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Walker Kessler has quickly become the Lakers’ defensive anchor

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4 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler has quickly become the Lakers’ defensive anchor

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to media after the game against the LA Clippers on October 23, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi...

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4 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Warriors 0-2 after stunning fourth-quarter collapse against Grizzlies

SAN FRANCISCO ― The Golden State Warriors collapsed against the Memphis Grizzlies in the final three minutes Friday night. Memphis closed on a 17-2 run and won 111-108 at the Chase Center.Coming off a blowout loss to t...

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Spurs lose heartbreaker to Rockets in Austin, fall to 0-2

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4 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Spurs lose heartbreaker to Rockets in Austin, fall to 0-2

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 23, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly a...

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How a small Philly production company brought the Sixers' hype to life

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4 min read • 24 Oct 2026

How a small Philly production company brought the Sixers' hype to life

How a small Philly production company brought the Sixers' hype to life originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaWhen a sports team is starting one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history, it needs a...

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5 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Warriors

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Ziaire Williams #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up over Rui Hachimura #28 of the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO U...

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Steph Curry on playing in Phoenix tomorrow: ‘Probably not’

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2 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Steph Curry on playing in Phoenix tomorrow: ‘Probably not’

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on October 23, 2026 in San Francisco, Ca...

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3 things to know before the Dallas Mavericks’ home opener against the San Antonio Spurs

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4 min read • 24 Oct 2026

3 things to know before the Dallas Mavericks’ home opener against the San Antonio Spurs

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks guards Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on April 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User ex...

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Utah Jazz Win Nailbiter Against the New Orleans Pelicans

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3 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Utah Jazz Win Nailbiter Against the New Orleans Pelicans

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 23: Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Utah Jazz celebrates during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 23, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ju...

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2 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Rockets' Amen Thompson blocks Victor Wembanyama at rim in final seconds as Spurs fall to 0-2

Victor Wembanyama is listed at 7-foot-4. He is — unquestionably — one of the supremely gifted players, especially around the rim.Amen Thompson is 6-foot-7, though — to be sure — a freak athlete.Yet, with the game...

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Jayson Tatum extends olive branch to Jaylen Brown amid rumored rift: ‘There’s no beef’

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5 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Jayson Tatum extends olive branch to Jaylen Brown amid rumored rift: ‘There’s no beef’

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on October 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and...

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Open Thread: The strangest free throw shooting forms the NBA has ever seen

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2 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Open Thread: The strangest free throw shooting forms the NBA has ever seen

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 21: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during a regular season game on December 21, 2024 at the Frost B...

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Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler lead Lakers past the Clippers

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4 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler lead Lakers past the Clippers

Lakers center Walker Kessler, left, blocks a shot Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the first half Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)The Lakers appeared to be on their way t...

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