Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely with private health issue, will remain around team
Golden State heads into its season opener against the Lakers without its starting center, whose condition the team and player have addressed only in general ter
ESPN · +14 outlets
Celtics extend Payton Pritchard on two-year, $44.2M deal with 2029-30 mutual option
Boston locks up its reigning Sixth Man of the Year ahead of the Monday rookie and veteran extension deadline.
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Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals game-worn jersey sells privately for record $14 million
The sale sets a new high for basketball memorabilia and underscores continued strength in the sports collectibles market.
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Thunder rookie Otega Oweh carried off after non-contact leg injury in preseason win over Pacers
Oklahoma City, already dealing with injuries to young players, awaits a diagnosis on a rookie hurt in an overtime preseason game.
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Tyrese Haliburton shines in first return to Oklahoma City since 2025 Finals Achilles tear
Haliburton's preseason performance nearly 16 months after his injury revives Indiana's hopes of contending in the East.
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Spurs enter season with Finals expectations after losing to Knicks, Wembanyama seeks sixth title
San Antonio returns its young core plus rookie Dylan Harper and faces heightened expectations following last season's surprise Finals run.
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Knicks open title defense believing they can contend for another championship
New York ended its long title drought last season and now faces the question of whether a repeat is realistic.
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NBA makes stopping flopping and push-off violations a point of emphasis this season
The league's officiating priorities for 2026-27 include clamping down on flopping and push-offs, drawing reaction from players and fans.
seMissourian · +3 outlets
Mavericks enter new era with Kyrie Irving and rookie Cooper Flagg after offseason reset
Dallas rebuilds around Flagg and a returning Irving following a difficult offseason, with Flagg drawing franchise-savior projections.
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NBA Cup 2026: league unveils all 30 new team court designs for midseason tournament
The league rolled out a fresh set of tournament courts as the in-season event enters its next iteration.
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Pacers, Spurs, Nuggets and Nets unveil ABA-inspired throwback uniforms and courts
Four franchises mark ABA milestone anniversaries with retro looks and floor designs for the coming season.
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Kings center Maxime Raynaud avoids worst-case injury, will miss season opener
Kings center Maxime Raynaud avoided a worst-case injury but will miss the season opener.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
With Monday extension deadline looming, ESPN breaks down rookie and veteran contract decisions
Teams face decisions on extensions for stars including Karl-Anthony Towns as the deadline approaches.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox responds to criticism over playing hurt in 2026 playoffs
Fox pushed back on backlash over his playoff performance while managing an ankle injury.
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Lakers' Walker Kessler impresses in preseason debut as Redick stresses relentlessness
Los Angeles got an early look at its new center, though Bronny James and Dalton Knecht drew scrutiny for preseason outings.
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KCP says 76ers' success hinges on chemistry and players liking each other
Philadelphia's revamped roster, now featuring LeBron James, will be tested on how quickly it meshes.
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Thunder, Spurs lead NBA title odds as 2026-27 season approaches
Oklahoma City and San Antonio top futures markets, with several outlets publishing season-odds and prediction packages.
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Warriors' Steve Kerr gives noncommittal update on Porzingis, Yaxel Lendeborg avoids serious ankle injury
Golden State navigates health questions across its roster days before the regular season begins.
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