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• Lakers play numbers game as roster crunch comes back into focus

  16-10-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The end of the NBA preseason is not only bringing attention to the Lakers’ starting lineup and rotation decisions. It’s also bringing their roster crunch back into focus.With the Lakers playing their last exhibition against the Nuggets on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, they’ll soon have to make a final decision on how they’re going to comply with the league’s roster rules by early next week. Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager
  
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• The Knicks don’t have to trade anyone to keep James Wiseman and Bruce Brown

  16-10-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Bruce Brown #1 of the New York Knicks is introduced before the game against the Toronto Raptors during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE v
  
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• What we learned as Steph Curry, Warriors' bench power win in preseason finale

  16-10-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned as Steph Curry, Warriors' bench power win in preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – Finally, the Warriors’ six-game preseason slate ended Saturday night at Chase Center in a 128-118 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Something clicked for the Warriors after trailing 10-2 to start the game. Warriors coach Steve Kerr called a timeout, and his message was received with his team starting to wake up. The Warriors outsc
  
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• Pistons vs Raptors GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

  16-10-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 15: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives against Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 15, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.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. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Detroit Pistons play
  
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• Observations after Sixers lose preseason finale in OT, Embiid posts 27 points

  16-10-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after Sixers lose preseason finale in OT, Embiid posts 27 points  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTime for the real games to begin.The Sixers concluded their preseason Friday night by falling to a 125-120 overtime loss to the Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. They’ll next play the defending champion Knicks on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in their regular-season opener. Joel Embiid had 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the preseason finale. Tyr
  
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• Game Preview: Suns set for preseason finale against Jazz

  16-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 31, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the second half between the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Who: Phoenix Suns vs. Utah JazzWhen: 7:00 pm Arizona TimeWhere: Mortgage Matchup Center — Phoenix, ArizonaWatch: Suns+Listen: ESPN Phoenix 620 AM, SiriusXMFour preseason games down. One to go. Tonight will be the last chance to tune things up before
  
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• Cavs fans decide what new addition has impressed them most in preseason

  16-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Mario Hezonja #33, Peyton Watson #8, and Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBA
  
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• Warriors' Jimmy Butler says he won't be 'a bum-a** player' upon return from torn ACL

  16-10-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did Jimmy Butler let the Golden State Warriors down when he tore his right ACL in January?That seems like an awfully harsh assessment, but the veteran scorer feels that his injury prevented him from fulfiling expectations, something he's eager to amend. Going into his 16th NBA season, Butler is determined to justify the faith the Warriors showed in trading for him during the 2024-25 season. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonWithout Butler, Golden State we
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/16/26

  16-10-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jesse D. Gar
  
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• Former NBA star Delonte West gets married after years of legal, drug woes

  16-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Delonte West has tied the knot.The former NBA player, who is set to face Michael Beasley in a boxing match Friday, announced his marriage to longtime girlfriend Melissa Anaya in an image shared to his social media.West captioned the post “The comeback story continues.”Dallas Mavericks’ Delonte West (13) passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. Getty ImagesWest is on his third mar
  
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• Boston Celtics (3-0) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) Preseason Game #4 10/16/26

  16-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston Celtics (3-0) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-2)
  Friday, October 16, 2026
  7:00 PM ET
  Preseason Game #4 Road Game #2
  TV: NBA-TV
  Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, Sirius XM
  Xfinity Mobile ArenaThe Celtics come to the end of their preseason slate as they travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers for the second time in this preseason. These 2 teams played in Boston on Wednesday when the Celtics won 144-106. In that game Brown, Embiid, and James all sat out the game while the Celtics played all their sta
  
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• The Raptors need to get over a multi-season losing streak

  16-10-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a team basket against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 15, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. 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. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images Overreacting to preseason games is one
  
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• It’s a new era for me — and the Utah Jazz.

  16-10-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Note: This is a sappy post about my love of the Utah Jazz, not an analysis, or breaking news or reaction to anything Jazz related. If that doesn’t float your boat, feel free to click away. If you decide that you’d still like to read, welcome in!I started my first full-time, real, big boy job this week. Not a part-time gig, not an internship, not a job where I’m capped off at 39 hours so I don’t get benefits. An actual, legitimate, genuine job. Now, for the sake of this ar
  
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• NBA, sportsbooks enact bans on certain wagers, parlays and under bets

  16-10-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In an effort to combat illegal sports gambling scandals, the NBA and its sportsbook partners have banned wagers the league deems problematic and susceptible to manipulation, per a pair of memos obtained by USA TODAY Sports.The bets that will no longer be permitted are parlays wagered on a series of under bets for the same player; any under wagers for players who average fewer than 12 minutes per game; and first basket, opening tipoff winners and wagers for players to miss any specific shots. The
  
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• Rockets Amen Thompson named best perimeter defender by NBA GMs

  16-10-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every year, the NBA General Managers take a survey voting on certain topics such as best defender, player most likely to have a breakout season, best assistant coach, etc. What keeps this survey honest is that general managers are not allowed to vote for any of their players or staff. If you want to read the survey for yourself, you can do so here.This year, one particular Rocket was mentioned repeatedly in the survey, and that is Wing Amen Thompson, who scored second for most likely to break ou
  
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• Fantasy Basketball: 6 last-minute tips to help you nail your drafts

  16-10-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA season starts next Tuesday, and if you're like me, you will be knocking out your final fantasy basketball drafts this weekend. Here are six tips to help you cram last minute and dominate your drafts!Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonCheck out my free fantasy basketball draft kit!Rankings aren't one-size-fits-all, but like average draft position, they are another data point that can help fantasy managers come draft time. It's impossible to predict
  
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• Bucks make way for Brewers’ World Series return with schedule change

  16-10-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Milwaukee Brewersare making history, and the city’s NBA franchise doesn’t want to impede that in any way.The Bucks and NBA announced Friday, Oct. 16 that the team’s home opener against the Chicago Bulls has been moved up four hours to prevent a scheduling conflict with Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 23, which will take place in Milwaukee and mark the club’s first trip to the Fall Classic in more than four decades."The Brewers' return to the World Series fo
  
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• Buss family war over Lakers sale deepens with new court filing

  16-10-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Buss family’s situation just got stickier. Five Buss siblings filed an additional 29-page document about their sister, Los Angeles Lakers acting governor Jeanie, to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss sits in the stands prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Boston Celtics in Los Angeles, Friday, March 3, 2017. APIt was filed on behalf of Joey and Janie Buss in opposition to the
  
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• The Credits: Back where we left off

  16-10-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AMES, IOWA - OCTOBER 07: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum during a preseason game on October 07, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tyler Clouse/Getty Images) | Getty Images Very long-time readers of Silver Screen & Roll
  
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• NBA instructs sportsbook partners to ban certain bets ripe for manipulation, per report

  16-10-2026 20:16 via cbssports.com
  
  Notably, 'under' parlays on the same player's statistics are off the board
  
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• Atlantic Division + 2026 WNBA Finals preview

  16-10-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones wrap up their preview series with the Atlantic division (Knicks, Celtics, Sixers, Raptors, Nets).On the WNBA side, the guys preview the upcoming Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]:00 -- New York Knicks12:30 -- Boston Celtics23:00 -- Phil
  
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• Knicks reportedly exploring Pacome Dadiet, Tyler Kolek trades so they can keep Bruce Brown

  16-10-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the Knicks brought in a number of veterans on non-guaranteed contracts to compete for a roster spot in training camp, James Wiseman was always the frontrunner. New York needs depth at center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond, and Wiseman fits that role well. When the Knicks cut Drew Eubanks, Tony Bradley and Ochai Agbaji on Thursday, it cleared the way for Wiseman to make the roster.However, the Knicks also like what guard Bruce Brown brings to the table and are now looking for
  
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• Spanish club contesting NBA eligibility of Thunder rookie Aday Mara over contract dispute

  16-10-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder insisted Friday that rookie center Aday Mara is eligible to play for the team, despite claims raised by the lottery pick’s former club in Spain that it would need to release him from the terms of the contract he signed with them as a teenager for him to be able to play in the NBA.The Spanish newspaper Heraldo de Aragón reported Friday that Liga ACB club Casademont Zaragoza claims it holds the playing rights to Mara — a 7-foot-3 center whom the Thunder
  
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• Mike Gansey was reportedly key in the James Harden acquisition

  16-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 8: Mike Gansey speaks as the Philadelphia 76ers introduce him as their new President of Basketball Operations on June 8, 2026 at The Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE via G
  
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• Did the NBA General Manager Survey disrespect the Suns?

  16-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Annually for the past 25 years, the NBA has anonymously surveyed general managers with a range of questions (48!) focused on rating teams, front offices, coaches, and players. This provides good insight into what the league’s decision-makers really think. Results published ea
  
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• Spanish club Basket Zaragoza attempting to block Thunder rookie Aday Mara from making NBA debut

  16-10-2026 18:51 via cbssports.com
  
  Mara played for the club in his native Spain before playing three seasons of college basketball
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks change time of home opener with Brewers hosting World Series Game 1 on same night

  16-10-2026 18:47 via cbssports.com
  
  The Fall Classic is coming to Milwaukee for the first time since 1982, and it will impact the NBA schedule
  
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• NBA Preview 2026-27: Seven players most likely to be traded this season

  16-10-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA trade deadline is four months away. That may feel like a lifetime on the NBA calendar — teams will be more than 50 games into the season, and many franchises' fortunes will look different — but it doesn't slow the NBA rumor mill.Which players might be available is already a talking point, and those conversations are only going to get louder. Here are seven names to watch, seven players most likely to be traded before the February deadline.Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)"I think it w
  
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• Buss family asks judge to dismiss Jeanie Buss' petition to block Lakers share sale

  16-10-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers governor Jeanie Buss filed a lawsuit arguing her siblings cannot sell the family's Lakers ownership shares without her consent. (Kayla Bartkowski/Los Angeles Times)Lawyers for Janie and Joey Buss, two of the co-trustees of the Buss Family Trust that owns part of the Lakers, filed a response to Jeanie Buss’ petition Friday with intention to move forward with the proposed sale of the family’s remaining shares of the team.While Jeanie is trying to block her five siblings fro
  
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• Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla: Getting BJJ blue belt felt the same as winning NBA title

  16-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla holding the NBA title in 2024. | Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has all but booked a spot in the Hall of Fame, despite still being the youngest active NBA head coach. In just four years in his role, he became an NBA All-Star Game head coach in 2023, then won the NBA title in 2024 and got the Coach of the Year award in 2026.Outside of basketball, the 6-foot-2 former point guard also finds time to train various martial arts. Inte
  
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• Brooklyn Nets ABA Throwback Uniforms: Community Reactions

  16-10-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brooklyn Nets recently unveiled their new ABA Classic Edition throwback uniforms and court design, bringing back the bold red, white, and blue look to honor the franchise’s 60th season. It also marks 50 years since the NBA-ABA merger.As expected, the jersey reveal set off an immediate conversation across the NetsDaily comment section. The reception was enthusiastic with most comments discussing the color schemes, players, and more. In some of our more recent NetsDaily Reacts surveys, t
  
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• Sixers sign Cris Carroll, Taye Fields to Exhibit 10 contracts

  16-10-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Youngstown State Penguins forward Cris Carroll (15) shoots during the Jacksonville Classic game between Georgia Southern Eagles and Youngstown State Penguins on November 24, 2025 at Adams-Jenkins Gym in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Philadelphia 76ers made a series of moves on Thursday that will likely impact the Delaware Blue Coats’ roster more than the main club. Saint T
  
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• Lakers have talked to Bucks about Jericho Sims trade, pessimism on trade being completed

  16-10-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images As it currently stands, the Los Angeles Lakers&
  
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• NBA, sportsbooks reportedly agree to ban certain bets, including parlays involving the under on same player's stats

  16-10-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA and prominent sportsbooks have agreed to prohibit certain bets, including parlays involving the under on same player's stats, ESPN’s Shams Charania and David Purdum reported on Friday.The NBA and prominent sportsbooks have agreed to ban multiple types of bets, per me and @DavidPurdum, such as:- Parlay bets involving the under on the same player's statistics- "First of" market; examples: winner of opening tip, an individual's specific shot, rebound, assist,…— Shams Char
  
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• 10 bold predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season, including Knicks' playoff fate

  16-10-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the NBA season kicking off on Tuesday, here are 10 bold predictions, including the Knicks' biggest competition in the East, surprise teams in the West, and standout players.1. Jared McCain wins Sixth Man of the YearOddsmakers are pointing to McCain’s teammate, Ajay Mitchell, as the favorite to win this award, however the award has historically gone to scorers. More times than not Mitchell will be the one setting up bench units and moving into the starting lineup when needed, while McC
  
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• Pistons vs Raptors preview: Preseason finale

  16-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons are headed in the right direction as the preseason concludes. Jalen Duren saw preseason minutes, and man, did the Minnesota Timberwolves feel his presence. He ragdolled whoever, whenever. The Toronto Raptors function much differently than the newly formed run-and-gun Wolves, but we will see if Detroit gets the full version of Toronto tonight.After a 122-120 loss to the New York Knicks last night, how many starters play is in question for the Raptors. This is their last presea
  
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• The best and the worst of the Spurs’ preseason so far

  16-10-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 12: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs the rebound during the game against the Utah Jazz during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 12, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE v
  
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• Raptors fall to Knicks in rematch

  16-10-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives against Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Raptors
  
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• Sixers ready to continue building chemistry in final preseason game vs. Celtics

  16-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 8: Tyrese Maxey #0 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers talk during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 8, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘New York will explore other deals this weekend and Monday’

  16-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors in a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images No more fake basketball for the next eig
  
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• NBA's five biggest starting lineup questions: Three guards for Spurs? Morant-Lillard backcourt in Portland?

  16-10-2026 15:51 via cbssports.com
  
  Teams around the NBA have plenty of roster questions to address before Opening Night
  
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• What Brandin Podziemski learned from studying Jalen Brunson this offseason

  16-10-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Brandin Podziemski learned from studying Jalen Brunson this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAfter a career-best scoring season, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski was busy learning from NBA champion Jalen Brunson’s film during the offseason.Talking with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Bonta Hill and Dalton Johnson on “Dubs Talk,” Podziemski highlighted how he and trainer Dustin Van Lieu were focused on Brunson’s game and style of play.“I know off
  
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• Doc Rivers believes this Paul George trait could be contagious for Celtics

  16-10-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Doc Rivers believes this Paul George trait could be contagious for Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonFormer Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers had the same shocked reaction to the Jaylen Brown trade that most fans did — but he also believes the additions of Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley Jr. can help the Celtics remain competitive in a beefed-up Eastern Conference. “I think everything [the Celtics] do is intentional. I really do,” said Rive
  
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• Raptors’ last preseason game takes them to Detroit

  16-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MARCH 31: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 and RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 31, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• NBA Western Conference tiers: Spurs, Thunder in a group of their own ... what about new-look Lakers?

  16-10-2026 15:14 via cbssports.com
  
  Entering the 2026-27 season in the West, it's the Spurs and Thunder, a big gap, and then everyone else
  
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• Sixers linked to a pair of backup center options to replace Ariel Hukporti

  16-10-2026 15:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 12: Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 12, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Former Villanova standout Cam Whitmore is turning heads with Nuggets

  16-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOULDER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 4: Cam Whitmore #00 of the Denver Nuggets looks on in a preseason game against the Utah Jazz at CU Event Center on October 4, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado. 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. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Villanova standout Cam Whitmore might finally be catching a break i
  
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• NBA 6th Man of the Year Award picks for 2026-27 season

  16-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images At long last, the 2026-27 NBA season is nearly upon us, and with so much anticipation surrounding the official tip-off, awards predictions are hot in the search engine optimization world. Some categories are easy to narrow down. Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic will all have something to say about the Most Valuable Player award. Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren will swat their way into Defensive Player of the Year
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Preseason Preview & Game Thread: One last tune-up

  16-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 15: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 15, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks venture to Ga
  
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• Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 player preview: Asa Newell

  16-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: Asa Newell #14 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at State Farm Arena on October 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Asa Newell is coming into Year 2 of his career, and there’s a goo
  
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