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1 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Warriors expect Curry (ankle) to play in opener vs. Lakers

The Warriors expect Stephen Curry to be available for Wednesday night's season opener against the Lakers despite tweaking his right ankle during an open scrimmage Sunday....

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1 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Sources: Grizzlies waiving former first-round pick Clayton

The Grizzlies are waiving 2025 No. 18 pick Walton Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy ahead of Monday's roster cut-down deadline....

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1 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Bucks waive assist-leader Porter Jr. ahead of season opener

The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second in scoring....

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14 min read • 19 Oct 2026

NBA Predictions 2026-27: Who wins MVP? Rookie of the Year? Our experts make their awards picks

With the 2026-27 NBA season here, it's time to make our awards predictions. Who will take home hardware this season?Rookie of the YearMost Improved PlayerCoach of the YearDefensive Player of the YearSixth Man of the ...

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3 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Celtics announce injury report ahead of Opening Day vs. Pistons

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 19: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 19, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User exp...

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11 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Goldin Is Bringing Lakers History Closer to the Game

With direct access to Lakers memorabilia, the franchise’s global fan base and eBay’s live-commerce infrastructure, Goldin is drawing on decades of auction expertise to bring sports history to mainstream fans and esta...

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2 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Suns waive CJ Huntley as roster adjustments continue

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: CJHuntley #21 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images More roste...

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4 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Achilles tear abruptly ends Ben Simmons' NBA and Australian national team comebacks

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons drives around San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during a 2026 preseason NBA game. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)Ben Simmons’ comeback attempt with the Sacramento Kings gener...

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5 min read • 19 Oct 2026

I encountered the jumpscare that is the Celtics’ new ‘Specter’ jerseys

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 05: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics argues with referee Ben Taylor #46 against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference Second Round ...

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5 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/19/26

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: The sneakers worn by Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 14, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ac...

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2 min read • 19 Oct 2026

The 12 biggest questions entering the NBA season with Grant Liffmann

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor is joined by Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports ahead of NBA opening night to break down their biggest questions before the 2026-27 s...

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2 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Sixers exercise Edgecombe's 3rd-year contract option for 2027-28 season

Sixers exercise Edgecombe's 3rd-year contract option for 2027-28 season  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers on Monday checked off the formality of exercising the third-year rookie scale option ...

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