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4 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Rulebook: 2026-27 NBA points of emphasis and areas of focus

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 29: NBA referees Jacyn Goble, Bill Kennedy, and Brett Nansel discuss a call during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings on March 29, 2024 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Cal...

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8 min read • 19 Oct 2026

NBA predictions: Picks for 2027 champion, MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more

(Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It might be harder to predict the NBA right now than it has been at any point in league history. The last eight years have produced eight different c...

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4 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Do the Raptors have enough shooting to contend?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks reacts after being fouled by Ja'kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 2026 ...

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3 min read • 19 Oct 2026

San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder: How to watch the 2026 NBA season opener: TV channel, where to stream, schedule and more

Last season's Western Conference finalists, the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, will begin their 2026-27 NBA season by facing off this Tuesday night. The matchup will take place at San Antonio's ...

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3 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Open Thread: Spurs 2022 draft picks all waived before start of 2026 season

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Blake Wesley #14, Jeremy Sochan #10 and Malaki Branham #22 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for a portrait during 2022 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2022 at UNLV Campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NO...

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5 min read • 19 Oct 2026

NBA power rankings: Are experts underestimating the 2026-27 Celtics?

NBA power rankings: Are experts underestimating the 2026-27 Celtics? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics’ 2026-27 season officially begins Tuesday afternoon as they’ll take on the Detroit Pisto...

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6 min read • 19 Oct 2026

New-look Lakers set to prove they are NBA title contenders

The rebuilt Lakers will feature (from left) Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler as starters for coach JJ Redick. The other two starters are still to be determined. (Photo illustration by Tate Rudisill / Los An...

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13 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Reacting to your Celtics Hot Takes

Boston, MA - September 28: Boston Celtics forward Paul George speaks at a press conference during media day on September 28, 2026. (Photo by Meleck Eldahshoury/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty ...

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2 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Cameron Boozer Gets Some High Praise From A Legend

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 16: Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets & Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies shake hands after the game during a preseason game on October 16, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennes...

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6 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 coach preview: Can Dusty May make the jump?

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 8: Head Coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks smiles during practice and media availability as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 8, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. NOTE TO USER: Use...

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4 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Clippers rebuild includes developing young core alongside veterans

 (Photo illustration by Tate Rudisill / Los Angeles Times; photos by Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz / Getty Images, Mark J. Terrill / AP Photo, Jae C. Hong / AP Photo, Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)The Clippers will have th...

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3 min read • 19 Oct 2026

Onsi Saleh’s tax comments reinforce the Hawks’ patient approach

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 25: Onsi Saleh of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the Atlanta Hawks New Draft Picks Press Conference and Portraits on June 25, 2026 at Atlanta Hawks Practice Facility in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USE...

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