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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Rangers See What Championship Success Means To New York Through Knicks

Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesAs the New York Knicks raised their championship banner on Tuesday night, some members of the New York Rangers were at Madison Square Garden to witness the historic moment.In June, the Knicks won ...

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1 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Sources: Mavs agree to deal with former first-round pick Clayton

The Mavericks agree to a two-way NBA deal with former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr., sources told ESPN....

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7 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Fantasy Basketball: Paul George delivers vintage performance, plus more takeaways from 2026-27 NBA Opening Night

The 2026-27 NBA season tipped off with a bang, giving us a three-game slate that began in the afternoon with a classic Eastern Conference matchup and concluded with a battle between two juggernauts in the Western Confere...

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4 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Cavs rank last in local broadcast accessibility report

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 08: A detailed view of the Cleveland Cavaliers shorts logo at Target Center on January 08, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves beat the Cavaliers 131-122. NOTE TO USER: User ...

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Adam Silver says LeBron's helicopter deal 'perfectly appropriate' if 76ers not involved

It's raised a few eyebrows around the league that LeBron James took a steep pay cut — playing for the veteran minimum — to come to Philadelphia, then commutes from New York to the team's New Jersey practice f...

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4 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Knicks WAGS share behind-the-scenes look at ring night

It was as if it was June again back inside Madison Square Garden as the players and their families soaked up championship ring night at the Knicks’ home opener.The wives and girlfriends of the beloved championship team...

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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

NBA opener reactions with Andrew Sharp + KOC interviews Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Andrew Sharp break down every game from NBA opening day. The duo dives into why the Thunder look like true title contende...

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7 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Fantasy Basketball Week 1 Injury Report: Deni Avdija questionable, AJ Dybantsa out for opener

DeniAvdija popped up on the injury report as questionable to play against the Suns on Wednesday with an ankle injury. The expectations for Avdija this season are high, especially after a strong preseason. Even with all t...

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4 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Collin Sexton may be more important to the Lakers than expected

If you wanted proof that absence makes the heart grow fonder, look no further than how much of a void Collin Sexton left in the Lakers’ preseason. When he signed with Los Angeles over the summer, the expectations ...

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4 min read • 21 Oct 2026

MMBets Game of the Week: Mavs launch new season in Space City

MACAU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of Dallas Mavericks drives the ball during NBA China Games 2026 between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Mac...

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9 min read • 21 Oct 2026

How the Pistons’ pulled off the NBA’s biggest opening day comeback ever

(Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images DETROIT — Jalen Duren looked like a heavyweight boxer who had just gone three rounds 45 minutes before the Detroit Pistons faced the Boston Celti...

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11 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Will Kawhi Leonard have his jersey retired? Toronto embraces the most unique legacy in the NBA

As we tip off the 2026-27 season, I don't begrudge NBA fans who are desperately trying to make sense of this past offseason. We are right there with you. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are Sixers? Giannis Antetokounmp...

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