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5 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Alperen Sengun

As a Houston Rockets writer, I don’t write about Alperen Sengun very often.Some of you know why. For the uninitiated, here’s a potentially self-indulgent confession.I have a graphic saved on my phone quoting me as sa...

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5 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Luka Dončić believes his injury robbed Lakers of a championship opportunity

There are certain moments that haunt us. That gnaw at us. That creep into our minds in quiet moments and play with our emotions like a fiddle.Luka Dončić knows his. It happened on April 2 in a game against the Thunder...

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5 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/8/26

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoes in warm ups against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 20, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ag...

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3 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Alleged J.R. Smith assault victim given protective order against ex-NBA star after ‘serious bodily injury’

An emergency protective order has been filed against former NBA star J.R. Smith after he was accused of causing “serious bodily injury” to a woman during a violent incident in Texas last month, new court documents ob...

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5 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Boston Celtics (0-0) at Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) Preseason Game #1 10/8/26

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 8: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics high five after the game on March 8, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User...

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2 min read • 8 Oct 2026

LeBron James to reportedly make 76ers preseason debut with rest of starting 5 Thursday vs. Nets

The biggest signing of the NBA offseason is ready for his debut. LeBron James will reportedly make his first preseason appearance with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, according to ESPN.James, 41, is expected to play ...

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10 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Oso Ighodaro is winning the Suns’ center battle for a reason

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 07: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the preseason game at the United Center on October 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOT...

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2 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Luka Doncic’s parting words to LeBron James speak volumes

Luka Dončić has now had several months to digest LeBron James’ exit from the Lakers.The superstars had a solid relationship as teammates, and the mutual respect they have continued even after James took his talents t...

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4 min read • 8 Oct 2026

How will the NBA’s new focus on push-offs impact the Lakers?

This preseason, the NBA and its officials released their Points of Emphasis for the 2026-27 season and one of the most-discussed sections was off-arm push-offs by offensive players.A move popularized by some of the leagu...

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2 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Highlights from Damian Lillard's return to court, first game with Ja Morant

For the first time since April 27, 2025, Damian Lillard stepped on an NBA court on Wednesday night. He said it felt like home.Lillard, coming off a torn left Achilles, played 19 minutes and finished with 15 points in his...

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3 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Adou Thiero’s focus on his decision-making, patience is paying off early in preseason

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes around Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors during their preseason game at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Franci...

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6 min read • 8 Oct 2026

Question Marks: The first look at a new era with Celtics-Cavaliers

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by...

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