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New Lakers Rumors on Dalton Knecht's Future, 'Odd Man Out' on Roster Ahead of NBA Season

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Updated Oct 2, 1:07 PM ET

Dalton Knecht's career with the Los Angeles Lakers could potentially be over just two years after the franchise selected him in the first round of the 2024 draft.

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Joel Embiid Reacts to LeBron James Saying He Wanted to Help 76ers Star Win NBA Title

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Updated Oct 2, 5:06 AM ET

New Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James has said he wants to be the "final little piece" that helps Joel Embiid win a title and that the big man has "done everything in our league" except win that elusive championship.

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Luka Doncic isn’t playing follow the leader. He is undisputed Lakers leader

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Updated Oct 2, 12:16 AM ET

Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player. What did they talk about? Leadership. “It’s something he’s really excited about,” Redick said at Lakers practice Thursday. The Lakers belong to Doncic after LeBron James left for the 76ers in free agency after eight...

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Kings may have decided Ben Simmons doesn’t really need a position

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What position does Ben Simmons play for the Kings? Well, all of them, it seems. Sacramento has spent the opening days of training camp experimenting with Simmons in different roles, with the 6-foot-10 former All-Star handling the ball on offense and defending bigger players at the other end, as Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports writes. […] The post Kings may have decided Ben Simmons doesn’t really need a position appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Southeast Division watch: the Heat reloaded with Giannis, Klay

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Updated Oct 1, 5:29 AM ET

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during Miami Heat Media Day at Kaseya Center on September 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images Let’s check out the Southeast Division Dub Nation, a spicy part of the NBA this ye...

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’ll let the front office and my agency handle that’

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Would you believe the Knicks play basketball tomorrow!? That’s right, and they do so against the Philadelphia 76ers of all teams, one that surely pays homage to the age of their roster with their moniker. Here’s the latest we heard straight out of Tarrytown and elsewhere on Wednesday. Mike Brown On eventually discussing Miles McBride’s […]

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