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5 min read • 29 Sep 2026

'This is a meritocracy': Lakers open training camp with mandate of competition

Lakers forwards Adou Thiero (left) and Jarred Vanderbilt and guard Bronny James (9) interact during the team's media day Monday. On Tuesday they joined teammates in their first training camp practice. (Eric Thayer /...

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6 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Atlantic Division watch: The Nets are still looking for a way out

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball as Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during the game on December 29, 2025 at Barc...

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5 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Lakers roll with changes to kick off Luka Doncic era: ‘A great first day’

When the Lakers opened training camp with their first practice on Tuesday in El Segundo, there were a lot of new faces inside the building. And many familiar faces were nowhere to be seen.Gone were LeBron James, the lea...

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3 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Longtime NBA coach retires from JJ Redick’s staff as part of shakeups

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick had many changes to his staff.A longtime NBA coach retired from Lakers coach JJ Redick’s staff, triggering shakeups.Bob Beyer decided to call it a coaching career, which started ...

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1 min read • 29 Sep 2026

NBA officials to crack down on push-offs as part of new '26-27 guidelines

The NBA has issued new guidance to its referees on four types of "high-volume and highly impactful" calls, including push-offs....

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1 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Kessler talks up retooled Lakers' title hopes behind 'nasty' defense

New addition Walker Kessler is convinced the Lakers have the right guys to be "a nasty defensive team" and a contender in the Western Conference this season....

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

NBA will select winning bid for $12 billion Las Vegas expansion team ‘in near future’

The NBA plans to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team “in the very near future.” The franchise and new arena is expected to be sold for $12 billion to $13 billion. There are three finalist...

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1 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Court injunction clears the way for Tamin Lipsey to rejoin Iowa State basketball

AMES, Iowa — Tamin Lipsey has been added to Iowa State’s roster after being granted an injunction for another year of eligibility last week.Iowa State announced Lipsey’s return on Monday with a social media post sh...

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22 min read • 29 Sep 2026

2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks (Central Division)

With the regular season set to tip off on Oct. 20, let's take a look at where each team in the Central Division stands. We'll break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable ran...

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4 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Report: NBA to pick new owner of Las Vegas expansion team soon, with $12-13 billion price tag

Would you pay as much for an expansion NBA team in Las Vegas as was just paid for the Los Angeles Lakers?Apparently someone is going to, according to a new report from Shams Charania of ESPN, and the NBA is going to pick...

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3 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Knicks still mulling whether to go to White House

The Knicks are apparently still deciding whether to become the first NBA champs to visit President Trump’s White House.Months after Knicks owner James Dolan said he accepted Trump’s invitation, Mike Brown, the team�...

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6 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/29/26

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Garrison Brooks #48 of the Detroit Pistons during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada...

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