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Pistons Season Preview: Give Ausar Thompson the damn ball

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus...

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Magic Waive Malaki Branham, JD Davison, Kevin Knox

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The Magic have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox, per a team press release. Each of the three players was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract and is now eligible for a bonus worth up to $91K if he spends at least 60 days in the G League with the Osceola Magic. Jason […]

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Lakers Notes: Knecht, Grimes, Buss Dispute, Williams

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Updated Oct 17, 7:16 PM ET

Dalton Knecht was selected with the No. 17 pick by the Lakers in 2024 but his future with the franchise appears murky, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. Noted for his outside shooting, Knecht doesn’t have a rotation spot coming out of training camp. He could be traded now or kept on the roster to […]

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3 musings as the Mavericks lose their preseason dress rehearsal, 135-111, to the Atlanta Hawks

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Updated Oct 17, 5:08 AM ET

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of a preseason game at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks fell o...

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Mikel Brown won’t start, will be on minutes restrictions Wednesday

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Updated Oct 17, 1:41 PM ET

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets’ highest pick since the...

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Caleb Wilson's Final Box Score Stats, Highlights from Wolves vs. Bulls Preseason

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Updated Oct 17, 2:33 AM ET

Chicago Bulls rookie forward Caleb Wilson played his final preseason game on Friday before his regular season debut, and he fared well in a 133-116 home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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“Worst Team in the Playoffs”: WNBA Broadcaster Flags Glaring Indiana Fever Weakness After All-Defensive Team Reveal

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Updated Oct 17, 12:04 PM ET

Following the Indiana Fever’s 102-85 blowout loss in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs, Caitlin Clark was asked how she would grade her team’s defensive effort. “An F,” the 24-year-old replied.

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Stay Ready Celtics beat 76ers in overtime thriller, 125-120

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Updated Oct 17, 4:43 AM ET

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 16: Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 16, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)...

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Minor Moves: Thunder, Rockets, Cavs, Pelicans, Blazers, Spurs

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Oct 17, 4:28 PM ET

The Thunder have signed forward Dariq Whitehead and guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nate Johnson to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today. Oklahoma City’s agreements with Wilkerson and Johnson were first reported back in June, shortly after both players went undrafted. Whitehead, a 2023 first-round pick, spent most of last season in the G […]

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Warriors Reportedly Plan To Waive Dalen Terry

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The Warriors plan to waive Dalen Terry, league sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link). Terry has been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with Golden State for training camp. He finalized that agreement late August and appeared in five preseason games (14.0 minutes per contest) with the Warriors this fall, averaging 6.4 points, […]

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‘The Media’s Never Respected Me’ — Gabby Williams Calls Out WNBA Media Ahead Of Valkyries vs. Dream

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Updated Oct 17, 5:23 PM ET

The upcoming WNBA Finals are another opportunity for Golden State Valkyries All-Star forward Gabby Williams to continue earning national recognition. Williams has been one of the best players in the playoffs so far, earning media praise in the process.

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Why Kendrick Perkins Believes Lakers Will Have The Best offense In The NBA In 2026-27

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The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a new era of basketball led by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. With their Big Three and with so many new complementary pieces in the fold, it’ll be interesting to see how this new comes together. On a recent episode of ESPN’s NBA Today, former player […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins believes Lakers will have the best offense in the NBA in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Based on What Exactly": Ex-ESPN Host Questions Angel Reese Effect as Caitlin Clark Comparisons Take Over WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 17, 1:01 PM ET

Angel Reese is in the WNBA Finals, and Caitlin Clark isn’t, but does that directly relate to the Reese effect? For three years, Clark owned the narrative of a league transformed, and even when Reese said fans were watching games for her too, Clarkonomics barely blinked. Now Reese owns the Finals stage, and former ESPN host Linda Cohn has reminded everyone that it isn’t just about the power forward.

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Sophie Cunningham Blasts WNBA Over 'Disrespectful' Referee Controversy As Fans Fire Back - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 17, 6:52 AM ET

Sophie Cunningham has had enough of the WNBA’s officiating controversies, and she’s making it clear the league needs to address them. Speaking on her No Hesitation podcast, Cunningham took aim at the WNBA’s handling of the timeout controversy and questioned why league leadership hadn’t done more to explain what happened. She wanted retiring Commissioner Cathy […]

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"It’s A Transition": Nneka Ogwumike Reframes Retirement After 15 WNBA Seasons - Fadeaway World

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WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike closed out a historic career after playing 15 seasons in the LA. The former Sparks star built a Hall of Fame-worthy resume that included a WNBA championship, an MVP award, and 11 All-Star selections. Oguwmike announced her retirement toward the latter part of the 2026 regular season. Now, she’s reframing the […]

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“Things Have Changed A Lot”: Naz Hillmon Opens Up About the Dream’s Journey To The WNBA Finals - Fadeaway World

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Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon has been a key piece in the Dream’s journey to the WNBA Finals. With the WNBA Finals approaching, Hillmon discussed the bond she’s built with her teammates, particularly Rhyne Howard, who she entered the league alongside. “It’s really special, because when Rhyne and I got drafted, Dan [Padover] had a […]

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