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• Raptors fall to Knicks in rematch

  16-10-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives against Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 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 terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Raptors
  
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• What should Lakers, fans expect from Bronny James as he enters third NBA season?

  17-10-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bronny James is back with the Los Angeles Lakers for his third season in the NBA.But it will be the first season James is not playing alongside his father, LeBron. That, though, allows him the opportunity to step out of his father’s shadow and continue to carve out a role in Los Angeles.The Lakers, including coach JJ Redick, have thought highly of Bronny James and the progress he’s made since being drafted by the franchise in 2024 with the 55th overall pick.James missed his only shot
  
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• Is a Dalton Knecht trade coming? First round pick's time with Lakers feels over

  17-10-2026 07:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's decision time for the Los Angeles Lakers.A roster overhaul in the aftermath of LeBron James' departure this summer left the Lakers with an almost completely new look − and an extra body. They carried 16 full-time players on their roster into training camp, one above the 15-player maximum allowed by the NBA. Both general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick said they'd evaluate at the end of training camp and, with the preseason now wrapped up with their 121-106 loss to the Den
  
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• JJ Redick still mulling over Quentin Grimes' role for the Lakers

  17-10-2026 07:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers guard Quentin Grimes, shown here driving on Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski on Oct. 13, finished with 11 points in a 121-106 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (David Becker / Associated Press)When coach JJ Redick announced his starters for the Lakers’ final preseason game Friday night, he was asked if those same players would start opening night Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors.Redick paused before answering, not
  
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• Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-111 preseason loss to the Atlanta Hawks

  17-10-2026 05:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks moves the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on October 16, 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 The final score may
  
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• JJ Redick may have tipped his hand on the Lakers starting lineup

  17-10-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers yells to his players in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 101-89. 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 Imag
  
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• Recap | Wizards drop preseason finale to Pelicans, 107-106

  17-10-2026 05:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AJ Dybantsa played pretty well before turning his ankle in Washington’s preseason finale. | NBAE via Getty Images In their preseason finale, the Washington Wizards lost to a New Orleans Pelicans squad well-stocked with former Wizards, 107-106.The game itself was fine for preseason with the exception of No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa landing bad after getting bumped by Zion Williamson while taking a shot and rolling his ankle. It look painful and awkward, and I hope the first thought that came to m
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Starters look sharp in Sixers preseason finale

  17-10-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 16: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers points as Joel Embiid #21 looks on against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 16, 2026 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Ge
  
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• 3 musings as the Mavericks lose their preseason dress rehearsal, 135-111, to the Atlanta Hawks

  17-10-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of a preseason game at American Airlines Center on October 16, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks fell on F
  
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• Trent Noah gets a discouraging injury update

  17-10-2026 04:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Before the season even began, Kentucky Basketball was already dealing with an injury bug. Forward Milan Momcilovic jammed his finger but is now healthy and played against Little Rock, while guard Jerone Morton suffered a knee injury and will be re-evaluated in several weeks.Forward Kam Williams continues to recover from a second surgery on the broken foot he suffered in February. Williams returned for the SEC and NCAA Tournaments but required another procedure after his recovery stalled. Meanwhi
  
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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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• Pistons vs Raptors final score: Detroit ends the preseason with a win

  17-10-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors during a preseason game on October 16, 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 Im
  
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• Preseason Rapid Recap: Bucks 128, Pacers 127 (OT)

  17-10-2026 04:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 16: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 16, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge
  
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• Raptors’ bench full of fight in final preseason game

  17-10-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Nimari Burnett #25 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 16, 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 Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Nets still have defensive woes to address despite positive preseason

  17-10-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julius Randle guards Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Nets face the Heat in preseason on October 14, 2026. The Nets just finished a 3-1 preseason that was encouraging, but had some warning signs and red flags. And most were on the defensive end of the floor. Brooklyn spent the summer bolstering their attack and scored their way to three preseason wins. But sieve-like defense is a worry that could undercut any hope of a surprise season. “Yeah, that’ll be the most important thing
  
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• Stay Ready Celtics beat 76ers in overtime thriller, 125-120

  17-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 16: Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 16, 2026 at 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Lakers reveal potential starting lineup with surprising twist in preseason finale

  17-10-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers unveiled on Friday night what could be their starting lineup when the regular season starts next week.And the first unit featured a surprising twist. The Lakers started Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler against the Nuggets for their preseason finale at Crypto.com Arena. Matisse Thybulle (26) could be in the starting lineup when the Lakers host the Warriors to kick off the regular season next week. IMAGN IMAGES via Re
  
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• Embiid, Maxey dazzle in third quarter as Sixers drop preseason finale to Celtics

  17-10-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 16: LeBron James #23 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers talk during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 16, 2026 at 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty I
  
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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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• Game Thread: Suns vs. Jazz, the finale

  17-10-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs 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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• 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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• Jalen Brunson is afraid to open the bag with his Knicks NBA championship hat

  17-10-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Brunson helped deliver the Knicks their first NBA championship in 53 years, but he still hasn’t quite gotten around to one part of the celebration.Opening a bag containing his championship hat.Four months after the Knicks defeated the Spurs in the NBA Finals, Brunson hasn’t opened the bag that holds the commemorative hat since the victory.New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) smiles as he and his team celebrate after defeating the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Championshi
  
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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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