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3 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Cliff Hagan, Basketball Hall of Famer and champion involved in famous Bill Russell trade, dead at 94

Cliff Hagan of the St. Louis Hawks poses for an action portrait during the 1960 season in St. Louis, Missouri. Cliff Hagan, a Basketball Hall of Famer who won professional and college championships with the St. Louis Haw...

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6 min read • 17 Oct 2026

NBA Final Score - Bulls 133, Wolves 116

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 16: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes to the basket as Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the first half of the preseason game at the United Center on Octob...

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6 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-111 preseason loss to the Atlanta Hawks

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks moves the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on October 16, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and a...

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3 min read • 17 Oct 2026

JJ Redick may have tipped his hand on the Lakers starting lineup

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers yells to his players in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2026 in Las...

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5 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Recap | Wizards drop preseason finale to Pelicans, 107-106

AJ Dybantsa played pretty well before turning his ankle in Washington’s preseason finale. | NBAE via Getty Images In their preseason finale, the Washington Wizards lost to a New Orleans Pelicans squad well-stocked with...

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7 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Sixers Bell Ringer: Starters look sharp in Sixers preseason finale

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 16: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers points as Joel Embiid #21 looks on against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on ...

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4 min read • 17 Oct 2026

3 musings as the Mavericks lose their preseason dress rehearsal, 135-111, to the Atlanta Hawks

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of a preseason game at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 in Dallas...

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2 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Trent Noah gets a discouraging injury update

Before the season even began, Kentucky Basketball was already dealing with an injury bug. Forward Milan Momcilovic jammed his finger but is now healthy and played against Little Rock, while guard Jerone Morton suffered a...

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2 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Julian Strawther’s Season Debut to Be Delayed Until December

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Julian Strawther #1 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after a potential injury during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on October 14, 20...

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3 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Pistons vs Raptors final score: Detroit ends the preseason with a win

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors during a preseason game on October 16, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. N...

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5 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Preseason Rapid Recap: Bucks 128, Pacers 127 (OT)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 16: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 16, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: ...

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5 min read • 17 Oct 2026

Nets still have defensive woes to address despite positive preseason

Julius Randle guards Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Nets face the Heat in preseason on October 14, 2026. The Nets just finished a 3-1 preseason that was encouraging, but had some warning signs and red flags. And most were ...

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