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5 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Lakers have a starting lineup dilemma on their hands

When first asked on Sept. 24 about the Lakers’ potential Opening Night starting lineup, coach JJ Redick provided clarity, humor and also uncertainty. The obvious clarity: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler ...

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5 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Lakers’ Walker Kessler ready to play with ‘so much joy’ after lost season

Walker Kessler had multiple ways to view an unfortunate situation.After suffering a season-ending left shoulder injury last October, the then 24-year-old center for the Utah Jazz could’ve felt robbed. He could’ve fel...

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1 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Cavs vs. Magic preseason game thread

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 24: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles down the court during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena on March 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expr...

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3 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler’s Lakers debut remains a mystery despite eagerness

Walker Kessler is eager to make his preseason debut for the Lakers. Whether that comes on Tuesday night against the Warriors remains to be seen. Kessler progressed to participating during the live action portion of Sun...

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7 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Preseason Preview #4: Wolves at Knicks Game Thread

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 10: Zyon Pullin #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to pass the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 10, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ack...

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6 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/11/26

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 8: The sneakers worn by Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly a...

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3 min read • 11 Oct 2026

JJ Redick feels the Lakers are in a good spot so far this preseason

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul call against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in...

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2 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Wizards sign Alondes Williams to Exhibit-10 deal

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 19: Alondes Williams #31 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO ...

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1 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Lakers center Kessler nears preseason debut after full practice

Walker Kessler is closing in on making his preseason debut with the Lakers after he was a full participant in practice Sunday....

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1 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Watch Trae Young, Daniss Jenkins get ejected after pushing incident

Trae Young put on a passing display to open Saturday night's preseason game against Detroit, with eight assists in the first quarter. Then, in the third quarter he was done for the night after this happened following...

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1 min read • 11 Oct 2026

'Disappointed' Towns says Knicks tabling extension talks 'news to me'

Karl-Anthony Towns responded to the Knicks' statement that they are tabling all extension talks until later in the season, saying he was "disappointed."...

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1 min read • 11 Oct 2026

Kings' Raynaud avoids serious injury, reevaluated in 2 weeks

Kings second-year center Maxime Raynaud will be reevaluated in two weeks with a patellar subluxation in his right knee....

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