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Wizards unveil 2026-27 promotional schedule

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Updated Oct 1, 1:45 PM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). | Getty Images The Washington Wizards on Thursday released their 2026-27 promotional schedule, whi...

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Jamal Shead inks $24 million deal with the Raptors

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TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Ima...

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Jayson Tatum shares promising recovery update at Celtics practice

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Boston, MA - September 28: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum speaks at a press conference during media day on September 28, 2026. (Photo by Meleck Eldahshoury/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images BOSTON — It’s been 16 and a half months since Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles rupture, since the emotional day he collapsed on the floor of Madison Square Garden and cried out in pain, wondering if he’d ever be able to play basketball at the highest level again...

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“Olivia Miles Is Not Better”: Ex-NBA Star Walks Back Caitlin Clark Comparison After Fever Star’s Playoff Heroics

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As former ESPN host Linda Cohn previously said, the WNBA playoffs are a “different animal”, and former NBA star Jeff Teague changing his opinion on the Caitlin Clark-Olivia Miles debate proves that. Miles has reached unprecedented heights since her inception in the WNBA, so much so that she is often compared to Caitlin Clark.

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And-Ones: Lottery Reform, Season Preview, Avila, Dixon

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A major topic of discussion back in the spring, the NBA’s new “3-2-1” lottery reform plan hasn’t come up as frequently as training camps begin this week, but basketball executives around the league are expecting the changes to have a major impact on the upcoming season, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. As Vorkunov details, […]

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Cavs season preview: Sam Merrill - Volume, volume, and more volume.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the third quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cle...

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Florida leads Andy Katz's men's basketball Power 44 rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season

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With the NCAA tournament field expanding from 68 to 76 teams beginning with the 2026-27 season, Andy Katz has expanded his weekly power rankings from 37 to 44. Check out his latest rankings just weeks before the men's college basketball season tips off.

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Cavs' Donovan Mitchell signs new multi-year deal with Adidas

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Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Adidas - a deal that will take him through a 10th signature shoe with the same brand, becoming the seventh active NBA player to accomplish the feat.

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Could concerns about the Sixers’ defense be vastly overstated?

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CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Nick Nurse’s first three years in Philadelphia, the Sixers’ defense has mostly been… fine? They were 11th leaguewide in defensive rating in 2023-24, fell to 26th during their injury-ravaged 2024-25 campaign and bounced back up to...

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[Hollinger] Can the Knicks hold back the NBA’s wave of parity, or is change among champs permanent?

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There are several reasons why there hasn’t been a repeat champion since 2017-18. Which one do you think is the most important? Fader: Defending a title takes a tremendous physical (and mental) toll. And it becomes harder and harder to do as teams age. Therefore, parity has increased. Hollinger: It’s hard! There are 30 teams out there, and only one of them can win the title. But beyond my extremely reductive first answer, I’ll blame injuries. In particular, postseason injuries to key players, ...

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[WOIKE] Bronny without LeBron: For NBA’s most famous son, the time to prove himself is now

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Bronny James didn’t surprise anyone. After two years, the Los Angeles Lakers knew him. As he said during the Lakers’ media day on Monday, James can be a man of few words. And like he’s always said, he’s more focused on himself than the person he shares a name with. “Just the motivating factor of creating my path and my career makes me want to get up every day and work hard,” James said. “Come in the gym and learn from guys that have been around longer than me. I think it’...

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