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• Knicks have plenty of repeat doubters NBA survey shows

  16-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Knicks in 5” hasn’t stopped the doubters in the NBA.Only one of the league’s 30 general managers picked the Knicks to win the championship this season according to the annual GM survey published Thursday on NBA.com, which is the fewest for a defending champ since Toronto in 2019-20.In the case of the Raptors, Kawhi Leonard — the Finals MVP — had just left in free agency for the Clippers. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks celebrate during the trophy ceremony after
  
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• Julian Strawther’s Season Debut to Be Delayed Until December

  17-10-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Julian Strawther #1 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after a potential injury during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on October 14, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images The star
  
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• LeBron James makes home preseason debut for 76ers with well-rounded performance as Joel Embiid shines

  17-10-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James made his home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in the team's preseason finale on Friday versus the Boston Celtics. Introduced second-to-last among the Sixers' starters, before Joel Embiid, James drew the largest ovation from the fans at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonpic.twitter.com/6S2Kkf9AKO— Polo (@PoloTheHooper) October 16, 2026Embiid won the opening tip-off and the ball went to James. Philadelphia's star fr
  
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• Cliff Hagan, Hall of Famer and NBA Champion, dies at 94

  17-10-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliff Hagan, a Hall of Famer who won a 1958 NBA championship with the St. Louis Hawks, has died, the league announced Friday. He was 94.Hagan, a small forward who earned five consecutive NBA All-Star nods from 1958 to 1962, spent a decade in St. Louis before finishing his career as a player-coach with the ABA’s Dallas Chaparrals. Hagan was enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978.The NBA confirmed the news of Hagan’s passing with a statement on social media, describi
  
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• Here's what happened the season after Knicks won their last NBA championship

  17-10-2026 02:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2025-26 Knicks accomplished a feat the franchise hadn’t seen in 53 years: capturing an NBA title.And while the win made the Knicks the talk of the basketball world and took over NYC for the summer, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and the rest of the team now have to defend their title -- another feat the organization hasn’t had to do in quite some time."Not being satisfied is the biggest takeaway moving forward," Brunson said of the mindset of trying to repeat. "We just have to fi
  
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• Cam Christie returning to Clippers, per report

  17-10-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cam Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers for his third season in the NBA.He's going to sign a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.The 21-year-old shooting guard was initially waived by the Clippers on Oct. 14. He was drafted by L.A. in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft (46th overall).Christie saw a small uptick in production last season. He averaged 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 55 games played. He averaged 1.4 points and 0.9 rebounds in 13 games played
  
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• It’s time for Preseason Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings

  17-10-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 17: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs points during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 17, 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 Welcome to the G
  
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• 4-star guard Devin Cleveland commits to Mizzou Hoops

  17-10-2026 01:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In shaping the 2027 recruiting class for the Tigers, Dennis Gates has long wanted to bring in multiple ball handlers. The first target and pledge was Webster Groves, Mo product Scottie Adkinson. The 4-star combo guard committed to Mizzou even before all of the 2026 class. With Adkinson on board, Gates and the Tigers were left to suss out the rest of the recruiting board. Once the thing spring period passed earlier this year, one target seemed to emerge above the rest of the pack: Devin Cleveland
  
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• Top-35 overall recruit Devin Cleveland commits to Missouri

  17-10-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four-star shooting guard Devin Cleveland has committed to Missouri, he announced. The 6-foot-3 senior out of La Lumiere School (IN) ultimately chose the Tigers over Michigan and TCU. He also received offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Marquette, Syracuse, and more. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ]Cleveland, a Chicago native, is ranked as the No. 32 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 5 ranked shooting guard, according to the Rivals Industry Rankin
  
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• Mavericks vs Hawks Preview and Injury Update: Once more before the official games start

  17-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 18: A detail view of a basketball is shown prior to the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center on March 18, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks host the Atlanta Hawks for their final pre
  
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• Celtics announce unexpected starting lineup vs. Jaylen Brown, 76ers

  17-10-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Hayden Gray #44 of the Boston Celtics reaches for a loose ball during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers 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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• NBA over/under predictions for every Western Conference team: Lakers undervalued, Warriors in for a long year

  17-10-2026 00:19 via cbssports.com
  
  We're sorting through the win total projections for every team out West
  
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• Former NBA champion makes bold Lakers prediction as Opening Night approaches

  17-10-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers have entered a new era in the organization’s storied history. The departure of LeBron James led to several questions about the offense, but the scoring power of Luka Doncic cannot be underestimated. In fact, when Doncic and Austin Reaves were on the floor together last season (without James), the duo had a top-two offensive net rating.Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings. NBAE via Getty ImagesAnd thus, the addition of ce
  
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• Spanish club says it will oppose rookie Aday Mara's 'international transfer' to Thunder

  17-10-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This feels like a naked money grab — and the Oklahoma City Thunder are pushing back.Spanish club Casademont Basket Zaragoza is saying it holds the rights to Aday Mara — the Oklahoma City rookie drafted No. 12 last June — through 2027 and plans to block Mara from playing in the NBA, at least until there is a financial settlement, reports Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. Zaragoza released this statement to the Spanish newspaper Heraldo de Aragón, via Eurohoops."Basket Zaragoz
  
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• Lakers play numbers game as roster crunch comes back into focus

  16-10-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The end of the NBA preseason is not only bringing attention to the Lakers’ starting lineup and rotation decisions. It’s also bringing their roster crunch back into focus.With the Lakers playing their last exhibition against the Nuggets on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, they’ll soon have to make a final decision on how they’re going to comply with the league’s roster rules by early next week. Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager
  
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• The Knicks don’t have to trade anyone to keep James Wiseman and Bruce Brown

  16-10-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Bruce Brown #1 of the New York Knicks is introduced before the game against the Toronto Raptors during a 2026 NBA Preseason game 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 v
  
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• Pistons vs Raptors GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

  16-10-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 15: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives against Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 15, 2026 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. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Detroit Pistons play
  
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• Observations after Sixers lose preseason finale in OT, Embiid posts 27 points

  16-10-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after Sixers lose preseason finale in OT, Embiid posts 27 points  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTime for the real games to begin.The Sixers concluded their preseason Friday night by falling to a 125-120 overtime loss to the Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. They’ll next play the defending champion Knicks on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in their regular-season opener. Joel Embiid had 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the preseason finale. Tyr
  
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• Game Preview: Suns set for preseason finale against Jazz

  16-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 31, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the second half between the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Who: Phoenix Suns vs. Utah JazzWhen: 7:00 pm Arizona TimeWhere: Mortgage Matchup Center — Phoenix, ArizonaWatch: Suns+Listen: ESPN Phoenix 620 AM, SiriusXMFour preseason games down. One to go. Tonight will be the last chance to tune things up before
  
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• Cavs fans decide what new addition has impressed them most in preseason

  16-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Mario Hezonja #33, Peyton Watson #8, and Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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/NBA
  
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• Warriors' Jimmy Butler says he won't be 'a bum-a** player' upon return from torn ACL

  16-10-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did Jimmy Butler let the Golden State Warriors down when he tore his right ACL in January?That seems like an awfully harsh assessment, but the veteran scorer feels that his injury prevented him from fulfiling expectations, something he's eager to amend. Going into his 16th NBA season, Butler is determined to justify the faith the Warriors showed in trading for him during the 2024-25 season. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonWithout Butler, Golden State we
  
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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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• Former NBA star Delonte West gets married after years of legal, drug woes

  16-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Delonte West has tied the knot.The former NBA player, who is set to face Michael Beasley in a boxing match Friday, announced his marriage to longtime girlfriend Melissa Anaya in an image shared to his social media.West captioned the post “The comeback story continues.”Dallas Mavericks’ Delonte West (13) passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. Getty ImagesWest is on his third mar
  
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• Boston Celtics (3-0) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) Preseason Game #4 10/16/26

  16-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston Celtics (3-0) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-2)
  Friday, October 16, 2026
  7:00 PM ET
  Preseason Game #4 Road Game #2
  TV: NBA-TV
  Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, Sirius XM
  Xfinity Mobile ArenaThe Celtics come to the end of their preseason slate as they travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers for the second time in this preseason. These 2 teams played in Boston on Wednesday when the Celtics won 144-106. In that game Brown, Embiid, and James all sat out the game while the Celtics played all their sta
  
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• The Raptors need to get over a multi-season losing streak

  16-10-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a team basket against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 15, 2024 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images Overreacting to preseason games is one
  
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• NBA, sportsbooks enact bans on certain wagers, parlays and under bets

  16-10-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In an effort to combat illegal sports gambling scandals, the NBA and its sportsbook partners have banned wagers the league deems problematic and susceptible to manipulation, per a pair of memos obtained by USA TODAY Sports.The bets that will no longer be permitted are parlays wagered on a series of under bets for the same player; any under wagers for players who average fewer than 12 minutes per game; and first basket, opening tipoff winners and wagers for players to miss any specific shots. The
  
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• Rockets Amen Thompson named best perimeter defender by NBA GMs

  16-10-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every year, the NBA General Managers take a survey voting on certain topics such as best defender, player most likely to have a breakout season, best assistant coach, etc. What keeps this survey honest is that general managers are not allowed to vote for any of their players or staff. If you want to read the survey for yourself, you can do so here.This year, one particular Rocket was mentioned repeatedly in the survey, and that is Wing Amen Thompson, who scored second for most likely to break ou
  
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• Fantasy Basketball: 6 last-minute tips to help you nail your drafts

  16-10-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA season starts next Tuesday, and if you're like me, you will be knocking out your final fantasy basketball drafts this weekend. Here are six tips to help you cram last minute and dominate your drafts!Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonCheck out my free fantasy basketball draft kit!Rankings aren't one-size-fits-all, but like average draft position, they are another data point that can help fantasy managers come draft time. It's impossible to predict
  
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• Bucks make way for Brewers’ World Series return with schedule change

  16-10-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Milwaukee Brewersare making history, and the city’s NBA franchise doesn’t want to impede that in any way.The Bucks and NBA announced Friday, Oct. 16 that the team’s home opener against the Chicago Bulls has been moved up four hours to prevent a scheduling conflict with Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 23, which will take place in Milwaukee and mark the club’s first trip to the Fall Classic in more than four decades."The Brewers' return to the World Series fo
  
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• Buss family war over Lakers sale deepens with new court filing

  16-10-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Buss family’s situation just got stickier. Five Buss siblings filed an additional 29-page document about their sister, Los Angeles Lakers acting governor Jeanie, to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss sits in the stands prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Boston Celtics in Los Angeles, Friday, March 3, 2017. APIt was filed on behalf of Joey and Janie Buss in opposition to the
  
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