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Walker Kessler impresses in preseason debut for Lakers

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Updated Oct 14, 1:28 PM ET

Lakers center Walker Kessler made a strong first impression in his preseason debut Tuesday, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting, nine rebounds, one block and one steal while playing only in the first half.

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Kawhi Leonard drops 21 points in opening half of Raptors preseason debut after Clippers trade, scandal

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Updated Oct 14, 7:48 PM ET

Kawhi Leonard was dealt to the Raptors earlier this offseason once his scandal with the Clippers was settled with the league.

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Micah Nori makes bold prediction about Ja Morant - TalkBasket.net

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s mindset and defensive intensity after a 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions on Monday, while highlighting Deni Avdija’s efficiency, Ja Morant’s adjustment to the team and Yang Hansen’s progress. “I did like the approach, quite honestly,” Nori said after the game. “I just like […] The post Micah Nori makes bold prediction about Ja Morant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Nets defeat Wizards to remain unbeaten in preseason - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 13, 7:38 PM ET

The Brooklyn Nets continued their perfect preseason with a 131-122 victory over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Monday, October 12. Brooklyn improved to 3-0, while Washington dropped to 2-1 after surrendering a nine-point advantage in the second half. Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including two […] The post Nets defeat Wizards to remain unbeaten in preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Hawks keep Thunder winless in preseason with narrow victory - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 13, 1:45 AM ET

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-110 on Monday, October 12, at State Farm Arena, handing OKC their third consecutive preseason loss. Atlanta improved to 3-1 in exhibition play, while Oklahoma City fell to 0-3. The Hawks prevailed in a closely contested game that featured multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter and […] The post Hawks keep Thunder winless in preseason with narrow victory appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Dream To Host WNBA Finals Games 3 And 4 At State Farm Arena

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Updated Oct 14, 7:18 AM ET

The Atlanta Dream will play Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise announced the decision Tuesday morning and moved Game 3 up one day to Oct. 21 to accommodate the move. Game 4 stays on Oct. 24. The Dream and the Golden State Valkyries open the best-of-seven series on Saturday, with Golden State hosting the first two games. The Dream wanted a bigger venue than Gateway Center Arena at College Park. That arena has been the team's home ...

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Spurs’ Tarris Reed Jr. admits easing up on board dominance after 17-rebound game

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The San Antonio Spurs rested most of their key players during their preseason clash on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Included in those who were out for that contest was star center Victor Wembanyama, which opened up a ton of minutes in the frontcourt for rookie big man Tarris Reed Jr., the 26th overall pick […] The post Spurs’ Tarris Reed Jr. admits easing up on board dominance after 17-rebound game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Jock Landale takes notice of growing team chemistry amid 2026-27 preparation

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The Atlanta Hawks have been through four games of the preseason, and it looks like they’re growing after every one of them. In their latest win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they didn’t play most of their starters, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the lone player active. That meant that most of the young players got […] The post Hawks’ Jock Landale takes notice of growing team chemistry amid 2026-27 preparation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/13/26

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty I...

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Fear The Sword Reacts Survey: Which new Cavalier has impressed you most in the preseason?

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Gabe McGlothan #41 of the Boston Celtics guards Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of the preseason game at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)...

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How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers

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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) drives down the court against Los Angeles Lakers guard Adou Thiero (1) in the first half in a pre-season game at Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 124 - 98. (Photo by Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors will play their fifth game of the preseason with Tuesday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM PT in...

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NBA PRESEASON DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM ET

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Updated Oct 13, 2:55 PM ET

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 8: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets smiles during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 8, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th...

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Welcome to Malu-Watch, where the numbers tell part of the story

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ple...

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Cavs at Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report

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Updated Oct 13, 7:19 PM ET

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via G...

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘In some way, shape, or form, I can see each of them contributing’

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via...

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NBA reveals Wizards’ 2026 NBA Cup court

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 25: Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 25, 2025 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/N...

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Kristaps Porziņģis arrives at the Chase Center

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Updated Oct 14, 6:03 PM ET

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...

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Preseason Game Preview: Knicks at Raptors, October 13, 2026

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Updated Oct 14, 10:20 AM ET

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on April 10, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)...

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Open Thread: The Spurs have won more games than any other team during this century

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Updated Oct 13, 9:44 AM ET

Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs shouts instruction to teammates late in the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas 20 April 2002. The Spurs beat the Sonics 110-89 behind Duncan's triple-double in game one of their first-round Western Conference playoff series. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo by PAUL BUCK / AFP) (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images I found this cool graphic, but for some reason Instagram is not upl...

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Preseason Game Thread: Knicks vs. Timberwolves, October 12, 2026

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Updated Oct 13, 1:57 AM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 23: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks pushes Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on December 23, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 115-104. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Im...

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘In some way, shape, or form, I can see each of them contributing’

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The Knicks won the championship and then seemingly forgot how to play basketball. Only, you know, it’s the preseason, so they might as well go 0-5 for all I care. Here’s the latest from the first half of a back-to-back series of games ending north of the border later today. Mike Brown On the competition […]

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Angel Reese Is Proving All The Haters Wrong

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Angel Reese continues to silence her critics as she helps lead the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA Finals, proving she’s much more than a social media star. Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized athletes in professional sports, but she’s quickly making her haters look foolish. For years, Reese has dealt with constant…

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