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• 5 things to watch as Knicks 2026-27 preseason gets underway

  05-10-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 preseason kicks off for the Knicks tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers in a preview of their regular season opener. While these games usually serve as an exhibition or warm up, especially for teams that have found their identity like New York, there’s still plenty to watch for.Here are five things fans should watch out for during the preseason:What’s returning vs what’s newThe Knicks came together in a cohesive and dominant way this past postseason, so expect the
  
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• Hall of Famer Jason Kidd close to joining ESPN as NBA analyst, per reports

  06-10-2026 03:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jason Kidd is reportedly "in advanced talks" to join ESPN for the next chapter of his career.According to The Athletic and NBA reporter Marc Stein on Monday, Oct. 5, the Hall of Fame point guard is close to a deal to become an ESPN studio analyst and a member of "NBA Countdown." The show currently features Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins with Malika Andrews hosting. Michael Malone left the program in April when he became the head coach of North Carolina's basketball team.When USA TODAY Spor
  
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• Clippers' Max Strus to miss start of season with partially torn plantar fascia

  06-10-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Clippers cannot catch a break.The team announced that Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot during Sunday's preseason game. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks, which means he will miss the start of the season.This is a rough start for Strus, who missed the majority of last season with a foot injury (a fracture of the fifth metacarpal in his left foot, which required surgery). He returned for a dozen games at the end of the season for the Cav
  
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• Knicks struggle shooting in first preseason game, fall to 76ers

  06-10-2026 03:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks played their first game since winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as the starters shook off some rust and the bench fought to earn minutes in a 120-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.Here are some takeaways...-- Mike Brown went with the starting lineup that won the NBA Finals on Monday night: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns. The Sixers and Nick Nurse took a different approach as LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid all sat out; leaving h
  
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• Dillon Brooks, John Collins involved in dustup in Suns-Pistons preseason game

  06-10-2026 02:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT – Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks didn’t waste any time living up to his villain persona.He drew a technical foul with 7:23 left in the first quarter of Phoenix’s preseason opener on Monday, Oct. 5, against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.Brooks led the NBA in technical fouls last season with 17.In Monday’s game, Brooks was guarding Pistons forward John Collins in the paint with his usual physicality. He extended his forearm and made physical contac
  
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• Steph Curry reminds us that preseason results don’t matter

  06-10-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jay Metzg
  
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• Ariel Hukporti leaves game vs. Knicks with apparent leg injury

  06-10-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 5: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the Philadelphia 76ers boxes out during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena 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 Nathaniel S.
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks face stalemate on contract extension. Where do they go from here?

  06-10-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It seems, in the case of Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, that someone’s going to have to blink first.What’s abundantly clear, however, is that there’s a lot of work to do for the franchise to keep its star locked up in the long term, and the prospect that he may be playing his final months as a Knick are suddenly a real possibility.Towns, the 30-year-old All-Star center who helped propel the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, is eligible for a four-year
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks face contract extension stalemate. Where do they go from here?

  06-10-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It seems, in the case of Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, that someone’s going to have to blink first.What’s abundantly clear, however, is that there’s a lot of work to do for the franchise to keep its star locked up in the long term, and the prospect that he may be playing his final months as a Knick are suddenly a real possibility.Towns, the 30-year-old All-Star center who helped propel the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, is eligible for a four-year
  
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• Preseason Game Thread: Knicks at 76ers, October 5, 2026

  06-10-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers wrestle for a loose ball during the second quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 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 Agr
  
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• Lakers’ first shootaround sheds light on uncertain status of Collin Sexton

  06-10-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO — Lakers basketball is back – albeit preseason exhibitions. And with the Lakers fully in the preseason swing, certain elements of the season are back to, such as morning shootaround. The Lakers held their first shootaround of 2026-27 at Golden 1 Center Monday morning ahead of their preseason-opener against the Kings.Lakers guard Collin Sexton had his right lower leg/calf wrapped during the team’s shootaround. Khobi PriceWhile shootarounds don’t always
  
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• Max Strus will miss start of season for Clippers due to latest foot injury

  06-10-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Clippers guard Max Strus will be out for at least a month with a foot injury.Strus left Sunday’s preseason win over the Golden State Warriors in Hawaii early after about five minutes after he pulled up with a non-contact injury. He limped off to the locker room and didn’t return. The team announced on Monday that Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot. He’ll be reevaluated again in four weeks, meaning he will miss at least the start of
  
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• Grizzlies at Hawks, preseason: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

  06-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Hawks and Grizzlies meet in the preseason debut of Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, and others.Please join in the comments below as you follow along.Where, When, and How to Watch and ListenLocation: Sta
  
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• Game Thread: Welcome to the preseason!

  06-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 29: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns boxes out during the game on January 29, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images If
  
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• Observations after Sixers win preseason opener, Brown scores 22 in 1st half

  05-10-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after Sixers win preseason opener, Brown scores 22 in 1st half  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers kicked off their preseason Monday night with a 120-97 win over the defending champion Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in the first half and watched the second from the bench. The Sixers sat a slew of players, including LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Anfernee Simons, Dominick Barlow, Adem Bona (left foot sprain) and
  
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• Can Brandon Williams be the 2nd unit spark plug for the Warriors?

  05-10-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by J
  
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• NBA season 2026-27 Preview: Seven best Duos in the NBA

  05-10-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA moves fast. Just a couple of seasons ago, a list of the top duos would have included Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on the Celtics, LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was paired with Damian Lillard in Milwaukee. Just a season ago, a similar list would have included James Harden and Ivica Zubac on the Clippers, but by the trade deadline, both were on new teams.Which is to say, teams need to take advantage of the windows with top duos while they can. Hea
  
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• Pistons vs. Suns: Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons kick off preseason

  05-10-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 29: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images We can finally put contract d
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/5/26

  05-10-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: The sneakers worn by Nick Sang during the game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 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 D
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili is excited to be a Laker after growing up a Kobe Bryant fan

  05-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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
  
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• Quentin Grimes says it was ‘surreal’ to sign with Lakers after father grew up a fan

  05-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Quentin Grimes speaks at a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Quentin Grimes was an unrestricted free agent for the first time this summer. He’d bounced around the league a bit during his first five years, trekking from New York to Detroit to Dallas to Philadelphia, and the 2026 offseason
  
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• Draymond Green shares humbling perspective on changing role in Warriors' offense

  05-10-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green shares humbling perspective on changing role in Warriors' offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraymond Green enters his 15th season with the Warriors, serving as one of the main facilitators of the offense for most of those years. The new season will shake up that status quo as Steve Kerr institutes a 5-out offensive system. Much of the play-making responsibility, particularly beyond the three-point line, will shift away from Green, with Kerr hoping to jumpstart
  
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• Big man contract chaos with Ku Khahil, fantasy basketball sleepers with Dan Titus + KOC trash talks Justin Boone

  05-10-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor is joined by Ku Khahil to preview the Detroit Pistons now that Jalen Duren's contract extension is finally official. What can Pistons fans expect from Duren this season and how will Detroit's other offseason additions impact their lineups and team chemistry? Later the pair also reacts to Karl-Anthony Towns' commentary that his deal with the New York Knicks is nowhere close to being done.Kevin is then joined by D
  
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• Austin Reaves is not concerned about bigger expectations this season

  05-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time in his NBA career, Austin Reaves is on a deal that actually reflects — or, comes close to it — his league-wide standing as a player. No longer is he on a two-way contract or four-year, $54 million deal, despite being among the Los Angeles Lakers’ top players and one of the NBA’s better guards. Now, he is rightfully beginning year one of a four-year, $184 million deal, which was agreed upon during the offseason.While a larger payday may elevate the stand
  
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• Lakers rookie hazing confirmed as mom reveals In-N-Out stunt as airplane antics go viral

  05-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cameron Carr was busy ahead of the Lakers’ first preseason game against the Kings. As the team boarded the plane for a quick flight to Sacramento, the Lakers rookie hauled 30 cheeseburgers from In-N-Out in two large brown boxes. Jarred Vanderbilt made sure to capture the moment via Instagram Stories and the team’s social media team also posted about Carr’s first task of the year. Lakers rookie Cameron Carr was tasked with bringing 30 In-N-Out cheeseburgers on team plane in hila
  
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• Training Camp Day 6: Alex Sarr a full participant in Monday’s practice

  05-10-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images WASHINGTON — Nearly four months removed from surgery to repair his fractured right foot
  
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• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Preseason and Training Camp News Roundup: Key takeaways and injuries

  05-10-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  By Jared Johnson, RotoWire.comPreseason & Training Camp News RoundupStarting spots up for grabs on the ClippersIsaiah Jackson started Sunday's preseason opener and finished with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two swats over 17 minutes. He had been running with the first unit at training camp, and it looks like he has the inside track to open the year as the Clippers' starting center, ahead of the 38-year-old Brook Lopez. Jackson helps infuse some more athle
  
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• There’s Sixers basketball in South Philly tonight, but several key starters to sit out preseason opener

  05-10-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 3: Tyrese Maxey #0 plays defense on VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during practice on October 3, 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) | NBAE via G
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns on odds of contract extension before season: 'It don’t look good'

  05-10-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coming off an All-Star season in which he helped anchor the 'Knicks' run to a title — and made himself a New York legend in the process — Karl-Anthony Towns had hoped he and the Knicks could quickly agree on a contract extension.Speaking Monday, Towns sounded frustrated and turned up the heat on the talks. Here is what he said, via Stephon Bondy of the New York Post."Simply put, I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me," Towns s
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns on chances of signing extension with Knicks before season: 'It don't look good'

  05-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the New York Knicks prepare to begin their NBA title defense with a preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, star big man Karl-Anthony Towns reiterated his frustration over stalled negotiations on a contract extension to remain with the Knicks for years to come. From Stefan Bondy of the New York Post:“Simply put, I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me,” Towns said Monday before the preseason opener.
  
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