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T-Wolves Star Anthony Edwards to Miss 2 Months Due to Knee Injury

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MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Anthony Edwards #5 and LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate during the game against the Miami Heat on October 21, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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Lakers star sends defiant $2,000 message to NBA after flopping fine

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Updated Oct 28, 4:52 PM ET

Lakers wing Ziaire Williams was fined $2,000 on Monday for flopping during Sunday’s comeback win against the Jazz. On Tuesday, Williams was asked about the league’s ruling and said that if he had to do it again, he’d do it. “Do I agree with it? Not necessarily, but it’s the league’s rule,” Williams told Khobi...

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AJ Dybantsa (ankle) upgraded to questionable vs. Cavs

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Updated Oct 28, 6:19 PM ET

AJ Dybantsa was upgraded to questionable for Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, per the Wizards’ injury report. Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, has missed Washington’s first four games after spraining his left ankle in the team’s preseason finale. The 6-foot-9 wing led all NCAA Division I scorers with 25.0 points […]

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (knee) to miss up to 2 months, sources say

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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee that will sideline him for up to two months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Wolves Re-Signing Enrique Freeman To Two-Way Deal

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Ten days after being waived by the Timberwolves, forward Enrique Freeman has agreed to return to the team on a new two-way contract, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link). Freeman, the 50th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, spent his rookie year with the Pacers before signing a two-way deal with Minnesota […]

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Mavs Notes: Aldama, Flagg, Clayton, Cuban

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Updated Oct 28, 1:14 PM ET

Mavericks forward Santi Aldama, who is making his way back from an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, was assigned to the G League on Tuesday to practice with the Texas Legends as part of his return to play protocol, the team announced (via Twitter). The G League’s Tip-Off Tournament won’t begin until November 6, […]

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Kawhi Leonard also missed a week of games with the Raptors in 2019

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Updated Oct 28, 8:42 AM ET

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 21, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

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Sixers Apply For Disabled Player Exception For Hukporti

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Updated Oct 28, 12:58 PM ET

The Sixers have applied to the NBA for a disabled player exception in the wake of Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). Hukporti sustained the Achilles injury in his preseason debut and underwent surgery shortly thereafter. A team can be granted a disabled player […]

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Nets vs. Celtics preview: Brooklyn looks for its first win of the season

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Updated Oct 28, 10:08 AM ET

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks during fourth quarter of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 107-103. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Imag...

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Steph Curry’s ‘weird’ start to the season took another strange twist vs. Nuggets

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DENVER — It’s been a “weird” start to the season for Steph Curry, but maybe not for the reason you think. His knee hasn’t been a concern, and he’s taking the Warriors’ 1-3 start in stride. Curry says he’s capable of playing 30 minutes in a game. He just hasn’t yet. “I’m feeling good,” Curry...

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Shorthanded Jazz can’t close the gap against unbeaten Grizzlies

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Updated Oct 28, 12:12 AM ET

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 26: Mo Bamba #44 of the Utah Jazz boxes out during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 26, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ...

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