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1 min read • 5 Oct 2026

NBA experimenting with smart basketballs, referee wrist wearables

The NBA is experimenting with smart basketballs and wrist wearables for officials in select preseason games in order to collect data on the review process....

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1 min read • 5 Oct 2026

James, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers' preseason opener vs. Knicks

LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will sit out the 76ers' preseason opener against the Knicks on Monday night....

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2 min read • 5 Oct 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns on odds of contract extension before season: 'It don’t look good'

Coming off an All-Star season in which he helped anchor the 'Knicks' run to a title — and made himself a New York legend in the process — Karl-Anthony Towns had hoped he and the Knicks could quickly agree on ...

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7 min read • 5 Oct 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns on chances of signing extension with Knicks before season: 'It don't look good'

As the New York Knicks prepare to begin their NBA title defense with a preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, star big man Karl-Anthony Towns reiterated his frustration over stalled negotiations...

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2 min read • 5 Oct 2026

Raptors sign Tyson Degenhart, waive Andre Jackson Jr.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Ian Schieffelin #75 and Nate Kingz #64 of the Miami Heat box out Tyson Degenhart #20 of the Toronto Raptors during the game on July 16, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER...

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13 min read • 5 Oct 2026

2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Building around Nikola Jokić in a roto league

While most fantasy basketball focuses on head-to-head competition, whether in categories or points leagues, some prefer the rotisserie route. A slow start can be harder to rebound from in that format, but it also opens t...

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7 min read • 5 Oct 2026

Why the Pistons bet $200 million on Jalen Duren despite his playoff struggles

Maybe a few years from now, or even just a few months from now, we'll look back at this summer's Jalen Duren saga and wonder why there was ever a debate. The Pistons just locked up a 22-year-old center coming off...

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6 min read • 5 Oct 2026

2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Sleepers: Day'Ron Sharpe primed for breakout season

The dynasty sleepers of today are the fantasy stars of tomorrow. Or perhaps a few years from now, but the point remains the same: if you can get these guys, get them now before they realize their potential.Under the assu...

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3 min read • 5 Oct 2026

Power Rankings Reaction: Where Are Wolves Going Into Preseason?

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 6: The Minnesota Timberwolves huddle before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User express...

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5 min read • 5 Oct 2026

Game Preview: Suns begin their preseason tonight!

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 29: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 29, 2026 in Phoenix, ...

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8 min read • 5 Oct 2026

The ‘right mix’ of talent might be the Sixers’ secret sauce

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, LeBron James #23, Joel Embiid #21, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a photo during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelph...

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3 min read • 5 Oct 2026

Jalen Duren made himself clear: 'I want to be a Detroit Piston for life'

Jalen Duren's contract extension talks with Detroit dragged out all summer and right up to the Oct. 1 qualifying offer deadline. These were widely reported contentious talks that league sources at one point had descr...

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