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2 min read • 22 Oct 2026

JJ Redick says Collin Sexton did not suffer setback, collaborative decision not to play vs. Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 21: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO...

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5 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg ‘lost all respect’ for Luka Doncic

LOS ANGELES — Matched up with Luka Doncic, Yaxel Lendeborg, the Warriors’ bold and brash rookie, learned at least one thing in his NBA debut.“Being in there firsthand, just watching all the whining and complaining,...

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4 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Luka Dončić gave Yaxel Lendeborg his ‘Welcome To The League’ moment

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: ...

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1 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. struggles in NBA debut

Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. made his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on Oct. 21. The Kings dropped their season-opener agains...

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3 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. shows flashes of brilliance in NBA debut

Rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s NBA debut was one of the few Nets bright spots in a season-opening disappointment.The Nets lost 110-103 to the visiting Hornets, though their lottery pick showed some flashes in his first game....

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3 min read • 22 Oct 2026

On opening night, Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler pairing works beautifully

LOS ANGELES — It worked as envisioned from the opening tip.Luka Doncic drove the lane, drew three defenders, and Walker Kessler slid behind all of it to the rim and finished an alley-oop.Luka Walker pic.twitter.com/ZSA...

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3 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg on Luka Dončić: ‘I’ve lost all respect for him’

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 21: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors & Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game on October 21, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. N...

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6 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Ty Jerome explodes for career-high 45 points, sets Grizzlies opening-night record in win over Jazz

There was plenty to talk about heading into Wednesday’s season opener between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz, from the Grizzlies’ planned tribute to the late Brandon Clarke, to longtime franchise linchpin Jaren ...

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6 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Darius Garland leads Clippers to big win over Kings

Clippers guard Darius Garland lets out a yell after scoring against the Kings during the second quarter Wednesday at Intuit Dome. (Luke Hales / Getty Images)Darius Garland, microphone in hand, waited patiently at midcou...

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4 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves spoil Giannis' home debut with Heat

As far as debuts go, in this one with the Miami Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo was exceptional.He set the record for most points during a debut in franchise history with 35 – a mark previously held by LeBron James.He set ...

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6 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 128-110 opening night loss at the Rockets

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Cooper Flagg #32 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ag...

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2 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler wreaks havoc on Warriors as Lakers impress in opener

LOS ANGELES – Walker Kessler got a standing ovation from the Crypto.com Arena crowd as he subbed out with six minutes left to go in the Los Angeles Lakers' season-opening 127-105 blowout win over the Golden State W...

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