Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 20, 2026

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoOct 20, 1:06 PM ET

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Rival NBA scouts and talent evaluators are split on whether or not playing alongside Wizards point guard Trae Young will be ideal for AJ Dybantsa’s development, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. While Young is one of the league’s best play-makers, his presence will mean that Dybantsa is handling the ball less often, and at […]

Publisher:NY Post NBAOutlet infoOct 20, 7:46 PM ET

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What can the Lakers learn from their preseason matchups against the Warriors?

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoOct 20, 9:38 AM ET

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoOct 20, 7:52 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers take the court on Wednesday night for their 2026-27 NBA season opener against the Golden State Warriors, it will be Walker Kessler’s first career game in a Lakers uniform. The sixth-year big man played in the team’s final two preseason games, but now it’s for real. The […] The post JJ Redick eager to unlock Walker Kessler’s ‘All-Star level,’ but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoOct 20, 5:15 PM ET

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The Mavericks could be the next stop for Walter Clayton Jr., provided the former first-round pick clears waivers. Dallas has emerged as “a leading contender” to sign Clayton following his release by the Grizzlies, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavericks have an open two-way spot after waiving John Poulakidas, giving them […] The post Mavericks emerge as leading contender to sign Walter Clayton Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Publisher:RotoWire NBAOutlet infoOct 20, 12:17 PM ET

Swain (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.