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4 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Austin Reaves shares what ‘casual fans’ are completely ignorant of that he learned from LeBron James

Even though they’re no longer teammates, Lakers star guard Austin Reaves carries with him a major lesson he learned from LeBron James. Reaves, who’s now the Lakers’ longest-tenured player after James’ departure ...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Why Mitchell Robinson wanted apology from Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla after leaving Knicks

Mitchell RobinsonMitchell Robinson made his first Celtics appearance Tuesday at media day.He said he and head coach Joe Mazzulla have put their past behind them — after Mazzulla repeatedly fouled him when Robinson star...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Two-time NBA champion, former Knick J.R. Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas

Former 16-year NBA veteran J.R. Smith has been arrested in Texas and charged with assault causing bodily injury - family violence, something first reported by TMZ and confirmed by NBC Sports through the Hunt County Sheri...

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9 min read • 29 Sep 2026

The similarities between the 2026 Yankees and Knicks seasons

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 24: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees talk before the game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 24, 2024, in ...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Cavs champion J.R. Smith arrested for assault

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 27: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Indiana Pacers on October 27, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees t...

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6 min read • 29 Sep 2026

The Celtics’ training camp actually started weeks ago

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO U...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

NBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions & takeaways

Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the East...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Former Knicks and Cavs standout J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault charge

Former New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers standout J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on an assault charge Monday, per jail records. TMZ was first to report Smith's arrest. Smith — whose given first name is Earl...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Sixers announce official 2026 training camp details

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphi...

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3 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Lakers try to move forward but specter of LeBron James remains topic at media day

"Clearly, new team, new players, and that's what we're going to talk about today," was the tone Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' head of basketball operations, tried to set for the franchise in a press conf...

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1 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Sources: NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Vegas team in $12-13B range

The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team from among three finalist groups: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Former NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault

Two-time retired NBA champion J.R. Smith was arrested in Hunt County (Texas) on a family violence charge, according to booking records.The Hunt County Sherriff’s Office arrested Smith Tuesday, Sept. 29 and brought a ch...

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