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21 min read • 21 Oct 2026

NetsDaily Reporters’ Roundtable: How good, how bad will the 2026-27 Nets be?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Head Coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets speak during a press conference during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in New York Cit...

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7 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Sixers Bell Ringer: Philly win portends great things to come in victory over defending champs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers shake hands during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in...

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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Who has the edge? MVP candidates Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander face off

The San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder rivalry continues.The two teams are facing off on opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season in San Antonio with Victor Wembanyama and company seeking to rebound after losing ...

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1 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Wembanyama starts 0-for-12 in career-worst shooting night: 'Might be overthinking it'

Victor Wembanyama didn't record his first bucket until the end of the third quarter and shot a career-worst 8% from the field as the Thunder got their revenge on the Spurs in Tuesday's Western Conference finals rematch....

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1 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Thunder have Holmgren's back -- in scuffle, and in wake of redemptive season opener

The scrap early in the second quarter of Tuesday night's season opener offered some symbolism for Chet Holmgren and his Thunder teammates. Holmgren landed with a thud. As he got back to his feet, his teammates had his ba...

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

LeBron James says it was ‘pretty special’ for 76ers to spoil the Knicks’ ring night

LeBron KnicksIf you can’t get a ring yourself, you might as well spoil the party. That was LeBron James’ mindset after he helped the 76ers defeat the Knicks 106-100 on Tuesday night in the season opener, which came ...

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

LeBron James' versatility, passing on full display in Philadelphia 76ers debut

What LeBron James brings to the 76ers was on full display right after halftime of their season opener: Coach Nick Nurse switched up the matchups and had LeBron guarding Karl-Anthony Towns (putting Joel Embiid on Josh Har...

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Lakers vs. Warriors Preview: The season is finally here

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California....

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Blake Griffin points out Clippers refusal to honor ‘Lob City’ era teams

Blake Griffin reveals the Clippers have not reached out to honor "Lob City" era teams.One of the greatest eras of Clippers basketball took place during the 2010’s when “Lob City” was in full effect.Blake ...

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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Andre Drummond enjoys historic first half before running out of steam in Knicks debut

The Knicks saw their banner-raising night spoiled, as the defending champs couldn’t find that late-game magic they had so often last year just yet, falling to the 76ers in their season opener Tuesday night. New York s...

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Jordan Ott’s 10-man rotation is set

Oct 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) pulls down a rebound in front of Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith (35) in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Ho...

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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Spurs and Thunder scuffle after De'Aaron Fox's hard foul on Chet Holmgren

Tempers flared on Tuesday night as the San Antonio Spurs faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season.Early in the second quarter with the Thunder up 37-28, Ajay Mitchell tossed ...

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