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Observations after Sixers get blown out by Celtics in preseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers’ third preseason contest was a blowout affair. The Celtics cruised to a 144-106 exhibition victory Saturday night over the Sixers at TD Garden. The Sixers fell to 1-2 in preseason play. Advertisement Celtics star Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and Payton Pritchard …

The Warriors are not playing games when ensuring their star guards are signed. Golden State agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension with Steph Curry at the end of last month, which should guarantee the NBA legend retires with the Warriors. Advertisement And on Saturday morning, news broke that Golden State signed guard Brandin Podziemski to a five-year, $110 …

It remains to be seen whether Walker Kessler (jammed finger) will make his preseason debut for the Lakers on Tuesday. “I would say we’re not committed to that,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said at Lakers practice on Saturday. Advertisement The Lakers’ new franchise center has missed all three exhibition games after jamming his finger against the backboard during training camp. …

Lights. Camera. Action. After nearly six months, the Phoenix Suns are set to play their first game tonight at the Mortgage Matchup Center since their Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs last season. At 7:30 Arizona Time, they’ll tango against the San Antonio Spurs in their preseason home opener. …

The 76ers have gone all-in for a crack at an NBA championship with the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, but young starter VJ Edgecombe admittedly has a bigger basketball goal. Edgecombe, who played his high school ball at Long Island Lutheran, admitted it would be more meaningful to him to play for The Bahamas in the Olympics than …

Social media has been buzzing about Spurs star guard Dylan Harper’s relationship status over the past several days. Dylan Harper (2) of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during an open scrimmage at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images This started when a woman accused Harper’s girlfriend, JoJo Lacey, of having …

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 8: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards and AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards high five during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, …

The Golden State Warriors return home for Saturday night’s preseason matchup as they take on the Sacramento Kings. The game will be played at 5:30 PM PT in San Francisco and can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area. Previously with the Warriors: The Warriors suffered a 123-118 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their most recent preseason game …

No word yet on whether Mikel Brown Jr. will make his preseason debut Monday night in Washington vs. the Wizards and overall No. 1 pick, A.J. Dybantsa. A lot presumably will depend on how he does during practice on Sunday afternoon at HSS Training Center. Last we heard from Brian Lewis at the Nets Fan Fest last Sunday, the No. …

The Houston looked pretty good on Friday morning in their 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup was triumphant and Alperen Sengun snagged a triple double in just 22 minutes. Were the Rockets perfect? Of course not. 21 turnovers leap off the stat sheet and defense was optional in the second half, but in a …

The Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in their home preseason opener. The 76ers have played 2 games so far, winning the first and losing the second. They sat their starters in the first game and won and played all of their starters in the second game and lost. Philly has one preseason game left after this one, at home against …

Entering the final week of preseason games, Lakers coach JJ Redick still is unsure when he’ll get a full look at his new-look team. Lingering injuries to center Walker Kessler (finger) and guard Collin Sexton (lower leg) are casting doubt on their availability for the Lakers’ fourth preseason game Tuesday in Las Vegas against the Golden State Warriors. Advertisement Both …

CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 8: The sneakers worn by Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images …

Who: Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs When: 7:30 pm Arizona Time Where: Mortgage Matchup Center — Phoenix, Arizona Watch: Suns+, ESPN 2 Listen: ESPN Phoenix 620 AM, SiriusXM Two preseason games down. Three to go. Tonight will be the home (preseason) opener for the Suns after they return from their trip(s) to Detroit and Chicago. Advertisement Phoenix dropped their …

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Putting Brandin Podziemski’s Warriors contract extension into perspective originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With 11 days until the 2026-27 regular-season opener and nine until the NBA’s rookie contract extension deadline, Brandin Podziemski and the Warriors came to terms Saturday morning on a new deal that should make both sides happy. Advertisement Podziemski and the Warriors landed on a …

Film breakdown: How Jaylen Brown can become invaluable to Sixers offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jaylen Brown is off to a hot start as a Sixer. He’s led the team in scoring in its first two preseason games, notching 40 points across his 41 minutes on the court. The former Celtic has shot 59.1 percent from the floor, …

While Kawhi Leonard’s official return will have to wait, the Toronto Raptors’ upcoming pre-season contest against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday should have no shortage of fascinating storylines, particularly for those wondering about what kind of progress players have made over the summer. With tip-off scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on TSN, fans in Vancouver could potentially be treated …

The NBA preseason is a great time to work out some kinks, give reserves more opportunities to thrive, and for players to get their legs back under them. The Detroit Pistons did most of that in their first preseason win over the Phoenix Suns. Detroit travels to the nation’s capital in a matchup with 2026 first overall pick AJ Dybantsa …

It’s safe to say that Brandin Podziemski has been the star of training camp for the Golden State Warriors. The fourth-year guard earned rave reviews at the start of camp for his play, looks to be in pole position for a starting job, and has shined in the team’s preseason games. And now he’s getting paid. On Saturday morning, ESPN’s …

The Philadelphia 76ers split their first two preseason games, and will now head to Boston for their penultimate preseason contest against the Celtics. Before the preseason began, head coach Nick Nurse said the plan was for the team’s key players to appear in two of the three exhibition games. After the starting five made its debut in Brooklyn the other …

First impressions are important. Whether it’s your appearance during a job interview, how your jokes land on a blind date or the execution of an offensive set in a team’s preseason game, a lot could be garnered from that first blink. Advertisement That said, it’s also easy to get too lost in the noise of small samples. It’s understandable to …

Brandin Podziemski will be in The Bay for a while longer. The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a five-year contract extension with their starting shooting guard in a deal reportedly worth $110 million. Advertisement ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news on X on Saturday, Oct. 10, citing Podziemski’s agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball. The rookie-scale extension is fully …

From the Warriors’ perspective this feels like smart business, they hang on to someone they see as part of their future without impacting cap space. Golden State fan favorite Brandin Podziemski is staying in Golden State after the sides agreed to a five-year, $110 million rookie contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. There is a mutual option for both the …

Brandin Podziemski, Warriors reportedly agree to five-year, $110M contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski got the contract he was seeking. Podziemski and the Warriors have agreed to a five-year, $110 million rookie-scale contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday, citing sources. The final year of the contract — the 2031-32 NBA season — is …