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Cavs fans can watch 31 games without DAZN this season

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Cavaliers fans who want no part of DAZN won’t be completely shut out this season. They also won’t see the majority of the schedule. A handy graphic compiled by RealCavsFans.com shows that 31 of Cleveland’s 82 regular-season games will be available without a DAZN subscription. That’s nearly 40 percent of the schedule. Of those, 15 […] The post Cavs fans can watch 31 games without DAZN this season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company. Only three players have won the NBA MVP award in three straight seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander could join that group in 2026-27, particularly if the Thunder remain near the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan has obvious path to Sixth Man award

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DeMar DeRozan has never come off the bench for an entire NBA season. At 37, that may be about to change. It also could place some hardware within reach. Logan Struck of NBA On SI predicted that DeRozan will win Sixth Man of the Year after signing a veteran-minimum contract with Denver. The fit makes […] The post Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan has obvious path to Sixth Man award appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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WNBA Commissioner Job Receiving Considerable Interest From Candidates

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Updated Sep 16, 6:36 PM ET

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said interest in the WNBA's vacant commissioner role has surged since Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement earlier this month. Formal interviews have not yet begun, though calls about the opening continue to be received by the NBA. "I can tell by the calls I'm getting how much more attractive this job is and will be in 2027 than it was in 2019," said Silver. The hiring process will formally begin once the league selects a search firm, a step currently underway...

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Wizards Re-Sign Forward Anthony Gill

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Updated Sep 16, 3:24 AM ET

The Wizards have re-signed forward Anthony Gill, according to a team press release. Gill has appeared in 285 games (23 starts) in his six seasons in Washington, averaging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. In 55 games (eight starts) last season, he averaged 5.8 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 62.8 percent from the […]

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Adam Silver insists Mark Walter had 'no red flags' in first comments on Lakers' $12.5 billion sale

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With the Los Angeles Lakers led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves going into the 2026 season, the franchise itself has seen a change of ownership recently. As Mark Walter sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion after a year as a majority owner, though he was under investigation by the federal government, NBA commissioner Adam […] The post Adam Silver insists Mark Walter had ‘no red flags’ in first comments on Lakers’ $12.5 billion sale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Could Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker really become an NBA All-Star?

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker becoming an NBA All-Star would have sounded fairly outrageous a year ago. Now? It merely sounds bold. Jackson Caudell of NBA On SI recently predicted that Alexander-Walker will join Jalen Johnson as one of two Atlanta representatives in the 2027 All-Star Game. Alexander-Walker is coming off a breakout season in which he averaged […] The post Could Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker really become an NBA All-Star? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Warriors could trade Draymond Green if season goes bad - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 16, 7:45 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors could consider trading Draymond Green at the 2027 trade deadline if their season fails to meet expectations, according to Marcus Thompson II. Speaking on The Kevin O’Connor Show, Thompson said the Warriors could have a major decision to make about their long-term direction by the middle of the season. “This might […] The post Warriors could trade Draymond Green if season goes bad appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Wizards projected to finish 42-40, but just about anything seems possible

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Pick a number between 32 and 54. There may be a reasonable case for the Wizards winning that many games. Bryson Akins of Wizards On SI recently projected Washington to finish 42-40, with a best-case ceiling of 54 victories and a worst-case floor of 32. That is quite a neighborhood. It also reflects how difficult […] The post Wizards projected to finish 42-40, but just about anything seems possible appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Read NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s Full Statement on the Trail Blazers

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NEW YORK CITY - SEPTEMBER 15: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses the media following the Board of Governors meetings on September 15, 2026 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The NBA ...

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NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: Sacramento Kings

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Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Sacramento Kings. Free […]

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/15/26

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Matthew Cleveland #35 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Con...

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Warriors icon could be dealt in seismic midseason reset: insider

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Updated Sep 15, 9:08 PM ET

The 2026-27 NBA season could determine whether the Golden State Warriors extend their aging foundation or finally tear it down. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are all playing on expiring contracts, giving Golden State an opportunity to disband its veteran core if the season begins poorly. Marcus Thompson II, who has covered the...

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Pacers' Pascal Siakam lands surprisingly low in ranking of NBA power forwards

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Pascal Siakam has a championship ring, a lengthy playoff résumé and a habit of actually being available. Apparently, that gets him eighth place. A recent HoopsHype ranking placed the Pacers veteran eighth among NBA power forwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the list, followed by Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, LeBron James, Paolo Banchero and Zion […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam lands surprisingly low in ranking of NBA power forwards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Nets Sign, Waive Isaiah Wong, Dwight Murray Jr.

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The Nets officially signed and then requested waivers on guards Isaiah Wong and Dwight Murray Jr., according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link). Both players appear likely to suit for the Long Island Nets this fall, as Brooklyn’s G League affiliate made a pair of separate trades to acquire their returning […]

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Steve Kerr sends public warning, demand to Draymond Green ahead of Warriors’ ‘interesting’ season

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A lot is set to change for the Golden State Warriors entering the 2026-27 NBA season. Although Stephen Curry and Draymond Green remain the team’s two longest-tenured players and Steve Kerr ultimately returned on a new two-year contract despite contemplating retirement, the Warriors will have a new look after going 37-45 this past year. Among […] The post Steve Kerr sends public warning, demand to Draymond Green ahead of Warriors’ ‘interesting’ season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Gut Check": Kelsey Mitchell Sends Clear Message As Fever Prepare For Do-Or-Die Stretch

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Updated Sep 16, 8:44 AM ET

Kelsey Mitchell is closing in on WNBA history, and as the Indiana Fever shift their focus from the FIBA World Cup to the postseason, she’s doing it under the brightest lights of her career. The Fever star knows how hard the next step will be, but she’s not backing down from the moment, to say the least.

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