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  • Utah Jazz players participate in Reddit AMA during 2026 Media Day

    Utah Jazz players participate in Reddit AMA during 2026 Media Day

    Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Darryn Peterson and more participate in Reddit AMA.

    Players from the Utah Jazz participated in a Reddit AMA during 2026 Media Day as they gear up for another season. 

    Check out the answers from Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Darryn Peterson and more.

    Question: What’s one skill you’d like to add from anyone in the league and why?

    [Andrew] Nembhard, obviously a lot of guys have the bump middy, but just the way he’s able to get past his guy, and then as smaller guards, being able to bump somebody off that far is pretty tough. He got the type of swagger with him…  I definitely want to take the little bump from Nembhard for sure.

    —Keyonte George

    What’s one skill you’d like to add from anyone in the league and why?

    Probably the IQ and vision from (Nikola) Jokić.

    —Lauri Markkanen

    What’s your favorite cities to play in around the NBA, and why?

    There’s a lot of cities that I like to play in, but I feel like it’s always fun to go to New York and play in The Garden, obviously now the defending champions, so it’s going to be a great challenge for us, but that’s a fun place to play.

    —Lauri Markkanen

    For everyone: Who would win in a team competition of HORSE? Is there a trick shot master on the team?

    Me, A half court shot backwards.

    —Josh Okogie

    What aspect of your game do you think you’ve improved the most in?

    I think really the main thing for me was, you know, my mental.  So just working on different mental skills… making sure I’m, you know, present where I’m at, where my feet are at, not being worried about what happened before… staying even-keel, so that’s really the main thing I’ve been working on, obviously, try to sharpen up your tools, jump shot, mid-range game, floaters, get in shape like I said, working your footwork, but yeah, for me it was, you know, really the mental piece.

    —Keyonte George

    Who on this roster has one basketball skill that is way better than fans realize?

    “[Center Jusuf Nurkić] got a trey ball, I think I knew that.  I feel like I’ve been playing against Nurk for a while, but yeah, he’s got a tray ball.”

    —Jaren Jackson Jr.

    What teams and/or players are the absolute most frustrating to defend or be defended by, or just play against in general?

    “Who I would say is frustrating to defend.  I would probably say Steph Curry cause you’re going to have to run 5 miles and … hit a billion screens, so it’s kind of frustrating.  And somebody that is frustrating to get defended by, Probably I would say … oh my little bro, my little bro Amen Thompson, my little bro yeah yeah my little bro.

    —Josh Okogie

    How are the vibes? It seems like this group that really gets along, and I think everyone bonding as teammates is an extremely underrated part of any NBA roster.

    “Oh, for sure, vibes are great.  Obviously we have a great group of guys…It’s a great mix of younger and older guys, and I feel like everybody’s on the same page and yeah…it’s been a great experience.  Everybody likes each other, everybody likes to play with each other and… it’s been great, the vibes are very high.

    —Svi Mykhailiuk

    JJJ – what are you most excited to bring to your new team? Anything you learned from your time in Memphis that you think will help make an immediate impact?

    I’m excited to bring energy every day, leadership, experience, defense, playing hard, versatility.  I think everything I’ve learned from my first 8 years in Memphis will help me.

    —Jaren Jackson Jr.

    I wonder if Lauri or Jaren have any extra stories to tell during their time in Helsinki that weren’t shown on camera.

    Helsinki was a lot of saunas, jumping in the cold ocean or lake or water.  What was it?  I don’t even know something.  I was jumping in something.  It was cold, Yeah, like over and over again, basically not sleeping. Going to Lyle’s game, that was cool.  Eating soft serve, walking around with Ryan and Will and Key for hours, passing all these different … felt like monuments, but they’re just regular to them, and they’re the nicest people in the world ranked, like they’re like the happiest or something like that.  It’s cool.

    —Jaren Jackson Jr.

    For Keyonte — what recent changes have you made to better take care of your body and improve physical performance?

    Yeah, I think, I’ve started to kind of find the, the pocket of time where I need to really start getting back the right habits when I’m when I’m eating and stuff, so I obviously take our trips and you know I think for me now after I come back from my trip, that’s when I lock in on my eating habits.  I mean I feel like for the most part all summer … I don’t really get out of shape.  I try to stay in shape throughout the whole year – just for my health in general.  I think the changes I kind of made was with the food obviously being more intentional with fresh pressed juices, water intake, stuff like that I’m being real intentional with that.

    —Keyonte George

    Lauri, what’s it like mentoring young guys like Ace and Darryn?

    Yeah, since I’m the old guy now, it kind of feels weird to be on this spot.  I feel like I was just in their shoes a couple of years ago, but It’s amazing, they’re willing to learn, they’re hard workers, and they come in every day with an open mindset and trying to learn, so that’s been really easy.

    —Lauri Markkanen

    What’s the most points you’ve scored before making the NBA? (International, high school, college, middle school, or even before lol)

    The most points I scored in my life was 57 in middle school.  It was a good game.

    —Isaiah Collier

    How do you feel about the current roster? Will it be a top 6 seed in the West?

    I think we have a great group of guys, you know, I really enjoyed being around them the last couple weeks.  You know, I think the best way to go into season with no expectations, just continue to build our chemistry and building an identity on the court, and I think we’ll be ready to go.

    —Josh Green

    Lauri: You’ve yet to play in the playoffs. Why do you think this might be the year you break through?

    Just the vibe in the facility.  I feel like everybody’s been locked in the whole summer.  We have a great team, great coaching staff, and I think we’re ready to go and we’re trying to get off to a good start and hopefully we can keep that up.

    —Lauri Markkanen

    What’s your favorite thing about living in Utah?

    My favorite thing about Utah is definitely like the outdoor scene.  I feel like there’s endless stuff to do, like hiking, paddleboarding, you know, ATVs, stuff like that…but, yeah, things that I enjoyed doing, fishing, stuff like that, and it’s pretty cool, also the scenery too.

    —Brice Sensabaugh

    Who is one player in the league that ‘deserves their flowers’ and why?

    Shout out my dog, Naji Marshall, man. He’s king of the floater, that’s my dog.  I’ve known him since like sophomore year of high school.

    —Jaxson Hayes

    Who on this roster has one basketball skill that is way better than fans realize?

    I think one thing that stuck out to me this summer is Darryn Peterson’s ability to block jump shots.  I think that’s kind of like something that most people can’t really do…you know, few and far between kind of thing. His ability to get off the ground like, as somebody shooting a jump shot and get to it is pretty impressive.

    —Brice Sensabaugh

    What aspect of your game do you think you’ve improved the most in?

    I think just my general knowledge of the game. This has been the offseason where I spent the most time playing actual 5-on-5 as opposed to doing 1-on-1 workouts, and, you know, the 1-on-1 workouts is great for just skill … but I think I’m at a point in my career where just X’s and O’s knowledge and just synergy and just how the game flows is more important.

    —Mo Bamba

    How are the vibes? It seems like this group really gets along, and I think everyone bonding as teammates is an extremely underrated part of any NBA roster.

    Vibes are always high here in Utah.  Just the the fan base, the environment, you know, it’s super cool because I didn’t really expect this when I first got here, but, you know, they really welcome you.  This community welcomes you like … you were born and raised here, and it’s really cool to be able to play in front of them where they show so much love.

    —Kyle Filipowski

    Who on this roster has one basketball skill that is way better than fans realize?

    Jaren Jackson Jr. with his offhand.  He uses his left hand a lot and a lot of floaters, a lot of touch shots…so I feel like that and his offhand.

    —Harrison Ingram

    What’s one skill you’d like to add from anyone in the league and why?

    Past or present?  I would go with Jamal Crawford’s handles, that’s been my favorite player of all time, so Jamal Crawford handles at my size would be insane.

    —Jonas Aidoo

    For Ace – How much do you desire to be the Franchise player? What’s your drive to be the top top top (All NBA honors, MVP, All-Defensive Team) basketball player? And where are you at in terms of the confidence of getting on the rim , inviting contact and drawing fouls?

    Confidence is growing every day … but it’s very important for me to be a franchise player. I mean, that’s every kid’s goal … from just watching the Michael Jordans, the Kevin Durants, even if it takes time like James Harden, so it’s very important.

    —Ace Bailey

    For Darryn Peterson – How did you feel when you heard the NBA Commissioner call your name 2nd overall?

    It was crazy, my first thought was just let me hurry up and get to my mom cause I know she was about to start crying, so I gave her that hug. Went around the table, then I walk up to the stage. It was just like a deep breath, like super refreshing for me because I worked super hard my entire life to get there, so it felt great.

    —Darryn Peterson

    For Darryn – What’s the bar to make this a successful season for you?

    A ton of wins. That’s what success is to me, just winning games and having an impact on every game.

    —Darryn Peterson

    For Darryn – Who are you most looking forward to play against in the NBA?

    LeBron [James], D-Book [Devin Booker], Luka [Dončić], Shai [Gilgeous-Alexander], Ant [Edwards]. Those guys come to mind.

    —Darryn Peterson

    Darryn, what did you know about the Jazz before getting drafted here? Also, does having two All-Star-level bigs on the roster change the way you approach the game at all?

    After the Lottery, I looked into the teams at the top, did some research and it’s crazy because I said I would fit the best with Utah, so it’s crazy that they ended up taking me. Two All-Star bigs is huge for me, two vets that I can count on and ask questions.  Obviously, I want to be an All-Star one day, so trying to figure out how to do that.

    —Darryn Peterson

  • Back in Toronto, Kawhi Leonard wants to chase another ring with Raptors

    Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto, where he won a title in 2019 with the Raptors.

    TORONTO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard acknowledged how long it took to complete the trade that sent him back to Toronto, but didn’t want to talk about why.

    “I know why some of you guys came,” Leonard said in an opening statement to a crowded media conference. “You want to hear about the investigation. Talking with the NBA and the (National Basketball Players Association), I think the best decision is to move forward and focus on my time being a Toronto Raptor. I already was a distraction for the past 70 days and wasn’t able to meet my teammates, do any of that minicamp stuff with them. Moving forward, I just want to talk about the Toronto Raptors. … I just want to focus on basketball again.”

    The 35-year-old Leonard spent one season in Toronto after he was acquired from San Antonio in 2018, winning his second NBA Finals MVP and leading the Raptors to their lone title in 2019.

    “He’s a proven winner and he’s done it here,” Raptors forward RJ Barrett said.

    Leonard left Toronto after that title to head home and sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The end of his tenure there was overshadowed by a salary-cap circumvention scandal that led to massive sanctions against his now-former team.

    The investigation into that scandal also delayed the deal, completed earlier this month, that sent the seven-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion back north of the border.

    Last week, Leonard agreed on a two-year contract extension with Toronto that could be worth $115 million if he plays both seasons, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.

    Monday’s media day, held in a lounge atop a lakefront hotel, overlooked the spot where the championship parade got rolling a few days after Toronto’s six-game triumph over the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals.

    The Raptors have just one playoff series victory since, a first-round sweep of the Nets in the 2020 COVID-19 postseason bubble.

    Still, Leonard said he likes his chances with this Toronto team, featuring two-time All-Star Scottie Barnes, which pushed Cleveland to seven games in a first-round defeat last spring.

    “I’m excited to be back,” Leonard said. “The team played amazing last year. I like to be in a winning environment and I think they give me that here.”

    Limited to nine games because of injury in 2017-18, Leonard played 60 regular-season games for Toronto in 2018-19, and another 24 in the playoffs. He hasn’t topped that total since, and missed an entire season after right knee surgery in 2021.

    Head coach Darko Rajakovic said the Raptors “know what we’re walking into” when it comes to keeping their new star healthy.

    “To be honest with you, I want Kawhi to play 82 games and 48 minutes every night,” Rajakovic said. “But the reality is, his age and his history with injuries, we’ve got to be super smart there.”

    Alex McKechnie, the Raptors’ vice president of player health and performance, still leads the training staff that kept Leonard on the court throughout the championship run of 2018-19.

    “I played 65 (games) last year,” Leonard said. “Hopefully this year I can play more and even build on that, adding games in the playoffs.”

    Leonard is coming off the highest-scoring season of his career, averaging 27.9 points.

    “Especially off the season that he just had, I think everybody is very confident in his ability to be that kind of superstar that he is,” Barrett said. “I think he’s a Hall of Fame player.”

    Leonard is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, while Barnes said Monday that it “felt kind of disrespectful” he wasn’t named to the All-Defensive first team last season.

    With Leonard playing alongside him this season, Barnes promised trouble for opposing attackers.

    “We can be real dangerous on that end of the floor,” Barnes said. “We’ve got guys that move their feet really well, pick it up full court. It’s starting from 94 feet throughout the whole game. I think it’s going to be real scary.”

  • 5 takeaways: Knicks begin NBA title defense at Media Day

    Jalen Brunson speaks to the media at the 2026 New York Knicks Media Day.

    The last time the New York Knicks started the season as defending NBA champions, they held their training camp in New Jersey at Monmouth College (now Monmouth University).

    That 1972-73 team brought back 13 players from the title run, and if you recall having watched any of them play – from Willis Reed, Walt Frazier and Bill Bradley to John Gianelli, Harthorne Wingo and Dean Meminger – you likely are older now than their coach was back then (Red Holzman, 52).

    Continuity traditionally is king for NBA champs, including the 2026-27 edition of the Knicks. Eleven of last season’s Top 12 rotation players (in average minutes) are back, an encouraging sign for a team that gelled at the right time last spring. New York tore through Atlanta, Philadelphia and Cleveland with a 12-2 mark through its first three playoff rounds.

    Then, improbably, it fell behind by double digits in all five Finals games against San Antonio yet took the series 4-1 to end the franchise’s 53-year drought between championships. The Knicks got outscored by a cumulative 57 points in the first quarters, won the series overall by a mere 12 points and led for only 56:34 of the total 240 minutes.

    “What we accomplished was amazing,” coach Mike Brown told reporters Monday at Media Day. “[But] it’s a new season and a new team and we’re going to face new challenges over the course of the year. We’re going to hit adversity … and we’re going to embrace it.”

    Center Karl-Anthony Towns, from adjoining New Jersey, said: “Of course winning your first championship is so special. A lot of people never even get to see one happen. To not only win a championship but to do it with a team that I grew up a big fan of, and show my love publicly for it so much, it’s really very special. And to have my family, my grandmother and my father and my sister and now my wife there was really special.”

    The flip side of continuity is change, and some of that already has visited the Knicks. Center Mitchell Robinson, so vital to the defense with his rim protection and a second-chance wizard via his offensive rebounding, signed with Boston as a free agent.

    It’s inevitable, too, that emotions, attitudes, motivations and more will be different for the players and coaches, having checked a box on their resumes that purportedly looms large for so many in the NBA. Even if they fend off injuries and complacency, becoming the hunted might be tougher than staying the hunter.

    After all, Giannis Antetokounmpo painted a target on the Knicks’ backs in his media sessions Monday as a member of the Miami Heat.

    “So right now, the best team in the NBA is the New York Knicks,” Antetokounmpo said. “And they have one of the best players, Jalen Brunson.”

    Wing Josh Hart made it clear to the assembled media that he and his teammates aren’t interested in one-and-done, continuing the NBA’s active streak of eight different champs in eight years.

    “I think we’re all excited for the opportunity to do it again,” Hart said. “I think you guys will see that with how we conduct ourselves and how we play, that we’re not satisfied with one.”

    Here are some other takeaways from the Knicks’ initial business of 2026-27 at their Westchester practice facility.

    1. Brunson fully cleared to play

    Jalen Brunson undoubtedly heard a few “Break a leg” wishes as he prepped for his weekend appearance as the guest host of “Saturday Night Live.” But it was the state of Brunson’s wrist that was the focus of Knicks fans’ attention.

    The point guard’s left wrist, on which he had surgery in July, is fine for the coming rigors of camp and the season. Brunson earned the Finals MVP award after averaging 28.4 points in the playoffs and scoring 45 in the Game 5 clincher in San Antonio. The left-handed shooter had played through discomfort during the Knicks’ run.

    “It was painful,” Brunson said. “I did what I had to do to make sure I was right. … I feel good. We’ll see.”

    Asked how this triumphant offseason played out for him, Brunson said: “It was the longest, shortest summer ever, but it was well worth it.”

    2. No extension yet for KAT

    Towns is eligible to sign a contract extension worth as much as $272 million over five seasons, but the player and his reps haven’t come to terms with the team. Asked about the current impasse Monday, Towns said: “I’ve made it known that I want to play here. I’d like to get it done.”

    He also indicated that letting negotiations linger into the season might be distracting. “I think in this situation there’s no [comfort] to be had,” he said.

    Josh Hart and Miles McBride also are eagerly awaiting extensions. One factor that could be complicating the process: Brunson in July 2024 signed a four-year, below-market $156.5 million deal that ranks as a bargain now but enabled the front office to make personnel moves thanks to payroll flexibility. Paying the price now for a title team could limit the Knicks’ maneuverability.

    3. No Mitchell, no problem?

    In his healthiest season in three years, Robinson was a force for New York from start to finish. He averaged 4.2 offensive rebounds and made 72.3% of his field-goal attempts. Per 36 minutes played, he averaged 16.1 rebounds overall and 7.7 on the offensive end.

    But money propelled him to sign with the Celtics, boosting an East rival even as the Knicks lost the services of the 28-year-old 7-footer. Boston gave Robinson a three-year, $47 million deal.

    “That’s my guy,” Brunson said. “It’s definitely difficult, but you love to see someone [get] generational wealth.”

    Towns said he was surprised to see Robinson leave. But he referred to veteran replacement Andre Drummond as “one of the best rebounders of our generation” and “someone I’ve been a fan of.” Drummond, 33, averaged 5.8 offensive boards per 36 minutes last season backing up Joel Embiid in Philadelphia.

    Other players joining this year’s Knicks squad on short-term deals include John Konchar, Bruce Brown, Drew Eubanks, Ochai Ogbagi and James Wiseman.

    4. Rundown of Brown’s second acts

    For anyone hoping to learn from history, Brown’s four previous head coaching stints offer a mixed bag of outcomes in Year 2. He followed up his 50-32 record in 2005-2006, his debut season with Cleveland, by repeating that record and leading the Cavaliers to the 2007 Finals.

    With the Lakers in 2011-12, Brown coached them to a 41-25 mark in the post-lockout season. But he lasted only five games, to 1-4, before being fired the next fall.

    Back in Cleveland for 2013-14, Brown didn’t get a second chance, getting fired after the Cavs went 33-49. That’s when the team hired European coach David Blatt, then had LeBron James make his surprising return to the franchise.

    Brown started hot in Sacramento, guiding the Kings to a 48-34 finish and their first playoff appearance in 17 years. He was named NBA Coach of the Year for that performance. The following season, Sacramento won just two fewer games but missed the postseason.

    Said Brown of this title defense: “Keeping your core is always something that’s exciting, especially when that core has had success. But we have to understand this is a new season, new team and we’re going to face new challenges.”

    5. Knicks go ‘lights out’ on Day 1

    Josh Hart answers a question in the dark at Knicks Media Day.

    It had nothing to do with style of play or a review. The power literally went out at the practice facility during Media Day, with Hart finishing one answer in the dark.

    * * *

    Steve Aschburner has written about the NBA since 1980. You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on X.

  • Stephen Curry’s desire to win again, finish career with Warriors led to him accepting less money

    SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry is committed to keeping some of the reliable, familiar faces around him on the Golden State Warriors for the stretch run of his career.

    So, Curry took a pay cut to stay put. At 38, he wants to win now, and add another title to his list before he finishes – and finishes right where it all began as a doubted, undersized point guard – with the Warriors.

    That’s the plan, to be sure.

    “Yes, I was presented the max,” Curry said Monday at media day, “yes, there was everything on the table.”

    On Friday, the 38-year-old Curry received a two-year contract extension worth $116 million – $20 million less than the maximum he could have commanded.

    “It was a very, kind of, thoughtful journey, partnership of putting all the different scenarios out there. It was of interest of making sure I was here, figuring out what was in the best setup for me, for the team, for the now, for the flexibility the rest of my career,” Curry said.

    “So trying to balance all of that is such a unique situation with all of the circumstances of where we’ve been the last four years, what’s currently on the table and where we’re trying to go to be competitive and give ourselves a chance.”

    Curry is eager to get going at training camp. The Warriors were flying to Hawaii later Monday to hold their first practice session Tuesday. Their first preseason game is Sunday against the Clippers at the University of Hawaii campus in Honolulu. Veteran center Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely with a health issue.

    While Golden State missed out on LeBron James in the free-agency sweepstakes, Curry is headed into his 18th NBA season determined to do what he can to make the Warriors a contender again in the talented Western Conference after last season’s latest miss.

    That started with his flexibility on the contract.

    “We found a middle ground where he was incredibly generous in taking this deal, where he’s taking less money to help the team out because, as Steph goes, he’s as competitive as there is,” general manager Mike Dunleavy said. “He wants to win. He’s put us in a position where it gives us a little bit more flexibility to do that. So I think the middle ground was signing him up to be able to almost ensure that he’ll finish his career here while also keeping some flexibility, keeping some optionality on it, and we’ve done that.”

    Last season was derailed by the loss of Jimmy Butler to a season-ending right knee injury Jan. 19 against his former Heat team that required surgery. The Warriors lost Moses Moody, too, and both guards are expected back at some point. They have progressed to very light on-court workouts and will travel with the team to Hawaii.

    Butler would love to see Curry play his entire career wearing No. 30 for Golden State.

    “It’s very hard to do, but it just shows how great he is, the great things that he’s done in this community, obviously for this organization, and just how beloved he is by the world, actually,” Butler said. “I see it firsthand now being his teammate.”

    With his teammates long admiring his humility just as much as his dazzling shot-making from way, way back, Curry has always been about winning and not his own lofty accolades and numbers. The two-time MVP and all-time 3-point leader has embraced playing alongside star teammates such as Butler, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

    “Because he’s extended this window for himself, he’s extended the window for the team, and we’re going to continue to build it because of him,” Dunleavy said.

    Curry has plenty to prove after a lingering right knee injury that kept him out of 27 straight games and more than two months down the stretch. Curry averaged 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals while playing 30.9 minutes but was limited to only 43 games last season.

    “It’s great to get him re-signed,” said coach Steve Kerr, who decided in May to return on a two-year deal. “We never doubted it for a minute.”

    Neither did Curry himself.

    “This is home, this is what we’ve built, this is the community that I’ve played in front of my entire career and being able to finish the story the right way is a big part of, I think, what I control, thankfully, hopefully health-wise as well,” he said. “I know the list, a short list of guys that have been able to do it, but reimagining what that looks like with the level that I feel like I can play at down the stretch of my career.

    “There’s a pride of representing the Bay, representing this franchise, that when I stepped foot here in ‘09 and what we’ve all been able to accomplish, this isn’t just a ‘me’ thing, it’s a ‘we.’ I want to do right by that.”

  • Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, listo para reaparecer en el fútbol colombiano y debutar con Millonarios ante Medellín



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    El futbolista Juan Guillermo Cuadrado fue incluido por primera vez en la lista oficial de convocados de Millonarios para disputar el partido aplazado de la cuarta fecha de la Liga BetPlay 2026-II frente a Independiente Medellín. 

    El compromiso se jugará este martes en el estadio Atanasio Girardot, marcando el retorno del jugador a la competencia tras cuatro meses de inactividad luego de completar un plan de acondicionamiento físico y cumplir una sanción disciplinaria pendiente desde su paso por el fútbol italiano.

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    Nacional vs. Millonarios Foto:Jaiver Nieto. EL TIEMPO

    Cuadrado se vinculó a la institución bogotana el pasado 10 de septiembre. Desde su llegada, el cuerpo técnico liderado por Alberto Gamero diseñó un plan especial de preparación física para ponerlo a punto, teniendo en cuenta su desvinculación previa del Pisa de Italia.

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    Cuadrado retorna a la casa que lo vio nacer

    La determinación del cuerpo técnico de reservar el debut del volante para este compromiso coincide con un escenario significativo en su trayectoria deportiva. El encuentro se disputará en la plaza y ante el rival donde el deportista inició su formación y carrera profesional.

    El último partido oficial disputado por Juan Guillermo Cuadrado fue el pasado 23 de mayo frente a la Lazio en el balompié italiano. Tras cuatro meses sin competir de manera formal, su incorporación genera expectativa respecto al aporte ofensivo que pueda brindar a la estructura de Millonarios.

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    Cuadrado habilitado y novedades por lesión en Millonarios

    La entidad rectora del fútbol colombiano aceptó la solicitud del club capitalino, permitiendo que el jugador quedara habilitado para actuar en el torneo de liga. Con esta resolución, su estreno oficial quedó programado para el duelo frente al conjunto antioqueño.

    Por otra parte, la lista de 20 convocados presentó las ausencias de Rodrigo Ureña y Sergio Mosquera. Según el parte médico oficial emitido por Millonarios, ambos futbolistas no fueron citados para realizar un manejo de cargas físicas.

    Alberto Gamero y Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Foto:Milton Díaz / EL TIEMPO

    La ausencia de Ureña, quien venía desempeñándose como titular habitual en el mediocampo, y la de Mosquera, alternativa recurrente en la zona defensiva, obligarán al cuerpo técnico a reestructurar su planteamiento inicial. El equipo buscará recomponer sus líneas para afrontar un duelo directo en las aspiraciones de mantenerse en los puestos de vanguardia del campeonato.

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    ¿Qué está pasando en Colombia?

    ¿Qué ocurre en el mundo hoy?

    ¿Qué pasó en deportes hoy?

    Ramón Jesurún / Nicolás Gallo Foto: Archivo El Tiempo

    La Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (FCF) emitió este lunes un comunicado oficial en el que rechazó las versiones periodísticas que señalaban al presidente de la entidad, Ramón Jesurún, de intervenir en la selección de los jueces para la fecha 10 de la Liga BetPlay. A través del documento, el máximo ente del balompié nacional desmintió cualquier tipo de injerencia directa o indirecta por parte de sus directivos en el nombramiento, modificación o sustitución de las ternas arbitrales.

    Ramón Jesurún Foto:Federación Colombiana de Fútbol

    Autonomía institucional de la Comisión Arbitral Nacional

    La FCF precisó que la asignación de los réferis es competencia exclusiva de la Comisión Arbitral Nacional, organismo autónomo encargado de adoptar las decisiones conforme a los reglamentos aplicables. En consecuencia, la dirigencia aclaró que ni la presidencia de la federación ni personas externas a dicha instancia cuentan con facultades para ordenar o alterar las planillas oficiales de los encuentros.

    En respuesta a las publicaciones difundidas por un medio de comunicación de Manizales, la entidad destacó la idoneidad de los integrantes del cuerpo arbitral. La FCF subrayó que este comité está conformado por profesionales con trayectoria jurídica e institucional, incluidos juristas que han ejercido altas dignidades en la administración de justicia de Colombia, quienes operan con pleno conocimiento de sus funciones y atribuciones legales.

    Dirigentes de la FCF. Foto:FCF

    Aclaración sobre la situación del juez Nicolás Gallo

    En el mismo pronunciamiento, el organismo se refirió a la ausencia del árbitro tolimense Nicolás Gallo en un compromiso internacional de la Saudi Pro League en Medio Oriente. La invitación para ejercer funciones en el videoarbitraje (VAR) fue gestionada por el réferi salvadoreño Iván Barton, colegiado de actuación en el Mundial 2026.

    La FCF explicó que la solicitud no pudo ser atendida debido a los compromisos del juzgamiento local. Según el comunicado, las demandas del calendario y la programación de las competiciones del fútbol profesional colombiano impidieron liberar al juez en esa fecha específica. La federación concluyó reiterando su apego a la institucionalidad y al cumplimiento de la normativa vigente.

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  • Alemania busca el rumbo: el difícil inicio de la era Jürgen Klopp y el debate sobre el nivel de la selección

    El presente de la selección alemana de fútbol dista de la hegemonía histórica que en el pasado la consolidó como una potencia dominante a nivel global.

    Tras una nueva decepción en la cita orbital celebrada en Norteamérica en 2026, donde el equipo nacional quedó relegado en los octavos de final, la llegada del entrenador Jürgen Klopp generó altas expectativas entre la afición y la prensa especializada. 

    Sin embargo, en sus primeros dos encuentros al frente del combinado germano —conocido como Die Mannschaft—, el equipo registró un empate 1-1 ante Países Bajos y una derrota por 0-1 frente a Grecia en condición de local, resultados que evidencian los retos actuales del proceso de renovación.

    Un arranque sin victorias y con ajustes tácticos

    El debut de Jürgen Klopp en el banquillo alemán dejó un saldo de un empate y una caída ante su público, un escenario que contrasta con el impacto inmediato que muchos esperaban del estratega. 

    Tras el tropiezo ante el combinado griego, el técnico asumió la responsabilidad total de los resultados y atribuyó la situación a la fase de construcción en la que se encuentra el equipo.

    En declaraciones concedidas a la cadena ARD, Klopp reconoció las dificultades para consolidar un funcionamiento colectivo óptimo. “Es parte del proceso, absolutamente. La formación, los jugadores, la cantidad de cambios, me hago cargo del 100 por ciento”, afirmó el entrenador, quien también lamentó la falta de efectividad de sus dirigidos en el arco rival.

    Ante la necesidad de encontrar una identidad de juego, el seleccionador anticipó que continuará realizando modificaciones en la alineación y en la estructura táctica durante los próximos compromisos amistosos y oficiales. 

    “Vamos a cambiar al plantel y al equipo. Lo bueno es que el rival no sabe necesariamente cómo vamos a jugar, pero nosotros tampoco lo sabemos, porque tenemos que juntar a este grupo de nuevo”, explicó.

    Alemania vs. Grecia. Foto:AFP

    Críticas y debate sobre la jerarquía del plantel

    Los resultados recientes también desataron reacciones en el entorno futbolístico del país. 

    Bastian Schweinsteiger, excompañero de Klopp como analista de televisión durante la Copa del Mundo 2026, cuestionó con dureza el rendimiento actual del equipo tras la primera derrota histórica de Alemania ante Grecia.

    “Ya no somos una selección top, hemos caído en la mediocridad”, señaló el campeón del mundo en Brasil 2014 en declaraciones a ARD, donde añadió que el combinado nacional carece actualmente de futbolistas capaces de marcar la diferencia en el campo.

    Frente a estos cuestionamientos, Klopp defendió la necesidad de tiempo y trabajo diario para consolidar una propuesta futbolística competitiva. “El fútbol necesita entrenamiento, necesita automatismos. Prefiero un mal comienzo a un mal final. Todo encajará si hacemos las cosas correctas”, sostuvo el director técnico.

    Por su parte, el propio Schweinsteiger matizó posteriormente sus valoraciones al reconocer el contexto de recambio generacional que afronta el cuerpo técnico. “Klopp está en una fase de búsqueda. Es solo el segundo partido. No es mago”, apuntó. 

    El conjunto alemán tendrá la oportunidad de buscar su primera victoria bajo la era Klopp el próximo jueves, cuando se enfrente al seleccionado de Serbia en un nuevo ensayo internacional.

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  • LeBron James on 76ers’ debut: ‘You guys know who I am, right?’

    LeBron James on 76ers’ debut: ‘You guys know who I am, right?’

    LeBron James spoke to the media for the first time in Philly ahead of his 24th season.

    CAMDEN, N.J. — 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.

    Sure do. No introduction needed.

    LeBron James, the most famous basketball player in the world and the NBA’s career scoring leader, was indeed in a No. 23 Philadelphia 76ers jersey. He’s happy to play for the Sixers, happy to play with close friend and fellow All-Star Tyrese Maxey and happy to start a 24th NBA season — with no promises of how long his career is going to last.

    He’s sure not in Philadelphia to lose.

    “I didn’t leave my family,” James said Monday, “to lose in the second round.”

    James, Maxey, Joel Embiid and the other new star Sixers player, Jaylen Brown, were all on hand for media day ahead of the start of training camp and what figures to be the most anticipated season in Philly since Julius Erving’s heyday.

    James is the undisputed star the show.

    The usual assortment of beat writers and bloggers were dwarfed inside the Sixers’ complex in New Jersey by cameras and questions from media entities far beyond the NBA scope. James, naturally, handled himself like a true professional, used to the global spotlight since he was put on a basketball pedestal as a teenager.

    “Understand that the noise is going to be the noise,” James said. “What happens outside of this building is going to consistently happen, and it’s going to be doubled and triple and quadrupled down on you. It just comes with the territory. I understand it.”

    Much as James did for Cleveland when he ended a 56-year championship drought for the city by leading the Cavaliers to the title in 2016, he’s in Philadelphia largely to help snap a championship drought for the Sixers that stretches to 1983.

    “I think the luxury of my game is, I can do everything,” James said. “Literally, I can do everything.”

    The Sixers went 45-37 last season and were swept in the second round by the eventual champion New York Knicks.

    Enter a summer makeover anchored by James’ arrival.

    The 41-year-old James signed a modest $8 million, two-year contract on the veterans’ minimum with the Sixers.

    James’ resume is beyond compare in NBA history. He’s a 22-time All-Star, a 21-time All-NBA selection, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a four-time NBA Finals MVP, a three-time All-Star Game MVP and a member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.

    He also is coming off a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. For his career, he has averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in more than 1,600 games.

    “Him being here is really cool,” Maxey said.

    With key members of Sixers ownership and the front office watching from the side, James declined to get into the issue of how much longer he wants to play. His lone focus, he said, was learning how to play with new teammates — most, like Embiid, haven’t won a title — and trying to bring the championship mentality he knows so well from winning titles with the Cavaliers, Heat and the Lakers to the Sixers.

    “I hope that I can, you know, bring that experience, bring that knowledge, bring the blueprint to the guys that’s trying to accomplish some things that they haven’t done in their career,” James said. “I’ve seen everything that this league has to offer on the floor and off the floor, so I hope that every single day with my approach to the game, approach to the work, that it can translate to every single guy.”

    James started his career in Cleveland in 2003 and spent seven seasons with the Cavaliers before heading to Miami for four seasons — where he won his first two NBA titles. He then returned to Cleveland for four more seasons, including that title run in 2016, and left in 2018 for the Lakers. He won a title in LA in 2020.

    He also won’t set a timetable on how many years he has left in his career.

    “I don’t want to speak on the future right now,” James said. “I think that would be doing a disservice to myself on just living in the moment, especially knowing that I am where I am in my career.”

  • Live updates: Best moments from the 2026 NBA Media Days

    Live updates: Best moments from the 2026 NBA Media Days

    Kawhi Leonard discussed the upcoming season in Toronto Monday, as 28 teams meet with the media to begin the new campaign.

    We’re bringing you live coverage as 28 teams meet with the media Monday to discuss the upcoming campaign, sharing insights, news, notes and fun moments.

    Lock in and enjoy today’s NBA.com live blog.

    What we know about Monday’s 2026 NBA Media Day:

    • We have someone capturing content at each and every session, bringing you the latest content from around this big day in the Association.
    • Major storylines of the day include: LeBron James’ debut in Philadelphia, Giannis Antetokounmpo speaking with the Miami press, Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto and Stephen Curry’s recommitment to Golden State.
    • The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets, who are off to Macao to play in the 2026 NBA China Games, had their media days last week.
    • 29 other teams are chasing the New York Knicks, who won the franchise’s first title since 1973 to cap last season.

    Quotes of the day:

    • “I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round,” said LeBron James. “I know that.”
    • “I need pressure. I need a winning situation,” said Kawhi Leonard.
    • “We want our worst day to keep getting better. That’s when we’re really going to have something special,” said Will Hardy.
    • “How do you make your teammates better?” Jamahl Mosley said of his challenge to Zion Williamson.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 11:56 a.m. ET

    San Antonio Spurs logo A fashion statement in San Antonio

    The reigning Kia Sixth Man of the Year is bringing some energy with his new facial hair.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 11:45 a.m. ET

    New Orleans Pelicans logo Mosley’s challenge to Zion

    “The challenge that we want to put on his plate is: how do you make your teammates better?” Jamahl Mosley said of Zion. “As teams start up, can you step in and take that midrange? Can you expand your game?”

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 11:30 a.m. ET

    Portland Trail Blazers logo Returning to Rip City

    Damian Lillard enters the season as the all-time leading scorer in Trail Blazers history with 19,376 points.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 11:22 a.m. ET

    Washington Wizards logo A new foundation in Washington

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 11:13 a.m. ET

    Philadelphia 76ers logo The King sits down in Philly

    LeBron James is live, addressing the new season as he begins his time with the 76ers.

    “We all want to put the work in,” said James. “Nothing can happen unless you put the work in… Everyone is highly motivated.”

    He said he’s ready to play whatever role the team needs, and believes they’re ready to do something special.

    “I think the luxury of my game is I can do everything — literally,” said James. “I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round.”

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 11:09 a.m. ET

    Atlanta Hawks logo Tap in with the Atlanta Hawks

    The Hawks are building around Jalen Johnson, bolstering the roster with No. 8 pick Kingston Flemings and former NBA champions Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 11:07 a.m. ET

    Portland Trail Blazers logo Ja in his new jersey

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 10:56 a.m. ET

    Denver Nuggets logo The Joker is back at it

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 10:54 a.m. ET

    Philadelphia 76ers logo A special day in Philadelphia

    The King has arrived for his 24th NBA season, starting a new chapter with the 76ers.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 10:50 a.m. ET

    Miami Heat logo The new core in Miami

    “Bam’s going to be Bam. He’s going to dominate the game offensively, he’s going to get to his spots, he’s going to be a nightmare defensively,” said Giannis Antetokounmpo on his frontcourt partner. “Fire be with fire… We have to keep pushing each other.”

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 10:35 a.m. ET

    Utah Jazz logoHardy: ‘I think our players are ready to get to work’

    The Jazz coach is addressing the media now, discussing Lauri Markkanen’s leadership role and the new-look squad.

    The team will feature a variety of lineups, including leaning into their size at times, Hardy said.

    He expects “a rookie season in the NBA” from Darryn Peterson, lauding his professional habits, but noting he will have ups-and-downs as he adjusts.

    Hardy called for the team to adopt a “short-track” mentality, noting they need to build experience and winning habits.

    “We’re going to try to approach this day-by-day. We’ll never put a ceiling on any team,” said Hardy. “We’ve got to control tomorrow… We want our worst day to keep getting better. That’s when we’re really going to have something special.”

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 10:29 a.m. ET

    Indiana Pacers logo Haliburton’s here

    Time does indeed fly, Tyrese.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 10:15 a.m. ET

    Toronto Raptors logo Kawhi: ‘Excited to be back’ with the Raptors

    Leonard said he hopes to play more than the 65 games he logged last season, including in the Playoffs, noting he was an All-NBA performer in two of the last three seasons.

    He said he hopes to take on a leadership role for the team, inspiring other players to challenge and exceed his level while aiding coach Darko Rajaković.

    “I need pressure. I need a winning situation,” said Leonard, noting he hopes to find that in Toronto. “I’ll be leading, trying to help guys get better.”

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 10:03 a.m. ET

    Miami Heat logo Heat culture revs up for a new season

    Erik Spoelstra, in his 19th season as head coach of the Miami Heat, enters the year with 830 wins, good for 17th all-time.

    He’s two behind Cotton Fitzsimmons and 34 behind Jack Ramsay as he continues to climb the charts, now with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in tow.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 10 a.m. ET

    Utah Jazz logoStarting a new Jazz standard

    Tap in with the revitalized Utah Jazz, as they welcome Darryn Peterson, Jaren Jackson Jr. and the recently-extended Keyonte George.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 9:45 a.m. ET

    Toronto Raptors logo Barrett in the building

    The eighth-year wing is repping for Canada.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 9:35 a.m. ET

    Brooklyn Nets logo Randle in Brooklyn black

    The Nets’ new foundational forward returns to New York to make some noise for Brooklyn.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 9:25 a.m. ET

    Toronto Raptors logo The Raptors are underway

    Major storylines for Toronto entering the season include: the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard, the development of Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett, the return of Immanuel Quickley and the competition for bench roles.

    SEPTEMBER 28 / 8:32 a.m. ET

    NBA logo The schedule for today’s Media Days

    9 a.m. ET

    9:30 a.m. ET

    10 a.m. ET

    10:15 a.m. ET

    10:30 a.m. ET 

    11 a.m. ET

    12 p.m. ET

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    1:30 p.m. ET

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    SEPTEMBER 28 / 8:15 a.m. ET

    The best of last season

    Get hyped for the 2026-27 NBA season with a look back at the best from last year, including Victor Wembanyama’s Stephen Curry-esque 3-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder and OG Anunoby’s miracle tip-in against the San Antonio Spurs.

     

  • NBA Fantasy Mock Draft: Yahoo points league

    NBA Fantasy Mock Draft: Yahoo points league

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off back-to-back MVP seasons with an opportunity to continue a strong fantasy output.

    Fantasy basketball draft season is here, and there’s no better way to prep than a mock draft. I joined 11 other managers for a 12-team, 13-round Yahoo points league mock draft, picking from the No. 11 spot. Below, you’ll find my full team and the draft strategy behind it, from navigating Yahoo’s position requirements to targeting box-score stuffers who thrive in points formats. I also break down the biggest ADP risers and fallers, including Lauri Markkanen, Stephon Castle, Joel Embiid and Ja Morant. Full pick-by-pick results follow to help you prepare for your 2026-27 fantasy basketball drafts.

    My Team

    Round 1 (Pick 11) – Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks

    Round 2 – Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets

    Round 3 – James Harden, Cleveland Cavaliers

    Round 4 – Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons

    Round 5 – Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers

    Round 6 – Ivica Zubac, Indiana Pacers

    Round 7 – Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics

    Round 8 – Norman Powell, Chicago Bulls

    Round 9 – Jaime Jaquez Jr., Milwaukee Bucks

    Round 10 – Anthony Black, Orlando Magic

    Round 11 – Kyshawn George, Washington Wizards

    Round 12 – DeMar DeRozan, Denver Nuggets

    Round 13 – Quentin Grimes, Los Angeles Lakers

    An important aspect of drafting on Yahoo is the position requirements – PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, C, 2 UTIL, 3 BN. Making sure you aren’t short on one position is critical and should be a major part of your draft plan. That also means players who are multi-position eligible (especially SG/SF and PF/C) are extra valuable. From experience, I know that forwards and centers typically dry up fast. So I sought to fill those positions early.

    In addition to position requirements, knowing what makes a player better or worse in points leagues is crucial. Average draft position (ADP) can only get you so far, as it’s a blend of category and points formats. For points leagues, identify which of the players you’re choosing from has the most box-score upside. Efficiency doesn’t matter. The combination of points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks is what matters.

    You can see that play out with my squad, as my first nine picks could easily all be considered top-three offensive options for their respective teams. Many of them are also well-rounded, with double-double or triple-double upside on a game-to-game basis. Getting forwards and centers early who fit that mold brings my whole draft philosophy together, as those players are challenging to find later. Guards are easier to find late.

    Biggest Risers (weighted by percentage difference between ADP and pick)

    Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz (Pick 27, ADP 39.2)

    Markkanen is an interesting case this year. He’s burned fantasy managers in three straight seasons by playing 55 games in 2023-24, 47 in 2024-25 and 42 in 2025-26 – a result of injuries and tanking. Typically when that happens, managers cast a player aside, saying “never again.” His ADP does reflect that, but I can tell you from doing a dozen mock drafts already this season, he’s often picked in the late 20s. There usually seems to be one manager who wants to buy back in.

    I caution against that in points leagues. First, Markkanen was not a pillar of health even before he arrived in Utah. His games-played career high is 68, achieved in his rookie season, and he’s reached 60 games played just three times in his nine years. Even if you’re willing to cast that aside, Utah’s revamped roster probably means less usage for Markkanen. That could mean better efficiency, but you do not get that benefit in points formats. You just get the downside of fewer buckets. I think he’s fine at his ADP in points formats, but I would not be reaching as high as 27.

    Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs (pick 39, ADP 55.3)

    Despite the guard logjam in San Antonio, Castle built off his Rookie of the Year campaign to deliver a big Year 2. While category league managers were left to deal with some high-turnover games and sketchy shooting percentages, points league managers laughed all the way to the bank. Castle provided 18 double-doubles and five triple-doubles, finishing tied for 51st in fantasy points per game.

    San Antonio didn’t make major offseason acquisitions to take the ball out of Castle’s hands, but the looming question revolves around his backcourt mates. Dylan Harper’s development across last season into the playoffs was stellar, and a bigger role is inevitable. Where are those touches and minutes coming from? From De’Aaron Fox? From Castle? From Devin Vassell? From some combination of everyone? Pessimistic fantasy managers might want to let Castle fall to them, but I don’t mind the optimistic reach up to pick 39. He fits points formats perfectly and appears to have a relatively high floor as a true building block of a team that reached the NBA Finals.

    Biggest Fallers (weighted by percentage difference between ADP and pick)

    Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers (Pick 65, ADP 51)

    Analyzing where to draft Embiid has been difficult for a decade. This year is no different, further complicated by entering his early 30s, playing just 96 games over the past three seasons and now being a part of a loaded Sixers roster that needs him less than ever. How I read 2026-27 for Embiid is: more dedicated rest, fewer minutes, less usage. In years past, that concept has been easier said than done, as Philly has truly needed him to be great on the court. But the development of Tyrese Maxey, the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, plus the strong rookie season of VJ Edgecombe mean this team can survive the regular season without pushing Embiid. His health for the playoffs in pursuit of a title is the goal.

    I don’t view the risk/reward equation as meaningfully different for points leagues and category leagues (though if you play in Yahoo’s High Score format, he’s an easier click there). Importantly, Yahoo standard settings require users to start two centers. That creates a premium on the position and makes most bigs inherently more valuable than their ADP suggests, since the position is scarce. So it’s hard for managers to ignore Embiid for risk reasons when the alternatives run out quickly and clearly don’t have his game-to-game upside. Like what happened in this draft, I’d rather be too late on Embiid than too early, but I also don’t mind him at his ADP, provided you have other centers you’re fairly confident in. It’s easier to reach for Embiid if you drafted Nikola Jokić and Bam Adebayo already, for example. Then, everything you get with Embiid is essentially a bonus.

    Ja Morant, Portland Trail Blazers (Pick 115, ADP 92.3)

    Last year was mostly lost for Morant, who appeared in just 20 games due to injury. Tension with the Grizzlies also started to boil over, and the franchise moved him to the Trail Blazers. Portland is effectively a fresh start for Morant, who has played only 79 games over the past three seasons and hasn’t made an All-Star team since 2022-23. The 27-year-old doesn’t enter a clear-cut situation, though. Morant is expected to share the backcourt with Damian Lillard, while Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson remain in the mix.

    Morant’s whirlwind career and murky role this season make him one of the biggest risk/reward swings in fantasy basketball. But it’s one I fully endorse at ADP, and I love the value this manager got by taking him at pick 115, especially in a points format. Morant is still useful in category leagues, but his negatives feel as weighty as his positives. With these settings, you’re getting the benefits of the points-and-assists combination without worrying about his lack of threes, defense or percentages. And taking him after pick 100 eliminates most of the risk, given the other available options, who are also risky without the same level of upside.

    Full Draft Results

    Round 1

    – 1 – Victor Wembanyama

    – 2 – Nikola Jokić

    – 3 – Luka Dončić

    – 4 – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

    – 5 – Jayson Tatum

    – 6 – Giannis Antetokounmpo

    – 7 – Cade Cunningham

    – 8 – Anthony Edwards

    – 9 – Tyrese Maxey

    – 10 – Cooper Flagg

    – 11 – Jalen Johnson

    – 12 – Donovan Mitchell

    Round 2

    – 13 – Tyrese Haliburton

    – 14 – Alperen Sengun

    – 15 – Scottie Barnes

    – 16 – Kevin Durant

    – 17 – Josh Giddey

    – 18 – Karl-Anthony Towns

    – 19 – Domantas Sabonis

    – 20 – Jamal Murray

    – 21 – Trae Young

    – 22 – LaMelo Ball

    – 23 – Amen Thompson

    – 24 – Austin Reaves

    Round 3

    – 25 – Jalen Brunson

    – 26 – Paolo Banchero

    – 27 – Lauri Markkanen

    – 28 – Stephen Curry

    – 29 – Kawhi Leonard

    – 30 – Bam Adebayo

    – 31 – Evan Mobley

    – 32 – Anthony Davis

    – 33 – Devin Booker

    – 34 – Keaton Wagler (autodrafted from queue)

    – 35 – James Harden

    – 36 – Chet Holmgren

    Round 4

    – 37 – Jaylen Brown

    – 38 – Jalen Duren

    – 39 – Stephon Castle

    – 40 – Trey Murphy III

    – 41 – Derrick White

    – 42 – Deni Avdija

    – 43 – Brandon Miller

    – 44 – Walker Kessler

    – 45 – Jalen Williams

    – 46 – Jaren Jackson Jr.

    – 47 – Kon Knueppel

    – 48 – Donovan Clingan

    Round 5

    – 49 – LeBron James

    – 50 – Brandon Ingram

    – 51 – Kyrie Irving

    – 52 – Desmond Bane

    – 53 – Michael Porter Jr.

    – 54 – Darius Garland

    – 55 – Matas Buzelis

    – 56 – Julius Randle

    – 57 – Franz Wagner

    – 58 – Cameron Boozer

    – 59 – Pascal Siakam

    – 60 – Onyeka Okongwu

    Round 6

    – 61 – Keyonte George

    – 62 – Ivica Zubac

    – 63 – Alex Sarr

    – 64 – Nickeil Alexander-Walker

    – 65 – Joel Embiid

    – 66 – Zion Williamson

    – 67 – Dejounte Murray

    – 68 – Damian Lillard

    – 69 – Naz Reid

    – 70 – OG Anunoby

    – 71 – Tyler Herro

    – 72 – VJ Edgecombe

    Round 7

    – 73 – Caleb Wilson

    – 74 – Dyson Daniels

    – 75 – Nic Claxton

    – 76 – Jarrett Allen

    – 77 – Paul George

    – 78 – Ryan Rollins

    – 79 – De’Aaron Fox

    – 80 – Zach Edey

    – 81 – Kel’el Ware

    – 82 – Jaden McDaniels

    – 83 – Payton Pritchard

    – 84 – Rudy Gobert

    Round 8

    – 85 – Mikal Bridges

    – 86 – Norman Powell

    – 87 – Cedric Coward

    – 88 – Coby White

    – 89 – Ty Jerome

    – 90 – Immanuel Quickley

    – 91 – Zach LaVine

    – 92 – Derik Queen

    – 93 – Day’Ron Sharpe

    – 94 – Ausar Thompson

    – 95 – Dylan Harper

    – 96 – AJ Dybantsa

    Round 9

    – 97 – Miles Bridges

    – 98 – Josh Hart

    – 99 – Jabari Smith Jr.

    – 100 – Andrew Wiggins

    – 101 – Jalen Green

    – 102 – Ayo Dosunmu

    – 103 – Myles Turner

    – 104 – RJ Barrett

    – 105 – Kristaps Porziņģis

    – 106 – Khaman Maluach

    – 107 – Jaime Jaquez Jr.

    – 108 – Toumani Camara

    Round 10

    – 109 – Isaiah Hartenstein

    – 110 – Anthony Black

    – 111 – Darryn Peterson

    – 112 – Peyton Watson

    – 113 – Jusuf Nurkić

    – 114 – Jalen Suggs

    – 115 – Ja Morant

    – 116 – Reed Sheppard

    – 117 – Collin Murray-Boyles

    – 118 – CJ McCollum

    – 119 – Brandin Podziemski

    – 120 – Darius Acuff Jr.

    Round 11

    – 121 – Jeremiah Fears

    – 122 – Yaxel Lendeborg

    – 123 – John Collins

    – 124 – Andrew Nembhard

    – 125 – Neemias Queta

    – 126 – Jakob Poeltl

    – 127 – Keegan Murray

    – 128 – Aaron Gordon

    – 129 – Davion Mitchell

    – 130 – Ajay Mitchell

    – 131 – Kyshawn George

    – 132 – Kevin Porter Jr.

    Round 12

    – 133 – Devin Vassell

    – 134 – DeMar DeRozan

    – 135 – Egor Dëmin

    – 136 – Sandro Mamukelashvili

    – 137 – Jonathan Kuminga

    – 138 – Mark Williams

    – 139 – Jerami Grant

    – 140 – Cason Wallace

    – 141 – Tre Jones

    – 142 – Fred VanVleet

    – 143 – Maxime Raynaud

    – 144 – Paul Reed

    Round 13

    – 145 – Kyle Filipowski

    – 146 – Saddiq Bey

    – 147 – P.J. Washington

    – 148 – Jrue Holiday

    – 149 – Tari Eason

    – 150 – Gui Santos

    – 151 – Scotty Pippen Jr.

    – 152 – Jimmy Butler III

    – 153 – Collin Gillespie

    – 154 – Christian Braun

    – 155 – Quentin Grimes

    – 156 – Bobby Portis