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• Clippers rebuild includes developing young core alongside veterans

  19-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
   (Photo illustration by Tate Rudisill / Los Angeles Times; photos by Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz / Getty Images, Mark J. Terrill / AP Photo, Jae C. Hong / AP Photo, Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)The Clippers will have their hands full when the season opens trying to contend in the always tough Western Conference after being slapped with the harshest penalties in league history for violating salary cap circumvention rules. With Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac gone from last season
  
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• NBA winners and losers: Pistons rally past Celtics, Tatum struggles

  21-10-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 NBA season is officially underway with an unprecedented opening-day tripleheader that began with a rare weekday matinee game between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons.The Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit to stun Boston in the league's first game of the season, setting the stage for the New York Knicks' ring ceremony and championship banner-raising before they face LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. A Western Conference finals rematch between the San Antonio Spurs an
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns confirms he's willing to take less money from Knicks amid halted contract extension talks

  21-10-2026 00:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Towns said receiving the max was 'nowhere' in his mind during negotiations with the Knicks this summer
  
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• Postseason off day chat and discussion: October 20

  21-10-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 13: A Los Angeles Dodgers groundscrew worker paints the postseason logo on the field before the Milwaukee Brewers workout prior to the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on October 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well, it looks like we’ll be sitting tight for a few days. Game 1 of the World Series won’t be until the night of October 23, so that means there will be no more baseball until then. In the mean tim
  
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• '2026-27 Champions Night?' Knicks championship celebration shirts raise eyebrows

  21-10-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks are celebrating their first NBA Finals win in 53 years at their season opener Tuesday.Ahead of the doors opening at Madison Square Garden, each seat was given a T-shirt that says "2026-27 Champions Night" in gold letters with an image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy.The Knicks won last season's championship, which capped the 2025-26 season. Some people on social media are pointing out that the wording of the T-shirts celebrating that title on opening day of the 2026-27 season is
  
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• 76ers vs. Knicks prediction, odds, start time, betting preview: NBA picks, best bets for NBA Opening Night

  20-10-2026 23:57 via cbssports.com
  
  Best bets and betting preview for 76ers vs. Knicks on NBA Opening Night
  
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• 76ers vs. Knicks live updates, lineups, where to watch: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown make regular-season debuts with Philadelphia against defending champs

  20-10-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA's opening day continues Tuesday evening as the new-look Philadelphia 76ers and defending NBA champion New York Knicks take the court at Madison Square Garden, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET. The game will mark two big-time debuts for Philadelphia, as LeBron James and Jaylen Brown take the court for their first regular-season game with the franchise. James was the league's greatest free-agency prize, reportedly signing a team-friendly two-year, $8 million deal this offseason. The Sixers ac
  
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• Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for 76ers-Knicks, Thunder-Spurs

  20-10-2026 23:41 via cbssports.com
  
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• 2026 NBA Opening Night odds, picks, best bets, predictions, player props: Experts, model backing Knicks, Spurs

  20-10-2026 23:39 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's experts and the SportsLine Projection Model have revealed NBA picks and best bets for Tuesday, October 20
  
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  20-10-2026 23:37 via cbssports.com
  
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• These former Arizona Wildcats made 2026-27 NBA rosters

  20-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 7: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to shoot during the first half of the preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on October 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images For aspiring profes
  
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• 76ers vs. Knicks NBA odds: LeBron James and Philly open as biggest title liability, look to ruin banner night

  20-10-2026 23:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Can LeBron James and the 76ers ruin the Knicks' championship celebration night as the NBA season tips off?
  
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• Karl-Anthony Towns contract: What to know as Knicks enter season with question marks

  20-10-2026 23:21 via cbssports.com
  
  Coming off a title, four Knicks players are eligible for contract extensions, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart
  
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• Five St. John’s men’s basketball alumni make NBA opening day rosters

  20-10-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Zuby Ejiofor of the Atlanta Hawks and Dillon Mitchell #20 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 Br
  
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• Roundtable: Dallas Mavericks record predictions and seeding

  20-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: A Dallas Mavericks boot foam finger is seen on a seat before an NBA preseason basketball game against the Houston Rockets at the Venetian Arena on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Macao. (Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images) Our next roundtable was easy: Predict the Dallas Mavericks record and seed, and then explain yourself!Joe: Looks like I get to go first! My prediction for the Mavs is to finish as the 9 seed, winning the 9/10 play-in as the 1
  
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  20-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
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• Brandin Podziemski, Charles Bassey questionable for Warriors vs. Lakers

  20-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Charles Bassey #28 and Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors high five 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) | NB
  
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• Knicks celebrate championship ahead of NBA opener vs 76ers: Live updates

  20-10-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA picked the right game to headline an opening night slate with the New York Knicks welcoming the Philadelphia 76ers to Madison Square Garden. LeBron James begins a new era as he suits up for a Sixers squad with high aspirations. Leaving behind Hollywood for the bright lights of Philadelphia also means a great big spotlight on championship expectations. The Knicks come in rare form, as the defending champions. While Tuesday will be a celebration of last year's triumph, the first game will
  
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• Paul George points today: New star has record debut for Celtics vs. Pistons

  20-10-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul George had a record-breaking performance for the Boston Celtics before the third quarter was even over in Tuesday's season opener. Brought to Boston as part of the Jaylen Brown trade, George had 31 points in his first 20 minutes of action. He was 10-for-14 from the floor and 6 of 8 from 3-point range. Those 31 points are already a new franchise record for a Celtics debut.The 36-year-old has played well off of Jayson Tatum, suggesting this partnership could keep the Celtics among the Eastern
  
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• No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa to miss Wizards season opener with ankle injury

  20-10-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The AJ Dybantsa Rookie of the Year train will not leave the station on time Wednesday.Dybantsa will miss the Wizards' opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday with a tweaked ankle, coach Brian Keefe told reporters. He added that Dybantsa is day-to-day going forward. The Wizards have a back-to-back over the weekend, hosting Toronto on Friday then traveling to Chicago on Saturday.The Wizards selected Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, and hopes are high that he can be a catalyst to help
  
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• Lakers Mailbag: Regular season arrives

  20-10-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 13, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) warms up against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Congratulations to you all. After a long, long offseason, we have officially reached the regular season. Pat yourselves on the back for surviving the dog days of the summer.In what will hopefully become a weekly piece, let’s take your questions heading into a new season. W
  
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• Saliou Niang, former NBA Draft pick, cleared to compete for LSU, which has given up RJ Luis Jr. eligibility fight: Reports

  20-10-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LSU men's basketball is once again led by head coach Will Wade, who is in his second stint at the helm of the program after stays at McNeese and NC State. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images)Tyler Kaufman via Getty ImagesReports on Tuesday provided a bit more clarity about what the first iteration of Will Wade's Tigers will look like during his second stint as LSU head coach.On one hand, LSU will have the services of former NBA Draft pick Saliou Niang, who, according tomultiplereports, has been
  
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• 26 former Kentucky Wildcats are on NBA rosters for the 2026-27 season

  20-10-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 NBA season is here, and 26 former Kentucky Basketball players are on opening day rosters. That’s the most of any college program and is the 15th straight season in which the Wildcats led the way.Kentucky has at least one player on 19 of 30 NBA teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs lead the way with three Wildcats on their rosters, while the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat and Houston Rockets each have two.This past season, Karl-Anthony Towns won an NBA champ
  
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• Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Knicks vs. Lebron and 76ers, Spurs vs. Thunder and more

  20-10-2026 21:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
  
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• Adam Silver explains why LeBron James using Fanatics' helicopter is 'perfectly appropriate'

  20-10-2026 21:20 via cbssports.com
  
  Silver says there's nothing prohibiting James from having helicopter use in a contract with a brand
  
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• NBA Power Rankings: Spurs begin the season as No. 1 team, Knicks lead a reloaded East

  20-10-2026 21:02 via cbssports.com
  
  The 2026-27 NBA season has arrived, and here's how we stack up all 30 teams as a new campaign begins
  
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• Stephen Curry expected to play Wednesday against the Lakers after injury scare

  20-10-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during their preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center on October 16, 2026 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images During the Golden State Warri
  
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• Celtics announce starting lineup before opening game against Pistons

  20-10-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 19: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons plays defense during the game against Derrick White #9 of 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• Where to watch 76ers vs. Knicks opening night, championship ceremony for free

  20-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
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  The road to “Knicks in 5” Pt. II starts tonight.A little over three months after their historic NBA Finals victory, Jalen Brunson and the defending champion New York Knicks will launch their 2026-27 NBA season at Madison Square Garden this evening.At 7 p.m. ET, they’ll take on LeBron James’ new-look Philadelphia 76ers who, i
  
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  20-10-2026 20:12 via cbssports.com
  
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