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4 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Cavs season preview: Donovan Mitchell – measured in the playoffs

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little ...

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Steve Kerr drops red-flag warning on Kristaps Porzingis’ mysterious ailment

The Golden State Warriors would love to have a healthy Kristaps Porziņģis on the court this season. Especially after the team signed him to a two-year, $40 million extension this offseason.Unfortunately, that hope isn�...

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5 min read • 9 Oct 2026

For 2 Celtics, Thursday night was extra special

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Assistant coach D.J. MacLeay of the Boston Celtics signals to his players during the second half of their preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 i...

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler says his finger is ‘good,’ JJ Redick expects him to play in preseason

Although the Los Angeles Lakers’ marquee free agency signing, Walker Kessler, is yet to play through three preseason games after jamming his finger on the backboard during training camp, neither Kessler nor his head co...

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4 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart in contract limbo after Knicks talks paused

The New York Knicks aren't giving Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart the contract extensions they want any time soon.The reigning NBA champions announced on Friday, Oct. 9, that they are pausing negotiations with all e...

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Check out Giannis Antetokounmpo's poster dunk in Miami (the first of many)

Take a player who is an unstoppable freight train in transition and put him on the team that played at the fastest pace in the NBA last season and you have something dynamic.Exhibit A: Giannis Antetokounmpo's poster ...

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Rockets down Mavs in China 135-117

The Houston Rockets opened their preseason with a 135-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday morning at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. The matchup gave both teams an early opportunity to evaluate their rost...

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1 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Haliburton hopes to finally fix Lillard relationship after stolen Dame Time celly

Tyrese Haliburton said he wishes his relationship with Damian Lillard could be repaired after the Pacers star stole Lillard's Dame Time celebration during the 2023 in-season tournament....

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1 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Retired Westbrook wants to carry torch for L.A. Olympics

Retired NBA player and Olympic gold medal winner Russell Westbrook said he wants to carry the torch when his native Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games....

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Lakers pay touching tribute to longtime announcer Lawrence Tanter after his death

The Los Angeles Lakers played their first home game on Thursday night, and wasted no time showing love to a late legend within their organization.Longtime public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter died at the end of Septe...

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4 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-117 loss to the Houston Rockets in Macao

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks and Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks hug before the game against the Houston Rockets as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 9, 2026 in M...

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3 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Knicks announce they are pausing all contract extension talks, including with Karl-Anthony Towns

In an effort to quiet the talk around contract extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart — talks that were becoming a distraction less than two weeks before they raise a championship banner in Madison Square Gard...

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