NBA, sportsbooks agree to ban multiple bet types; NBA hires ex-FBI agent for betting crackdown
The league is narrowing the prop bets books can offer while adding investigative muscle after Adam Silver pushed to ban problematic markets.
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No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa injures ankle in Wizards preseason finale, opener in doubt
The top overall pick's rookie debut is uncertain pending further evaluation after an awkward landing.
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Kevin Durant fires back at Suns owner Mat Ishbia over trade framing
Durant disputed Ishbia's characterization of Phoenix's decision to trade for him, escalating a public back-and-forth.
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Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keep James Wiseman for final roster spot
New York reshaped its bench ahead of the regular-season opener by dropping a veteran wing for frontcourt size.
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76ers convert 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall to two-way contract amid frontcourt injuries
Philadelphia added center depth after Ariel Hukporti's season-ending injury left the frontcourt thin.
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Buss siblings' filing challenges Jeanie Buss petition to oust them as trustees
The Lakers' ownership dispute continues in Los Angeles Superior Court with a new filing against the acting governor.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther out at least six weeks with knee sprain
Denver loses a rotation guard/forward for an extended stretch after an injury during preseason play.
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Spurs to start three-guard lineup of Fox, Castle and Harper in opener vs. Thunder
San Antonio leans into a small, guard-heavy look for its first game after a run to the 2025 Finals.
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Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon says keeping team in Portland 'is the priority'
The new owner's comments address relocation speculation around the franchise.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns extension drama, Seattle expansion headline preseason intel
Front-office chatter around New York's star center and the league's expansion timeline is shaping the run-up to the season.
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LeBron James makes Sixers home debut, fires up crowd with monster slam
The star's first home preseason appearance in Philadelphia and his off-court logistics drew heavy attention.
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76ers' Embiid says no one will 'take a back seat' on star-laden roster
The center addressed role dynamics as Philadelphia integrates multiple stars before the opener.
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Magic injuries: Franz Wagner exits with shoulder soreness; Penda, Richardson also hurt
Orlando closed the preseason with multiple injury concerns as it adjusts to a new coaching staff.
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NBA Hires Ex-FBI Agent for Betting Crackdown After Adam Silver Pushes to Ban Problematic Props
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Thunder waive former first-round pick Dariq Whitehead; OKC asserts Aday Mara eligibility
Oklahoma City trimmed its roster and pushed back on a Spanish club's claims about a young big man's eligibility.
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NBA GMs survey predicts Knicks to win Eastern Conference
The league's annual GM poll installs New York as the East favorite entering the season.
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Cliff Hagan, Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at 94
The six-time All-Star won a title with the St. Louis Hawks and later coached in the ABA.
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Jayson Tatum expected to suit up for Celtics on opening night
Boston's star is on track to play in the season's first game.
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