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• Pistons vs. Suns final score: Detroit bench dominates second half to steal one from Suns

  06-10-2026 04:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 05, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welco
  
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• Adou Thiero aims for bigger Lakers role after injury-marred rookie season

  07-10-2026 06:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers forward Adou Thiero looks to pass around Golden State forward Yaxel Lendeborg during the Lakers' 124-98 preseason loss Tuesday. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)This was never going to be a game for the Lakers to remember. But with nearly half of the roster sidelined because of injuries or resting, Adou Thiero at least tried to inject some life into a sleepy preseason back-to-back.Thiero’s towering one-handed dunk over two Golden State defenders provided a highlight in the Lakers&rsqu
  
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• EuroLeague teams reportedly reject initial offer to merge with NBA Europe: 'It didn't sit well'

  07-10-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA and the EuroLeague won’t be joining forces for NBA Europe just yet. Members of the EuroLeague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe entity, according to both Front Office Sports and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The 13 permanent EuroLeague clubs met in Cernobbio, Italy, on Tuesday to discuss the collaboration proposal. A supermajority of owners rejected the offer — including Barcelona, Fenerbahce and Olympiacos, according
  
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• Luka Doncic among Lakers’ sitting out against Warriors

  07-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — Superstar Luka Doncic was among the Lakers players who weren’t available for Tuesday’s preseason game against the Warriors at Chase Center.Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton and two-way forward Arthur Kaluma also sat out against the Warriors, which was the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers.Even though he didn’t play, Lakers guard Luka Doncic still went through a pregame warmup. Getty ImagesReaves, Ke
  
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• Warriors’ Steve Kerr honors late Don Nelson with pregame beer

  07-10-2026 04:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were celebrating Don Nelson with “Nellie Night” when they hosted the Lakers on Tuesday at Chase Center. And Warriors coach Steve Kerr had the perfect way to honor the late Hall of Fame coach.Warriors coach Steve Kerr honored late franchise legend Don Nelson with a pregame beer. Khobi PriceKerr cracked open a can of Bud Light and took a sip of the beer before answering questions from reporters during his pregame media availability – a nod
  
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• Takeaways: Brooklyn Nets destroy Hornets, 124-90, to open preseason

  07-10-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets looks on in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets during their preseason game at Spectrum Center on October 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn
  
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• The Lakers are resting basically everyone against the Warriors

  07-10-2026 02:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Head Coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Wid
  
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• Lakers’ Cameron Carr might have more in store during rookie season

  07-10-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO — Cameron Carr displayed his scoring ability throughout July with the Lakers’ summer league team. And he picked up right where he left off in his preseason debut, showing his offensive skill set translates on the court against genuine NBA talents. Lakers rookie Cameron Carr made 3 of 7 3-point attempts in Monday’s win over the Kings. Getty ImagesThe Lakers rookie looked sharp during LA’s 127-103 win over the Kings on Monday at Golden 1 Center, scoring
  
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• JJ Redick reflects on growth in third year as Lakers head coach

  07-10-2026 01:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA ― It seems like yesterday that JJ Redick was a rookie head coach in the NBA with no previous coaching experience. It was the talk of the town. It seemed almost inconceivable that a former podcaster could simply join an NBA sideline and be as successful.Redick always accepted the challenge as just that, a challenge. He was a former player who worked meticulously to be the best version of himself. He was always willing to outwork his competition, and he has taken that same app
  
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• The Suns found one thing to worry about in Detroit

  07-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns plays against the Detroit Pistons during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 05, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Suns have one game logged in the preseason books,
  
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• NBA Game Thread: Wolves vs Pacers Preview

  07-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 5, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates with guard Bones Hyland (8) after scoring a basket in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect After drubbing the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, the Wolves are back in action on Wednesday to take on the Indiana Pacers. One game in and I’m already happy to never have to look at the Timberwolves in
  
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• Bucks sign Johni Broome to training camp roster

  07-10-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Johni Broome #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at Cox Pavilion 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 David Becker/NBAE via
  
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• Ex-Knick Ariel Hukporti out for season after tearing Achilles

  07-10-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HukportiFormer Knick and current 76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Philadelphia’s preseason opener on Monday night. Hukporti, 24, was injured during the first quarter against the Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena, and an MRI on Tuesday confirmed the injury. The team said that he will undergo surgery. The big man signed with the 76ers in the offseason to a one-year, $3.4 million contract after playing on the Knicks’ championship-winning 20
  
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• Live Preseason Discussion: Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM ET

  07-10-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Julius Randle #30 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 Ge
  
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• Without LeBron James, Bronny has chance to prove he really belongs

  07-10-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You could tell Bronny James needed this. LeBron James fulfilled his dream of becoming the first NBA player to play alongside his son. Now it’s Bronny’s turn to fulfill his dream. He wants to be respected as an NBA player. And we all know that was a nearly impossible task while sharing a locker room with LeBron, who’s not only his dad but also one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Bronny turned 22 years old on Tuesday. He’s entering his th
  
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• Kevin Byard details Mike Vrabel's Allen Iverson-inspired message to Patriots

  06-10-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Byard details Mike Vrabel's Allen Iverson-inspired message to Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonNew England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was left looking for answers after his team’s blowout Week 4 loss in Jacksonville.He found the answer in Buffalo.The Patriots bounced back in Week 5 with a thrilling 29-26 victory over the 3-0 Bills. Drake Maye overcame his early-season struggles with three touchdown passes, including the game-winner hauled in one-handed by Efton C
  
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• What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg dominates Lakers in Warriors' preseason win

  06-10-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg dominates Lakers in Warriors' preseason win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – Schedule makers didn’t do the Warriors any favors for their next game, and the same can be said about the challenges the Los Angeles Lakers faced Tuesday night at Chase Center.The Lakers were on their second night of a back-to-back after playing the previous night in Sacramento, so head coach JJ Redick decided to not suit up Luka Donči
  
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• Ariel Hukporti injury update is bad news for LeBron James and Sixers

  06-10-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ariel Hukporti's injury in the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener appears to have been as bad as initially feared.The team announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6, that an MRI confirmed Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon less than five minutes into the 76ers' exhibition game against the New York Knicks a day earlier. The 7-footer is scheduled to undergo surgery, and ESPN reported the injury is expected to be season-ending for Hukporti.The non-contact injury occurred with 7:06 remaining in the
  
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• Why Warriors great Don ‘Nellie' Nelson was more than a coach with Golden State

  06-10-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Warriors great Don ‘Nellie' Nelson was more than a coach with Golden State originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – To the NBA at large, Don Nelson was a Hall of Fame coach known for innovative strategies, savvy business acumen and a unique personality.To those who played for him during his two terms as coach of the Warriors, Nelson was all that and more. He was their life force, their lifeline and the life of the party.“I mean,” Matt Barnes said Tues
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Jazz (Northwest Division)

  06-10-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the regular season set to tip off on Oct. 20, let's take a look at where each team in the Northwest Division stands. We'll break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for them to finish in the standings. Let's dig in, shall we?Thunder • Nuggets • Timberwolves • Trail Blazers • JazzPrevious divisions: Central • SouthwestOklahoma City ThunderWHAT TO LIKE: Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderBack-to-back MVPs don’t grow on tre
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/6/26

  06-10-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: The sneakers worn by Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 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 (Ph
  
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• 76ers center Ariel Hukporti tears Achilles: What injury means for Philly, Joel Embiid ahead of pivotal season

  06-10-2026 22:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Hukporti was in line for a significant uptick in playing time in Philadelphia after a part-time role with the Knicks
  
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• How the Sixers can add another backup center after Ariel Hukporti’s Achilles injury

  06-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 5: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the Philadelphia 76ers boxes out during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena 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 Nathaniel S.
  
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• Naji Marshall is already choosing violence in Macao

  06-10-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 22: Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at Ball Arena on November 22, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images If Naji Marshall doesn’t watch himself,
  
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• Cameron Carr admitted he was nervous before his preseason debut

  06-10-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Imag
  
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• Ariel Hukporti to miss 2026-27 with torn Achilles

  06-10-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the Philadelphia 76ers is helped off the court after an injury against the New York Knicks during a preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. 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 Mitchell Le
  
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• Game Preview: Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets

  06-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 4: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Denver Nuggets plays defense on Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz during the NBA preseason on October 4, 2026 at CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards claps back at Drake in shoe reveal

  06-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards revealed the latest edition of his signature shoe, the AE3s, on Oct. 6.The purple colorway of the Adidas produced shoe dropped with a video – made by PrizePicks – of Anthony's brother, Bubba Edwards, and his childhood best friend, Nick Maddox, "delivering" the new purple colorway to a crowd of people in Minnesota. Edwards said in an email to USA TODAY that the purple 3s were "the hardest shoes we’ve put out yet.""I
  
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• Anthony Edwards claps back at Drake in shoe reveal

  06-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards revealed the latest edition of his signature shoe, the AE3s, on Oct. 6.The purple colorway of the Adidas produced shoe dropped with a video of Anthony's brother, Bubba Edwards, and his childhood best friend, Nick Maddox, "delivering" the new purple colorway to a crowd of people in Minnesota. Edwards said in an email to USA TODAY that the purple 3s were "the hardest shoes we’ve put out yet.""I know people have been clamoring for the purple, s
  
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• Luka Dončić says he ‘felt great’ physically after preseason opener

  06-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE v
  
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