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• The Hawks have everything except a closer. Can Jalen Johnson be the guy?

  07-10-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Atlanta Hawks have just about everything you could want in an NBA roster.⁣Lockdown defenders: Dyson Daniels and Lu DortKnockdown shooters: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, CJ McCollum, and Corey KispertHard-nosed bigs: Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale3-and-D wings: Aaron Wiggins and Dorian Finney-SmithPromising young players: Kingston Flemings, Asa Newell, and Zuby EjioforAnd an up-and-coming All-Star: Jalen JohnsonHawks head coach Quin Snyder has such a deep roster to turn to that Atlanta can
  
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• 8 Takeaways from Cavs loss to Celtics: Defense leaves much to be desired in preseason opener

  09-10-2026 05:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) goes to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Peyton Watson (8)during there first half of a preseason game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers opened up the exhibition slate with a less-than-stellar 124-113 loss to a Boston Celtics team that didn’t bring their starting lineup. Still, there were some positives
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Jaylon Tyson shows flashes in loss

  09-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 8: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket 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 Ima
  
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• Takeaways: Nets spoil 76ers Super Team Debut in Preseason, win 114-108

  09-10-2026 04:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Moritz Wagner #13 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter of a preseason game at Barclays Center on October 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images &lsqu
  
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• Recap: Wizards beat Knicks in 1st preseason game, 111-109

  09-10-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 8: Anthony Davis #23 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.
  
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• Sixers’ starters dazzle at times, play sloppy at others in preseason loss to Nets

  09-10-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 8: Jaylen Brown #7 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers high five during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 8, 2026 at Barclays Center 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Knicks offense falls short again, struck down by Wizards, 111-109

  09-10-2026 04:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In their return to the Garden for the first time since Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, the Knicks struggled to keep up with a young Washington Wizards core, losing by just two points, 111-109, for their second loss of the preseason.Here are some takeaways...-- Just as in Monday's 120-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks' starting lineup comprised the five stars that powered the team to its NBA Finals win in June: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-
  
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• Knicks offense falls short again in preseason action, struck down by Wizards

  09-10-2026 04:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In their return to the Garden for the first time since Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, the Knicks struggled to keep up with a young Washington Wizards core, losing by just two points, 111-109, for their second loss of the preseason.Here are some takeaways...-- Just as in Monday's 120-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks' starting lineup comprised the five stars that powered the team to its NBA Finals win in June: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-
  
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• How did LeBron James do in Sixers debut? Stats from 76ers vs. Nets preseason game

  09-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. Sort of.The NBA's all-time leading scorer suited up for the team's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Barclays Center and was in the starting lineup.The crowd cheered enthusiastically as James did his pregame ritual, tossing chalk in the air, for the first time in the blue No. 23 jersey.First LeBron chalk toss in a Sixers uniform 🚨Sixers/Nets in preseason action is LIVE NOW on NBA League Pass! pic.twitte
  
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• Austin Reaves to make preseason debut against Kings

  09-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 7: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball before an NBA game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on February 7, 2026 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. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images After sitting out the first two exhibition con
  
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• Luka Garza headlines Celtics win over the Cavaliers, 124-113

  09-10-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the preseason game at Rocket Arena on October 08, 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a packed week of NBA pres
  
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• Final Score: Cavs lose first preseason game 124-113 to Celtics

  09-10-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 8: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket 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 Im
  
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• LeBron James, 76ers' loaded starting 5 play preseason game: Did we learn anything?

  09-10-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — LeBron James, just like always, walked to the scorer’s table.And, just like always, he picked up the bottle of talcum powder, dusted a tiny bit off to his right and left sides, and then he caked his right hand. It was the same chalk toss, the same staccato claps and the same strut toward center court. The jarring difference, of course, was the bright blue uniform bearing PHILA across the chest.It’s a new era, indeed.James and Jaylen Brown, the former Celtic, made the
  
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• Matt Barnes rips cursed Clippers, suggests name change after scandal

  09-10-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team in 2014. Everybody laughed at Barnes, but he thinks the franchise is cursed and the idea might be worth revisiting following the salary cap scandal. Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team in 2014. Getty Images“I do think the Clippers are cursed,” Barnes said to TMZ Sports. “I told [Steve] Ballmer to change the name when he first got here a
  
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• Warriors rookie makes shocking statement in preseason

  09-10-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Warriors had back-to-back exhibition games on Tuesday against the Lakers and Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. Here are our takeaways:1. YaxelLendeborghas arrivedIn Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, Yaxel Lendeborg was the main story. The Warriors’ 11th pick in the NBA draft looks ready to contribute, which is music to Golden State’s ears considering it will be without Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody for the first few months of the season and Kristaps Porzin
  
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• It’s time for Preseason Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks

  09-10-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welc
  
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• The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Suns’ preseason so far

  09-10-2026 01:00 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 Do you know what the most annoying thing about the
  
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• Preseason Game Thread: Knicks vs. Wizards, October 8, 2026

  09-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 3: Josh Hart #3 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks box out Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards during the game on February 3, 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 G
  
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• Live Preseason Discussion: Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

  09-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Chaney Johnson #31 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks the ball in the second 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 There’s
  
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• Hawks at Spurs, preseason: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

  09-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 05: Ty Jerome #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket as Aaron Wiggins #2 of the Atlanta Hawks plays defense during the second quarter of the preseason game at State Farm Arena on October 5, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Im
  
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• Cavs vs. Celtics preseason game thread

  09-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 8: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Celtics will be without 8 players in preseason opener

  09-10-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Baylor Scheierman #55 and Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics react during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 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
  
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• Knicks’ Tyler Kolek’s girlfriend reveals parade incident that ‘not a lot of people know’

  09-10-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KolekKnicks guard Tyler Kolek’s girlfriend, Lexi Sousa, recounted his run-in with police after they mistook him for a fan during the team’s championship parade in New York — and she revealed that it actually happened twice.“Oh, I was there,” Sousa said in an interview with Wag Talk on Wednesday. “It didn’t happen to him once. It happened to him twice. “Not a lot of people know that.”Knicks guard Tyler Kolek and his girlfriend, Lexi Sousa, at
  
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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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• Austin Reaves proposes crazy idea to help Luka Doncic reach ‘different’ level

  08-10-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves knows how to get Luka Doncic fired up and he’s willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure the Lakers superstar plays well.Reaves has thought about hiring fans to talk trash to Doncic throughout games in order to awaken the Slovenian beast inside. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves gestures as he speaks to the media. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill“I’ve thought about paying people in the stands to just talk crazy to him because he goes to that different level,”
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Lakers, Suns, Clippers, Warriors, Kings (Pacific Division)

  08-10-2026 23:18 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 Pacific 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?Lakers • Suns • Clippers • Warriors • KingsPrevious divisions: Central•Southwest • Northwest(Jonathan Castro/Yahoo Sports Illustration)Los Angeles LakersWHAT TO LIKE: Luka Dončić +
  
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• Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Alperen Sengun

  08-10-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As a Houston Rockets writer, I don’t write about Alperen Sengun very often.Some of you know why. For the uninitiated, here’s a potentially self-indulgent confession.I have a graphic saved on my phone quoting me as saying the Rockets should trade Sengun (and picks) for Nic Claxton and Mikal Bridges. I know that if you search my name on Houston Rockets Reddit, it won’t take long before the word “moron” comes up.And…it bothered me. I don’t like being calle
  
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• Luka Dončić believes his injury robbed Lakers of a championship opportunity

  08-10-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are certain moments that haunt us. That gnaw at us. That creep into our minds in quiet moments and play with our emotions like a fiddle.Luka Dončić knows his. It happened on April 2 in a game against the Thunder last season. It was a measuring stick game against the reigning NBA champions. The Lakers’ momentum was at a fever pitch. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court against the Oklahoma City Thunder . Getty ImagesThe Lakers were on
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/8/26

  08-10-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoes in warm ups against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 20, 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 Matthew A. Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images HeraldCeltics announce surprise coaching plan ahead of preseason openerFive things
  
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• Alleged J.R. Smith assault victim given protective order against ex-NBA star after ‘serious bodily injury’

  08-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An emergency protective order has been filed against former NBA star J.R. Smith after he was accused of causing “serious bodily injury” to a woman during a violent incident in Texas last month, new court documents obtained by the California Post show.Smith has been ordered to have “zero communication” with the woman except through an attorney, and he has also been barred from going within 333 yards of the woman’s residence or place of employment, a copy of the EPO s
  
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