deadline: Skylar Diggins-Smith to remain in Phoenix; Sparks not looking at any moves, per sources
The Los Angeles Sparks inquired about the six-time All-Star, but talks never progressed, sources said.
2 years ago
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No. 4 pick Keegan Murray on NBA Summer League, being drafted by Sacramento Kings: 'It’s been a blessing for me'
“That’s the great thing about the guys on our team is that they just fuel each other, no negative stuff, anything like that. It’s just fuel,” Murray said on “Posted Up.”
2 years ago