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Knicks Notes: Third Center, Dadiet, Rotation, Second Apron

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Updated Oct 13, 1:32 PM ET

As James Wiseman, Drew Eubanks, and Tony Bradley continue to battle to become the third center on the Knicks’ roster behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond, head coach Mike Brown told reporters on Monday that deciding which player to retain will be difficult, per Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. “They should all be […]

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Adam Silver Talks NBA Europe, EuroLeague, Prediction Markets, More

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Appearing on CNBC ahead of the first of two Mavericks/Rockets games in Macao over the weekend, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed confidence that the NBA will work out an agreement to merge with the EuroLeague (video link). Reporting last week indicated that EuroLeague shareholders turned down the NBA’s initial proposal for a merger, but the […]

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Kings Notes: Simmons, Acuff, Cardwell, Monk, Ranadive

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Updated Oct 13, 1:06 PM ET

Ben Simmons is expected to be in the Kings’ starting lineup when they open the season October 21, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, continuing a remarkable transition back to the NBA after not playing for a year and a half. Simmons didn’t sign with the team until September 7, but he’s reportedly been […]

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The Wizards are considering a rebrand after fan feedback

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Updated Oct 14, 10:52 AM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). | Getty Images The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Tra...

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Blazers Edge Roundtable: What Do You Expect Offensively From Damian Lillard?

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Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) competes in the three point contest during the 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images It’s both incredible and surreal that Damian Lillard is about to suit up for a new season in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform. Can you imagine if someone told you three years ago after Dame was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, that in 2026-27, Lillard w...

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Cooper Flagg poised to be one of the greats? Kyrie Irving thinks so

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MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 6: Cooper Flagg #32 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks pose for a photo as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 6, 2026 in Macao, China. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Maveri...

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The Wizards are considering a rebrand after fan feedback

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Updated Oct 14, 12:55 PM ET

The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Capital One Arena, their home venue, is also nearly done with a major renovation. And fans want a rebrand of the franchise. When teams are not particularly great on the court, field, ice, etc., I […]

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