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Fantasy Hoops Experts Preview 2026-27 NBA Season
Fantasy basketball analysts have outlined their boldest calls for the 2026-27 NBA season. The preview centers on fantasy hoops storylines tied to the upcoming campaign.
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Conference Player of the Year Watch Covers All 32 Leagues
The national college basketball landscape features a wide range of leading names across all 32 conferences. The group includes experienced seniors, high-profile transfers and talented newcomers.
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LeBron James’ Final Chapter Opens at Madison Square Garden
LeBron James begins what is framed as his final chapter at Madison Square Garden. The setting adds weight to the moment, with the arena long known as one of basketball’s most prominent stages.
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Bucks Waive Kevin Porter Jr. Before Season Opener
The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday ahead of their season opener. Porter led the team in assists per game during the 2025-26 season and ranked second in scoring.
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Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels Agree to One-Year, $40M Extension
The Timberwolves have agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension with forward Jaden McDaniels. The deal keeps McDaniels under contract through the 2029-30 season.
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Grizzlies Waiving Walton Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy Before Roster Deadline
The Grizzlies are waiving 2025 first-round pick Walton Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy ahead of Monday’s roster cut-down deadline. Clayton was selected No. 18 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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Lakers Waive 2024 First-Round Pick Dalton Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers waived Dalton Knecht on Monday. Knecht was the team’s first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Hornets, Brandon Miller Agree to Five-Year, $209M Extension
The Charlotte Hornets and forward Brandon Miller have agreed to a five-year rookie-scale contract extension. The deal is worth $209 million.
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Mavericks Waive Dwight Powell After 12 Seasons
The Mavericks waived longtime center Dwight Powell on Monday. The move likely ends Powell’s 12-year run with the franchise.
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Warriors Expect Stephen Curry to Play in Opener Against Lakers
The Warriors expect Stephen Curry to be available for Wednesday night’s season opener against the Lakers. Curry tweaked his right ankle during an open scrimmage Sunday.
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Florida Opens at No. 1 in Preseason AP Men’s Basketball Poll
Florida was selected as the No. 1 team in the preseason Associated Press men’s basketball poll. The Gators topped the rankings released Monday.
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AP Preseason Top 25 Breakdown: Key Games and Lineups
The men’s AP preseason Top 25 is set, led by No. 1 Florida and rounded out by No. 25 BYU. The ranking overview highlights each team’s biggest games and projected starting lineups.
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Trey Kaufman-Renn Signs With Kansas While Seeking Sixth Year
Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has signed with Kansas, the school announced. He is pursuing a sixth year of college eligibility.
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Impact Newcomer Rankings Highlight 66 Players to Watch
A new ranking spotlights 66 newcomers across college basketball, including freshmen, transfers and international players. The list ranges from Stokes to Trimble among players positioned for immediate attention.
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Key NBA Betting Storylines Ahead of the 2026-27 Season
The 2026-27 NBA season brings several major betting angles into focus, including superteams, long-shot contenders and the MVP race. David Purdum outlines the storylines shaping the market before the season begins.
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Ugonna Onyenso Surprised by Pistons’ Draft Call at No. 53
Ugonna Onyenso did not expect to hear his name called in the 2026 NBA Draft after once believing his NBA hopes were finished. The Detroit Pistons selected the center with the 53rd pick, giving him a chance to begin his professional career in Detroit.
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NBA Season Preview Highlights East and West Contenders
With the NBA returning, attention turns to the leading teams in both conferences. The discussion centers on the Spurs and Thunder in the West, along with the Knicks’ standing in the East.
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NBA Season Preview Covers All 30 Teams Before Opening Night
The NBA season preview outlines key information for every team ahead of opening night. It includes team-by-team storylines, relevant statistics and rankings across the league.
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Thunder, Cason Wallace Agree to Five-Year, $139 Million Extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension with guard Cason Wallace. Wallace earned All-Defensive recognition with Oklahoma City.
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Suns Sign Oso Ighodaro to Three-Year, $29 Million Extension
The Suns have agreed to a three-year, $29 million contract extension with center Oso Ighodaro. The deal runs through the 2030-31 season.
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Steve Kerr Says Stephen Curry Is Fine After Right Ankle Tweak
Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry is fine after the Warriors star left practice with a right ankle issue. Curry limped off the court during the session.
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Ben Simmons Believed to Have Torn Achilles Tendon
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon after a preliminary diagnosis. Simmons, a three-time All-Star, signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Sacramento on Sept. 4.
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Knicks Waive Bruce Brown, Keep James Wiseman for Opener
The Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown ahead of the regular-season opener. James Wiseman will remain on the roster as New York finalizes its group for the start of the season.
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Durant Responds to Ishbia Over Framing of Suns Tenure
Kevin Durant pushed back on social media after Suns owner Mat Ishbia framed Phoenix’s acquisition of him as a mistake. The exchange centered on how Durant’s time with the franchise is being characterized.
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76ers Convert Tacko Fall to Two-Way Contract Amid Frontcourt Injuries
The Philadelphia 76ers have converted center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract. The move comes as the team deals with injuries in the frontcourt.
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AJ Dybantsa to Have Ankle Evaluated After Preseason Exit
Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa left the preseason finale after injuring his ankle on an awkward landing. The No. 1 overall pick is set to undergo further evaluation.
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Steve Lacy Performs Viral ‘LeBron’ Cover During Camden Concert
Steve Lacy gave fans a live nod to the viral “LeBron, LeBron, LeBron” cover of his song “Oh Yeah?” during a concert in Camden, New Jersey. The moment came Thursday night as he sang a few bars from the popular version.
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Embiid Says No One Will ‘Take a Backseat’ on Star-Heavy Sixers
Joel Embiid emphasized that the 76ers’ star power will not require anyone to step aside. Philadelphia offered a closer preseason look at its rotation in a 125-120 loss to Boston, with VJ Edgecombe held out.
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Nuggets’ Julian Strawther Sidelined by Left Knee Sprain
Denver Nuggets guard-forward Julian Strawther is out indefinitely after spraining his left knee in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury occurred Wednesday night at Intuit Dome.
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Spurs Set Three-Guard Lineup for Opener Against Thunder
San Antonio will open the season with De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in the starting lineup. Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama will join them against Oklahoma City.
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