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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Sixers injury updates ahead of 2nd preseason game against Nets

Sixers injury updates ahead of 2nd preseason game against Nets originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaWith one preseason game in the books and three to go, the Sixers provided several injury updates Wednesday.Acco...

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5 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/7/26

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2026 at the Wells Far...

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6 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Dana Altman's retirement in offseason's twilight becomes latest in mysterious trend

Roughly 24 hours before he and his Oregon men’s basketball players were set to speak at Big Ten media days in Rosemont, Illinois, Dana Altman decided that after nearly 40 years as a Division I head coach, it was time t...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Will Tony Stubblefield be Oregon's next coach? What to know of interim, longtime assistant

Longtime Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman announced his retirement from coaching on Wednesday, Oct. 7, less than a month from the Ducks' season opener against Montana on Nov. 2. Assistant coach Tony Stub...

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1 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Buss siblings formally file case against Jeanie over sale of Lakers shares

The five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss....

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Cole Swider has worked ‘really hard’ on body, defense since last stint with Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cole Swider #50 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expres...

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2 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Draft Central 2026: Rankings, strategy, sleepers, and more

If "Roundball Rock" has become an ear worm for you in recent days, that means two things. 1) You're one of us. 2) It's almost time for basketball season. With the 2026-27 NBA season rapidly approaching,...

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11 min read • 7 Oct 2026

2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Punt Guide: Best draft targets for every category

To punt or not to punt: that is the question many category-league managers face when building rosters, regardless of draft format. Do you (in theory) concede a particular category immediately, or is it better to do so la...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Jaden Hardy feels Luka Dončić has taken his leadership to another level this season

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Jaden Hardy #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot on gsduring their preseason game at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User ex...

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4 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Warriors rookie making waves already, rips pro players for ‘lazy’ habit

It was a tough offseason for the Warriors, who didn’t make any big moves and will enter this season without championship-contending expectations. But there’s something to be excited about.   Yaxel Lendeborg is pr...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Game Preview: Suns got sloppy in Detroit. Can they clean it up in Chicago?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against Lachlan Olbrich #47 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on April 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE T...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

JJ Redick impressed with Quentin Grimes’ defensive commitment during preseason

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Quentin Grimes #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during their preseason game at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Fra...

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