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1 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Trail Blazers quickly fire new announcer over social media posts from 2012-13

The Trail Blazers hired then on the same day fired Braiden Bell as their play-by-play announcer after a series of inappropriate social media posts from when he was a teenager came to light....

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3 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Warriors’ Melton thumbing his way back to a starting role

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: DeAnthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressl...

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1 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Draft guide: All you need to win your league this season

We've got everything you need to help you prepare for and execute a successful draft, all in one place....

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4 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Why Tyrese Maxey is telling new teammate Dean Wade to shoot more

Why Tyrese Maxey is telling new teammate Dean Wade to shoot more originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTyrese Maxey has given Dean Wade a consistent message early in training camp.Shoot the ball. Wade, who s...

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2 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Jalen Duren agrees to re-sign with Detroit for five years, $200 million

After a summer of drama, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to stay together, but scars will remain and need to heal.Just a couple of hours before the qualifying offer deadline, Duren agreed to the often-rep...

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2 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Jalen Duren secures $200 million Pistons contract to end contract standoff

Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren (0) looks to shoot against Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (31) during the second quarter in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars...

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2 min read • 2 Oct 2026

NBA team fires broadcaster hours after hiring him over racist social posts

The Portland Trail Blazers fired broadcaster Braiden Bell just hours after announcing they had hired him, as the team was made aware of some misogynistic and racist social media posts Bell made as a teenager.The 29-year-...

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3 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Mikel Brown Jr. has no timetable as Nets prioritize full recovery

Brooklyn Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. looks on during practice at the HSS Training Center, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Brooklyn, N.Y.Injured Mikel Brown Jr. can’t wait to play. But he might have to. The rookie is the bigg...

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4 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Lakers Training Camp Notebook: JJ Redick high on Cameron Carr

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Ge...

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4 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Jalen Duren finally makes his decision

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 15: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons listens to the national anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2026 at Rocket Mo...

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2 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Jalen Duren ends standoff with Pistons, agrees to $200 million contract

The saga between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren has finally ended as the disgruntled center agreed to a new five-year, $200 million contract to return to Detroit, according to multiple reports. The agreement came in...

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3 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Jalen Duren, Pistons end contentious contract stalemate, agree to 5-year, $200 million extension

The lingering contract stalemate between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons has reached its conclusion.Duren and the Pistons have agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully-guaranteed extension to his rookie contract, ES...

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