Daily Archives: October 5, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks launch Bucks+ streaming service

After trading away a global superstar in Giannis and anticipating a major loss in viewership, the Bucks have made the effort to return the focus back to the local Wisconsin sports market, giving fans more control over how they can watch the games than they’ve had in quite some time. On October 1st, the Milwaukee Bucks announced Bucks+, the team’s …

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Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: Recap and Final Score

The Utah Jazz beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 109-97 in the preseason opener. First things first, it was so fun to see the Jazz back in action. It’s been probably the most eventful offseason in Utah Jazz history with winning the #2 pick in the draft lottery and drafting Darryn Peterson. That was followed by the trade of …

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Max Strus injury update: Clippers forward exits preseason game early

Max Strus left the Los Angeles Clippers’ preseason game against the Golden State Warriors early at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Sunday, Oct. 4. Strus suffered a non-contact right foot injury after seeing limited action as he tried to cut across the top of the key to receive a pass from guard Darius Garland during the first …

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Tobias Harris could miss Spurs season opener after straining calf

Newly acquired free agent Tobias Harris will be questionable for the San Antonio Spurs’ Oct. 20 season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harris suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the NBA preseason. The Spurs announced the news before their intrasquad scrimmage on Sunday, Oct. 4. Advertisement Harris did not play in the scrimmage as …

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5 things I want to see from the Suns in preseason action

Are you all prepared for the preseason overreactions? It happens every year. Very rarely can you remember what took place in the preseason if you fast-forward a few weeks, let alone a full year. Any recollection of what took place last preseason? Me either. It was all a blur. Phoenix finished 3-1 last year during these games, but unfortunately, that …

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Nikola Jokić dazzles with behind-the-back pass down the baseline that you have to see to believe

Nikola Jokić is already doing Nikola Jokić things. The do-everything three-time MVP center was in action for the Denver Nuggets for a preseason game against the Utah Jazz Sunday night. Playing up the road from Denver on the University of Colorado’s campus, Jokić uncorked this beauty for the Boulder home crowd. Wait, what?! Advertisement Being able to imagine that pass …

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Jayhawks’ Melvin Council Jr. granted preliminary injunction allowing him 7th college season

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. has returned to Kansas after he was granted a preliminary injunction in a New York state court allowing him to play a seventh season, the school announced Sunday. Coach Bill Self said in a statement posted on X that Council would begin practicing immediately like Tre White did last week. Advertisement “Melvin was …

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UCLA sophomore Lena Bilić to miss 2026-27 season with ACL tear

LOS ANGELES – The defending champion UCLA Bruins announced some devastating injury news Sunday when it was revealed that sophomore forward Lena Bilić will miss the entirety of the 2026-27 season after suffering a torn ACL during a practice session. Bilić is one of the few Bruins returning from last season, alongside sophomore guard Chrizzy Karamouzi, sophomore forward Sienna Betts …

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Jalen Duren says he wants ‘to be a Detroit Piston for life’ after combative contract negotiations, eventual $200 million extension

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren met with reporters on Sunday for the first time since agreeing to a five-year, $200 million contract extension that ended a combative offseason standoff between the team and the restricted free agent. Seated next to Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon, Duren said he felt “relief and excitement” over finally resolving his contract dispute. …

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Syracuse Basketball: Why Nov. 15 is Huge Day on Schedule

The Syracuse men’s basketball team and St. John’s renewing their men’s basketball rivalry has been a widely discussed topic over the course of the past few months. New Orange head coach Gerry McNamara mentioned months ago that he wanted to return to Madison Square Garden, and this week, the two teams were announced as playing on Nov. 15 this season. …

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Nova Nation Tip-Off: A Thread

UNCASVILLE, CT – MARCH 09: Villanova Wildcats mascot Will D. Cat poses for a photo before the BIG EAST Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game between the UConn Huskies and the Villanova Wildcats on March 9, 2026 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Back in the …

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