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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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• Nuggets' Julian Stawther leaves game following nasty-looking knee injury

  15-10-2026 07:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — This is what everyone fears in a preseason game.Denver wing Julian Strawther went down in the third quarter against the Clippers with a nasty-looking knee injury. Strawther was trying to avoid having Isaiah Jackson steal the ball from him when his foot came out from under him, and his left knee bent in an awkward, ugly way. Strawther stayed on the ground, in obvious pain, and when a teammate handed him a towel he covered his face. He was eventually helped up and went st
  
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• Preseason Game Preview: Knicks vs. Raptors, October 15, 2026

  15-10-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during 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 Ridl
  
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• Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder preseason game preview

  15-10-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 7: Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center on February 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonight marks t
  
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• Pistons 128, Timberwolves 106: Pestering Foes Infiltrate Target Center

  15-10-2026 05:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 14: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against Ronald Holland II #5 of the Detroit Pistons in the first quarter during a preseason game at Target Center on October 14, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty
  
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• Preseason Rapid Recap: Bulls 125, Bucks 104

  15-10-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls in the third quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 14, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images T
  
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• 4 things as the Mavericks’ late comeback falls short in 101-97 preseason loss to New Orleans Pelicans

  15-10-2026 05:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 14: Max Christie #0 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense on Saddiq Bey #41 of the New Orleans Pelicans on October 14, 2026 at American Airlines Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th
  
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• Game Recap: Spurs pull away from shorthanded Suns, 123-103

  15-10-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Suns sat six regulars, hung around for a quarter, and then watched the Spurs pull away at the free-throw line and from deep. San Antonio won 123-103 and dropped Phoenix to 1-3 in the preseason. The Suns won the paint by 16, but the Spurs went 3
  
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• Jalen Duren is nearly flawless in blowout win over Wolves

  15-10-2026 04:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 14, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/N
  
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• Game Thread: Utah treks to the desert for preseason finale vs. Phoenix

  15-10-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 12: Darryn Peterson #22 and Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 12, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. flashes potential in first preseason game vs. Heat

  15-10-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. made his preseason debut on Wednesday night and showed why the team believed he was worthy of the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Logging just 18 minutes off the bench against the Miami Heat, Brown scored 15 points (4-for-7 shooting, including 2-for-5 from three) with three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one turnover. He was also a perfect 5-for-5 from the foul line.Brown, who shot 34.4 percent from deep across 21 games at Louisville,
  
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• Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. flashes potential in first preseason game vs. Heat

  15-10-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. made his preseason debut on Wednesday night and showed why the team believed he was worthy of the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Logging just 18 minutes off the bench against the Miami Heat, Brown scored 15 points (4-for-7 shooting, including 2-for-5 from three) with three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one turnover. He was also a perfect 5-for-5 from the foul line.Brown, who shot 34.4 percent from deep across 21 games at Louisville,
  
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• Mikel Brown Jr. makes a strong debut, but Nets fall to Heat 144-128 in preseason finale

  15-10-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat moves the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on October 14, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, 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 Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Miami Heat just hosted th
  
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• Otega Oweh suffers torn Achilles, will miss rookie season with OKC Thunder

  15-10-2026 04:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There’s some incredibly unfortunate news to report out of Oklahoma City. On Tuesday night, in a preseason overtime contest against the Indiana Pacers, former Kentucky Wildcats star and current OKC Thunder rookie Otega Oweh went down with an apparent right foot injury, which came on a non-contact play. Oweh planted, and when he went to explode off his right foot, he collapsed to the floor. He could be seen grabbing at the back of his ankle, suggesting it could be an Achilles injury.Sadly, t
  
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• Celtics beat Hornets 114-93 in preseason dress rehearsal

  15-10-2026 03:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 14: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against Royce O'Neale #00 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the preseason game at the TD Garden on October 14, 2026 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. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images The B
  
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• Luke Kennard exits early with apparent left knee injury

  15-10-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Luke Kennard #8 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs 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
  
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• Who will be the Lakers’ fifth starter this season?

  15-10-2026 02:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives teammate 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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• Flavor Flav and the Lakers have a connection you probably didn’t see coming

  15-10-2026 02:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Lakers forward Sandro Mamukelashvili has received praise for his play during the preseason.But it’s one of his friendships off of the court that drew attention during Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors.Lakers forward Sandro Mamukelashvili’s dunk against the Warriors was admired by a good friend. NBAE via Getty ImagesAs Mamukelashvili caught a pass from Quentin Grimes with just under two minutes left in the second quarter of the exhibition against the Warriors, the
  
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• Steve Kerr has a starting lineup he’s leaning towards for the Warriors

  15-10-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors poses with Yaxel Lendeborg #1 during media day at Chase Center on September 28, 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 When the Golden State Warriors converged in Hawaii to ki
  
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• Pistons vs. Timberwolves GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

  15-10-2026 01:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game on October 5, 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Raptors look to go up 2-0 on the Knicks in Thursday road game

  15-10-2026 01:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 3, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesThe Toronto Raptors will look to carry their preseason momentum into Madison Square Garden when they face the New York Knicks on Thursday, Oct. 15.Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET as Toronto continues preparing for the 2026
  
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• It’s time for Preseason Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns

  15-10-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• Noah Clowney facing moment of truth

  15-10-2026 01:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets in action during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on April 03, 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 Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images A couple of days ago, Hoopshype, perhaps tongue in cheek, perhaps not, posted a
  
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• Trail Blazers hire temporary TV voice after Braiden Bell tweet controversy

  15-10-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly resolved their television broadcast debacle — for now — after firing play-by-play voice Braiden Bell for past tweets that included misogynistic and racist remarks about women and Asians.Travis Demers, the Blazers’ radio play-by-play voice for the last seven seasons, will take over television duties on a trial basis, according to OregonLive, which citied league and team sources.Demers will call games on a game-by-game basis alongside fe
  
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• Celtics announce starting lineup ahead of preseason vs. Hornets

  15-10-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three point basket 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 Ge
  
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• Mavericks vs Pelicans Preview and Injury Update: Back in the AAC

  15-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 16: P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Derik Queen #22 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a game at Smoothie King Center on March 16, 2026 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. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Maveric
  
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• Game Thread: Suns and Spurs, Part Duex

  15-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns & Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs battle during the game during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Bronny James needs to step it up if he wants out of dad LeBron’s shadow

  15-10-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The preseason has been an exciting time for the Lakers. Several players are exceeding expectations. Everyone is bragging that the defense will be better than anticipated. One practice was so physical that Lakers coach JJ Redick had to alter the drills. But there’s one player in particular who has quietly struggled amid the outpouring of yellow-and-purple-streaked optimism. Bronny James hasn’t played to his potential this preseason. He’s averaging only 2
  
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• NBA Preseason Discussion: Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM ET

  15-10-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day at the Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence on prolonged absence, secret illness: ‘I don’t have HIV or AIDS’

  15-10-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely because of a health-related matter. The Warriors have been without Porzingis throughout all of training camp and preseason contests because of the same health issue, which remains a mystery. Porzingis took to social media to address the public on the obscure matter. Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings. AP Photo/Scott Marshall“Hello people, I’m working with doctors an
  
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