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4 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Kawhi Leonard doesn’t need to be the Raptors’ best player every night

Sep 28, 2026; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) talks to the media during Toronto Raptors-Media Day at Hotel-X. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Co...

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1 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Points league mock draft: Demin, Buzelis rise; Boozer falls

Our second points league mock draft of the fantasy basketball season featured some players who were drafted earlier than they were in the first mock....

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2 min read • 14 Oct 2026

How Kon Knueppel Came To Love Basketball

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on December 3, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: ...

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4 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Paul George previewed his defensive prowess in preseason victory over Philadelphia

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges ...

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5 min read • 14 Oct 2026

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Jalen Johnson

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 10, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: Us...

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3 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Open Thread: Keldon Johnson- How the NBA’s Sixth Man enjoys his time off the court

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Keldon Johnson #3 and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank ...

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6 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Can Jett Howard make the impact in Dallas that Orlando hoped for?

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Jett Howard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits at Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledge...

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2 min read • 14 Oct 2026

YouTube Gold: Dave Bing

BOSTON, MA - 1976: Dave Bing #21 shoots a free throw against the Boston Celtics circa 1976 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or u...

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4 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Yao Ming is Rockets biggest what-if

Where were you when the Houston Rockets drafted Yao Ming?It’s a vivid memory for me as a Houston Rockets fan. I distinctly remember a fan in a street interview declaring that Ming would be the “best center ever!” I...

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7 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Fantasy Basketball: 25 players with first-round upside being drafted at a discount

The best fantasy basketball drafts aren't built on safe picks alone. In 2026-27, plenty of stars are slipping past Round 1 even though they have the upside to deliver first-round value for weeks or months at a time. ...

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3 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Ben Simmons sheds light on why he signed with Kings, what he can bring to team

Ben Simmons sheds light on why he signed with Kings, what he can bring to team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBen Simmons had a simple theory about where he would end up this offseason. Whichever team actually...

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7 min read • 14 Oct 2026

Warriors coach Steve Kerr answers five questions on NBA's current, future state

Warriors coach Steve Kerr answers five questions on NBA's current, future state originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe last five decades of basketball have included Steve Kerr as a central figure in a variety ...

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