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4 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Now that Payton Pritchard is extension eligible, the Celtics should pay him, right?

Dec 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) walks down the court during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | USA...

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2 min read • 1 Oct 2026

KOC's 10 biggest takeaways from NBA media day + non-top 10 rookies to watch this season

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the hottest moments from NBA media day, from on-court chemistry questions, to rookie standouts to ...

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3 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch applauds NBA's renewed emphasis on flopping

As it does every season, the NBA has a few new points of emphasis for officials to focus on, something reporters were briefed on this week.Flopping is back on the agenda, it's a point of emphasis. Nobody is happier a...

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3 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler really wants to run through a brick wall for the Lakers

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler participates in the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los A...

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13 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’ll let the front office and my agency handle that’

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Josh Hart of the New York Knicks throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game two of the doubleheader between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Se...

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3 min read • 1 Oct 2026

MMBets: Bad vibes have the Detroit Pistons in a stranglehold

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 15: Cade Cunningham #2 celebrates with Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conferen...

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2 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Wizards unveil 2026-27 promotional schedule

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agre...

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1 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Toronto, defensive guard Jamal Shead reportedly agree to three year, $24 million exception

Toronto has the potential to be a top-five defensive team this season with Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes, and guard Jamal Shead is a part of that.Which is why the Raptors locked him up. Shead and Toronto have agreed t...

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7 min read • 1 Oct 2026

What's next for Jalen Duren and the Pistons? Here are 4 sign-and-trade possibilities

Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said this about his disgruntled center Jalen Duren during media day earlier this week: "Regardless of which decision he does make, he will be a Detroit Piston."What Langdo...

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2 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Jamal Shead inks $24 million deal with the Raptors

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May...

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10 min read • 1 Oct 2026

2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton among big names returning from injury

Injuries are a part of the NBA and fantasy basketball, and the 2025-26 season saw a number of notable players miss extended time.Here are the Top-12 players returning from injuries and what to expect from them in the upc...

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5 min read • 1 Oct 2026

Fantasy Basketball: Playing in a Yahoo High Score league? Here are some useful in-season strategies and tips

With Yahoo's fantasy basketball format, High Score, it's the perfect time to start planning your next moves — even before the season tips off. Managing your squad after draft day is just as important as the dra...

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