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8 min read • 27 Oct 2026

Is Jarred Vanderbilt a solution at backup center for the Lakers?

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacra...

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2 min read • 27 Oct 2026

NBA rookie first impressions & early injury fallout with Tom Haberstroh

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh recap the latest NBA news starting with injuries to OKC stars Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. The duo di...

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3 min read • 27 Oct 2026

Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors return already derailed by another injury

kawhi leonard injury updateKawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto has started off with a familiar feel.Just two games into the two-time NBA champion’s return to Canada, Leonard, whose signing by the Clippers resulted in t...

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4 min read • 27 Oct 2026

Celtics injury report against Nets reveals great health news

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics box out during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User...

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10 min read • 27 Oct 2026

81-1: Week One Overreactions

Last week was some of the best sleep I had gotten in a long time. Climbing into bed with the biggest, dumbest grin on my face, giddily scrolling through my phone on Canis, Reddit, and YouTube, seeing what everyone had to...

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4 min read • 27 Oct 2026

Why Knicks may not be their best right away — and why not to worry

The reigning champion Knicks fell to 0-3 on the new season, pointing to either violent regression or a debilitating hangover, depending on who you ask. While fans and media have their theories, head coach Mike Brown poin...

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3 min read • 27 Oct 2026

Paul Pierce — who earned $195 million in NBA career — ‘drowning financially’ in lawsuit drama

Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce said he's "tapped out" financially amid a custody battle with his ex-wife, Princess Santiago, according to court documents.Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce said he�...

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5 min read • 27 Oct 2026

How to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers: TV/live stream info for tonight's game

Coast 2 Coast Tuesday returns to NBC and Peacock tonight with two action-packed NBA games. First at 8:00 PM ET, Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons take on Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Gard...

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2 min read • 27 Oct 2026

Trae Young and Anthony Davis rank among the NBA’s statistical leaders

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards and Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrate during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls on October 24, 2026 at the Unite...

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2 min read • 27 Oct 2026

Kawhi Leonard also missed a week of games with the Raptors in 2019

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 21, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User...

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2 min read • 27 Oct 2026

Kawhi Leonard is out with swelling in left knee, will be re-evaluated in one week

Toronto knew exactly what the Kawhi Leonard experience would be like when it traded for him this summer: He is going to miss time with injury concerns and load management, and the team will have to win games without him....

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1 min read • 27 Oct 2026

NBA Opening Weekend + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 5 Takeaways

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations from the opening weekend of action. Salutes are in or...

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