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10 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Bucks vs. Wizards Player Grades: “The Heat package” leads in encouraging loss

WASHINGTON, DC -  OCTOBER 21: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 21, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User...

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5 min read • 22 Oct 2026

The Suns opened their season with a basketball crime scene

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expre...

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5 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Why Stephen A. Smith supports Yaxel Lendeborg trash-talking Luka Dončić

Why Stephen A. Smith supports Yaxel Lendeborg trash-talking Luka Dončić originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWarriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg turned heads in Golden State’s 127-105 season-opening loss at the Los ...

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2 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Open Thread: Enter to win a trip to see the Spurs

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks go up for a jump ball during the game during the Emirates NBA Cup Final game on December 16, 2025 at ...

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4 min read • 22 Oct 2026

LeBron James, Jaylen Brown set to make home debuts as Sixers host Cleveland Cavaliers

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 16: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates with LeBron James #23 against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Oc...

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4 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 player preview: Kingston Flemings

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta Hawks is defended by Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE T...

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8 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Davis on offense, Coulibaly on defense — Wizards thump Bucks in season opener

In his Wizards debut, Anthony Davis dominated the Milwaukee Bucks and led Washington to victory. | NBAE via Getty Images The season opener was between two teams headed in opposite directions. The Washington Wizards want ...

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4 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler delivers big opening night statement in Lakers debut

LOS ANGELES – "Big crowd."Walker Kessler mumbled just loud enough for the press to hear him as the 7'2 big man sank into his seat at the podium following the Los Angeles Lakers' season-opening 127-105...

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5 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg rips Luka Dončić after debut: 'I lost all respect'

The Golden State Warriors got the chance to see their No. 11 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft make his league debut on Wednesday, Oct. 21.Rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg got a taste of the NBA and earned his first ...

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1 min read • 22 Oct 2026

The tortoise and the Thunder: How patience made Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an MVP

The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise....

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6 min read • 22 Oct 2026

How LeBron James can give Sixers' half-court offense a new wrinkle

How LeBron James can give Sixers' half-court offense a new wrinkle originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaLeBron James made a triumphant Sixers debut on Tuesday, exhibiting how he’ll help put the pieces toge...

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5 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Hauser-Queta lineup makes early case for starting five

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Hauser #30 and Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Golden State Warriors on February 19, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. N...

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