Kyrie Irving dazzled in his return to the Mavericks, scoring 17 points in his first game in 586 days. Summary from publisher descriptions · ESPN
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Same story = outlets reporting the same development · Related = other anglesKings second-year center Maxime Raynaud will be reevaluated in two weeks with a patellar subluxation in his right knee. Summary from publisher descriptions · ESPN
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ESPN
- Kings C Maxime Raynaud (knee) to be reevaluated in 2 weeks
Kings second-year center Maxime Raynaud will be reevaluated in two weeks with a patellar subluxation in his right knee.
Read at ESPN → - Kings lose Maxime Raynaud to apparent serious knee injury
Kings second-year center Maxime Raynaud suffered what appeared to be a serious right knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors.
Read at ESPN → - Kyrie Irving returns to Mavs, dazzles in China preseason game
Kyrie Irving dazzled in his return to the Mavericks, scoring 17 points in his first game in 586 days.
Read at ESPN → - Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights
- Warriors give Brandin Podziemski 5-year, $110M extension
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Read at ESPN → - Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards: Game Highlights
- Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors: Game Highlights
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat: Game Highlights
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics: Game Highlights
- Knicks' Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
Karl-Anthony Towns shared his emotional journey following the death of his mother six years ago to mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday.
Read at ESPN → - 2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Jalen Duren's new five-year deal.
Read at ESPN → - NBA preseason buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel
The NBA regular season is just a few weeks away, and we're tracking all the news, deals, and trades across the league.
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CBS Sports
- With Brandin Podziemski's extension, Warriors maintain flexibility for one last title pursuit with Steph Curry
Podziemski's new $110 million deal only eats into $2 million of the cap space the Warriors created for next summer
Read at CBS Sports → - Takeaways from Knicks pausing contract extension talks: Is Josh Hart's time in New York running out?
Coming off a title, four Knicks players are eligible for contract extensions, including starters Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart
Read at CBS Sports → - Ranking every NBA team's defense entering the 2026-27 season: Thunder and Spurs competing for top spot
Who will be the best -- and worst -- on defense this season? We're projecting each team
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- Knicks pause contract negotiations with Karl-Athony Towns, Josh Hart, others until 'later in the season'
The Knicks released a statement on Friday, and the future of key players will remain uncertain as they begin their NBA title defense
Read at CBS Sports → - Could LeBron James help solve the 76ers' depth problem at center? Here's what the numbers say
LeBron at the 5? The 76ers might need to try it after their backup center was hurt in their preseason opener
Read at CBS Sports → - Ranking every NBA team's offense entering the 2026-27 season: Knicks at No. 1, Lakers and Celtics in top five
Who will have the best -- and the worst -- offenses in the NBA this season? We're projecting each team
Read at CBS Sports → - Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes story alleging he called out Joel Embiid at practice
Breen apologized for causing a stir with an anecdote he shared while calling a preseason Knicks-Sixers game
Read at CBS Sports → - Eight pressing NBA questions for 2026-27 season: Will Knicks repeat? Can 76ers finally break through?
After an offseason filled with drama, the NBA season is almost here
Read at CBS Sports → - Dodgers take NLDS lead, Padres extend series vs. Brewers; Pete Prisco's Week 5 NFL Power Rankings
Plus NBA coach rankings for the 2026-27 season
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Yahoo Sports
- Watch Trae Young, Daniss Jenkins get ejected after pushing incident
There wasn't much to this, but both players were ejected.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Knicks Bulletin: ‘We’re gonna have each other’s back, regardless’
No Knicks basketball on Sunday; what did you expect on the day we all have for resting and disconnecting? (As if I ever do lol) However, New York folks keep logging practices and sending quotes out to the world for us to enjoy. Here’s the latest from Tarrytown before Monday’s…
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Raptors beat the Clippers, 114-106, in first game post-Kawhi trade
Toronto plays a preseason game in British Columbia against a regular contact from their offseason
Read at Yahoo Sports → - On This Date in Knicks History: NY signs Trey Burke
Nine years after the Knicks signed Trey Burke, another former lottery pick is looking for a way back.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - 6 things from the Mavericks’ 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets in Macao
The Mavericks’ offense resembled a cohesive unit for the first time in what seemed like ages with Kyrie Irving back.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Laying The Foundations: Takeaways From Celtics/Sixers
You see Philly it's like this, you either smoke or you get smoked. And you got smoked.
Read at Yahoo Sports → Yahoo Sports: 3 betting previews
- Cavs vs. Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report
Cleveland’s preseason slate continues as they host Orlando.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Timberwolves Survey: Canis Pulsus Vol. 51 - Season Predictions
Top 4 seed? LaMelo or Ant as team MVP?
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Pistons vs Wizards GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More
The starters look to look a little crisper in their second tune up of the season
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- Cavs vs. Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Preseason Preview & Game Thread: Go time
We slowly inch closer to the regular season.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - The Suns gave us a glimpse of what preseason progress looks like
Phoenix reduced its turnovers and showed improved execution in a 102-98 win over San Antonio.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Where do Wizards youngsters go in a re-draft of the last three drafts?
The most recent episode of the Thinking Basketball podcast, hosted by Ben Taylor and Cody Houdek, featured a fascinating thought exercise: what would a draft lottery look like if we put the past three drafts into a single prospect pool? It was an interesting conversation that…
Read at Yahoo Sports → - 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Aaron Wiggins
- Open Thread: Happy birthday to Keldon Johnson
The longest tenured Spurs is the first to celebrate a birthday this season
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Paul George reflects on ‘extra’ nerves in Celtics debut
Paul George has played for 5 NBA franchises, but lacing up as a member of the Celtics felt different.
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SB Nation
- Victor Wembanyama had a powerful message for young protesters in France
Victor Wembanyama has never been shy about sharing his views on social issues away from the court. The San Antonio Spurs’ 22-year-old superstar came out against ICE in the wake of Alex Pretti and Renee Good’s murder by federal immigration enforcement officers earlier this year…
Read at SB Nation → - Joel Embiid’s preseason disaster raises scary questions for the 76ers
It’s not a stretch to say that the Philadelphia 76ers’ championship hopes still rest on the broad shoulders of Joel Embiid even after bringing in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown over the offseason. It’s not just that Embiid was arguably the best player in the NBA as recently as…
Read at SB Nation → - Darko Rajakovic on Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and the Raptors’ championship ambitions
There is a common narrative that European coaches struggle in the NBA because of their demanding and emotional approach. That it is one of the biggest things holding them back because they want to put themselves at the center of attention, while the NBA is ultimately a players’…
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- VJ Edgecombe can be the supercharged role player 76ers need around LeBron James
Among the top-nine picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, only Kon Knueppel, who shared the floor with eventual No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, touted a lower collegiate usage rate than VJ Edgecombe, whose pre-draft pitch was not centered around immense creation and scoring potential. So, when…
Read at SB Nation → - LeBron James’ helicopter trips are sketchy benefits outside of his Sixers contract
LeBron James decided to suit up for the 76ers this season, but that sure doesn’t mean he wants to live in Philadelphia. In fact, he’s going to extraordinary lengths to avoid being there any longer than necessary.
Read at SB Nation → - 8 NBA breakout player candidates who could change the 2026-27 season
Every NBA season is defined in part by the players who take an unexpected leap. The Detroit Pistons went from 44 to 60 wins largely because big man Jalen Duren ascended into an All-NBA player at age-22.
Read at SB Nation → - LeBron James’ chronic injury issues revealed ahead of first season with 76ers
No player in NBA history has ever played 24 seasons before. LeBron James is about to change that.
Read at SB Nation → - The Rockets are a huge pain in the ass in the best way possible
In 2022-23, the Sacramento Kings became the darlings of the league, storming to the third-best record in the Western Conference, ending a dreaded playoff drought, and pushing the then-reigning champion Golden State Warriors to the brink in a cinematic seven-game series. At the…
Read at SB Nation → - Nikola Jokic threw the best NBA pass of the year, and it’s only preseason
It feels like football season just started, but the NBA is already back, at least in terms of preseason games. The Denver Nuggets opened preseason against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, and Nikola Jokic didn’t waste any time reminding the world that he’s still one of the very best…
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Yardbarker
- Bulls quietly have the most underrated trade candidate in the NBA
The Bulls need to pick a direction, and trading this player might be the most prudent decision.
Read at Yardbarker → - Knicks are getting budget-conscious at worst possible time
New York Knicks owner James Dolan stayed out of the way while his front office built an NBA champion. Now he's interjecting himself again with predictably bad results.
Read at Yardbarker → - 76ers' Jaylen Brown compares playing the Celtics to 'running into your ex'
All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics before they shipped him away this offseason.
Read at Yardbarker → - Knicks freezing contract extension talks is a ticking time bomb
The New York Knicks were engaged on multiple fronts all summer long with regard to contract extensions with their key contributors, but it appears that they are choosing to sit on the fence for now.
Read at Yardbarker → - Lakers face instant reality check on expensive Walker Kessler gamble
The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes this season, but with the Western Conference packing an even stronger collective punch now, there is not a path to success for the franchise if its key players are not fully healthy.
Read at Yardbarker → - Kyrie Irving makes strong return to action after 19-month absence
The Dallas Mavericks star guard suffered a torn ACL in March 2025 before also suffering a Grade 2 calf strain in December that delayed his return to action.
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- Five bold predictions for NBA's Eastern Conference
The Eastern Conference today looks nothing like it did when last season tipped off. Here's what you can expect to see.
Read at Yardbarker → - Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
Read at Yardbarker → - Buss siblings push back on Jeanie Buss as Lakers sale nears NBA vote
Five of Jerry Buss' six children filed their formal opposition in court on Wednesday to Jeanie Buss' petition to stop the sale of the family trust's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Read at Yardbarker → - LeCenter? LeBron James is 76ers' best option at pivot behind Joel Embiid
There's not a lot that LeBron James hasn't done in the NBA. Starting at center in the playoffs would be a new one.
Read at Yardbarker → - Celtics could use Hugo Gonzalez to quiet doubts on controversial offseason move
The Boston Celtics made a controversial choice to trade Jaylen Brown to their biggest rival this offseason, but that move was preceded by what might just be an even more unpopular decision, which was to pump the brakes on their Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit by not making…
Read at Yardbarker → - Joel Embiid shares frustrations after being named in false LeBron James report
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid vented his frustration after being the victim of a false report about his practice habits.
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Sportsnet
- Kings centre Raynaud injures patella in right knee, will be reevaluated in about two weeks
- Karl-Anthony Towns ‘very disappointed’ in Knicks’ decision to table talks
- Kyrie Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return game after 2025 knee injury
Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t keep him waiting any longer for his welcome-back basket.
Read at Sportsnet → - Raptors handle Clippers in ‘bittersweet’ matchup against Gradey Dick
Seeing Gradey Dick on the opposite side of the court and in another uniform is not what any Raptors expected a year ago. Michael Grange has the latest on the youngster’s “bittersweet” departure and more takeaways from Saturday’s pre-season win.
Read at Sportsnet → - Raptors’ Rajakovic on Murray-Boyles, Poeltl pairing: ‘Super important’
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic meets with the media after the team’s pre-season win over the Los Angeles Clippers and discusses the on-court chemistry with Collin Murray-Boyles and Jakob Poeltl and what he expects of the pair.
Read at Sportsnet → - Raptors’ Murray-Boyles drives lane for slam on Clippers’ Miller
Watch as Toronto Raptors forward Collin-Murray Boyles takes the pass from guard Malachi Smith, fakes a drop-off pass, and drives to the basket and dunks on the Los Angeles Clippers’ Baba Miller in the fourth quarter of pre-season action.
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- AP Source: Warriors sign Brandin Podziemski to five-year deal
- How rookie Allen Graves fits in as Raptors’ contention window opens
There is more that goes into building a team that wins than handing the ball to Kawhi Leonard. Which is where rookie Allen Graves fits into the picture.
Read at Sportsnet → - Fred VanVleet returns from torn ACL in Rockets’ pre-season opener
- Knicks tabling contract extension talks until later in season
- Lakers’ Doncic buries three from logo to beat shot clock
Watch as Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic buries a three-pointer from the logo to beat the expiring shot clock.
Read at Sportsnet → - 76ers’ James drops no-look dime to Edgecombe vs. Nets
Lebron James wasted no time making an impression in his first game with the Philadelphia 76ers, dishing out a no-look dime to VJ Edgecombe early in the first quarter of a preseason matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.
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