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5 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Anthony Davis plans to take wait-and-see approach to extension talks with Wizards: 'When the season is over'

As he enters his 15th NBA season, and his first full one as a member of the Washington Wizards, Anthony Davis is eligible for a long-term contract extension. But the 10-time All-Star made it clear on Monday that he's...

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3 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Spurs star Dylan Harper makes bold claim after Finals role drama: ‘I ain’t coming off no bench’

Dylan Harper is heading into his sophomore season with one thing on his mind — earning a spot in the San Antonio starting lineup.During a recent GQ interview with his teammate and friend Stephon Castle, Harper spoke ca...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Former Knicks star J.R. Smith arrested on family assault charge

J.R. Smith was arrested on a charge of family violence on Tuesday in Texas, according to Hunt County jail records.J.R. Smith was arrested on a charge of family violence on Monday in Texas, according to Hunt County jail r...

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8 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s going to help us, but that can also hurt us’

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: Us...

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1 min read • 29 Sep 2026

NBA champion Knicks still undecided if they will visit White House

The Knicks are still deciding if they will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House under President Donald Trump....

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1 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Ex-NBA champ JR Smith in jail on family violence charge

Former NBA champion JR Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a charge of assault causing "bodily injury family violence."...

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3 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Spurs star has surprising Knicks fan take after Finals

stephon castle knicsk fansStephon Castle apparently wasn’t feeling the heat in Madison Square Garden. Castle, who shot 37.7 percent from the field in the Knicks’ five-game NBA Finals series win, said he was unfazed ...

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3 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Knicks players ‘very surprised’ by Mitchell Robinson’s departure: ‘Heartbroken’

For most people outside the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson leaving in free agency was an expected outcome. Apparently, that wasn’t the case inside the organization, at least for the players. “That hurt,” Karl-Anthony ...

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3 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Cavs season preview: Thomas Bryant – Will year two in Cleveland provide better results?

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 5: Thomas Bryant #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media after the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 5, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowle...

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4 min read • 29 Sep 2026

What will determine when Nets get aggressive with trade assets

Whatever incremental improvements the Nets have made, they’ve been made without touching the league’s biggest cache of assets. What will determine when GM Sean Marks finally cashes some of them in? How quickly thei...

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2 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Greg Finberg launches Substack for full-time Wizards coverage

A new era of Wizards basketball is upon us. And there’s a new way to follow along with your favorite team.I’m launching a Substack called Wizards Central to cover the Wizards on-site and full-time.You can visit the s...

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15 min read • 29 Sep 2026

The NBA's next first-time All-Stars? Best bets, players knocking on the door and long shots

Six players made the All-Star Game for the first time in 2026: Deni Avdija, Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray, and Norm Powell. Who could make their first All-Star appearance in 2027? Here are my to...

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