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Collin Sexton may be more important to the Lakers than expected

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Updated Oct 21, 3:15 PM ET

If you wanted proof that absence makes the heart grow fonder, look no further than how much of a void Collin Sexton left in the Lakers’ preseason.  When he signed with Los Angeles over the summer, the expectations for Sexton were simple. Get buckets, get downhill and spell Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves from having to bring the ball up the court every possession.  Those duties haven’t changed. But their importance may have been undersold given the other options on the roster. With ev...

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Jemele Hill, Cari Champion call out WNBA for not allowing journalists to fully cover league

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Updated Oct 21, 10:20 PM ET

The WNBA has surged in popularity since the arrival of young stars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, hitting a 26-year regular-season viewership high, averaging 771,000 viewers per game. Those strong viewership numbers carried into the playoffs, even after Clark’s Indiana Fever were eliminated in the first round, with Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday…

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WNBA Finals Schedule Change Pays Off as Atlanta Dream Sell Out 17,000-Seat NBA Arena

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On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Dream will have about 13,500 more reasons to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries. After a rollercoaster of events that saw the Dream owners collaborating with the WNBA to change its venue from the 3500-seat Gateway Center Arena to State Farm Arena, fans have responded in some fashion to their team’s first home Finals game since 2013.

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‘What a Shame,’ ‘Explain It Clearly’ – ESPN Legend Linda Cohn Joins In on Criticism of WNBA’s Protocols Amid National Anthem Controversy

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Updated Oct 22, 6:44 AM ET

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries were off the court for the national anthem before both Game 1 and Game 2 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco. The absences have put the league’s anthem policy under the spotlight heading into Game 3.

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The Suns are back. How many wins are we predicting?

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PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 16: Generic photo of Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns jersey during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 16, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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As a long time Kawhi fan

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Glad to see he’s back in Toronto after leaving straight after a championship . Hoping the city greets him with lots of love . Hoping for a healthy season for the claw “ ha ha ha huh” submitted by /u/Cornstar-2383 [link] [comments]

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2027 Preseason NBA Draft Guide

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Before the 2026-27 college basketball season begins in earnest, the No Ceilings crew puts together their Preseason Draft Guide with all you need to know about the team’s Top 60 prospects.

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Can 76ers' Joel Embiid return to All-Defense form? NBA Insiders weigh in

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Updated Oct 21, 7:20 PM ET

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made a strong defensive declaration after beating the Knicks on Opening Night, but is it sustainable? Embiid hasn’t been eligible an All-Defensive Team in three years. Injury setback have constantly derailed his longevity throughout an 82-game season. Could 2026-27 be different? After Embiid and the 76ers held the Knicks to […] The post Can 76ers’ Joel Embiid return to All-Defense form? NBA Insiders weigh in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets vs. Hornets: Opening Night and the dawn of a new era?

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Updated Oct 21, 2:13 PM ET

Oct 14, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson (11) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Tonight is the night. After going through the dark days of tanking, a disappointing lottery, a promising draft and months of opinions on everything from the court design to the front office from the fan base, October 21 is the start o...

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Is Stephen Curry playing tonight? Warriors vs. Lakers injury report to open season

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The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Los Angeles Lakers to open their season, and the main question surrounding the team is: Will Stephen Curry play? During an open practice, Curry suffered a non-contact injury, and though he wanted to give the fans a sign that he was okay, he ended up walking back […] The post Is Stephen Curry playing tonight? Warriors vs. Lakers injury report to open season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4 Dallas Mavericks bold season predictions as Kyrie Irving returns to team up with Cooper Flagg

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The Dallas Mavericks finished 12th in the Western Conference last season after major injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving saw them finish the regular season with a 26-56 record. Now, with Irving set to return for the start of the new campaign, critics have not been too kind to Dallas as far as season […] The post 4 Dallas Mavericks bold season predictions as Kyrie Irving returns to team up with Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton discusses offensive scheme changes

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 4: De'Anthony Melton #8 and Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 4, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/...

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Danhausen Had One Mission During Knicks' Opening Night: Track Down Championship Ring

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Love him or hate him, Danhausen lifting his “curse” on the New York Knicks led to a championship, and he wants his ring after Opening Night. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to ask the question everyone else was asking: “Where is the Danhausen basket ball ring[?]” The “Very Nice, Very Evil” Superstar followed that […] The post Danhausen was looking for Knicks championship ring on Opening Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How the Lakers’ schedule could help them early in the season

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to the national anthem on October 13, 2026 at 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images EL SEGUNDO, Cali...

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Jazz To Sign Kobe Bufkin To Two-Way Contract

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After being waived on Saturday by New Orleans, free agent guard Kobe Bufkin has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Jazz, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). Utah doesn’t currently have an open two-way slot, so the team will need to waive one of its current two-way […]

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Join us for the 2026-27 Jazz season on the SB Nation app

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ORLANDO, FL - JULY 20: Georges Niang #31 of the Utah Jazz smiles during practice as part of the NBA Restart 2020 on July 20, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Almost two months ago, we annou...

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Join us for the 2026-27 Warriors season on the SB Nation app

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MR. THROWBACK -- "Eric Roth Costs a Fortune, Bro" Episode 106 -- Pictured: (l-r) Stephen Curry as himself, Adam Pally as Danny -- (Photo by: David Moir/Peacock via Getty Images) Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak! Quite a few of you have downloaded it over the past seven weeks and...

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Is Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II ready for season opener vs. Rockets after missing most of last season with injury?

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Updated Oct 21, 12:58 PM ET

Kyrie Irving makes his long-awaited return to NBA action for the Dallas Mavericks against a Houston Rockets time that will look to win their first opening-day game since 2017. The Mavs are looking to bounce back into playoff contention after a difficult 2025-26 campaign that saw them finish 12th in the Western Conference. The Rockets […] The post Is Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II ready for season opener vs. Rockets after missing most of last season with injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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