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Jordi Fernandez ready to kick off post-tanking Nets era with ‘good sense of urgency’

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4 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Jordi Fernandez ready to kick off post-tanking Nets era with ‘good sense of urgency’

NetsAfter two tanking seasons, almost 120 losses and one hand tied behind his back by his own organization, Jordi Fernández will finally get to do his job. For the first time he’ll be coaching a non-tanking team, one...

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Lakers face Collin Sexton injury concern, rule out 2 young stars ahead of Warriors opener

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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Lakers face Collin Sexton injury concern, rule out 2 young stars ahead of Warriors opener

Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton is listed as questionable ahead of their season opener against the Golden State Warriors.As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to open the 2026-2027 NBA season on Wednesday night agains...

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It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter in Game Seven of the NBA Weste...

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Celebrities turn out in force for Knicks’ banner night — with one notable absence

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Celebrities turn out in force for Knicks’ banner night — with one notable absence

The Knicks’ famous fans were out in force to see the 2025-26 NBA champions receive their rings and open up the season, with the hopes of successfully defending their title.Many of the celebs who took in the Knicks’ p...

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Celtics had Pistons on the ropes. Then, they blew it: ‘We gotta do better’

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5 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Celtics had Pistons on the ropes. Then, they blew it: ‘We gotta do better’

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics and Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons go up for a rebound during the game on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USE...

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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Thunder vs. Spurs live updates, lineups, where to watch: Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander face off in Western Conference finals rematch

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will close out the NBA’s first day of regular-season action Tuesday night, with tipoff set for 9:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.It’s a rematch of last s...

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Tracy Morgan takes brutal shot at Bronny James during Knicks opener

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Tracy Morgan takes brutal shot at Bronny James during Knicks opener

While the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers have officially opened a new NBA season on Tuesday night, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James was catching strays during pregame.Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan was bein...

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It’s not so #DifferentHere after all without Jaylen Brown

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4 min read • 21 Oct 2026

It’s not so #DifferentHere after all without Jaylen Brown

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Jayson Tatum #0 and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics talk during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER:...

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Knicks celebrate a banner night 53 years in the making — with sights set on another

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4 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Knicks celebrate a banner night 53 years in the making — with sights set on another

It was at 6:57 p.m. Tuesday that Jalen Brunson’s voice delivered the line Knicks fans have long been waiting for. “Thank you guys,” Brunson said, “let’s raise this banner.” And the 2025-’26 champi...

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Knicks quietly raise NBA Cup banner to rafters in Garden surprise

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Knicks quietly raise NBA Cup banner to rafters in Garden surprise

The 2025 NBA Cup banner is displayed before the start of the first quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.Like a thief in...

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Brandin Podziemski out for tomorrow’s opener vs. Lakers

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2 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Brandin Podziemski out for tomorrow’s opener vs. Lakers

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter of a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2026...

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Steph Curry opens up on painful reality of Warriors’ Klay Thompson split

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3 min read • 21 Oct 2026

Steph Curry opens up on painful reality of Warriors’ Klay Thompson split

Steph Curry is about to enter his third season not sharing the court alongside his former Splash Brother, Klay Thompson.And part of him doesn’t feel right not playing alongside him.Curry appeared as a guest on “The S...

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