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3 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Mavericks pass on Dereck Lively II extension

INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 14: Dereck Lively II #2 of the Dallas Mavericks embraces Derrick Jones Jr. #55 of the LA Clippers after the game on October 14, 2024 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User e...

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2 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Wizards, Coulibaly don’t reach rookie-scale extension

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards dribbles during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. The Wizards won 111...

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1 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Timberwolves agree to 1-year, $40M extension with McDaniels

The Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that will keep him under contract through 2029-30....

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2 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Brandon Miller, Charlotte reportedly agree to five-year, $209 million extension

Charlotte already placed a big bet on Brandon Miller when they traded away LaMelo Ball this summer. Now they have put their money down on that bet.Miller and the Hornets have agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie co...

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3 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Suns claim former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme off waivers

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: Drew Timme #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 10, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowle...

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2 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Dominick Barlow out with back injury to start regular season, will be reevaluated in two weeks

The depth of the Philadelphia 76ers continues to take hits this preseason.Dominick Barlow, who has been absent this preseason due to what was only really described as a back injury, has been confirmed to have suffered a ...

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2 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Grizzlies waive former Florida star Walter Clayton Jr. before NBA roster deadline

Walter Clayton Jr. appeared to have a bright future in the NBA after leading Florida to the 2025-26 NCAA men's basketball national championship as a senior.However, the former Gators star hit a speed bump in his NBA ...

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5 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Lakers waive former first-round pick Dalton Knecht before season opener

Lakers forward Dalton Knecht stands on the court during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 7 at Crypto.com Arena. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)The Lakers waived former first-round pick Dalton Knec...

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7 min read • 19 Oct 2026

76ers vs. Knicks predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for October 20

No question Madison Square Garden will live up to its moniker as the Mecca of Basketball Tuesday night when Jalen Brunson and the Knicks raise a championship banner and then take the court against LeBron James and the 76...

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9 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Small town stars Grant Nelson, Chaney Johnson make case for bigger roles as Nets two-ways

Grant Nelson, Chaney Johnson, Jordi Fernández, Brooklyn Nets, NetsDaily Graphic There are only so many spots available on any NBA roster. That’s especially true for a young team like the Brooklyn Nets — average age ...

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11 min read • 19 Oct 2026

There will never be another Dwight Powell

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 6: Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 6, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowled...

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4 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Lakers make final roster decision, waive Dalton Knecht as Bronny stays

The Los Angeles Lakers have come to a decision on their roster to open the season.Dalton Knecht has been waived, the team announced Monday afternoon. The move puts the Lakers roster at 15 players, the limit under NBA rul...

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