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3 min read • 16 Oct 2026

Amar'e Stoudemire, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, graduates from Miami police academy

Amar'e Stoudemire is among the most accomplished basketball players of his generation: He won NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003, then went on to become a six-time All-Star in a 14-season career that earned him a spot in...

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4 min read • 16 Oct 2026

Lakers must improve these areas before preseason ends: ‘It’ll calm down’

In an ideal world, by now the Lakers would’ve already gotten at least one look at what their team would look like with close to their full roster available.But that’s not the situation the Lakers find themselves in e...

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3 min read • 16 Oct 2026

The Suns are starting to finalize their roster

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Jamaree Bouyea #17 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 14, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User e...

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5 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Why Lakers could really become NBA championship team this season

What is the Lakers’ ceiling?Lakers coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic believe the team could compete for a championship this season. But is that realistic?In the Western Conference alone, there’s a Goliath-sized impedi...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Lakers trade rumors heat up as Opening Night quickly approaches

The Lakers currently have 16 players on the team and not enough roster spots to retain everyone. LA has already been actively exploring trade avenues for Jarred Vanderbilt, but have reportedly had no luck in their effort...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Collin Sexton ‘trending in right direction’ for debut

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on April 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl...

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1 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Preseason Game Thread: Knicks vs. Raptors, October 15, 2026

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: James Wiseman #35 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game against the Toronto Raptors during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in T...

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Ziaire Williams looks to continue providing energy boost to Lakers

Lakers forward Ziaire Williams, tris to stop Kings guard Emanuel Sharp from scoring during a preseason game last week. (Sara Nevis / Associated Press)He made one of the biggest splashes in the Lakers’ first preseason ...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Rockets battle Thunder In Final Preseason Game

MACAU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Bruce Thornton #2 of Houston Rockets drives the ball during NBA China Games 2026 between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Mac...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Luka Doncic joined by potential starter back at practice, squashes injury concern

The Lakers provided a positive update on one of their potential starters on Thursday.Ziaire Williams was a full participant in the team’s practice ahead of Friday’s preseason finale against the Nuggets at Crypto.com ...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

John Calipari reveals nervous Taylor Swift moment at NBA Finals: ‘Too scared’

swift-calipariArkansas men’s college basketball coach John Calipari was too intimidated to approach pop megastar Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks-Spurs Game 4 of the NBA Finals earlier this year.Dur...

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7 min read • 15 Oct 2026

2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Here are Dan Titus' favorite picks in each round of a 12-team league

I've been through a lot of drafts this preseason (more than I'd like to admit), and certain names keep landing on my rosters no matter where I'm picking. These are my favorite targets in each round, based on ...

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