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• Brandon Miller, Charlotte reportedly agree to five-year, $209 million extension

  19-10-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlotte already placed a big bet on Brandon Miller when they traded away LaMelo Ball this summer. Now they have put their money down on that bet.Miller and the Hornets have agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie contract extension, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN.This is big money from Charlotte — it's more than the Pistons gave All-NBA center Jalen Duren (five years, $200 million) and $1 million more over five years than the Rockets gave All-Defensive team member Amen Thomp
  
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• Suns claim former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme off waivers

  19-10-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: Drew Timme #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 10, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images You thou
  
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• Grizzlies waive former Florida star Walter Clayton Jr. before NBA roster deadline

  19-10-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Walter Clayton Jr. appeared to have a bright future in the NBA after leading Florida to the 2025-26 NCAA men's basketball national championship as a senior.However, the former Gators star hit a speed bump in his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies waiving the 6-foor-4 guard on Monday along with forward Micah Peavy, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonWalter Clayton Jr #FloridaHit The Music. pic.twitter.com/qMDxFbHqTp&md
  
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• Dominick Barlow out with back injury to start regular season, will be reevaluated in two weeks

  19-10-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The depth of the Philadelphia 76ers continues to take hits this preseason.Dominick Barlow, who has been absent this preseason due to what was only really described as a back injury, has been confirmed to have suffered a lumbar spine bone stress response, the team announced Monday evening. The diagnosis came as the result of imaging done on the 23-year-old and the team says he will be reevaluated in two weeks.Barlow was one of the more reliable role players in the rotation for Philadelphia last s
  
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• Dalton Knecht waived by Lakers: Why the 2024 draft class was doomed from the start (and the No. 1 pick)

  19-10-2026 23:42 via cbssports.com
  
  Four lottery picks have already been traded and Knecht is now off the roster a day before the 2026-27 season begins
  
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• Grading every NBA rookie extension: Evaluating new contracts for Victor Wembanyama, Keyonte George, more

  19-10-2026 23:37 via cbssports.com
  
  First-round picks from the 2023 Draft were eligible to sign rookie extensions until Oct. 19, so we're grading all seven
  
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• Lakers waive former first-round pick Dalton Knecht before season opener

  19-10-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers forward Dalton Knecht stands on the court during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 7 at Crypto.com Arena. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)The Lakers waived former first-round pick Dalton Knecht on Monday to reach the NBA’s maximum roster requirements before the season begins this week.The 17th overall pick in the 2024 draft had fallen out of the rotation in the past two seasons but had a chance to prove himself during training camp and preseason, when the L
  
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• 76ers vs. Knicks predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for October 20

  19-10-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No question Madison Square Garden will live up to its moniker as the Mecca of Basketball Tuesday night when Jalen Brunson and the Knicks raise a championship banner and then take the court against LeBron James and the 76ers.New York enters the season with much of the core that powered last year's title run intact, led by Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns. The lone casualty of the offseason was Mitchell Robinson who signed with the Celtics as a free agent this
  
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• Small town stars Grant Nelson, Chaney Johnson make case for bigger roles as Nets two-ways

  19-10-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grant Nelson, Chaney Johnson, Jordi Fernández, Brooklyn Nets, NetsDaily Graphic There are only so many spots available on any NBA roster. That’s especially true for a young team like the Brooklyn Nets — average age 24.31 years, with rookie contracts accounting for eight of their 15 standard deals.That’s why Summer League, training camp, and the preseason are so valuable for those Exhibit 10 and two-way players hoping to make their way up the totem pole. For Exhibit 10&rs
  
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• There will never be another Dwight Powell

  19-10-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - APRIL 6: Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 6, 2022 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images In the win
  
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• Lakers make final roster decision, waive Dalton Knecht as Bronny stays

  19-10-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have come to a decision on their roster to open the season.Dalton Knecht has been waived, the team announced Monday afternoon. The move puts the Lakers roster at 15 players, the limit under NBA rules.The Lakers, who carried 16 players through the preseason, had a choice to make between Knecht and Bronny James. Both players were held out of practice ahead of Monday's 2 p.m. cut deadline, with head coach JJ Redick saying the two cut candidates were "under the weather." And d
  
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• Warriors coach gives crucial update on Stephen Curry injury sure to catch Lakers fans attention

  19-10-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors can finally take a moment to breathe.After Steph Curry left Sunday’s open practice early due to an ankle injury, head coach Steve Kerr said on Monday that Curry is fine and he expects him to play in their season opener on Wednesday night, against the Los Angeles Lakers.“He’s fine. Yeah, he practiced full today,” Kerr said to Kendzo Fukuda of Clutch Points.Steve Kerr said Steph Curry is fine after his injury scare yesterday. Practiced fully and he
  
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• Hornets, Brandon Miller reportedly agree to $209M contract extension ahead of Monday's deadline

  19-10-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Charlotte Hornets and Brandon Miller have agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension to his rookie contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports — a deal cementing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as one of the cornerstones of the ongoing effort to build a consistent contender in the Queen City.The two sides agreed to the deal Monday, hours ahead of a deadline for players from Miller’s draft class to sign an extension. Had they not reached agreement on a deal, Mill
  
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• Lakers waive Dalton Knecht ahead of season opener, roster deadline after failing to find trade partner

  19-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dalton Knecht’s run with the Los Angeles Lakers is over.The Lakers waived Knecht on Monday, just two days before they officially open the 2026-27 NBA season, the team announced. The decision came just before the league’s deadline for teams to finalize their opening-day regular season rosters.As a result, both Bronny James and Jaden Hardy made the Lakers’ opening-day roster. James, Hardy and Knecht were widely considered the best options for the Lakers to cut to get to the 15-pl
  
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• Lakers waive Dalton Knecht ahead of season opener, roster deadline

  19-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dalton Knecht’s run with the Los Angeles Lakers is over.The Lakers waived Knecht on Monday, just two days before they officially open the 2026-27 NBA season, the team announced. The decision came just before the league’s deadline for teams to finalize their opening-day regular season rosters.The Lakers selected Knecht with the No. 17 overall pick in 2024 out of Tennessee. He was a solid bench player for the franchise as a rookie, too, averaging 9.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in about 19
  
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• Lakers waive Dalton Knecht, roster now at 15 players

  19-10-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) react after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Once a draft steal for the Lakers, Dalton Knecht’s drastic fall has bottomed out.On Monday, the Lakers made official a move many had speculated this preseason in waiving Knecht, bringing their roster to 15 players.The
  
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• Lakers cut Dalton Knecht, making roster compliant with league’s rules

  19-10-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After months of anticipation, the Lakers finally made the necessary move to become compliant with the league’s roster rules. The team waived Dalton Knecht on Monday ahead of the league’s 2 p.m. deadline to trim their roster from 16 to 15 players signed to standard contracts. The Lakers cut ties with Dalton Knecht (4) on Monday. AP Photo/Jeff ChiuThe Lakers have been needing to trim their roster since signing Matisse Thybulle to a veteran’s minimum contract in late Jul
  
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• Bronny James, Dalton Knecht excused from Lakers’ practice as cut rumors swirl

  19-10-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As rumors swirl about their pending roster crunch, the Lakers were without two players during Monday’s practice. Third-year wing Dalton Knecht and third-year guard Bronny James were excused from the session, according to Lakers coach JJ Redick. The Lakers have until 2 p.m. to trim their roster from 16 players signed to standard NBA deals to the maximum of 15 today. Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James was excused during practice today. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectRedick
  
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• V.J. Edgecombe on playing with LeBron James: 'He's exactly old enough to be my dad, which is crazy'

  19-10-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At 41 years old, LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA as he begins his 24th season, his first with the Philadelphia 76ers. While the league constantly replenishes with players who only played one year of college basketball, James is now facing players half his age — or maybe even less than half his age. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonFor instance, Cooper Flagg — last season's NBA Rookie of the Year — is 19 years old and w
  
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• Sixers' VJ Edgecombe on playing with LeBron James: 'He's exactly old enough to be my dad, which is crazy'

  19-10-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At 41 years old, LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA as he begins his 24th season, his first with the Philadelphia 76ers. While the league constantly replenishes with players who only played one year of college basketball, James is now facing players half his age — or maybe even less than half his age. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonFor instance, Cooper Flagg — last season's NBA Rookie of the Year — is 19 years old and w
  
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• Report: Knicks weren’t shopping Tyler Kolek to make room for Bruce Brown

  19-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 18: Tyler Kolek #13 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball while being guarded by Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 18, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images In his
  
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• Knicks Notes: Mike Brown and Jalen Brunson on turning the page, returning New York's core players

  19-10-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After practice Monday, Knicks coach Mike Brown, as well as guards Jalen Brunsonand Landry Shamet, spoke about what it means to turn the page on their championship berth and enter a new campaign with largely the same group.Turning the page on a titleThe Knicks will kick off their 2026-27 campaign with one last celebration of their historic NBA title: a ring presentation and banner raising ceremony hosted at MSG ahead of their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night. As fun
  
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• How much are Knicks home opener tickets? See Brunson and LeBron at MSG

  19-10-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
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  The King is about to meet the champs.On Tuesday, Oct. 20, LeBron James will play his first regular season game as a Philadelphia 76er (along with fellow splashy acquisition Jaylen Brown) when his new-look club visits Madison Square Garden to take on Jalen Brunson’s defending champion New York Knicks.This won’t be just a high-profile ope
  
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• NBA Predictions 2026-27: Who wins MVP? Rookie of the Year? Our experts make their awards picks

  19-10-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026-27 NBA season here, it's time to make our awards predictions. Who will take home hardware this season?Rookie of the YearMost Improved PlayerCoach of the YearDefensive Player of the YearSixth Man of the YearClutch Player of the YearMost Valuable PlayerWho will be the Rookie of the Year?Dan Devine: Cam Boozer, Grizzlies. Given the presence of more established All-Stars on their respective rosters, I’m not sure AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson will get the sort of offensive usage
  
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• Celtics announce injury report ahead of Opening Day vs. Pistons

  19-10-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 19: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 19, 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) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Goldin Is Bringing Lakers History Closer to the Game

  19-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With direct access to Lakers memorabilia, the franchise’s global fan base and eBay’s live-commerce infrastructure, Goldin is drawing on decades of auction expertise to bring sports history to mainstream fans and established collectors alike.Magic Johnson signed his name three times across a purple Los Angeles Lakers jersey before Ken Goldin brought it to auction.The five-time NBA champion was among the Lakers legends participating in an invitation-only gathering at a private residenc
  
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• Suns waive CJ Huntley as roster adjustments continue

  19-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: CJHuntley #21 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 More roster transactions have occurred for the Phoenix Suns. On a day in which the organization waived two-way player Koby Brea, the team has opted to move on from CJ Huntley as well.The Suns have waived CJ Huntley.— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) October 19, 2026Huntley originally joine
  
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• Achilles tear abruptly ends Ben Simmons' NBA and Australian national team comebacks

  19-10-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons drives around San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during a 2026 preseason NBA game. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)Ben Simmons’ comeback attempt with the Sacramento Kings generated more than one blip on the basketball radar during the preseason before it came to an abrupt end Sunday when he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during practice. Injuries had restricted the former No. 1 overall draft pick to appearing in only 107 games the last five se
  
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• I encountered the jumpscare that is the Celtics’ new ‘Specter’ jerseys

  19-10-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 05: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics argues with referee Ben Taylor #46 against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 05, 2023 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. (Photo by Ti
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/19/26

  19-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: The sneakers worn by Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 14, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images G
  
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• The 12 biggest questions entering the NBA season with Grant Liffmann

  19-10-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor is joined by Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports ahead of NBA opening night to break down their biggest questions before the 2026-27 season. They dive into the brutal East playoff race, players who look like future All-Stars, Wembanyama's outlook for the season, the Knicks' contract concerns and more.The duo also spotlights breakout candidates, debates which stars are under the most pressure and asks which franchises a
  
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• Sixers exercise Edgecombe's 3rd-year contract option for 2027-28 season

  19-10-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers exercise Edgecombe's 3rd-year contract option for 2027-28 season  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers on Monday checked off the formality of exercising the third-year rookie scale option on VJ Edgecombe’s contract for the 2027-28 season.The third overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, Edgecombe stepped right into the Sixers’ starting lineup last year. The Baylor product averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists and finished third in Rookie of th
  
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• The Playlist: Fantasy basketball waiver-wire adds and schedule breakdown for Opening Week of 2026-27

  19-10-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to the Playlist. Each week, I'll share the latest waiver-wire pickups and schedule info for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball. Every league is different. Sometimes a 50% rostered player is sitting on waivers, or a low-rostered player could pop, either because of the schedule or a newfound opportunity. I'll cover the names I'm seeing available in most of my leagues and, hopefully, get ahead of the masses and your leaguemates as well.  Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball l
  
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• NBA 2026-27 season predictions: Expert picks for full standings and Finals

  19-10-2026 20:00 via cbssports.com
  
  With new NBA season on the horizon, here's what our experts think will happen over the next eight months
  
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• Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson available for season opener vs. Hornets

  19-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson practiced full contact on Monday and will be available for the team's season opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.Jefferson, the No. 28 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft out of Iowa State, missed all of Brooklyn's preseason games due to back soreness and had not fully practiced yet.In three Summer League games, the 22-year-old averaged 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 0.7 blocks across 21.3 min
  
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• End of an Era: The Dallas Mavericks have waived Dwight Powell

  19-10-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 11, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Barlow sidelined by back injury, 3 Sixers questionable for opener

  19-10-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barlow sidelined by back injury, 3 Sixers questionable for opener  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaDominick Barlow’s preseason back trouble has persisted.The Sixers announced Monday that Barlow has “sufferd a lumbar spine bone stress response” and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 23-year-old forward missed the entire preseason.“He just has some soreness that he’s dealing with,” Sixers head coach Nick Nurse had said last Tuesday. &rdquo
  
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• Why Celtics vs. Pistons is opening NBA season in rare daytime game

  19-10-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season will officially tip off in the middle of the afternoon, and NBC hopes it can become an annual addition to the league's traditional opening night schedule.The Detroit Pistons are set to host the Boston Celtics at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with "College Gameday-style activations," a "Blue Carpet" experience, a marching band rendition of "Roundball Rock" and other special festivities planned around Little Caesars Arena and downtown Detroit throu
  
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• Bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season: Victor Wembanyama double dips, a Knicks letdown, huge trades, more

  19-10-2026 19:11 via cbssports.com
  
  With the regular season getting underway on Tuesday, Brad Botkin is throwing caution to the wind
  
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• Why Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is exceeding GM Mike Dunleavy's expectations

  19-10-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is exceeding GM Mike Dunleavy's expectations originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaYaxel Lendeborg carries the highest expectations for a Warriors rookie in a long time. Even with the high expectations for the 2026 NBA Draft’s No. 11 overall pick, general manager Mike Dunleavy told the SF Standard’s Tim Kawakami on “The TK Show” that Lendeborg already is exceeding expectations ahead of the regular season. “
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Mine is still not washed. It’s in the bag, and I’m afraid to open it.’

  19-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates after winning the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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. Garra
  
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• Bettors are heavily backing LeBron James' 76ers to win the title: 'The enthusiasm for betting this team doesn’t seem to let up'

  19-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The betting public has found its NBA offseason darling — it’s the LeBron James-led Philadelphia 76ers.The 76ers opened this offseason with 60-1 odds to win the 2026-27 NBA championship (13th best), but after trading for Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and signing the free-agent James, those odds have skyrocketed to +850 at sportsbooks.Philadelphia now has the third-best odds to win the NBA title, behind the co-favorite San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder at +260 at BetMGM
  
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• Bettors are heavily backing LeBron James' 76ers to win the title: 'The enthusiasm for betting this team doesn't seem to let up'

  19-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The betting public has found its NBA offseason darling — it's the LeBron James-led Philadelphia 76ers.The 76ers opened this offseason with 60-1 odds to win the 2026-27 NBA championship (13th best), but after trading for Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and signing James in free agency, those odds have skyrocketed to +850 at sportsbooks.Philadelphia now has the third-best odds to win the NBA title, behind co-favorites the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder at +260 at BetMGM.Join
  
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• Phoenix moves on from Koby Brea ahead of the regular season

  19-10-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Koby Brea #14 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 The Phoenix Suns continue to fine-tune every aspect of their roster in preparation for the 2026–27 season. They’ve brought in Duop Reath on a two-way contract, waived Haywood Highsmith, extended Oso Ighodaro, and picked up the option on Ryan Dunn. And now? They’ve waived
  
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• NBA 2026-27 championship futures odds: Thunder, Spurs favored, but Knicks, LeBron James' 76ers not far behind

  19-10-2026 18:32 via cbssports.com
  
  The 2026-27 NBA season starts Tuesday, and there are a ton of new faces in new places as the New York Knicks look to repeat as champions
  
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• Tacko Fall is a unique player with a unique opportunity

  19-10-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Tacko Fall #99 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you had a nickel for every player 7-foot-6 or taller to suit up for the Sixers, you’d have two nickels. But it’s still crazy it’s happened twice.The 7-foot-7 Manute Bol and the 7-foot-6 Shawn Bradley both played in parts of t
  
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• Walker Kessler is embracing playing for a storied franchise in the Lakers

  19-10-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives fans before the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 16, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge
  
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• Lakers looking for ‘workable trade’ to send out Dalton Knecht, acquire center

  19-10-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 101-89. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Imag
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey: Has your level of optimism changed after the preseason?

  19-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 16: Tyler Herro #11of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against he Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we
  
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• Santi Aldama’s timeframe for return remains a mystery

  19-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Santi Aldama #34 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas at American Airlines Center. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Mave
  
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