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2 min read • 20 Oct 2026

76ers vs. Knicks live updates, lineups, where to watch: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown make regular-season debuts with Philadelphia against defending champs

The NBA’s opening day continues Tuesday evening as the new-look Philadelphia 76ers and defending NBA champion New York Knicks take the court at Madison Square Garden, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET. The game will mark t...

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3 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler expecting pregame jitters ahead of Lakers debut

How does Walker Kessler expect for his Lakers debut to feel when he steps on the floor Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena?“Couldn’t tell you – I haven’t played yet,” he responded while laughing after Tuesday�...

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3 min read • 20 Oct 2026

2026-2027 NBA Season Starts Today – Talk About It Here

Illuminated NBA logo above the entrance to the NBA Store on Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, September 29, 2026. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) | Gado via Getty Images Finally.I know we have to wait until...

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5 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Celtics collapse, lose season opener to Pistons 121-113

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives around John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on October 20, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO ...

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2 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr are still not practicing

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Califo...

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1 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Sutcliffe makes first Scotland start against Australia

Glasgow Warriors hooker Aicha Sutcliffe will make her first Scotland start in one of three changes made by interim head coach Dave Butcher for their final WXV Global Series match against Australia in Canberra on Friday....

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2 min read • 20 Oct 2026

LeBron James gets trolled by Dillon Brooks in new sports betting ad

LeBron James revealed his multi-year partnership with Polymarket in September. Dillon Brooks, a known nemesis of James, partnered with Kalshi to release a satirical and promotional ad on the NBA’s Opening Night. Brooks...

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6 min read • 20 Oct 2026

These former Arizona Wildcats made 2026-27 NBA rosters

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 7: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to shoot during the first half of the preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on October 7, 2026 in Oklahoma ...

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2 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Lakers predictions: Why Luka Doncic could win MVP and lead a playoff surge

Three Bold PredictionsLakers make Western Conference finals. History suggests there won’t be a Thunder-Spurs Western Conference finals rematch this season. The same two teams haven’t met in the WCF in consecutive yea...

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5 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Five St. John’s men’s basketball alumni make NBA opening day rosters

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Zuby Ejiofor of the Atlanta Hawks and Dillon Mitchell #20 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas...

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7 min read • 20 Oct 2026

This is the best chance Joel Embiid will ever have

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee ...

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2 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Brandin Podziemski, Charles Bassey questionable for Warriors vs. Lakers

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Charles Bassey #28 and Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors high five during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. ...

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