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4 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Jayson Tatum saves the day, Celtics beat Knicks 107-103

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three point basket during the game against the New York Knicks on October 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User express...

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3 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Knicks become first defending NBA champions to begin season 0-2 in 15 years, lose 107-103 to Celtics

The New York Knicks lost their second consecutive game to open the 2026-27 season, falling to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday, 107-103.With the defeat, the Knicks became the first defending NBA champions to beg...

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3 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Steve Kerr calls out Yaxel Lendeborg’s defense on Luka Doncic: ‘Who the eff cares?’

SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Kerr “loved” the back-and-forth between Yaxel Lendeborg and Luka Doncic on opening night. He had other bones to pick with the Warriors’ rookie’s debut.Doncic went off for 28 points while t...

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1 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Preview: Wizards play Bulls Saturday night

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expr...

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4 min read • 24 Oct 2026

The Nets’ plan for Mikel Brown Jr. is going to require plenty of patience

Brooklyn Nets guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) looks for an opening as Charlotte Hornets guard Christian Anderson (5) defends during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at Barclays Center in N...

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2 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Paolo Banchero injury update: Why Magic star exited game vs. Timberwolves

For the Orlando Magic, it has already started.A team that has had abysmal injury luck with its best players, the Magic may have another issue on their hands. Star forward Paolo Banchero left Orlando’s game Friday, Oct....

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1 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Celtics' Tatum denies 'beef' with 76ers' Brown after trade: This isn't Shaq and Kobe

Jayson Tatum spent most of his postgame news conference Friday night addressing speculation about his relationship with former Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown in the wake of the latter's shocking trade to Philadelphia over...

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5 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Hawks’ defense shines, defeat Hornets 128-81

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 23: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives by Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of basketball game at Spectrum Center on October 23, 2026 in Charl...

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3 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Nets’ young players facing uphill battle for minutes in new-look rotation

Drake Powell appeared in 63 games (24 starts) as a rookie, averaging 21 minutes per game. Danny Wolf made 57 appearances (15 starts) for the Nets, averaging nearly 21 minutes per game. Ben Saraf also played nearly 21 min...

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2 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Cooper Flagg injury: Mavs star out after Flagrant-1 foul from Pacers on fastbreak

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks were in the process of spoiling Tyrese Haliburton’s return in front of the home fans when the 19-year-old forward exited the game with injury. Flagg has been ruled out after sustai...

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2 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Mavericks ran smear campaign to justify Luka Doncic trade with Lakers: report

The Mavericks shocked the league by trading franchise star Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February 2025. Dallas reportedly ran a smear campaign to justify the shocking blockbuster deal, according to The Athletic’s Sam Am...

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2 min read • 24 Oct 2026

Cooper Flagg leaves Mavs' win over Pacers with left shoulder soreness after taking hard foul from Aaron Nesmith

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg left Dallas' 121-105 win over the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter Friday and did not return because of "left shoulder soreness."Flagg went down after a hard foul from Pacers...

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