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21 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Who are the best NBA players? We ranked the top 100 for 2026-27 season

With another NBA season set to tip off, we asked our experts at USA TODAY Sports and For The Win to rank the top 100 players who will take the court in 2026-27 – regardless of position, regardless of experience and reg...

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9 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Good vibes only: Boston Celtics Season Preview

BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowled...

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3 min read • 13 Oct 2026

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Onyeka Okongwu

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indi...

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2 min read • 13 Oct 2026

NBA Cup courts unveiled for 2026. See all 30 designs

NBA Cup courts unveiled for 2026. See all 30 designs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe NBA regular season is still a week away, but the league is already gearing up for its in-season tournament.The league on ...

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2 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Twitter Gold: Cam Boozer Slams One Home vs. The Bulls

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 9: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies dunks the ball during the first half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on October 9, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE...

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1 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Sources: 76ers' G League team in Delaware tabs Brad Jones as GM

The Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers' G League affiliate, are hiring Brad Jones as their next general manager, team sources told ESPN....

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7 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Could Tobi Lawal be Derrick Jones Jr. 2.0?

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Tobi Lawal #33 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits during Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl...

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3 min read • 13 Oct 2026

How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic: TV, stream info for tonight's preseason game

The NBA preseason continues tonight with a matchup of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic on Peacock and NBCSN.It's the third preseason game for two teams that made the Eastern Conference playoffs last year. Th...

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5 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are making irrational optimism feel rational

Through two preseason games, the 2026-2027 Celtics look like the 2020-2021 bull market. It didn’t matter what you bought — it was going to the moon. Bitcoin, Dogecoin, gold, Tesla, it didn’t matter; everyone though...

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4 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Why Jason Kidd won't count out Warriors as 2026-27 NBA championship contender

Why Jason Kidd won't count out Warriors as 2026-27 NBA championship contender originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaOpinions about the potential of the 2026-27 Warriors tend to focus on their relatively fragile h...

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4 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Could the Rockets trade Kevin Durant this year?

The rules surrounding NBA team building are loose.You’re supposed to commit to a “timeline”. The average age of your roster is supposed to be comparable.The rules may be loose, but that’s not to say they’re arb...

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1 min read • 13 Oct 2026

Which NBA deals will get done? Rookie, veteran extension decisions to watch

With Monday's extension deadline looming, Bobby Marks breaks down the biggest decisions around the league....

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