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Nets vs. Pistons: Brooklyn looks for first win as NBA Cup Play begins

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Nets 125-124 in overtime. 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 Images) | Getty Images ...

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The 2026 Celtics NBA Cup Preview

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Updated Oct 31, 8:11 AM ET

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at TD Garden on November 19, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA Cup tips off th...

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Rockets Exercise $14M Option For 27-28 On Reed Sheppard

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Updated Oct 31, 3:16 PM ET

The Houston Rockets have exercised their $14.0 million fourth-year option for the 2027-28 season on Reed Sheppard. The Rockets selected Sheppard with the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Sheppard has appeared in four games this season with the Rockets, averaging 10.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 23.3 minutes. Sheppard is a career 37.9 percent three-point shooter but is shooting 28.1 percent to begin his third NBA season. Last season, Sheppard averaged 13.5 points, 2.9 rebo...

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Sources: Mark Walter, Josh Kushner finalize all terms of $12.5B Lakers sale

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Updated Oct 31, 1:20 AM ET

Lakers owner Mark Walter and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner met Thursday to finalize the transaction and are expected to sign the formal agreement soon, sources told ESPN.

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Source: Fever hires Blazers' Sheri Sam as assistant GM

ESPN WNBAOutlet infoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated Oct 31, 1:26 PM ET

Sheri Sam, who was the scouting manager for the Trail Blazers, has been hired as assistant general manager of the WNBA's Fever, a source told ESPN.

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Sources: Thunder signing Agbaji to fill roster after Williams, Wallace injuries

ESPN NBAOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Oct 31, 1:23 PM ET

The Thunder are signing forward Ochai Agbaji to fill their open roster spot in the wake of major injuries suffered to starting wings Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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‘Angel Reese Is Not Going To Be Scared’ — Analyst Warns Valkyries of ‘Fearless’ Dream Star Ahead of Do-Or-Die Game 7 of WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 31, 7:24 AM ET

The Atlanta Dream kept their championship hopes alive on Thursday after defeating the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals. Now, ESPN lead WNBA play-by-play announcer Ryan Ruocco believes Angel Reese could play a major role in helping the Dream finish the job in Game 7, especially because of her fearless mentality.

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