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1 min read • 26 Oct 2026

What now for the Thunder after two massive injuries? The mood in OKC

OKC will be without two starting guards for months. Could they trade to try to replace Williams and Wallace?...

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3 min read • 26 Oct 2026

JJ Redick had fun watching ‘showman’ Luka Dončić against Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 25 : Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers hushes the crowd after sinking a three pointer against the Utah Jazz during the second half of their game at the Delta Center on October 25, 2...

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2 min read • 26 Oct 2026

OKC’s traumatic injury, small sample theater & Texan teams with Slightly Biased

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Slightly Biased to unpack the biggest storylines from the NBA’s opening week. They begin with Jalen Williams’ devasta...

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3 min read • 26 Oct 2026

NBA announces new partnership with prediction markets Kalshi, Polymarket

A few weeks ago, when the NBA announced it had worked with sportsbook partners to remove specific wagers, prop bet parlays on games — the kinds of bets that could most easily lead to another betting scandal — there w...

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6 min read • 26 Oct 2026

Roundtable: Early Overreactions to Mavericks Basketball

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Sergio de Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl...

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4 min read • 26 Oct 2026

How Jalen Williams’ gruesome leg injury could alter Thunder’s title hopes

It became clear it was so bad – even in the first seconds after it happened – that a trainer rushed over to throw a towel over the ankle, hiding it from view.Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams, a 2024-25 All-S...

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3 min read • 26 Oct 2026

Fantasy Basketball High Score Perfect Lineup for Week 1: Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić start the season off strong

Did anyone else miss fantasy basketball and the NBA? We sure did. We're back with another season of High Score fantasy hoops on Yahoo, the second season after the inception of the game in 2025-26. Last season, we&#39...

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6 min read • 26 Oct 2026

Week in Review: Spurs get out to a rough start to the 2026-27 season

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets look on during the game on October 23, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expre...

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5 min read • 26 Oct 2026

The Knicks are too talented to keep playing like this offensively

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during second half of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks...

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6 min read • 26 Oct 2026

Game Preview #4: Wolves at Cavaliers Game Thread

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 18: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves embraces Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 18, 2025 at Target Center ...

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4 min read • 26 Oct 2026

Bright Side Wonders, Vol. 5: Suns split on opening week

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball over Luke Kennard #8 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 in Phoenix, ...

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3 min read • 26 Oct 2026

The Lakers got an early reference point in comeback win over the Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 25 : Head Coach JJ Redick talks with Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of their game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on October 25, 2026 in Salt Lak...

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