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Before the Knicks could begin their 2026-27 campaign, they had one last bit of important championship business to take care of. In front of a roaring home crowd cloaked in blue and orange, New York celebrated its historic NBA Finals run one last time ahead of its season opener against the Eastern Conference-rival Philadelphia 76ers, forever memorializing the effort in …

The 2026-27 NBA season is officially underway with an unprecedented opening-day tripleheader that began with a rare weekday matinee game between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons. The Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit to stun Boston in the league’s first game of the season, setting the stage for the New York Knicks’ ring ceremony and championship banner-raising before they …

Well, it looks like we’ll be sitting tight for a few days. Game 1 of the World Series won’t be until the night of October 23, so that means there will be no more baseball until then. In the mean time, what are y’all planning on watching tonight? If you’re a basketball fan then you’re well aware that it’s Opening …

For aspiring professional basketball players, there’s few places better to play in college than the University of Arizona. The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball program has long cemented itself as a training ground for NBA players. That’s never been more true than now. Sixteen former Wildcats are on NBA active rosters as the league tips off the 2026-27 season on Tuesday. …

The NBA’s opening day continues Tuesday evening as the new-look Philadelphia 76ers and defending NBA champion New York Knicks take the court at Madison Square Garden, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET. The game will mark two big-time debuts for Philadelphia, as LeBron James and Jaylen Brown take the court for their first regular-season game with the franchise. James …

As the NBA regular season officially tips off on Tuesday, the Red Storm will have their most representation in the Association in decades. Five former St. John’s men’s basketball players made opening day rosters this year, including the Red Storm’s three-man rookie class of Zuby Ejiofor, Dillon Mitchell, and Bryce Hopkins. Advertisement The Red Storm’s All-Big East frontcourt trio were …

The NBA picked the right game to headline an opening night slate with the New York Knicks welcoming the Philadelphia 76ers to Madison Square Garden. LeBron James begins a new era as he suits up for a Sixers squad with high aspirations. Leaving behind Hollywood for the bright lights of Philadelphia also means a great big spotlight on championship expectations. …

The AJ Dybantsa Rookie of the Year train will not leave the station on time Wednesday. Dybantsa will miss the Wizards’ opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday with a tweaked ankle, coach Brian Keefe told reporters. He added that Dybantsa is day-to-day going forward. The Wizards have a back-to-back over the weekend, hosting Toronto on Friday then traveling to …

The 2026-27 NBA season is here, and 26 former Kentucky Basketball players are on opening day rosters. That’s the most of any college program and is the 15th straight season in which the Wildcats led the way. Kentucky has at least one player on 19 of 30 NBA teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs lead the …

Reports on Tuesday provided a bit more clarity about what the first iteration of Will Wade’s Tigers will look like during his second stint as LSU head coach. On one hand, LSU will have the services of former NBA Draft pick Saliou Niang, who, according to multiple reports, has been cleared to compete for the Tigers this season. Advertisement On …

The NBA attracts the top basketball talent from around the globe. As proof, there are 125 international players on NBA rosters to open this season, the league announced. That’s 27.8% of the available NBA roster spots going to international players It’s not just the number of players, which is down slightly from last season (135), it’s the quality and impact …

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Tuesday that they have “exercised their fourth-year team option on guard Jaylon Tyson” for the 2027-28 season. Tyson is expected to make $5.64 million in the final year of his rookie contract. Support us and Let ‘Em Know with Homage! Anything bought from the links helps support Fear the Sword. You can buy the Believeland …

Key departures: Jaylen Brown (traded to 76ers), Nikola Vučević (signed with Magic) Trades: Paul George (from 76ers) Signings: Ron Harper Jr. (re-signed for 3 years, $9 million), Amari Williams (re-signed to a two-way contract), Mike Conley Jr. (1 year, $3.8 million), Mitchell Robinson (3 years, $47 million), Neemias Queta (4-year, $56 million extension), Jordan Walsh (3-year, $15 million extension) Draft: …

The 2026-27 NBA regular season is about to tip off, and the league’s opening day has never arrived earlier, beginning with a rare matinee between two Eastern Conference contenders. The Detroit Pistons are set to host the Boston Celtics as the NBA unveils a weekday afternoon opener for the first official game of the season. The initiative, spearheaded by NBC …

The Washington Wizards have officially ruled out No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa, for their regular season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after he suffered an ankle injury during the team’s final preseason game. On Tuesday, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe confirmed that Dybantsa will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. …

Here are 100 predictions ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season: East: Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Miami Heat • Milwaukee Bucks • New York Knicks • Orlando Magic • Philadelphia 76ers • Toronto Raptors • Washington Wizards Advertisement West: Dallas Mavericks …

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be tipping off their season on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers without one of their rotation players. The team announced on Tuesday morning that Nae’Qwan Tomlin was “diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction following an evaluation by the Cavaliers medical team.” Per the Cavaliers’ statement, the team’s medical group identified this injury during an evaluation. …

The NBA season gets underway Tuesday, and the evening will be highlighted by the New York Knicks celebrating their 2025-26 championship. An NBA title banner will be raised to the rafters at Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1973 as Jalen Brunson and Co. begin their attempt to become the first back-to-back champions since the Golden State Warriors …

AJ Dybantsa’s NBA debut will have to wait until at least Friday. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft will sit out Wednesday’s season opener for the Washington Wizards with a sprained ankle. Dybantsa suffered the injury during last Friday’s preseason finale against the New Orleans Pelicans. Advertisement Wizards head coach Brian Keefe told reporters that Dybantsa …

For the fourth time in his historic 24-year NBA career, LeBron James will make his debut with an entirely new franchise. The Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20 for the marquee matchup of the NBA’s triple-header regular-season tipoff. James and his new team will watch the Knicks raise their first banner in 53 years, …

The NBA is back baby! Happy Tip Off and opening day in the association! NBC and Peacock hooked us up with an insane three-game slate starting with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics going to Motown for the opening game against the Detroit Pistons followed by the defending champion New York Knicks hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. I’ll be betting both …

The NBA season gets underway on Tuesday and the evening will be highlighted by the New York Knicks celebrating their 2025-26 championship. An NBA title banner will be raised to the rafters at Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1973 as Jalen Brunson and company begin their attempt to become the first back-to-back champions since the Golden State …

The champagne has dried up and the cigars have been put out. A new NBA season is upon us. The Knicks celebrated the franchise’s first championship in 53 years for months. Now, the club will take on the challenge of repeating. To get back to the mountaintop this season, the Knicks will need the entire roster to contribute. The starters …

The NBA slate for tonight closes with a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals as the San Antonio Spurs host the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs finished 62-20 last season, while Oklahoma City posted a league-best 64-18 record before losing said Finals. Staying under the second apron was the theme of Oklahoma City’s summer. The Thunder traded away valuable …

The 2026-27 NBA season tips off on Tuesday night and fantasy basketball will be upon us. We teamed up with RotoWire to give you our bold predictions for the fantasy basketball season. Below, you’ll find some hot takes from Yahoo’s Dan Titus, as well as RotoWire’s Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha and Kirien Sprecher. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball …