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LeBron James has quickly carved out a perfect role for the 76ers
It only took the preseason for the Philadelphia 76ers to find LeBron James' perfect role.
10/17/26 - 7:13am | Source: The Sixer Sense
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Pelicans preseason finale proved Jeremiah Fears must start on opening night
Jeremiah Fears needs to be the Pelicans' starting point guard, and his play in New Orleans preseason finale was the cherry on top of his case.
10/17/26 - 7:00am | Source: Pelican Debrief
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have to go through LeBron James to get to the Finals
LeBron James reached nine NBA Finals playing in the East. Now with the 76ers, he could stand between the Cavaliers and another championship appearance.
10/17/26 - 7:00am | Source: King James Gospel
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Jaden Hardy has clearly passed Bronny James in Lakers rotation after the preseason
The Los Angeles Lakers had more opportunities for guards this preseason and Jaden Hardy used it to pass Bronny James in the pecking order.
10/17/26 - 7:00am | Source: Lake Show Life
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The Nets 2026-27 season is filled with important questions thatll serve as through line for entire year
Two years of tanking and a summer of judicious additions have gotten the Nets here.
10/17/26 - 7:00am | Source: NY Post
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3 winners and 3 losers from Timberwolves preseason
The Timberwolves' preseason wrapped up on Friday, and while it was generally a success, not everyone walked away covered in glory.
10/17/26 - 7:00am | Source: Dunking with Wolves
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Saturday Morning Cartoons: Which Guy?
Thunder fun for the weekend
10/17/26 - 6:30am | Source: Daily Thunder
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Knicks Morning News (2026.10.17)
News & Blogs Preseason Game Thread: Knicks vs. Raptors, October 15, 2026 Posting & Toasting Knicks 2026-27 season predictions: Brunson MVP finalist? Hart triple-double record? The New…
10/17/26 - 6:10am | Source: Knicker Blogger
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Ryan Conwell just proved why he belongs in Heat's opening night rotation
Ryan Conwell has performed well in the Miami Heats preseason performances and should be a rotational player for the season opener.
10/17/26 - 6:02am | Source: All U Can Heat
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Spurs rookie preseason grades: Tarris Reed Jr. already looks rotation-ready
Grading every San Antonio Spurs rookie after the preseason, from Tarris Reed Jr.s 46 rebounds in five games to JaKobi Gillespies 12-of-24 mark from deep.
10/17/26 - 6:00am | Source: Air Alamo
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Morez Johnson Jr. is giving Mavericks reason to believe he's their center of the future
Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. is showing signs that he's ready to be the team's starting center of the future due to his rebounding, energy, and physicality.
10/17/26 - 6:00am | Source: The Smoking Cuban
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Knicks 2026-27 season preview: Daunting repeat chances in loaded East
The Knicks went 53 years without a title. And theyll defend it in a much deeper conference.
10/17/26 - 6:00am | Source: NY Post
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Raptors vs. Pistons: Allen Graves makes his case
The rook might crack the rotation because of this.The post Raptors vs. Pistons: Allen Graves makes his case first appeared on Raptors Republic.
10/17/26 - 5:05am | Source: Raptors Republic
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are better with Donovan Mitchell running the show alone
The Cavaliers posted better numbers with Donovan Mitchell playing without James Harden. Here's why Kenny Atkinson should pay attention.
10/17/26 - 5:00am | Source: Right Down Euclid
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Ebuka Okorie is making life tough for JB Bickerstaff sooner than expected
The Detroit Pistons may have a legit positional battle on their hands.
10/17/26 - 4:27am | Source: Piston Powered
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JJ Redick still mulling over Quentin Grimes' role for the Lakers
Quentin Grimes figures to play an important role for the Lakers this season, but will he be starting games or coming off the bench more?
10/17/26 - 12:23am | Source: LA Times
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Yaxel Lendeborg stakes Rookie of the Year claim with dominant preseason finale
Yaxel Lendeborg used the Golden State Warriors' final preseason hitout to stake one more claim as a Rookie of the Year contender entering the season.
10/17/26 - 12:10am | Source: Blue Man Hoop
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Lakers instantly find out why Quentin Grimes needs to start over Matisse Thybulle
The Los Angeles Lakers found out why JJ Redicks starting Matisse Thybulle over Quentin Grimes wont work after just seven minutes against the Nuggets.
10/17/26 - 12:03am | Source: Lake Show Life
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Recap: Lakers Drop Preseason Finale To Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their preseason slate on Friday night, hosting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Due to a slow start for the Lakers, the Nuggets essentially…
10/17/26 - 12:03am | Source: Lakers Nation
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76ers make it out of preseason with one small worry about Dean Wade
Philadelphia 76ers forward Dean Wade suffered a minor injury scare against the Celtics.
10/16/26 - 9:58pm | Source: The Sixer Sense
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