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The Milwaukee Bucks have made the first of two moves needed to trim their roster to 15 standard contracts ahead of the 4:00 p.m. CT deadline on October 19, requesting waivers on Pete Nance, Johni Broome, and Jake Stephens. The Bucks announced the news via a media release and also on X: Nance is once again the odd man out, …

Longtime NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins takes a shot at Q&A before the season tips off this week. Q: Who are the biggest threats to the Knicks? A: The East has caught up with the West. You have the 76ers, obviously, you have the Toronto Raptors, you have Giannis [Antetokounmpo] with Miami, I think they’re still a …

Suns owner Mat Ishbia detailed this week why he believes acquiring Kevin Durant was a mistake, and the 16-time All-Star responded with a social media post that featured a sarcastic hashtag along with seven crying laughing emojis. “#blameKD even though KD stayed on top of his game at 36 and got u back this “culture” you love so much,” Durant …

The Lakers have to trade or waive a player before Opening Night. Coach JJ Redick discussed the roster shuffle as the Lakers look to trim the team from 16 to 15 players and specifically referenced third-year wing Dalton Knecht. Lakers forward Dalton Knecht is expected to be the odd man out. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu “I think the biggest thing is …

Herald Ex-lottery pick reportedly earns two-way Celtics contract after training camp tryout Celtics’ deep reserves cap preseason with stunning OT win over 76ers: Four takeaways Globe Hugo González’s big night leads Celtics over Jaylen Brown, 76ers: 9 takeaways Advertisement Did Jaylen Brown take a subtle jab at Jayson Tatum in recent interview? With a new season tipping off, the page …

The regular season for the Phoenix Suns is right around the corner, with only a few days remaining before the 82-game marathon begins. And if you were to ask people around the league, particularly those outside the Valley of the Sun, how they believe Phoenix will perform this season, many would probably point to the 38.5-win total set by FanDuel …

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Earlier this week, we had discussions about the Washington Wizards considering a rebrand. And here are the survey results. Forty six percent, or a little less than half of respondents believed that the team needs a new logo, or colors or both. To me, again, I don’t think a new logo or colors are necessary. And we don’t need a …

This week’s poll question centered on preseason expectations with the three players I consider most important to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026-27 season: Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Sergio De Larrea. Cooper Flagg played in both Macao games against the Houston Rockets where he had one fine game and one very good game, each in limited minutes. Kyrie Irving …

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially filled all three of their two-way contract spots. Joining Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert, Tacko Fall will occupy the third and final slot. The 7-foot-6 center gives Philadelphia another option in a frontcourt that has already been hit by injuries. Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn Achilles early in the preseason, while Adem Bona missed the …

The Knicks were unable to finalize a trade to make room on the roster and were forced to waive guard Bruce Brown ahead of the regular season, the team announced Saturday. New York liked Brown, who survived preseason cuts following Thursday’s preseason finale, but it needed to trade a player on a standard contract to remain below the second apron …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason officially came to a close with their 121-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets, and we still …

The staff question this week was about the NBA vs just the Mavericks: who is going to be the NBA’s MVP this year? David: I’m going with Luka Doncic. He is primed for the breakthrough MVP award that we thought he’d get three seasons ago. His numbers this year will be ridiculous; like 35 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists …

As the season is just days away from kicking off, we asked you all for the last time. Your answer? “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are injured beyond measure. It is our availability, not our ability, that most frightens us. Your playing dinged up does not serve the world. There …

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers held their annual Wine & Gold scrimmage in front of season ticket holders at Public Auditorium on Saturday morning. Head coach Kenny Atkinson has mentioned throughout preseason that he was treating this event as the fourth exhibition game, and he was true to his word. The Cavs split into two teams, played a 36-minute game, …

It feels a little different this time, right? The Brooklyn Nets begin their 2026-27 season this week! We’ve got Julius Randle, a bigger Egor Dëmin, a darn good prospect in Mikel Brown Jr., and a whole lot else to be excited about now. In this season preview pod, we share our predictions for the year, some bolder than others, and …

The roster fine-tuning has begun for the Phoenix Suns as they prepare for the 2026–27 season, and I have a feeling some of the more analytical members of the fan base aren’t going to be particularly happy with the latest decision. After being claimed off waivers following his release from the Brooklyn Nets last season, Haywood Highsmith has officially been …

Earlier this week, in what can only be described as an encouraging sign, Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon met with City of Portland representatives after a Trail Blazers preseason game. Those two sides are negotiating Moda Center renovations and a new lease for the team that extends out 20 years. Earlier this summer, it would have been polite to call …

Bill Kennedy hilariously side-eyes Steph Curry’s golf swing during replay ruling originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NBA referee Bill Kennedy is known for his sideline theatrics, and he’s used to being the star of the show when announcing whether a coach’s challenge has succeeded or failed. Advertisement Enter Steph Curry. The Warriors star took the opportunity to practice …

After five preseason games, the Lakers open their regular season Wednesday at home against the Golden State Warriors. The exhibition games offered some promising moments, other confounding connections between new teammates and a strong foundation for the new-look team hoping to keep growing through an 82-game season. “You’re always trying to get better,” coach JJ Redick said Friday after the …

Let’s be honest with ourselves: Part of the concern basketball fans have with LeBron James’ helicopter commute to Philadelphia games and practices is a shared PTSD from the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Those emotional scars remain. While fans in Philadelphia and beyond have made a big deal of LeBron commuting from a home in New York to Philadelphia via …

LeBron James has been commuting from New York to Philadelphia 76ers practices and games. And he’s been doing so by helicopter. “Yeah, I’ve done it before,” the 41-year-old James said, via ESPN’s Kris Rhim, when asked about the arrangement after the Sixers’ preseason finale on Friday. Advertisement “Just another way of transportation. Yeah, that’s all.” Join or create a Yahoo …

Sixers convert big man Tacko Fall to final 2-way contract spot originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Tacko Fall has taken the Sixers’ final two-way contract spot. The Sixers announced Saturday that they’ve converted the 7-foot-6 Fall to a two-way deal. Guard Caleb Love and wing Rayan Rupert are the team’s other two-ways. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Fall was among a …

Devin Carter’s lone preseason appearance was enough to impress the Celtics, apparently. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Carter’s Exhibit 10 training camp deal is being converted to a two-way contract. The former Providence College standout wasted no time making an impression last Thursday in Clevleand in the preseason opener. He gave the Cavs the work. Carter poured in 17 points, …

No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa, was forced to leave the Washington Wizards’ preseason matchup Friday, Oct. 16, against the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering an apparent ankle injury. The injury happened when Dybantsa attempted a midrange jump shot and landed awkwardly on his ankle, causing him to collapse to the court in visible pain …