NBA Basketball News
Achilles tear abruptly ends Ben Simmons' NBA and Australian national team comebacks
Ben Simmons' comeback with the Sacramento Kings abruptly ended when he tore his Achilles, an injury that also threatens his hopes of representing Australia in major tournaments.
10/19/26 - 1:59pm | Source: LA Times
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76ers interest in Moussa Cisse gets snapped but hints at brewing distrust
The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in Moussa Cisse, which reflects some distrust on their other big men.
10/19/26 - 1:46pm | Source: The Sixer Sense
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/19/26
Globe The Celtics believe they have a good team, but will it be good enough to compete with the elite of the Eastern Conference?…
10/19/26 - 1:45pm | Source: Celtics Green
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Kevin Porter Jr. could save Jericho Sims from being casualty of Bucks' logjam
If the Milwaukee Bucks trade Kevin Porter Jr., it would cement Jericho Sims' place on the roster.
10/19/26 - 1:40pm | Source: Behind the Buck Pass
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Justice Dept. investigates poor conditions, vermin in food at D.C. Jail
The Justice Department opened an investigation Monday into whether the D.C. Department of Corrections has been violating inmates' constitutional rights by forcing them to endure substandard safety and…
10/19/26 - 1:25pm | Source: Washington Times
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Mavericks' shooting overhaul still won't be enough to compete in the West
The Dallas Mavericks did well by bringing in new additions to counter their 3-point shooting struggles from a season ago. It's likely, though, that Dallas' new additions won't be enough to be…
10/19/26 - 1:25pm | Source: The Smoking Cuban
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Governing or campaigning? The Trump admin keeps blurring the line. Now, a Hatch Act complaint
Two nonprofit groups have filed Hatch Act complaints against three Trump administration department heads for campaigning alongside Alaskan GOP nominee Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is seeking reelection.
10/19/26 - 1:00pm | Source: Washington Times
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Jeremy Sochan headlines a Spurs 2022 draft class that all got waived over the weekend
Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley were all waived over the weekend, ending another chapter on a 2022 Spurs draft class that never panned out.
10/19/26 - 1:00pm | Source: Air Alamo
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2 biggest internal concerns for Lakers entering the regular season
The Los Angeles Lakers are staring at two unsolved issues with their depth chart on the eve of the regular season (not great!).
10/19/26 - 1:00pm | Source: Lake Show Life
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Nuggets' roster initiative is an unavoidable step on path to contending again
The Denver Nuggets need to accept the ugly early on to see the beauty of what this team can achieve further down the road.
10/19/26 - 1:00pm | Source: Nugg Love
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Raptors early show of confidence proves Nate Bittle made the right post-draft choice
Nate Bittle hoped the Raptors center depth would give him an opportunity, and it has.
10/19/26 - 1:00pm | Source: Raptors Rapture
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Ben Simmons time with the Kings is basically over
Not only does Ben Simmons' injury end his 2026-2027 season, but it should also end his time with the Sacramento Kings.
10/19/26 - 1:00pm | Source: A Royal Pain
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Suns keep getting finer details perfect while whiffing on big picture
The Suns have managed to nail the smaller decisions to keep winning games while fumbling the massive calls that could have led to true contention.
10/19/26 - 1:00pm | Source: Valley Of The Suns
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Timberwolves' rebounding shouldn't be a major issue this season
Chris Finch said the Timberwolves' rebounding is the biggest concern entering the season, but Minnesota has paths to fixing this flaw.
10/19/26 - 1:00pm | Source: Dunking with Wolves
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5 questions about Japan's mission to bring back samples from Phobos
Japan is launching the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, a potato-shaped Mars moon, in hopes of revealing how Mars' moons formed and helping pave the way for future human…
10/19/26 - 12:57pm | Source: Washington Times
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Mississippi attorney general says use of force was justified in death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
No criminal charges will be filed against the Mississippi police officer who shot and killed a Black toddler while responding to a shoplifting call, the state attorney general announced Monday after…
10/19/26 - 12:54pm | Source: Washington Times
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Millions of dollars are unaccounted for in Ebola response, officials say. This is what we know.
Africa's top public health agency and Congolese officials have raised concerns over $700 million in Ebola aid which is unaccounted for, and called on aid groups to provide more information about their…
10/19/26 - 12:48pm | Source: Washington Times
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Putin floats meeting with U.S. and China on ending war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin floated a trilateral meeting with himself, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at ending the war in Ukraine during a phone call with the U.S. leader…
10/19/26 - 12:32pm | Source: Washington Times
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Jordan Clarkson turning back the clocks can save Knicks from postseason hangover
The New York Knicks have made consecutive deep playoff runs with high-volume starters. Jordan Clarkson can help resolve that issue.
10/19/26 - 12:24pm | Source: Buckets Over Broadway
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Alaska buzzkill? Vote counting could leave Senate race undecided for weeks
Alaska could keep election-watchers waiting well past election night.
10/19/26 - 12:14pm | Source: Washington Times
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