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• Cavs at Magic preseason game thread

  14-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 11: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jevon Carter #2 of the Orlando Magic dive for a loose ball during the first quarter of a preseason game at Rocket Arena on October 11, 2026, 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cava
  
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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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• Bright Side Reacts: Who should start at center for the Suns?

  14-10-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns plays against the Detroit Pistons during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 05, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA.
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Hawks, Magic, Hornets, Heat, Wizards (Southeast Division)

  14-10-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the regular season set to tip off on Oct. 20, let's take a look at where each team in the Southeast Division stands. We'll break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for them to finish in the standings. Let's dig in, shall we?Hawks • Magic • Hornets • Heat • WizardsPrevious divisions: Central•Southwest • Northwest•Pacific(Ethan Palowitz/Yahoo Sports Illustration)Atlanta HawksWHAT TO LIKE: Perimeter de
  
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• Fear The Sword Reacts Survey: Which new Cavalier has impressed you most in the preseason?

  14-10-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Gabe McGlothan #41 of the Boston Celtics guards Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of the preseason game at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) |
  
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• Nolan Traore makes his name known in year two

  14-10-2026 01:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: Tre Johnson #12 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Nolan Traore #10 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of a preseason game at Capital One Arena on October 12, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images For the second st
  
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• Steve Kerr makes honest admission about state of Warriors' new offense after win

  14-10-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Kerr makes honest admission about state of Warriors' new offense after win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaPack your patience, Dub Nation. Eight days before the 2026-27 NBA regular-season opener, it is abundantly clear there will be moments of frustration as the Warriors apply the revamped offense coach Steve Kerr is trying to install.One such moment came Tuesday night in a 101-89 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers.Barely two minutes into the game, Kerr was hopping off the
  
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• Preseason Preview #5: Wolves vs Pistons Game Thread

  14-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’re almost there, y’all. A mere two preseason games stand between us and the start of the NBA regular season. There have been some great storylines thus far that have made all of these preseason games worth watching, and our Minnesota Timberwolves are getting their identities and rotations firmly established as the team looks to start the year strong.On deck this Wednesday we have the Detroit Pistons, who are due to give their starting players some burn as the team has only played
  
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• Preseason Game Thread: Knicks at Raptors, October 13, 2026

  14-10-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Jordan Clarkson #00 and Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks defend the basket from Jonathan Mogbo #2 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden on April 10, 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 the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 0-3 Knic
  
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• Kristaps Porzingis injury updated, expected to be seen by Warriors medical staff

  13-10-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingismissed the start of training camp with an undisclosed health issue that has kept him away from the team, but now he's back.Head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that Porzingis is expected to return to the Warriors' facilities Tuesday to meet with Rick Celebrini, their director of sports medicine and performance. There's no indication of when exactly the 31-year-old will return."No update beyond that," Kerr said. "He'll be in the building ... meeting
  
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• What we learned as Warriors storm back late to steal preseason win vs. Lakers

  13-10-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned as Warriors storm back late to steal preseason win vs. Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCOREGoing into halftime of the Warriors’ preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena, Golden State looked gassed. The Warriors had just been outscored 34-21 in the second quarter to trail by 13 points at halftime in Las Vegas. But the Warriors’ defense turned it up coming out of halftime, holding the Lakers to only 13 p
  
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• Why the Celtics are getting a bargain on Payton Pritchard's two-year, $44.2 million contract extension

  13-10-2026 23:07 via cbssports.com
  
  With an NBA championship and Sixth Man of the Year Award already under his belt, Pritchard is set for an even bigger role in Boston this season
  
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• Payton Pritchard contract extension: What it means for Celtics, former Sixth Man of the Year

  13-10-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A key piece of the revamped Boston Celtics secured his short-term future with the franchise.Guard Payton Pritchard, the 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year, has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with the Celtics, with the 2029-30 season being a mutual option, according to ESPN.Messages left for Pritchard’s representatives were not immediately returned.As star forward Jayson Tatum missed much of last season, Pritchard took on more responsibility, becoming one of Boston’
  
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• Celtics reportedly reach contract extension with Payton Pritchard for two years, $44.2 million

  13-10-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's tough to envision Payton Pritchard in any uniform other than Boston Celtics green. Now, nobody will have to, at least for a few more years.The Celtics and Pritchard have agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension that keeps him in Boston, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN. Pritchard has two more years on what is a steal of a contract ($7.2 million this season, $7.8 million in 2027-28) then he will get a massive raise starting in 2028-29 to likely $21.3 million. The deal incl
  
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• Lakers face key test against Warriors with regular season around the corner

  13-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — The Lakers and Warriors are seeing a lot of each other throughout October. One week after playing a preseason exhibition in San Francisco, which the Warriors dominated as the Lakers sat most of their rotation players, the two are matching up again Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena. It’s the second of four games between the Lakers and Warriors during the month.Walker Kessler could make his highly-anticipated preseason debut for the Lakers on Tuesday against the War
  
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• Warriors starting five could include surprising twist

  13-10-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely, Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed his potential starting lineup for opening night of the regular season. Kerr said he’s “leaning toward” starting Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Gui Santos.  Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Emanuel Sharp (34) in the first half of a preseason game at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday,
  
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• Celtics reportedly sign G Payton Pritchard to 2-year, $44.2 million extension, with a mutual option

  13-10-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Boston Celtics are reportedly signing guard Payton Pritchard to a two-year, $44.2 million extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2029-2030 season, and it is fully guaranteed. The Celtics selected Pritchard with the 26th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He helped them win the 2024 NBA Championship and was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in 2025. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seas
  
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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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