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Pacers' Ben Sheppard Suffers Torn Left Meniscus

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Pacers shooting guard Ben Sheppard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee, the team confirmed in its latest injury report (via Twitter). Head coach Rick Carlisle said prior to Friday’s home opener vs. Dallas that Sheppard, who suffered the injury in Wednesday’s win over New Orleans, will be sidelined “a little […]

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Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals surge and is now 2 wins from her first title

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Updated Oct 24, 5:34 PM ET

ATLANTA (AP) — Angel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court. In her first season with Atlanta, she's already become the team's emotional leader and now has the Dream two wins away from the first WNBA championship in franchise history.

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Micah Peavy, Thunder Sign Two-Way Contract

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Micah Peavy and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a Two-Way contract. Peavy was the 40th pick in 2025 and played 61 games with four starts as a rookie for the New Orleans Pelicans last season, averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists. Peavy was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies before the start of the regular season.

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Watch Tyler Herro’s flashy 1st bucket in Milwaukee

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Coach Taylor Jenkins’ Milwaukee Bucks squared off with Tiago Splitter’s Chicago Bulls at the FiServ Forum as Josh Giddey’s pregame injury status was revealed. Bucks guard Tyler Herro, who has a fan in Ryan Hollins, went right at Giddey and the Bulls, racking up nine points in nine minutes as he scored on a deft […] The post Watch Tyler Herro’s flashy 1st bucket in Milwaukee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Notes: Podziemski, Curry, Collapse, Horford, Lendeborg

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The Warriors will likely be without their starting backcourt on Saturday against the Suns in the second game of a back-to-back, Kevin Topley of NBCBayAreaSports.com writes. Brandin Podziemski tweaked a back injury during the team’s loss to Memphis on Friday. Podziemski, who missed the team’s opener against the Lakers, played 33 minutes and scored 18 […]

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Celtics edge Knicks as Jayson Tatum scores 36 points - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 24, 10:36 AM ET

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 25 in the second half, as the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the New York Knicks 107-103 at TD Garden on Friday night. Tatum scored seven of Boston’s final eight points to help the Celtics secure their first home win of the season and improve […] The post Celtics edge Knicks as Jayson Tatum scores 36 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Southeast Notes: Adebayo, Giannis, Heat Lineup, Daniels, Black

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Updated Oct 24, 2:40 PM ET

The early returns on the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bam Adebayo haven’t been good. The Heat have been outscored by 46.9 points per 100 possessions in the 34 minutes that they have played together during the first two games. Minnesota coach Chris Finch, whose team beat the Heat in the season opener, believes the pairing will soon become […]

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Angel Reese: From the missing piece to THE piece in ATL

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Updated Oct 24, 7:18 AM ET

Angel Reese and Isobel Borlase. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox) | Getty Images Of all players from the 2024 WNBA Draft class, Angel Reese ranks second in career points per game, first in rebounds per game, with a WNBA-record 12.6, and fourth in assists per game. She also is one of just two players to have been selected as an All-Star even once, and she’s achieved the honor in all three years. All this after questions surrounding her height, as well as perceived lack of a midrange and 3-point shot, le...

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Trail Blazers at Kings Preview

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Updated Oct 24, 12:05 AM ET

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Deni Avdija #8, Ja Morant #1 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a dominant season-open...

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‘It was a hell of a night’ for LeBron James and the Sixers

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Updated Oct 24, 7:18 AM ET

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Tyrese Maxey #0 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was 50 years ago Thursday that Jul...

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Mavericks ran smear campaign to justify Luka Doncic trade with Lakers: report

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The Mavericks shocked the league by trading franchise star Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February 2025. Dallas reportedly ran a smear campaign to justify the shocking blockbuster deal, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Reports about Doncic’s weight, work ethic and other slanders surfaced about the superstar upon his arrival to Los Angeles. Luka...

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Can the Raptors Replicate Their Opening Day Dominance Against the Wizards?

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Updated Oct 24, 10:10 AM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards and Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards look on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Raptor...

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