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Jeanie Buss is doing what’s best for her, not the Lakers

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5 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Jeanie Buss is doing what’s best for her, not the Lakers

Jeanie Buss, sports executive, controlling owner, and President of the Los Angeles Lakers, is seen during the Slovenia national basketball team training session ahead of the FIBA EuroBasket in Katowice, Poland, on August...

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Joel Embiid’s preseason disaster raises scary questions for the 76ers

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5 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Joel Embiid’s preseason disaster raises scary questions for the 76ers

It’s not a stretch to say that the Philadelphia 76ers’ championship hopes still rest on the broad shoulders of Joel Embiid even after bringing in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown over the offseason. It’s not just that...

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3 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Rockets vs. Mavericks in China: What to know about NBA China Games 2026

NBA preseason action has returned to Macao, China, where the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will play in a two-game series.Friday’s opening matchup at The Venetian Arena saw the Mavericks’ offense shine, led by...

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4 thoughts from the Mavericks’ 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets in Macao

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8 min read • 9 Oct 2026

4 thoughts from the Mavericks’ 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets in Macao

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets plays defense during the game against Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 9, 2026 in Macao, China at Venet...

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Alperen Şengün registers triple-double as Rockets best Cooper Flagg-led Mavericks in NBA China Game

NBA fans woke up on Friday morning to find a preseason game already underway. The Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-117 in the first of two NBA China Games this preseason. It was held at the Venetian Arena in...

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Knicks suspend contract extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart 'until later in the season'

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8 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Knicks suspend contract extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart 'until later in the season'

The New York Knicks announced Friday they are suspending all negotiations on contract extensions with eligible players — including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, key starters on the team that won the NBA championshi...

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Joe Lacob reveals his straightforward expectations for Jimmy Butler upon return

Joe Lacob reveals his straightforward expectations for Jimmy Butler upon return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors are holding on to the final years of a tremendous stretch. If they want any chance of...

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Knicks shut down Karl-Anthony Towns contract talks before season

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3 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Knicks shut down Karl-Anthony Towns contract talks before season

Karl-Anthony Towns; Josh HartThe Knicks have paused all contract extension negotiations – including their increasingly spicy back-and-forth with Karl-Anthony Towns.Four days after Towns expressed frustration with what ...

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3 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Joe Lacob believes Steve Kerr ‘goes a little far' with political views

Joe Lacob believes Steve Kerr ‘goes a little far' with political views originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors are back in action and hungrier than ever to return to the NBA playoffs after missing th...

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J.R. Smith barred from contacting woman after assault accusations

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3 min read • 9 Oct 2026

J.R. Smith barred from contacting woman after assault accusations

J.R. Smith was ordered to have “zero communication,” except through an attorney, with the woman he is accused of causing “serious bodily injury” during an incident that led to his arrest in Texas last month, acco...

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3 min read • 9 Oct 2026

NBA Franchise Valuations Ranking List: From Warriors to Grizzlies

The average NBA team is worth $6.64 billion, according to data compiled by Sportico. The Golden State Warriors rank first at $14.5 billion, while the Memphis Grizzlies rank last at $4.2 billion. Below are the valu...

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4 storylines to watch for the Mavericks in preseason

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4 min read • 9 Oct 2026

4 storylines to watch for the Mavericks in preseason

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 31: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center on January 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE T...

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