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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/13/26

  13-10-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 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 Imag
  
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• NBA rookie impact rankings: 10 first-year players who will make presence felt immediately

  14-10-2026 16:14 via cbssports.com
  
  The incoming rookie class is being heralded as one of the best in recent memory -- will it live up to the hype?
  
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• Top 50 NBA trade candidates for 2026-27 season: Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and more names to watch

  14-10-2026 15:04 via cbssports.com
  
  NBA trade season really never ends these days, and here are 50 players who could be moving during the new season
  
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• Rays win Game 2 to knot up ALCS; Pete Prisco's latest NFL Power Rankings; top 100 NBA players

  14-10-2026 14:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus why the Bills vs. Rams thriller came with long-term consequences
  
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• Top 5 Iowa Wolves of All-Time

  14-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  I am truly excited to see you here.If you clicked on this (on purpose or by accident), then you are officially a Wolves sicko (lupo-phile?), a basketball sicko, or at the very least: my tribe of people.I scoff when I hear Timberwolves fans declare they are “diehard Wolves fans” and try to prove their ball knowledge by naming off players like Oleksiy Pecherov, Jeff Adrien, or Gundars Vētra. Please. If you’re really from the most engrossed ilk of Wolves fans, then you’
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Preseason Preview & Game Thread: Don’t get gored

  14-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 1: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays and over-the-head pass past Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on March 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks are back hom
  
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• Kawhi Leonard doesn’t need to be the Raptors’ best player every night

  14-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 28, 2026; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) talks to the media during Toronto Raptors-Media Day at Hotel-X. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Seeing Kawhi Leonard in a Raptors jersey again is naturally going to bring back memories of 2019. That season, there was no question who Toronto’s best player was. When a possession broke down or a playoff game tightened up, the answer was usually simple: get Kawhi th
  
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• Game Preview: Suns’ young players have everything to gain against San Antonio

  14-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during a preseason game on October 10, 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Championship predictions roundtable: Can Knicks repeat? Is this Wemby and the Spurs’ year?

  14-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the start of every NBA season, we — fans, media, people in and around the league — go in certain we know how things are going to play out. A year ago, the Thunder were the clear favorites to repeat, and the young Spurs were barely going to make the playoffs, and it looked like Cleveland might be due in the East. None of that played out quite as expected.This season, again it feels like there are clear favorites, and again we're likely going to be wrong. To get a bigger picture, we
  
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• How Kon Knueppel Came To Love Basketball

  14-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on December 3, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• Paul George previewed his defensive prowess in preseason victory over Philadelphia

  14-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 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 The Boston C
  
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• Open Thread: Keldon Johnson- How the NBA’s Sixth Man enjoys his time off the court

  14-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Keldon Johnson #3 and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs high five during the game against the New York Knicks 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 Ada
  
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• Can Jett Howard make the impact in Dallas that Orlando hoped for?

  14-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Jett Howard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits at Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jett Howard probably wasn’t a name you had penciled in as a Maverick befo
  
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• 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Jalen Johnson

  14-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 10, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• YouTube Gold: Dave Bing

  14-10-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - 1976: Dave Bing #21 shoots a free throw against the Boston Celtics circa 1976 at the Boston 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 1976 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Dave Bing is sort of a basketball version of Forrest G
  
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• Yao Ming is Rockets biggest what-if

  14-10-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where were you when the Houston Rockets drafted Yao Ming?It’s a vivid memory for me as a Houston Rockets fan. I distinctly remember a fan in a street interview declaring that Ming would be the “best center ever!” I can’t find easy confirmation of this memory online, but it’s burned into my mind.If you missed it: Ming is not the best center ever. Depending on whether you value longevity or peak, he’s on the fringes of the top 20. Can you really put Ming ahead o
  
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• Warriors win over Lakers in Vegas, 101-89

  14-10-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 13, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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) |
  
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• Walker Kessler debuts, but Luka Doncic sits during Lakers' preseason loss to Warriors

  14-10-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers center Walker Kessler and Warriors center Charles Bassey chase a loose ball in the first half Tuesday. (David Becker / AP)The plan for the Lakers had been to turn their fourth preseason game into a dress rehearsal for the upcoming season.But that was not the case.The Lakers did get the preseason debut of center Walker Kessler on Tuesday night, a good sign for them to see their biggest acquisition of the summer play.But on the flip side, Luka Doncic didn’t play in the Lakers&rsq
  
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• Walker Kessler shines in debut, Lakers fall to Warriors

  14-10-2026 06:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 13, 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) |
  
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• Celtics Reacts Survey: who’s coming in second?

  14-10-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - October 10: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, guard Derrick White and forward Paul George watch from the bench in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics played the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason game at TD Garden on October 10, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the coun
  
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• Knicks reserves demolished by Raptors as starters don’t play in ugly 50-point preseason loss

  14-10-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO — No, the preseason results don’t actually matter. Knicks coach Mike Brown instead harps on the process.Whatever this process was, though, it was ugly.With Knicks starters — as well as veteran bench pieces Landry Shamet, Andre Drummond and Jordan Clarkson — sitting out the team’s preseason game (since it was the second leg of a back-to-back) against the Raptors on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, it was a chance for those battling for bigger roles and rost
  
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• Cavalier superlatives: Meleek Thomas shines in an otherwise disappointing performance vs. Magic

  14-10-2026 05:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 13: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic on October 13, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The
  
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• Thoughts & Quotes for Your Group Chat: Raptors vs. Knicks

  14-10-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the game against the New York Knicks 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 via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Lakers’ Walker Kessler makes preseason debut in against Warriors

  14-10-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — The Lakers marquee free agency acquisition was available to make his long-awaited preseason debut against the Warriors Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena.Walker Kessler was upgraded to active for Tuesday’s matchup after missing the Lakers’ first three games of the preseason.He injured his left pinky finger (non-shooting hand) during the first week of training camp.Walker Kessler of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before a game against the Golden State Warri
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs fall to Magic in preseason finale despite impressive showing from Meleek Thomas

  14-10-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 13: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on October 13, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The
  
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• Raptors 148, Knicks 98: Scenes from Kawhi’s return

  14-10-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks arrives to the arena before the game against the Toronto Raptors 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• Kristaps Porziņģis arrives at the Chase Center

  14-10-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Ther
  
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• Knicks drop to 0-4 in preseason play as bench struggles in 148-98 loss to Raptors

  14-10-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On the second night of a preseason back-to-back, the Knicks lost their fourth-straight game, falling 148-98 to the Toronto Raptors.Here are the takeaways...-- Head coach Mike Brown relied solely on his bench in Tuesday's contest, giving the star quintet of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Karl Anthony-Towns a rest after Monday's 122-104 loss to the Timberwolves. Miles McBride, Bruce Brown, Jose Alvarado, Mohamed Diawara, and James Wiseman took their places. Each memb
  
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• Kawhi Leonard drops 21 points in opening half of Raptors preseason debut after Clippers trade, scandal

  14-10-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard was dealt to the Raptors earlier this offseason once his scandal with the Clippers was settled with the league.IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / REUTERSKawhi Leonard is back in Toronto ready to pick up where he left off.Leonard made his debut with the Raptors officially on Tuesday night in their preseason 148-98 win over the New York Knicks. He dropped 21 points and went 4-of-8 from the 3-point line during his 17 minutes on the floor on Tuesday. Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said
  
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• Cavs get run out of the gym by Magic in preseason finale

  14-10-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 13, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) drives against Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda (93) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Cleveland Cavaliers are fortunate that a performance like this doesn’t count in the record book. This was a bad showing in a game the regulars played a full three quarters.The Cavs were terrible defensively. They were consistently beaten
  
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