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• Observations after James makes impressive Sixers preseason debut in Brooklyn

  09-10-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after James makes impressive Sixers preseason debut in Brooklyn  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNEW YORK — LeBron James is truly up and running as a Philadelphia 76er. James made his Sixers preseason debut Thursday night at Barclays Center and played a strong first half in the team’s 114-109 loss to the Nets. The four-time MVP logged 18 minutes and scored 10 highly efficient points, going 1 for 1 from the field and 8 for 8 at the foul line.
  
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• What did you miss most about Suns home games?

  11-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 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/NB
  
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• Pistons vs Wizards GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

  11-10-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Jordan Goodwin #23, Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns and John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons look to rebound the ball during the NBA preseason 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 Brian Se
  
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• Lakers still waiting for preseason debuts of Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton

  11-10-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) and guard Collin Sexton, shown during media day, have yet to play in any preseason games because of injuries. When they might return is still unclear. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)Entering the final week of preseason games, Lakers coach JJ Redick is still unsure when he’ll get a full look at his new-look team.Lingering injuries to center Walker Kessler (finger) and guard Collin Sexton (lower leg) are casting doubt on their availability for the
  
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• Lakers still waiting for preseason debuts of Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton

  11-10-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) and guard Collin Sexton, shown during media day, have yet to play in any preseason games because of injuries. When they might return is still unclear. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)Entering the final week of preseason games, Lakers coach JJ Redick still is unsure when he’ll get a full look at his new-look team.Lingering injuries to center Walker Kessler (finger) and guard Collin Sexton (lower leg) are casting doubt on their availability for the
  
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• Lakers ‘not committed’ to Walker Kessler making preseason debut Tuesday

  10-10-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It remains to be seen whether Walker Kessler (jammed finger) will make his preseason debut for the Lakers on Tuesday. “I would say we’re not committed to that,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said at Lakers practice on Saturday.The Lakers’ new franchise center has missed all three exhibition games after jamming his finger against the backboard during training camp.Los Angeles Lakers player Walker Kessler (14) poses during media day at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo
  
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• Philadelphia 76ers (1-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0) Preseason Game #2 10/10/26

  10-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 3: Joel Embiid #21 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during practice on October 3, 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 Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Waiting for the swagger: Anticipation grows for Mikel Brown Jr. debut

  10-10-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images No word yet on whether Mikel Brown Jr. will
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/10/26

  10-10-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 8: The sneakers worn by Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers 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 Image
  
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• Dylan Harper breaks silence after girlfriend addresses cheating rumors: ‘F–k them!’

  10-10-2026 21:17 via yahoo.com
  Social media has been buzzing about Spurs star guard Dylan Harper’s relationship status over the past several days.Dylan Harper (2) of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during an open scrimmage at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. NBAE via Getty ImagesThis started when a woman accused Harper’s girlfriend, JoJo Lacey, of having an intimate relationship with her boyfriend. The woman also claimed Harper was aware of his girlfriend’s alleged affair with th
  
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• Game Preview: Suns host Spurs in preseason home opener

  10-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 19: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns plays defense during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 19, 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 Getty I
  
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• VJ Edgecombe reveals he’d rather play for Bahamas at Olympics than win NBA Finals

  10-10-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brooklyn Nets center Moritz Wagner (13) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NBA preseason game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.The 76ers have gone all-in for a crack at an NBA championship with the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, but young starter VJ Edgecombe admittedly has a bigger basketball goal.Edgecombe, who played his high school ball at Long Island Lutheran, admitted it would be more
  
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• Warriors star fires off defiant 2-word message after $110 million extension

  10-10-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Warriors are not playing games when ensuring their star guards are signed.Golden State agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension with Steph Curry at the end of last month, which should guarantee the NBA legend retires with the Warriors.And on Saturday morning, news broke that Golden State signed guard Brandin Podziemski to a five-year, $110 million contract extension. Podziemski (better known as “Podz”) wasted no time celebrating this deal on social media. He posted a
  
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• With Brandin Podziemski's extension, Warriors maintain flexibility for one last title pursuit with Steph Curry

  10-10-2026 19:44 via cbssports.com
  
  Podziemski's new $110 million deal only eats into $2 million of the cap space the Warriors created for next summer
  
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• Warriors sign Brandin Podziemski to extension worth reported $110M

  10-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandin Podziemski will be in The Bay for a while longer.The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a five-year contract extension with their starting shooting guard in a deal reportedly worth $110 million.ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news on X on Saturday, Oct. 10, citing Podziemski's agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball. The rookie-scale extension is fully guaranteed with a mutual option in the fifth year and a trade kicker.The Warriors confirmed to USA TODAY Sports that the team agreed to
  
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• Warriors sign Brandin Podziemski to extension worth $110M over five years

  10-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandin Podziemski will be in The Bay for a while longer.The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a five-year contract extension with their starting shooting guard in a deal worth $110 million.ESPN's Shams Charania first reported the news on X on Saturday, Oct. 10, citing Podziemski's agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball. The Warriors have since confirmed the move to USA TODAY Sports. The rookie-scale extension is fully guaranteed with a mutual option in the fifth year and a trade kicker.The Warr
  
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• Pistons vs Wizards preview: Get better during preseason

  10-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons is interviewed after 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) | NB
  
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• Warriors sign Brandin Podziemski to 5-year, $110 million extension

  10-10-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by J
  
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• Warriors, Brandin Podziemski reportedly agree to five-year, $110 million contract extension

  10-10-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From the Warriors' perspective this feels like smart business, they hang on to someone they see as part of their future without impacting cap space.Golden State fan favorite Brandin Podziemski is staying in Golden State after the sides agreed to a five-year, $110 million rookie contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. There is a mutual option for both the player and the team in the fifth year.That's solid starter money for the 6'4" guard who played in all 82 games for the Warrior
  
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• The good, the bad and the murky of the Lakers preseason so far

  10-10-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 8: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dylan Cardwell #32 of the Sacramento Kings and Matisse Thybulle #26 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game 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
  
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• Warriors' Brandin Podziemski reportedly agrees to 5-year, $110 million rookie-scale extension

  10-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandin Podziemski has secured a fully guaranteed rookie-scale extension from the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported Saturday that the 23-year-old guard has agreed to a five-year, $110 million deal with the organization.The contract includes a mutual option in the fifth year (2031-32) and a trade kicker, per Charania. It also assures the 2023 No. 19 overall pick that he’s part of the Warriors’ long-term plans. Podziemski, whom Golden State d
  
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• Sixers head to Boston for penultimate preseason game

  10-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers a three point basket during the third quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 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 Maddie Meyer/Ge
  
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• Game Preview: Raptors vs. Clippers still fascinating without Kawhi

  10-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - OCTOBER 03: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball past Davion Mitchell #2 of the Miami Heat during the first half in a preseason NBA game at the Videotron Centre on October 3, 2026 in Quebec City, Quebec, 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 Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) | Getty
  
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• Paolo Banchero Is Impressed With Cameron Boozer

  10-10-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 07: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic goes to the basket against Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on October 07, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies,
  
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• Film breakdown: How Jaylen Brown can become invaluable to Sixers offense

  10-10-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Film breakdown: How Jaylen Brown can become invaluable to Sixers offense originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaJaylen Brown is off to a hot start as a Sixer. He’s led the team in scoring in its first two preseason games, notching 40 points across his 41 minutes on the court. The former Celtic has shot 59.1 percent from the floor, 50 percent from three-point range and 83.3 percent at the foul line. Brown has showcased the value he could bring to the Sixers and to Tyrese Ma
  
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• Inside the Suns: Preseason observations, surprises, who’s NOT on first (or second units)

  10-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 7: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns passes the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 7, 2026 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Welcome to Inside
  
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• Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Kevin Durant

  10-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets poses for a photo during the Houston Rockets Media Day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images First off, happy belated birthday to the Easy Money Sniper, who turned 38 on September 29th. That’s certainly a ripe old age in the NBA. Durant was drafted in the 2007 draft, which feels like a different world entirely. There are a couple other
  
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• Putting Brandin Podziemski's Warriors contract extension into perspective

  10-10-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Putting Brandin Podziemski's Warriors contract extension into perspective originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWith 11 days until the 2026-27 regular-season opener and nine until the NBA’s rookie contract extension deadline, Brandin Podziemski and the Warriors came to terms Saturday morning on a new deal that should make both sides happy.Podziemski and the Warriors landed on a five-year, $110 million contract extension, Podziemski’s agent Bill Duffy told ESPN’s Shams Chara
  
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• Three winners and three losers from Knicks’ first two preseason games

  10-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: James Wiseman #35 of the New York Knicks looks to pass as Felix Okpara #34 of the Washington Wizards defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. The Wizards won 111-109. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Kn
  
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• Open Thread: Takeaways from the first use of DAZN

  10-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 8: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates 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 This article is for those of you who hesit
  
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