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South Carolina leads the 2026 preseason AP Top 25 women's basketball rankings

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Updated Oct 21, 7:38 AM ET

South Carolina leads the 2026 women's basketball AP preseason top-25 rankings, returning to the top spot for the fifth time in seven years. Here are eight things to know about the 2026 preseason poll.

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Dunc'd On: Season Predictions 2026-27

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Nate and Danny Leroux make their 2026-27 NBA predictions, working through all 30 teams' regular-season outlooks before picking conference finalists, a champion, and the teams most at risk of relegation. They also debate Victor Wembanyama's next step, the MVP race, coaching honors and the hot seat, defensive breakout candidates, Sixth Man of the Year, and the top rookies and sophomores. 1:15 - Eastern Conference standings and tiers. 10:13 - Charlotte, Washington, and the bottom of the East. 14...

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Stephen A. Smith's Heat claim is destined to catch NBA world's attention

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Updated Oct 21, 3:12 PM ET

The Miami Heat are just hours away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season with a home game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game will mark the Heat regular season debut of Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom the team acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade this summer. Recently, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. […] The post Stephen A. Smith’s Heat claim is destined to catch NBA world’s attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Preview: Wizards host Bucks in 2026 season opener

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Updated Oct 21, 8:54 AM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image has been retouched) Deandre Ayton #8, AJ Dybantsa #4, Anthony Davis #23, and Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 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: Copyri...

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