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Louisville basketball gets Seth Trimble, another high-profile transfer

Louisville could have yet another top transfer on board this coming men’s basketball season. Former North Carolina guard Seth Trimble tells ESPN he has committed to play for the Cardinals if he’s allowed a fifth year of eligibility. Trimble, who averaged 14.0 points and 3.0 assists per game for the Tar Heels last season, is one of the high school Class …

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Cooper Flagg Update – Yahoo Sports

Former Blue Devil Cooper Flagg has had an interesting summer. He’s been on Celebrity Family Feud, and had a special NBA Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card issued that was found in Rhode Island this week. The lucky owner of that card has had offers of $1 million, and the Dallas Mavericks, Flagg’s team, have offered 32 years of season tickets for …

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Banner Years: 1965, when Sam Jones was on fire, and Havlicek stole the ball

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. Celtics’ owner Walter Brown helps Bill Russell with his new team jacket, after the center signed his rookie contract in 1956. Brown, who founded the franchise, passed away September 7, …

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Celtics Reacts Survey: Ben Simmons, anyone?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s August, the desert for NBA rumors and news. Advertisement As Celtics fans, we’re lucky to spend History Month reminiscing about …

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VOTE: Most important Rockets player?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. This week’s question is asking you to name the most important Houston Rockets player. Is it Kevin Durant, the Houston leading scorer who hates his teammates? Is it All-Start center Alperen …

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Former Illinois stars set for big NBA season as schedule release nears

The NBA released its opening-week and Christmas Day schedules on Tuesday and will announce the full schedule on Thursday. The season will officially begin on Tuesday, October. 22, with three high-level games. Brad Underwood has helped increase the presence of Illini in the NBA, with Illinois producing a first-round pick every year since 2024. Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon Jr., Kasparus …

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YouTube Gold: Wilt vs. Kareem

Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain had a legendary rivalry in the late 1950s and through the 1960s. But Russell retired in 1969, and you’d think Chamberlain would have reigned unchallenged as the league’s top big man. Advertisement That didn’t happen. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then still known as Lew Alcindor, entered the league after winning three straight NCAA championships, and was an …

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Celtics Opening Day, Christmas Day game schedule revealed

The Celtics will tip off the 2026-2027 NBA season on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, October 20th at 3pm ET, the NBA has announced. It’s the first in a three-game slate, followed by games at the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the New York Knicks at 7pm ET and the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting the San Antonio Spurs at …

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Lakers opening 2026-27 season with high-profile matchup against Warriors

The Lakers will open the 2026-27 season against one of their in-state rivals. They’ll host the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21 in both team’s season opener as part of ESPN’s opening-week doubleheader on the second day of the regular season.  Advertisement The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. PT tipoff. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers …

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LeBron’s return to LA highlights 5-game NBA Christmas Day schedule

In addition to its 2026-27 season-opening tripleheader, the NBA has also revealed its much-anticipated Christmas Day schedule with five games on tap. The ultimate present for NBA fans will feature a host of the league’s marquee teams. The matchups, announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11, are highlighted by LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles to face his former team, the Lakers. …

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Knicks to host LeBron James and 76ers in opener of 2026-27 NBA season

In what will come as a surprise to no one, the Knicks will host LeBron James and the new-look 76ers to open the 2026-27 NBA season on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Before the game against Philadelphia, the Knicks will raise their 2025-26 NBA championship banner to the rafters at Madison Square Garden. Advertisement Beyond signing James this offseason, the …

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Spurs host Thunder on opening night, visit the Knicks on Christmas Day

The NBA has begun releasing the 2026-2027 schedule, beginning with the opening week and Christmas match-ups today. They’re wasting no time in getting the Spurs back against their opponents of the final two rounds of the playoffs, beginning with a Western Conference Finals rematch against Oklahoma City Thunder at home on opening night. Tip-off will be at 8:30 CT on …

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Jazz Fan Survey: How excited are you about this season?

This season, the Jazz will be trying something they haven’t tried for four years: to make the playoffs. There is a real shot for them to make it, too. With the addition of Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Grizzlies and Darryn Peterson from the draft, they’ve added some top-tier talent. Combine that with the leap that Keyonte George made last …

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NBA Opening Night begins with a Detroit Pistons afternoon game

NBA scheduling details are starting to trickle out, and it looks like the Detroit Pistons will be kicking off the season in a big way — by playing in the first game of the season league-wide as part of an opening night triple-header. Detroit is set to face off against the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference showdown at 3 …

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Do the Wolves Need More Veteran Leadership?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Timberwolves fans and fans across the country. As the Minnesota Timberwolves are across the Atlantic enjoying team bonding time in France, it feels good to see that somebod(ies) is taking a leadership role this offseason. However, once the …

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Russell Westbrook becomes victim of social media hoax as former MVP looks for new team

Russell Westbrook is not known to be in advanced negotiations with Hapoel Tel Aviv. The report suggesting otherwise was a social media hoax. The false claim originated with an X account presenting itself as basketball reporter “Marc Jacobs.” The account asserted that Westbrook and Hapoel had mutual interest, that negotiations were progressing and that the former MVP was seriously considering …

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Warriors quiet offseason dooms Steph Curry’s glorious career to mediocre ending

Judge the two greatest NBA players of this generation by the way they spent their summers. LeBron James, after his fifth championship, left nothing to chance. The King methodically evaluated the league’s rosters, liked how the Sixers looked after adding Jalen Brown and signed a minuscule contract to secure a new, potentially final home for his throne. Advertisement Steph Curry, …

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NBA Christmas games in 2026, ranked from worst to best

The 2026-27 NBA schedule is slowly leaking out before it is fully released on Thursday. So far, we know about the opening night triple-header, which includes the New York Knicks getting their championship rings in front of LeBron James in his Philadelphia 76ers debut, and also another San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder showdown. For as good as opening …

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Lakers to host 76ers, LeBron James on Christmas Day

The Lakers will be featured front and center on the Christmas Day schedule against a new opponent, but a familiar face. LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles will highlight the special day of games as Los Angeles will host the 76ers in the middle of the five-game slate. The league announced the games for Christmas and the opening week on …

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Mike Dunleavy’s optimistic ‘path’ to NBA title for Warriors is Fantasy Lane

Mike Dunleavy’s optimistic ‘path’ to NBA title for Warriors is Fantasy Lane originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There was no winking, no flinching, no nodding and no detectable sarcasm Tuesday when the optimism of Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy blasted into overdrive. Advertisement Asked if Golden State’s current roster has the potential to win an NBA championship next …

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