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4 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Lakers coach rips players for ‘unacceptable’ behavior with rarely seen decision

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s unusual for an NBA coach to willingly use their first timeout in the opening minute of a game.But that’s exactly what Lakers coach JJ Redick did during his short-handed team’s 124-98 blowout ...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Designer behind Kobe Bryant's iconic title jacket still shapes NBA fashion

LOS ANGELES — Jeff Hamilton has become a household name for his luxurious leather jackets. He has been a part of sports history by crafting several iconic pieces, including the jacket that Kobe Bryant wore in the locke...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Nets' Egor Demin ready to 'make a humongous jump' after strong summer: 'I’m even better right now'

In the shadows of their crosstown rival Knicks, the Nets are looking to improve on their 20-win season last year.One of the main pieces in their rebuild is 2025 No. 8 overall pick Egor Dëmin, who showed promising flash...

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5 min read • 7 Oct 2026

LeBron James’ helicopter trips are sketchy benefits outside of his Sixers contract

(Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James decided to suit up for the 76ers this season, but that sure doesn’t mean he wants to live in Philadelphia. In fact, he’s going to extraordinary lengths...

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9 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Knicks Bulletin: ‘I heard that all summer’

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 5: Bruce Brown #1 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 5, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into single European operation

EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into single European operation originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonEuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single European ope...

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3 min read • 7 Oct 2026

EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into single European operation

EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into single European operation originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaEuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single Europe...

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4 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Dave Portnoy calls LeBron James’ 76ers contract ‘illegal’ over Fanatics ‘side deal’

LeBron James; Dave PortnoyDave Portnoy thinks LeBron James is going to be the next Kawhi Leonard.After shocking the world and joining the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason, seemingly every basketball mind began doub...

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4 min read • 7 Oct 2026

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preseason Preview & Game Thread: Baby steps

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on January 21, 2026 i...

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11 min read • 7 Oct 2026

The Blueprint: Jessica Holtz Meets the Moment

Illustration by Neil Jamieson CAA’s co-head of basketball talks Karl-Anthony Towns’s winning moment and what comes after winning a championship.This story appeared in Boardroom’s Fall Issue print magazine and has b...

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10 min read • 7 Oct 2026

8 NBA breakout player candidates who could change the 2026-27 season

(Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Every NBA season is defined in part by the players who take an unexpected leap. The Detroit Pistons went from 44 to 60 wins largely because big man Ja...

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5 min read • 7 Oct 2026

3 Suns players to watch closely the rest of this preseason

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Haywood Highsmith #19 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons during a preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USE...

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