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7 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/15/26

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackn...

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5 min read • 15 Oct 2026

NBA Vegas preseason power rankings: Thunder ranked No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama's Spurs

Prior to the NFL season, I published an article on the preseason NFL power ranking for all 32 teams on Yahoo Sports. In that article, I explained how to use a ratings system to help price spreads, how to use it to action...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Wizards at Pelicans Preview: Washington wraps up preseason in New Orleans

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30,...

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Simons and Bona to sit out Sixers' preseason finale vs. Celtics

Simons and Bona to sit out Sixers' preseason finale vs. Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ final dress rehearsal is on deck.The team will host the Celtics on Friday night in its prese...

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Tarris Reed gives the Spurs the backup plan they lacked last season

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 12 : Tarris Reed Jr., #10 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Jonas Aidoo #13 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of their preseason game at the Delta Center on October 12, 2026 in Sal...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Austin Reaves’ gushing Victor Wembanyama praise rubs Lakers fans wrong

Lakers guard Austin Reaves chose an interesting player to show love to before the NBA season.On Wednesday, the NBA’s official X account posted a video in which select players were asked who they believed deserves their...

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Looking back at the Sixers and their backup center problems

Stop me if you’ve heard this before — the Sixers may have problems this season in the front court when Joel Embiid doesn’t play.In this case, it wasn’t for a lack of trying. One of Mike Gansey’s ancillary moves...

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15 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Fantasy Basketball Draft Lessons: Top takeaways from the NBA High Score Creator League

The NBA season tips off next week, and I just wrapped a 14-team draft for the NBA High Score Creator League, with 13 of the Association's top creators. Shoutout to Ben of NBA Recap Pod for taking the crown last year,...

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

MMBets: The Los Angeles Clippers and the start of new Aspirations

HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Keaton Wagler #1 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center...

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20 min read • 15 Oct 2026

NBA preseason takeaways: What we've learned about all 30 teams so far

With the NBA regular season right around the corner, it's a great time to absorb the basketball we have seen in the preseason. This is the time of year where teams are laying the foundation, understanding what they a...

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37 min read • 15 Oct 2026

All the dumb moments that make this title so much sweeter: Part IV (2010-20)

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: James Dolan, L, Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden, stands with Phil Jackson during the press conference to announce Jackson as President of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden ...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Moment Warriors rookie learns he’s guarding Luka Doncic goes viral: ‘What the f–k’

He might be the one defender disappointed to miss Luka Doncic.Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg got a taste for how quickly things can change in the NBA ahead of his preseason game Tuesday night against the Lakers.Golden S...

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