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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoSep 30, 10:15 AM ET

The New York Knicks announced a series of transactions, as they continue tinkering with their training camp roster. New York waived John Konchar and N'Faly Dante, who had been signed to non-guaranteed camp deals. The Knicks signed Jaden Akins to a two-way deal, after signing-and-waiving him twice previously this offseason. New York also signed veteran center Tony Bradley to a training camp deal. In addition, the Knicks signed-and-waived Toby Okani. This was done in order to meet roster minimu...

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoOct 1, 2:10 PM ET

Angel Reese has won the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, making her the first player in Dream franchise history to win the award.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoSep 30, 4:25 PM ET

Coming off a career year, Tyrese Maxey said he doesn't want to be judged by how he does individually but by how the 76ers do as a team this year.

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoSep 30, 9:45 PM ET

Allisha Gray scored 22 points, Jordin Canada had 13 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Dream advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2018, beating the Mystics 93-75 in Game 2.

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Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoOct 1, 10:35 PM ET

The Detroit Pistons agreed to a new five-year contract worth $200 million with center Jalen Duren on Thursday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoOct 1, 7:45 AM ET

Eric Moody points out which preseason NBA position battles could have big fantasy ramifications.