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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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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/18/26

  18-10-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 16: The sneakers worn by LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 16, 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 N
  
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• Bright Side Roundtable: Biggest reasons for optimism and concern in 2026-27

  18-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 07: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the preseason game at the United Center on October 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The season begins for the Phoenix Suns this upcoming Wednes
  
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• Nuggets' Julian Strawther to miss opening weeks of NBA season with injury

  18-10-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther has been diagnosed with a left knee sprain and is expected to miss the opening weeks of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, including the season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 22.The team announced that Strawther suffered the injury during a preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers and will be sidelined as he undergoes rehabilitation.Strawther sustained the injury in the third quarter of the game on Oct. 16 when his leg got caught und
  
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• The Raptors should bring back this blue throwback jersey sooner rather than later

  18-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 12: Raptor the mascot of the Toronto Raptors performs during a break in the action while wearing a throwback Huskies jersey during NBA game action against the New York Knicks at Air Canada Centre on November 12, 2016 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) | Getty I
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘I talked to our guys about this’

  18-10-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors controls the ball against Mohamed Diawara #51 of the New York Knicks during the first 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 Last weeken
  
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• Why Kevin Durant completely missed Mat Ishbia's point about his Suns tenure, building a championship culture

  18-10-2026 16:26 via cbssports.com
  
  It's easy to see how Durant would take offense to Ishbia's comments, but there was a bit more context to what the Suns owner was saying
  
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• NBA awards picks, predictions: Luka Dončić for MVP, Joe Mazzulla for Coach of the Year among best value bets

  18-10-2026 15:59 via cbssports.com
  
  We can use the history of these awards to find the best return on investment
  
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• Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were shown lots of love in the new GM survey

  18-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs smiles before the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 14, 2026 at the 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• SB Nation Reacts results: Will the Rockets trade Kevin Durant at the deadline this year?

  18-10-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 15: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on October 15, 2026 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout
  
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• PTH Roundtable: biggest impact from a new player?

  18-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 10: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles against Luguentz Dort #0 of the Atlanta Hawks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 10, 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 Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images This is the first of a series of roundtable questions
  
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• “I don’t care if the shot is gonna fall or not.” Darko Rajaković thinks Allen Graves should let it fly

  18-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 16: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a layup against John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter of a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on October 16, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images Allen Gr
  
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• California Post’s NBA Awards predictions: Luka or Wemby? Spurs or Lakers?

  18-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After an exciting offseason with a lot of movement, the NBA season opens this week. Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Heat. LeBron James took his talents to the 76ers. Luka Doncic is now the head of the snake for the Lakers. The Knicks are poised to try to repeat as NBA champions after breaking a 53-year title drought. Victor Wembanyama hopes to put his 7-foot-4 body in the way. There’s a lot of intrigue. A lot could happen. But in the meantime, here are our very early
  
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• Lakers experience ‘growing pains’ in first look with Big 3

  18-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After multiple weeks of waiting, the Lakers were finally able to see what it looked like when their Big 3 was on the floor together.The results made it clear there’s plenty of room for growth.With Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler available for Friday’s preseason finale loss to the Nuggets on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, the wait to see how the team would look with its most consequential players alongside each other ended. The Lakers finally got a look at their
  
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• Inside the Suns: Bold Predictions, the biggest roster hole, Devin Booker

  18-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: What is your boldest prediction for the Suns’ 2026-27 season?GuarGuar: My boldest prediction is we will be a Top 4 seed in the Western Conference this year. I think the cohesiveness and development of this group will show big time, and I also think we
  
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• Den Questions: Start of the AntBall Era

  18-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to the Den! Over the course of the season I want to take 10 game snap shots and ask and answer a few questions about the Wolves. Some of these questions are about serious hoop, some of them are the silly questions I think about riding the Green Line to the Target Center. So curl up with a beverage of your choice, get comfy, and stay awhile.1. Are Ant and LaMelo better together?If we can take anything from preseason (we shouldn’t), and if head coach Chris Finch is giving us any hint
  
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• California Post’s NBA Power Rankings: Lakers among top teams

  18-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Each week, Melissa Rohlin of the California Post will power rank the NBA’s 30 teams:1. San Antonio SpursThere was palpable pain on Victor Wembanyama’s face after the Knicks eliminated the Spurs in the NBA Finals. The Spurs had double-digit leads in each of their four losses in that series. Wembanyama blamed himself. Here’s to betting he’s going to be a beast this season. San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) warms up before a game against the Sacrament
  
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• Wizards sign Reece Beekman to two-way deal

  18-10-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LA -  OCTOBER 16: Reece Beekman #26 of the Washington Wizards plays defense during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 16, 2026 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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• Preseason lessons learned

  18-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 16: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics in the third quarter during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 125-120 in overtime. 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
  
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• Open Thread: A peak at George Hill’s 850 acre ranch

  18-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 6: George Hill #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks signs autographs prior to a game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 6, 2020 at the AT&T 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 2020 NBAE (Photos by Darren Carroll/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• YouTube Gold: The Willis Reed Game Remains Iconic

  18-10-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UNITED STATES - MAY 08: N.Y. Knicks Willis Reed [19] lets fly with shot against Wilt Chamberlain and the Los Anges Lakers in Game 7 of the 1969-70 NBA Finals. Knicks defeated the Lakers 113-99. (Photo by NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images) | NY Daily News via Getty Images There have been some incredibly iconic moments in NBA history. Consider Julius Erving’s under-the-basket layup. Consider Michael Jordan pumping his fist after eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers, or Jerry West hitting
  
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• MMBets: The Memphis Grizzlies are going to be scrappy

  18-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Memphis Grizzlies are in full rebuild mode. Their young duo of the last seven years is completely gone. Ja Morant was shipped to Portland, Jaren Jackson Jr. was traded to Utah, and Memphis now has its eyes set on the draft picks they made over the last few seasons. Cameron Boozer from Duke and Cedric Coward highlight their exciting new core, but guys like Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey have shown promise as well. Memphis has just four players on its roster with over three years of NBA experience
  
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• Former Warriors No. 2 pick Wiseman plays way onto New York Knicks roster

  18-10-2026 07:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: James Wiseman #35 of the New York Knicks in action against the Philadelphia 76ers during a preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• Busted Three-peats, Triple Crowns, and the Spurs three guard lineup

  18-10-2026 06:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Stephon Castle #5, De'Aaron Fox 34 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for photos during San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images At the start of
  
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• Pistons season preview: Kevin Huerter’s 3-point shooting could make or break his spot in the rotation

  18-10-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the Detroit Pistons traded Jaden Ivey at the deadline last season for Kevin Heurter, I was a bit underwhelmed. I hadn’t spent a ton of time watching Heurter play throughout his career and pretty much just viewed him as a shooter whose shot had been failing him the last couple seasons.Say what you want about Jaden Ivey and where things have gone for him since that trade, but getting that value out of somebody you spent the 5th pick on just a few years earlier could be viewed as selling
  
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• Will the Suns win a playoff series? Mat Ishbia thinks so

  18-10-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mat Ishbia is confident about the Phoenix Suns escaping the first round of this year’s playoffs. Is this fake-it-till-you-make-it internet bluster or are the Phoenix Suns built for playoff success?Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia predicts team will win opening round playoff series — and the NBA season hasn't even started https://t.co/tzmxG6mttK— CNBC (@CNBC) October 16, 2026It wouldn’t be the first time Ishbia expressed his confidence in the potential of the Phoenix Suns. To
  
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• Miles McBride’s agent leaves door open for future talks with Knicks

  18-10-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miles McBride claps his hands during the Knicks' preseason win over the Raptors on Oct. 15, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.Of the three Knicks who did not get their desired contract extension heading into the season, Miles McBride’s long-term future with the team is the most at risk.His agent, Mark Bartelstein, opened up about the team shutting down all extension negotiations.“No doubt, he would love to get that,” Bartelstein said on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “But at the end of
  
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• Mavs’ roster moves: Cooper Flagg and John Poulakidas news

  18-10-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MACAU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Cooper Flagg of Dallas Mavericks during the NBA China Games 2026 between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Macau, China. 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 Clicks Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up their
  
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• Kevin Durant has another social media beef, this time with Suns owner Mat Ishbia, Dillon Brooks

  18-10-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Durant has never shied away from social media beefs. The Houston Rockets forward's latest target for internet clapbacks is Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Durant played for the Suns from 2023 to 2025 and still seems to have some feelings. Ishbia gave an interview on CNBC Sports' podcast and brought up Phoenix's 2023 acquisition of Durant. The quote that X account Fullcourtpass pulled out from the interview was "I kind of threw money at the problem… Bringing in super talented players
  
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• Kevin Durant has another social media beef, this time with Suns owner Mat Ishbia

  18-10-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Durant has never shied away from social media beefs. The Houston Rockets forward’s latest target for internet clapbacks is Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Durant played for the Suns from 2023 to 2025 and still seems to have some feelings. Ishbia gave an interview on CNBC Sports’ podcast and brought up Phoenix’s 2023 acquisition of Durant. The quote that X account fullcourtpass pulled out from the interview was “I kind of threw money at the problem…Bringing in
  
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