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• How will the NBA’s new focus on push-offs impact the Lakers?

  08-10-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This preseason, the NBA and its officials released their Points of Emphasis for the 2026-27 season and one of the most-discussed sections was off-arm push-offs by offensive players.A move popularized by some of the league’s most dynamic offensive players, like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown, has become one of the more natural moves in modern basketball, as polarizing as it is. League officials are beginning to crack down on the space it creates and, most importantly, the disadvan
  
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• ‘I’m a basketball player’: Sandro Mamukelashvili’s connectivity continues to lift Lakers

  09-10-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a three pointer against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 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. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• James suffers defeat on 76ers debut in pre-season

  09-10-2026 08:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James was named the NBA Finals' Most Valuable Player all four times his team won the NBA title [Getty Images]LeBron James said it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game.The 41-year-old American joined the 76ers in July for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA following a glittering career.James is the highest points scorer in the history of the league and is entering a reco
  
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• Julius Randle leads by example in Nets’ preseason win over 76ers

  09-10-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordi Fernández has constantly preached that he wants his Nets to play hard and disrupt defensively. It’s only preseason, but so far he has gotten just that.And there was no clearer example than one picture worth a thousand words in Thursday night’s 114-108 win over Philadelphia, with Julius Randle hustling and pressing and diving on the floor for a loose ball.That’s a soon-to-be 32-year-old veteran whose attitude was questioned in Minnesota. One salary dumped by a conte
  
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• Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves show why they click in Lakers' preseason win

  09-10-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers stars Austin Reaves, left, and Luka Doncic stand on the court during a 114-110 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. (Luke Hales / Getty Images)The bond between Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves is as real as it gets.And though it was just a preseason game Thursday night, Doncic and Reaves showed why they form one of the most dynamic offensive backcourts in the NBA.The Lakers duo linked up on the very first play against the Sacramento Kings, with
  
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• Bruce Brown continues to fight and make a strong case to crack Knicks roster this preseason

  09-10-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruce Brown had a solid season last year in Denver. He averaged eight points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes per game. He played all 82 games for the Nuggets and was a fixture of their rotation. He's just 30 years old. Under previous collective bargaining agreements, a player of Brown’s archetype would get guaranteed money and probably a guaranteed spot in someone’s rotation.But in the second apron era of today’s NBA, players of Brown's ilk aren't g
  
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• Luka Dončić, Sandro Mamukelashvili shine as Lakers down Kings

  09-10-2026 07:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 8: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 8, 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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• The Celtics’ newest player excels in debut game against Cavaliers

  09-10-2026 07:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Devin Carter #99 of the Boston Celtics dribbles to the ball around Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the preseason game at Rocket Arena on October 08, 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 CLEVELAND
  
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• 8 Takeaways from Cavs loss to Celtics: Defense leaves much to be desired in preseason opener

  09-10-2026 05:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) goes to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Peyton Watson (8)during there first half of a preseason game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers opened up the exhibition slate with a less-than-stellar 124-113 loss to a Boston Celtics team that didn’t bring their starting lineup. Still, there were some positives
  
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• Austin Reaves makes Lakers preseason debut against Kings

  09-10-2026 05:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers star guard Austin Reaves made his preseason debut during Thursday’s matchup against the Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Reaves sat out of the Lakers’ first two preseason games earlier in the week after hurting his ankle in practice. The star guard, who re-signed with the Lakers on a four-year, $180 million contract, was in the starting lineup alongside Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, Adou Thiero and Kevon Looney. Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves warms up before a
  
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• Egor Demin showing Nets signs he can handle the job — and give them more options

  09-10-2026 05:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) drives to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers forward Jabari Walker (33) during the first half of a preseason NBA game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.Halfway through Egor Dëmin’s rookie season, the Nets slid him off the ball. A year later, with Mikel Brown Jr. out, they’ve moved him back to lead guard. So, is Dëmin a point guard? A shooting guard? Neither, Dëmin says. He’s a player, and
  
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• Spurs start strong but lose first preseason game to the Hawks

  09-10-2026 05:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 8: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates with teammates after a basket against Atlanta Hawks in the first half of the preseason game at Frost Bank Center on October 8, 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 What does the presea
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Starting five flashes dominance vs. Nets

  09-10-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk in the air before the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 8, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garr
  
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• How LeBron James did in his first game with the 76ers

  09-10-2026 04:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James gestures to teammates during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in New York.LeBron James made his first on-court appearance since signing with the 76ers.James, 41, made his preseason debut with Philadelphia on Thursday, playing 30 minutes during the 114-108 loss to the Nets on Thursday.Scoring was not on the agenda for James, who scored 10 points while going 1-for-1 from the field and 8-for-8 from
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Jaylon Tyson shows flashes in loss

  09-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 8: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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• Takeaways: Nets spoil 76ers Super Team Debut in Preseason, win 114-108

  09-10-2026 04:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Moritz Wagner #13 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter of a preseason game at Barclays Center on October 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images &lsqu
  
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• Nick Young reveals bizarre revenge plot against D’Angelo Russell after Iggy Azalea cheating scandal

  09-10-2026 04:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Young wanted to fight D’Angelo Russell in 2016. The two former Lakers teammates’ relationship was reportedly over after Russell leaked a video of Young confessing to cheating on his ex-fiancée and rapper Iggy Azalea. Young was infuriated with the former second overall pick and revealed he was prepared to rumble with Russell following the incident.Nick Young was not happy with his teammate’s actions in 2016. AP“I tried to get to the arena, they had security and
  
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• Recap: Wizards beat Knicks in 1st preseason game, 111-109

  09-10-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 8: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 8, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S.
  
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• Sixers’ starters dazzle at times, play sloppy at others in preseason loss to Nets

  09-10-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 8: Jaylen Brown #7 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers high five during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 8, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Knicks offense falls short again, struck down by Wizards, 111-109

  09-10-2026 04:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In their return to the Garden for the first time since Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, the Knicks struggled to keep up with a young Washington Wizards core, losing by just two points, 111-109, for their second loss of the preseason.Here are some takeaways...-- Just as in Monday's 120-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks' starting lineup comprised the five stars that powered the team to its NBA Finals win in June: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-
  
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• Knicks offense falls short again in preseason action, struck down by Wizards

  09-10-2026 04:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In their return to the Garden for the first time since Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, the Knicks struggled to keep up with a young Washington Wizards core, losing by just two points, 111-109, for their second loss of the preseason.Here are some takeaways...-- Just as in Monday's 120-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks' starting lineup comprised the five stars that powered the team to its NBA Finals win in June: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-
  
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• How did LeBron James do in Sixers debut? Stats from 76ers vs. Nets preseason game

  09-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. Sort of.The NBA's all-time leading scorer suited up for the team's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Barclays Center and was in the starting lineup.The crowd cheered enthusiastically as James did his pregame ritual, tossing chalk in the air, for the first time in the blue No. 23 jersey.First LeBron chalk toss in a Sixers uniform 🚨Sixers/Nets in preseason action is LIVE NOW on NBA League Pass! pic.twitte
  
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• Austin Reaves to make preseason debut against Kings

  09-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 7: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball before an NBA game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on February 7, 2026 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. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images After sitting out the first two exhibition con
  
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• Luka Garza headlines Celtics win over the Cavaliers, 124-113

  09-10-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the preseason game at Rocket Arena on October 08, 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 After a packed week of NBA pres
  
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• Final Score: Cavs lose first preseason game 124-113 to Celtics

  09-10-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 8: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• LeBron James, 76ers' loaded starting 5 play preseason game: Did we learn anything?

  09-10-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — LeBron James, just like always, walked to the scorer’s table.And, just like always, he picked up the bottle of talcum powder, dusted a tiny bit off to his right and left sides, and then he caked his right hand. It was the same chalk toss, the same staccato claps and the same strut toward center court. The jarring difference, of course, was the bright blue uniform bearing PHILA across the chest.It’s a new era, indeed.James and Jaylen Brown, the former Celtic, made the
  
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• Jordan Clarkson happy to do his part with Knicks — and knows role

  09-10-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unlike a year prior, Jordan Clarkson’s free agency included no buyouts or last-minute calls.He experienced the Knicks and wanted more of that.“It was pretty chill, honestly,” Clarkson said of his summer. “I knew I wanted to come back here, so it was easy.”No other meetings or offers were considered by Clarkson or his representative, Rich Paul.“We really didn’t listen to anything else,” the guard said ahead of Thursday night’s 111-109 preseaso
  
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• Matt Barnes rips cursed Clippers, suggests name change after scandal

  09-10-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team in 2014. Everybody laughed at Barnes, but he thinks the franchise is cursed and the idea might be worth revisiting following the salary cap scandal. Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team in 2014. Getty Images“I do think the Clippers are cursed,” Barnes said to TMZ Sports. “I told [Steve] Ballmer to change the name when he first got here a
  
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• Warriors rookie makes shocking statement in preseason

  09-10-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Warriors had back-to-back exhibition games on Tuesday against the Lakers and Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. Here are our takeaways:1. YaxelLendeborghas arrivedIn Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, Yaxel Lendeborg was the main story. The Warriors’ 11th pick in the NBA draft looks ready to contribute, which is music to Golden State’s ears considering it will be without Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody for the first few months of the season and Kristaps Porzin
  
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• It’s time for Preseason Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks

  09-10-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welc
  
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