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2 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Preview: Wizards host Hornets in NBA Cup play on Friday

A not quite fully healthy Washington Wizards squad are hosting a surprisingly strong Charlotte Hornets as they kick off the NBA Cup Group stage play on this Halloween weekend. Here’s the preview!Game infoGametime: 7 p....

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2 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Cavaliers fall to the Hawks despite 24 points from James Harden

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 29: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on October 29, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressl...

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5 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Five numbers that explain the Lakers’ explosive start — and biggest flaw

The Lakers, like every other NBA team, are operating under small sample sizes. And with the 2026-27 NBA season just 1 ½ weeks old, that’ll be the case for at least a few more weeks until teams get closer to Thanksgiv...

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1 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Trail Blazers' Morant exits first game vs. Grizzlies with hamstring injury

Ja Morant exited his first game against his former team in the fourth quarter Thursday night because of a left hamstring injury....

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5 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Preview: Hobbled Jazz host Trail Blazers’ red-hot wagon

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 28: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 28, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expre...

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3 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Nets’ Nolan Traore will see more action with Egor Demin out at least a week

Egor Dëmin will be sidelined for at least a week after being diagnosed with a right leg bone bruise, the Nets announced Thursday.He’ll be reevaluated next week after leaving Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Celtics wi...

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2 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Warriors troll Charles Barkley for hilarious ‘Inside the NBA’ segment

The Warriors sent the “Inside the NBA” crew personalized jerseys — Charles Barkley’s was extra special.Barkley went viral after an “Inside the NBA” segment of “Who He Play For?” because of the Hall of Fam...

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3 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Knicks begin NBA Cup title defense with shot at revenge against LeBron James, 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in New York.CHICAGO — The Knicks will start their secondary title defense like they ...

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3 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Winless Nets think they’re close to shaking 0-4 albatross

The Nets came up just short of beating the Celtics in Boston in their last game, but the end result is they fell to 0-4. For a team that’s trying to change the direction of a franchise that knows tanking all too well ...

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1 min read • 30 Oct 2026

Cavs at Hawks game thread

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 28: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball as Jarrett Allen #31 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers play defense during the 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup in the second qua...

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6 min read • 30 Oct 2026

4 Trick or Treats to know before the Mavericks battle FOR THE CUP against the Rockets

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expres...

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11 min read • 29 Oct 2026

NBA Cup 2026: How does it work, schedule, format, bracket, odds, location for NBA's in-season tournament

Last December, the New York Knicks defeated an overwhelmed-looking young San Antonio Spurs team to win the NBA Cup.THE KNICKS HAVE WON THE @emirates NBA CUP THEY DEFEAT THE SPURS BEHIND A COMPLETE TEAM EFFORT IN VEGAS! p...

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