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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Nets end preseason on sour note in ugly loss to Heat as defense struggles

Nets coach Jordi Fernández said preseason games may not count, but they matter. They’re less about wins and losses but playing hard and well.The Nets’ preseason finale was their first defeat, beaten 144-128 by Miami...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

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

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toron...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder preseason game preview

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 7: Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center on February 7, 2026 in Okla...

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5 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Pistons 128, Timberwolves 106: Pestering Foes Infiltrate Target Center

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 14: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against Ronald Holland II #5 of the Detroit Pistons in the first quarter during a preseason game at Target Center on...

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Preseason Rapid Recap: Bulls 125, Bucks 104

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls in the third quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on Octobe...

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5 min read • 15 Oct 2026

4 things as the Mavericks’ late comeback falls short in 101-97 preseason loss to New Orleans Pelicans

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 14: Max Christie #0 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense on Saddiq Bey #41 of the New Orleans Pelicans on October 14, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ...

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6 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Game Recap: Spurs pull away from shorthanded Suns, 123-103

Oct 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | I...

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3 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Jalen Duren is nearly flawless in blowout win over Wolves

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 14, 2026 at Target Center in Minneap...

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4 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Nets’ top 2026 draft pick Mikel Brown Jr. impressive in long-awaited NBA debut after ankle injury

For the Nets, Wednesday was finally MBJ Day. And the rookie didn’t disappoint.Mikel Brown Jr. — the Nets’ highest-drafted player in 16 years, and the linchpin of their rebuild — finally made his delayed debut, an...

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5 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Game Thread: Utah treks to the desert for preseason finale vs. Phoenix

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 12: Darryn Peterson #22 and Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 12, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: U...

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2 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. flashes potential in first preseason game vs. Heat

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. made his preseason debut on Wednesday night and showed why the team believed he was worthy of the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Logging just 18 minutes off the bench against the ...

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9 min read • 15 Oct 2026

Mikel Brown Jr. makes a strong debut, but Nets fall to Heat 144-128 in preseason finale

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat moves the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on October 14, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees tha...

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