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5 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Is Darryn Peterson’s hype reaching the point of disbelief?

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 28: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz speaks during the Utah Jazz media day at Zions Bank Basketball Campus on September 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ...

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4 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Dalton Knecht fighting for rotation spot amid Lakers’ roster crunch

It’s no secret that the Lakers are facing a roster crunch ahead of the regular-season start in 2 ½ weeks. That doesn’t bode well for Dalton Knecht, who could find himself on the outside looking in.Knecht, the third...

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1 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Who is Derrin Horton? Lakers name new public address announcer

Derrin Horton has been hired as the Los Angeles Lakers' next public address announcer on Thursday, Oct. 1.Horton will take over the role at the Lakers’ home games at Crypto.com Arena. He will be a familiar face to ...

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3 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Steve Kerr says Draymond Green will start, but 3 spots are up in the air

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Draymond Green #23 (R) of the Golden State Warriors stands with head coach Steve Kerr during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in ...

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3 min read • 2 Oct 2026

Lakers hire Pooh Jeter as Director of Pro Scouting

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 4: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers, Player Development Coach Pooh Jeter of the Portland Trail Blazers, & Assistant Coach Scott Brooks of the Portland Trail Blazers look at film...

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5 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Luka Doncic isn’t playing follow the leader. He is undisputed Lakers leader

Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player.What did they talk about?Leadership.“It’s something he’s really excited about,” Redick said at Lakers ...

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1 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Duren accepts 5-year, $200M deal as lengthy standoff with Pistons ends

Jalen Duren agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Pistons, agent Chafie Fields told ESPN's Shams Charania ahead of a Thursday night deadline the All-NBA center had to accept a 1-y...

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3 min read • 1 Oct 2026

The Suns pick up options on Khaman Maluach and Ryan Dunn

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 2: Ryan Dunn #0 and Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly...

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9 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Warriors training camp takeaways: Podziemski stands out in lively scrimmage

Warriors training camp takeaways: Podziemski stands out in lively scrimmage originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaLAIE, Hawaii – Students of BYU-Hawaii lined up for what felt like miles to get a glimpse of the Warr...

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9 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Brooklyn Nets are all-in on positional size … with a European touch

Sep 28, 2026; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez and general manager Sean Marks talk with media at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMA...

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4 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Laker select Derrin Horton to be new public-address announcer

Derrin Horton’s first job was in public address announcing. His first passion was the Lakers. The longtime sports broadcaster’s new job is the marriage of both.Horton will take over the mic as the Lakers’ home publ...

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3 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Victor Wembanyama speaks out against NBA players promoting betting, prediction markets: 'I will never do that'

Victor Wembanyama has landed a number of high-profile endorsements since making it in the NBA. It appears he has no plans to add betting or prediction market companies to that stable.Speaking with reporters Thursday, the...

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