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3 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Anthony Edwards' historic performance ruins Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami debut as Timberwolves blow out Heat

The Giannis Antetokounmpo era with the Miami Heat has begun with a loss.In his first game with his new team after being traded from the Bucks in the offseason, Antetokounmpo and the Heat opened the season with a 131-106 ...

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3 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Raptors crush Bulls by 43 points, win 135 to 92 at home

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors reacts alongside teammate RJ Barrett #9 in the first half of their NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on October 21, 2026 in Toro...

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7 min read • 22 Oct 2026

After ‘weird’ season in New Orleans, Kevon Looney eager to be Lakers’ veteran leader

After the 2025-26 season ended, Kevon Looney didn’t realize the next step in his NBA journey would bring him back to a familiar place. But after what he described as a “weird” year in New Orleans, Looney is back i...

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2 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Lakers announce starting lineup for first game in post-LeBron era

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their starting lineup for Wednesday night's season opener against the Golden State Warriors.Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams will round out the starting five for the Lakers a...

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4 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Recap: Wizards beat Bucks in season opener, 128-116

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expres...

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6 min read • 22 Oct 2026

This year’s Sixers aren’t just their star-studded starting five

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Anfernee Simons #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on October 20, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER:...

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6 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Lakers' new Luka Doncic era opens with rout of Warriors

Lakers guard Luka Doncic, protecting his dribble agains the reach of Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg, had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the season opener on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. (Eric Thayer ...

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1 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Emotional Haliburton leads Pacers' gritty win in long-awaited return from Achilles tear

An emotional Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as he led the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win over the Pelicans....

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1 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Giannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss

Following an opening night blowout loss to the Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo preached trust as the primary area that needs improvement for the new-look Heat....

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1 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Wolves' Edwards joins Wilt, MJ after dropping 40 in another opener

Anthony Edwards joined legends Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in season openers....

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1 min read • 22 Oct 2026

AD showered with 'MVP' chants by eager Wizards crowd in strong debut

- How starved are the fans in Washington for watchable basketball?...

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1 min read • 22 Oct 2026

Kyrie hounded by Rockets in return, held in check in Mavs' blowout loss

With the Rockets focused on trapping him, Kyrie Irving was held to 15 points in his first regular-season game since March 2025 and the Mavs fell 128-110....

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