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1 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Embattled Blazers owner Dundon intends to 'bring championship to Portland'

New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland....

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson praise Heat Culture in training camp

Mention "Heat Culture" around the NBA and you elicit a lot of eye-rolling. It's dismissed as branding. Did that culture get them more than low-to-mid-40s wins or a first-round (or play-in last season) exit ...

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5 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon: 'My intention here is clear: bring a championship to Portland'

On the eve of his team’s NBA preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors, and in the midst of a series of controversies surrounding his ownership and management of the franchise he bought seven months ago, billi...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Sixers provide more injury updates on Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow, Anfernee Simons

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 4: Dominick Barlow #25 and Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 4, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania N...

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2 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Report: Davis unlikely to get max extension from Wizards

WASHINGTON, DC -  SEPTEMBER 28: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledg...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Oregon basketball coach Dana Altman retiring less than one month before season starts

Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman is retiring, the program has announced: a stunning move, particularly since it takes place less than one month before the 2026-27 season begins.Longtime assistant coach and f...

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5 min read • 7 Oct 2026

The Hawks have everything except a closer. Can Jalen Johnson be the guy?

The Atlanta Hawks have just about everything you could want in an NBA roster.⁣Lockdown defenders: Dyson Daniels and Lu DortKnockdown shooters: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, CJ McCollum and Corey KispertHard-nosed bigs: Ony...

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5 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Fantasy Basketball Preseason Top 200 Rankings: Wemby, Jokić, SGA headline the board for 2026-27

As part of NBC Sports' preseason fantasy basketball coverage, we unveil the first edition of the Top 200 rankings that will be updated weekly throughout the regular season. While the names at the top aren't a sur...

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4 min read • 7 Oct 2026

NBA 2K is continuing its trend of leaving fans behind

NBA 2K25 displayed on a tv screen and DualSense controller are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 30, 2024. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Image...

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4 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Ausar’s improved handle could elevate Pistons to contender status

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO...

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5 min read • 7 Oct 2026

NBA MVP Predictions 2026-27: Can anyone keep Victor Wembanyama from first MVP?

No NBA award generates near the level of passion and debate as Most Valuable Player. Stalking this race starts early — by the end of the first week of the season, there will be people on podcasts talking about how &quo...

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1 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Breen apologizes after LeBron refutes story he called out Embiid

Broadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday for the reaction to a story he shared about LeBron James calling out Joel Embiid for showing up late, a story James has since disputed....

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