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8 min read • 17 Oct 2026

What we learned from the Lakers' preseason games and training camp

Lakers head coach JJ Redick has not committed to his starting five for the season opener on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors, particularly at power forward. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)After five preseason ...

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3 min read • 17 Oct 2026

SB Nation Reacts: Turn off the injury option

MINNEAPOLIS , MN - APRIL 25: Rudy Gobert (27), Anthony Edwards (5), Julius Randle (30), and Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves call for a stoppage in action after Donte DiVincenzo (0) went down with an app...

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3 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Ziaire Williams emerges as fan-favorite for Lakers’ fifth starter

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys...

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5 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Roundtable: Who will be the NBA MVP this season?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 15: A detailed view of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder jersey during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO U...

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1 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Durant fires back at Isbhia for framing of Suns tenure

Kevin Durant fired back at Suns owner Mat Ishbia on social media for framing Phoenix's acquisition of Durant as a mistake....

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2 min read • 17 Oct 2026

No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa exits Wizards' preseason game with ankle injury

No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa, was forced to leave the Washington Wizards' preseason matchup Friday, Oct. 16, against the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering an apparent ankle injury.The inju...

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1 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Think Wemby is ready for the season? Watch him throw off-the-backboard alley-oop to himself

If you had any doubts about whether Victor Wembanyama is ready for the NBA season, watch this clip.Coast-to-coast.Off-the-backboard pass to himself.Two-hand jam.WEMBY https://t.co/9wZBu3ipPrpic.twitter.com/g8b0LqZefS—...

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1 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Glasgow get bonus-point win at emotion-filled Sale

Glasgow Warriors pull away to record an impressive bonus-point victory over Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup at an emotional CorpAcq Stadium....

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3 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Celtics make final call on Devin Carter after just one appearance

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Devin Carter #99 celebrates with Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cle...

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4 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Why the Kawhi Leonard GOAT build could break NBA 2K27

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks to pass the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Tor...

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2 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Sixers convert big man Tacko Fall to final 2-way contract spot

Sixers convert big man Tacko Fall to final 2-way contract spot  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTacko Fall has taken the Sixers’ final two-way contract spot. The Sixers announced Saturday that they’ve...

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1 min read • 17 Oct 2026

76ers, needing frontcourt help, convert 7-foot-6 Fall to two-way contract

The 76ers, dealing with injuries in the frontcourt, have converted center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract....

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