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• Steph Curry drops truth bomb on Warriors’ front office failure

  10-10-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s no secret there is disappointment surrounding the Warriors ahead of the upcoming season. While Golden State retained Steph Curry for another two years on a $116 million contract extension, questions surround the rest of the roster. Curry will once again carry the offensive load as Jimmy Butler recovers from a torn ACL to start the season.Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets. APFor the second year in a row, it was a q
  
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• Cavs vs. Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report

  11-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 24: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the second half at Rocket Arena on March 24, 2026 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. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers will have their fi
  
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• Where do Wizards youngsters go in a re-draft of the last three drafts?

  11-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa end up having the best career among players selected in the past three NBA drafts? | Getty Images The most recent episode of the Thinking Basketball podcast, hosted by Ben Taylor and Cody Houdek, featured a fascinating thought exercise: what would a draft lottery look like if we put the past three drafts into a single prospect pool? It was an interesting conversation that involves weighing the relative merits of players about whom we have varying level
  
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• Open Thread: Happy birthday to Keldon Johnson

  11-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 4: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs speaks to the fans during the open scrimmage on October 4, 2026 at 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 Images Keldon J
  
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• 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Aaron Wiggins

  11-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Aaron Wiggins #2 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers during a preseason game on October 10, 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 Luther Schlaifer/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Paul George reflects on ‘extra’ nerves in Celtics debut

  11-10-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images BOSTON &mdas
  
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• Jayson Tatum got a ‘surreal’ first look playing alongside Paul George

  11-10-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images For the firs
  
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• MMBets: The Blazers Continue To Confuse

  11-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 27: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 27, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• Rockets vs. Mavs in China, part deux

  11-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Kevin Durant #7 and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets high five during the game against the Dallas Mavericks as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 9, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Ge
  
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• Jazz Fan Hatewatch Rankings for 2026

  11-10-2026 07:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 8: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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. Bu
  
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• Game Recap: The Suns take down Wemby, Spurs, 102-98

  11-10-2026 07:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect On a rainy October night in Downtown Phoenix, the Suns locked in and played one of their most complete games of the preseason. The Suns are now 1-2 and have two more preseason games left on the schedule before their season opener on October
  
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• Wolves 125, Heat 124: Keep Your Secrets!

  11-10-2026 05:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 10: Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves moves the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 10, 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images With the M
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Edgecombe’s growth, Walker’s strong preseason continue

  11-10-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Getty Ima
  
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• Celtics crush Sixers 144-106 in first preseason matchup

  11-10-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball 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 Getty Images)
  
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• Wizards vs. Pistons recap: D.C survives 114-108 OT thriller

  11-10-2026 04:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  OCTOBER 10: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 10, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Edgecombe, Philon shine, but shorthanded Sixers beat up by Celtics’ regulars

  11-10-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Getty Ima
  
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• It’s time for Preseason Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns

  11-10-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 19: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is surrounded by teammates after his game winning shot against Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 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 Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game T
  
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• Game Thread: Suns vs. Spurs, Preseason Game 3

  11-10-2026 03:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 07: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the preseason game at the United Center on October 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images A good old-fashioned San Antonio vs. Phoenix (pres
  
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• Why Luka Doncic believes Lakers could win championship

  11-10-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers coach JJ Redick raised eyebrows ahead of media day when he said the Lakers could become a championship-level team this season.Well, the franchise’s superstar echoes that sentiment.When did Luka Doncic begin thinking that?“Since the first day,” Doncic said at Lakers practice Saturday. “That simple. Since the first day everybody came together in Slovenia — except Cam [Carr] couldn’t make [it] — I believed that we can win a championship.”Doncic
  
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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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• Observations after Sixers get blown out by Celtics in preseason

  11-10-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after Sixers get blown out by Celtics in preseason  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ third preseason contest was a blowout affair.The Celtics cruised to a 144-106 exhibition victory Saturday night over the Sixers at TD Garden. The Sixers fell to 1-2 in preseason play. Celtics star Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and Payton Pritchard poured in 25. VJ Edgecombe had 19 points, four assists and four steals for the Sixers. After using their full starting
  
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• Steph Curry’s reaction at mom Sonya’s surprise wedding says it all

  11-10-2026 00:32 via yahoo.com
  Steph Curry appeared on a wedding’s dance floor before appearing on the Golden State Warriors’ court for the upcoming season.On Friday, Curry’s mom, Sonya, shared an Instagram post revealing that she recently got remarried, just five years after she filed for divorce from NBA great Dell Curry after three decades of marriage.Sonya Curry attends the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “Stephen Curry: Underrated” premiere at Eccles Center Theatre on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023,
  
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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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• What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg shines again in Warriors' win over Kings

  10-10-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg shines again in Warriors' win over Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – Playing their fourth game of the preseason, the Warriors had their regulars back on the floor Saturday night at Chase Center against the Sacramento Kings. Steve Kerr again opened the game with a starting five of Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg and Draymond Green. A tight contest all game concluded with a 1
  
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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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