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10 min read • 2 Oct 2026

What if Miles Bridges is closer to Aaron Gordon than we think?

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowled...

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6 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Cooper Flagg has the chance to be special

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2026-2027 season with numerous questions, but Cooper Flagg isn’t one them.The 19-year old enters his second season with sky-high expectations, fueled by his incredible play in the back-ha...

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6 min read • 2 Oct 2026

A Timberwolves Fan Guide to the Northwest Division

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during the game during Game One of the Western Conference Finals on May 20,...

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5 min read • 2 Oct 2026

ESPN says that Raptors have two top-20 players: they’re absolutely right

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 26: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers, and Bruce Brown #11 of the Toronto Raptors wait for a rebound during the game on January 26, 2024 at the Scotia...

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5 min read • 2 Oct 2026

The NBA’s new rule emphasis could hurt Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and actually give defenses a chance

(Photo by Ryan Sun/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA has a couple new points of emphasis every year when it comes to the officiating, and the top focus ahead of the 2026-27 season could have a big impact on some of th...

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3 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Open Thread: Spurs release promotional schedule

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: Mariachi Los Soberanos perform with Mascot The Coyote of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on June 5, 2026 at Fro...

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7 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Heat vibes, Alpha Sixers, Doncic domination? Top storylines for NBA preseason

NBA training camps are in full swing, and the first preseason game is nearly upon us.The Miami Heat will head to Quebec City, Canada, to face the Toronto Raptors Saturday, Oct. 3. Both teams have been revamped, with Miam...

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8 min read • 2 Oct 2026

2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Points League Draft Strategy, Targets and Fades

Winning your fantasy basketball league begins with understanding your specific scoring settings. While category leagues heavily penalize poor shooting efficiency and free-throw percentage, a head-to-head points league fo...

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4 min read • 2 Oct 2026

NBA preseason tips off with Heat vs Raptors: 2026-27 key dates, schedule

The NBA's preseason schedule is set to begin, and the first game could be a showcase for the blockbuster moves that shook up the league this offseason.Every team in the league returned to the court this week for the ...

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4 min read • 2 Oct 2026

MMBets: The Chicago Bulls start fresh in the Caleb Wilson era

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 26: Chicago Bulls first round draft picks Caleb Wilson (right) and Dailyn Swain (left) pose for a portrait after a press conference at Advocate Center on June 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (NOTE...

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1 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Vegas first? Seattle on hold? Where NBA expansion stands ahead of the 2026-27 season

As NBA training camps begin for 30 teams, here's the latest intel on the potential for the 31st and 32nd teams....

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4 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Rockets must not overpay for Kyrie Irving

Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact.Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland. Perhaps it should be Tracy McGrady,...

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