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Jalen Brunson: Knicks' sputtering offense 'falls on my shoulders' amid 0-3 start

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Updated Oct 26, 1:42 PM ET

The Knicks lost their third straight game Sunday against the Magic, becoming the first defending champion to open a season 0-3 since the 2011-12 Mavs. "Everything falls on my shoulders," Jalen Brunson said in reference to the team's sputtering offense.

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76ers' Brown claims no beef, but says Tatum should 'stay ready at all times'

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Updated Oct 25, 4:02 PM ET

In the latest turn in the relationship between former teammates, Jaylen Brown said Jayson Tatum should "stay ready at all time" while denying the two have beef.

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg doubles down on jawing with Luka Dončić: 'He's not Michael Jordan'

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Updated Oct 25, 4:34 AM ET

Lendeborg conceded that he might have gone overboard with his postgame comments, but he's not budging on his on his on-court trash talk.

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Nikola Jokic Blasts Booing Fans, 'Not Welcome Anymore' After Nuggets' Comeback Win vs. Pelicans

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Updated Oct 26, 3:18 AM ET

Nikola Jokić doesn't want the Denver Nuggets fans who booed the team during Saturday's 141-135 overtime victory to return to Ball Arena.

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Knicks' honeymoon phase over already? Behind the champs' slow start

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Updated Oct 26, 6:02 PM ET

The Knicks are just the third defending champion in NBA history to begin the ensuing season with three consecutive losses. It didn't end well for the previous two teams.

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Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum Drama Addressed by Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla

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Updated Oct 26, 10:07 AM ET

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla remained diplomatic as some of the past tension between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum appears to be rising to the surface.

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Pacific Notes: Kessler, Warriors Injuries, Lopez, Doncic

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Updated Oct 26, 2:25 AM ET

Walker Kessler’s strong start for the Lakers hit a bit of a speed bump on Sunday, when he went up against the Jazz team with whom he spent the first four years of his career. Kessler had just two points on two shots, along with seven rebounds, zero assists, and one block in 28.5 minutes played, […]

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Steph Curry’s brother criticizes Warriors over dire roster situation

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Updated Oct 25, 4:24 AM ET

The Warriors are already short-handed. In the second game of the season, Golden State deployed two-way player Graham Ike as their starting center against the Grizzlies. Seth Curry, brother of Steph Curry, weighed in on the grim situation as the Warriors began the campaign with back-to-back losses. Stephen Curry and Seth Curry on the bench...

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LeBron James References Taurean Prince's Iconic Quotes to Try to Help Fix 76ers' Rebounding Issues

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Updated Oct 26, 1:43 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers have not been a great rebounding team early in the 2026-27 season and were absolutely crushed on the boards by the Detroit Pistons during Sunday's 106-93 loss.

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Tyrese Maxey recalls struggles after replacing Ben Simmons as 76ers starter - TalkBasket.net

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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has reflected on the difficulties he experienced early in his second NBA season when he was asked to take on a bigger role following Ben Simmons’ absence from the team. Maxey explained that the sudden increase in responsibility left him uncertain about what was expected of him. He struggled to […] The post Tyrese Maxey recalls struggles after replacing Ben Simmons as 76ers starter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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John Wall suggests Jalen Brunson's pay cut may not suit Karl-Anthony Towns - TalkBasket.net

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Former NBA All-Star John Wall has questioned whether taking a significant pay cut is the right decision for every player, using New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns as examples of how financial opportunities can differ across the league. Wall argued that accepting less money does not guarantee a championship, even if the […] The post John Wall suggests Jalen Brunson’s pay cut may not suit Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Spurs rally late past Mavericks for first win of the season - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 25, 11:59 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday, October 24, at American Airlines Center, securing their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season. Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and blocked four shots, while Dylan Harper added 22 points as San Antonio improved to 1-2. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle contributed 19 points […] The post Spurs rally late past Mavericks for first win of the season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg gets blunt Steve Kerr reality check

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Updated Oct 25, 8:36 PM ET

While the Golden State Warriors are still looking for their first win of the season, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is leaving a strong impression on the organization. After the Warriors fell to 0-3, following a 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, Kerr wasn’t shy to point out some areas the rookie will need...

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Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves past Raptors to stay unbeaten - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 26, 2:07 AM ET

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 28 minutes as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 117-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their home opener at Target Center on Sunday. Minnesota improved to 3-0, winning its first three games by 25, 22 and 23 points. The first two wins came against the Miami Heat and […] The post Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves past Raptors to stay unbeaten appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The All-WNBA First and Second Teams have, finally, been announced

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Updated Oct 25, 6:30 AM ET

Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images Exactly one month after the conclusion of the 2026 WNBA regular season, the 10 players deemed to have had the best seasons, finally, are getting their due. Prior to Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, the league revealed the 10 players voted to the All-WNBA First and Second Teams. The 10 names should be unsurprising, as they correspond to the top 10 finishers on the MVP ballot. The First Team is headlined by 2026 MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Ac...

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How ‘comfortable’ Jake LaRavia plans to bounce back in 2nd Lakers season

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LOS ANGELES – Last season did not end the way Jake LaRavia wanted to in his first year with the Los Angeles Lakers. He started off strong, including a stretch of three games, all Lakers wins, where he scored 20+ points in two of those matchups. Bt as the season went on, LaRavia’s shot eluded […] The post How ‘comfortable’ Jake LaRavia plans to bounce back in 2nd Lakers season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals what sometimes pisses him off about VJ Edgecombe

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The Philadelphia 76ers have had a hot start to the 2026-27 NBA season, currently sitting at 3-0 after a recent narrow home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The 76ers played this one without LeBron James, necessitating a team effort from some of the other players on the team, including both Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals what sometimes pisses him off about VJ Edgecombe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Jaylen Brown doesn’t have beef with Jayson Tatum, but he has ‘lamb chops and gravy’

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Updated Oct 25, 3:11 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers are 3-0 on the season after a October 24 win over the Knicks and weeks out from a November 10 game in Boston against the Celtics, star forward and defensive stopper Jaylen Brown’s former team. Brown’s former teammate Jayson Tatum denied “having beef” with the 76ers star, who has helped pick up […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown doesn’t have beef with Jayson Tatum, but he has ‘lamb chops and gravy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 things as the plucky little Mavericks square off with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat

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DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 24, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Wizards at Hornets Preview: Washington heads south to Charlotte

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

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Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview: The return of Walker Kessler

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 23: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz box out during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 23, 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 Im...

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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns vs. Warriors

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The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Click the SUBSCRIBE button. Click the BELL to turn on notifications. Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.

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Game Preview: Knicks vs. Magic, October 25, 2026

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks is defended by Tristan da Silva #23 of the Orlando Magic during the first half of the game at the Kia Center on November 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated The Knicks 133 to 121. 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 Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty...

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The Suns’ bench is showing the starters how it’s done

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PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 24, 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 Ge...

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Pistons vs. Sixers preview: Detroit gets first look at new Sixers era

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MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 23: John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons and Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat wait for a rebound in game between the Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat on October 23, 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/...

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“Anything but Mid” Podcast: Previewing the SWAC, UAC, WCC and Sun Belt

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HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 14: Zakiya Stephenson #21 of the James Madison Dukes celebrates during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Atlantic Union Bank Center on December 14, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images On our final preview episode of the Anything but Mid podcast, we previewed the SWAC, UAC, WCC and Sun Belt on the women’s basketball side. Let’s take a look at how things are shaping up in these conferences: Listen to th...

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Did LaMelo Ball Travel? Kash Patel Investigates

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Editor’s Note: Anand is back to grace us with his brilliance! However, we must note that this piece is satirical in nature. The content and jokes do not represent SB Nation as a whole. On Wednesday, October 14th, the Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off their 2026-27 season against the Miami Heat in Biscayenne Bay. In the first quarter, new Wolves point guard LaMelo Ball gathered his dribble and performed an innovative ballet before splashing a three-pointer. The unorthodox move raised eyebrows ...

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