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5 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Neemias Queta threes might not just be a preseason experiment

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 14: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics attempts a three-point basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the preseason game at the TD Garden on October 14, 2026 in ...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Two players remain in battle for final Knicks roster spot

And then there were two.The Knicks waived three players on nonguaranteed contracts ahead of Thursday’s preseason finale, leaving James Wiseman and Bruce Brown as the two remaining for at least one roster spot.Centers D...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

NBA's annual GM survey is out: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs get a lot of love, including title favorites

It's not just you — or the team at NBC Sports making predictions on MVP and the championship race — who think this is the San Antonio Spurs year, a lot of NBA general managers do too.NBA.com and John Schuhmann re...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

NBA general managers love what the 76ers did. But there's a catch.

Anytime a team swings a trade for a player like Jaylen Brown and then inks the league’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James on the cheap, those moves are going to turn heads.And that’s exactly how NBA general manage...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

5 preseason trends + Lethal Shooter joins and I understand it now!

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKOC shares five must-watch NBA preseason trends, from Jalen Duren’s outstanding performance and the evolution of big men shooting threes to deep...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Sandro Mamukelashvili has a lot of respect for Austin Reaves

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 13, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Delonte West gives cheeky 4-word answer about sleeping with LeBron James’ mom

Delonte West being back in the spotlight is not ideal for LeBron James.West, who has been dealing with homelessness and substance abuse issues since retiring from the NBA in 2012, is arguably best known for rumors about ...

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Jalen Brunson named “Best Leader” in latest NBA GM Poll

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges ...

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1 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Maxey: Healthy Embiid 'changes everything' for Sixers

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said Thursday that having a healthy Joel Embiid "changes everything" for the Sixers....

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Spurs favorites to win NBA title, Victor Wembanyama dominates player categories in 2026-27 GM survey

NBA general managers answered 48 questions about the upcoming season, and the general consensus is: They love everything about what Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have going on right now and are encouraged a...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Facing roster crunch, Lakers, Bucks, Grizzlies reportedly exploring trades

When the NBA season tips off on Tuesday, teams can only have 15 guaranteed contracts on the roster (plus three two-way contracts).Three teams — the Lakers, Grizzlies and Bucks — currently have 16 or more guaranteed c...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Team outlooks, power rankings, players to watch, fantasy spin

The 2026-27 NBA season is here. We're rolling out our team-by-team previews, rankings and more to get you ready for Opening Night on Oct. 20.Team-by-team previewsOpening schedules. New-look rosters. Best- and worst-c...

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