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AJ Dybantsa Day-To-Day With Mild Ankle Sprain

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AJ Dybantsa is considered day-to-day after suffering a mild ankle injury, according to Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe. "We're just going one day at a time," added Keefe. Dybantsa suffered the injury on Friday night. The Wizards open the season Wednesday night against the Bucks.

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NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Celtics, Paul George, Wizards

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Cavaliers Jarrett Allen believes the Cavaliers can take another step by getting their best players more time on the court together. Entering his 10th NBA season, Allen pointed to the limited experience he, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden had as a group last season. In a Q&A with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Allen […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Celtics, Paul George, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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A’ja Wilson cried in her coach’s arms after a playoff loss. The moment revealed her own superpower

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This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Tanisha Wright coached A’ja Wilson, a five-time WNBA MVP, for two seasons as an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces. She is now the head coach of Penn State. In 2021, when I was an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces, we lost in the semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury. We were clearly the heavy favorite to win that series and return to the WNBA championship. As we were coming of

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NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Knicks

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Sixers Joel Embiid doesn’t think the Sixers need anyone to take a back seat. He wants their stars doing what made them stars in the first place. “I’m against the concept of sacrificing,” Embiid said after Friday’s preseason finale, per Kris Rhim of ESPN. “I think the way I explained it was you do what […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Knicks rumors: The player New York didn't shop in trade talks before cutting Bruce Brown

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Updated Oct 19, 6:39 PM ET

After the New York Knicks waived Bruce Brown before the regular season, one source says the defending champions didn’t try to keep him. Many assumed the Knicks would make a trade to free up roster space and keep Brown and James Wiseman ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Knicks reportedly didn’t shop a player before […] The post Knicks rumors: The player New York didn’t shop in trade talks before cutting Bruce Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sophie Cunningham Explains Why Gabby Williams Is The Perfect Role Model For The Next Generation - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 19, 1:40 PM ET

Sophie Cunningham believes Gabby Williams is teaching young athletes a lesson that has nothing to do with scoring. The Indiana Fever guard recently praised the Golden State Valkyries forward for putting her teammates first, shaking off mistakes and delivering under pressure. For Cunningham, Williams’ performance in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las […]

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Sources: Kings guard Ben Simmons believed to have torn Achilles tendon

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Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, a three-time All-Star who agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on Sept. 4, is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon after receiving a preliminary diagnosis on the injury, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

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Mavs Notes: Aldama, Washington, De Larrea, Johnson

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As the Mavericks gear up for their season opener on Wednesday against the Rockets, they are still waiting to find out the status of Santi Aldama, who is expected to be a key reserve for the team this season. Aldama remains without a timetable for return following the arthroscopic procedure he underwent on his right […]

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Injury Updates: S. Jones, Dybantsa, Kennard, Heat, Magic

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Nuggets forward Spencer Jones told reporters — including Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link) — on Sunday that he’s on track to play in Thursday’s regular season opener at Oklahoma City. Jones tweaked his hamstring during training camp at the beginning of the month and subsequently underwent an MRI, which revealed a strain. […]

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Teams leave court before national anthem at WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 19, 11:17 AM ET

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream tipped off the WNBA Finals on Saturday at Chase Center, with Golden State rallying late to take a 1-0 series lead. But before the game even started, both teams found themselves at the center of a controversy. Both the Valkyries and the Dream reportedly left the court shortly…

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Devin Carter Out Indefinitely With Mononucleosis

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Boston Celtics guard Devin Carter has been out recently with an illness. Now, it's been shared that Carter is dealing with a case of mononucleosis. It's expected that Carter will be out for a few weeks as he recovers from the illness. The Celtics converted Carter's Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal. The Providence College product is looking forward to a fresh start with Boston. After a strong start to training camp and the preseason, Carter made enough of an impression that Boston gave hi...

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Paul George Says He Found 'A Love Again For This Game' After Joining Celtics

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Updated Oct 19, 1:09 PM ET

Veteran wing Paul George admitted that the pressure and criticism he's received in the past has sometimes bothered him. Now that he's with the Boston Celtics, George said he's embracing everything that comes with his fresh start. "This locker room, the culture here, the front office, the city, the organization, the tradition, all of that is something that I've never been a part of," George told The Boston Globe. "Where everything is high quality. For me, it's refreshing. Hopefully, I can rema...

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Stan Van Gundy doesn’t think Timberwolves improved this offseason - TalkBasket.net

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Stan Van Gundy is not convinced the Minnesota Timberwolves improved enough this offseason to challenge the Western Conference’s top teams, despite acquiring LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show, the former NBA head coach said he expects Minnesota to remain a playoff team but believes the Timberwolves are behind […] The post Stan Van Gundy doesn’t think Timberwolves improved this offseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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3 Miami Heat bold season predictions after finally trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Updated Oct 19, 3:33 AM ET

With the Miami Heat’s 2026-27 opener set for October 21 against Minnesota, it is time for our Miami Heat bold predictions. Miami finally landed Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee, ending years of pursuit and changing the team’s outlook overnight. The Heat enter the season after a 43-39 campaign that ended with a play-in loss to Charlotte. […] The post 3 Miami Heat bold season predictions after finally trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA analyst laments Dream and Valkyries’ ‘disgraceful’ behaviour before Game 1 of finals

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Updated Oct 19, 7:13 AM ET

WNBA analyst Emily Austin called out the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries for heading to the locker room during the national anthem. The Ballhalla Arena was packed with fans eager to watch Game 1 between the Valkyries and the Dream, who swept their opponents to reach the WNBA Finals.

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