NBA opening week live updates: Jalen Williams suffers serious ankle injury vs. Clippers; Knicks fall to 0-3
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NBA World Reacts as Luka Doncic Makes Lakers History Not Seen in 63 Years
Luka Doncic delivers a historic 52-point performance as the Lakers beat Utah, accomplishing something no Laker has done in 63 years. The…
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Lakers' Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points with 10 assists in win
Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Jazz on Sunday. It…
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Thunder G Jalen Williams taken off with significant injury NBA opening week live updates: Jalen Williams suffers serious ankle injury vs. Clippers; Knicks fall to 0-3 One Clear Negative and Positive From 76ers' Loss to Pistons Knicks match troubling trend last seen in 2011 after loss to Magic Player grades: Jalen Williams' injury shadows Thunder's 108-101 win over Clippers Mixed bag in the Pit: Lobos rally late but fall to Arizona State JJ Redick dives into what it's like to see Luka Doncic in the zone up close ‘We’re not doing great’: Gilgeous-Alexander in tears after Williams suffers gruesome leg injury
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Thunder G Jalen Williams taken off with significant injury
There was no immediate diagnosis from the Thunder on Jalen Williams' injury, with coach Mark Daigneault saying the…
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One Clear Negative and Positive From 76ers' Loss to Pistons
Looking at one clear negative and positive from the Philadelphia 76ers' loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday…
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Knicks match troubling trend last seen in 2011 after loss to Magic
The New York Knicks have already hit unsettling NBA history early in 2026 . But Sunday’s 111-102 loss…
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Player grades: Jalen Williams' injury shadows Thunder's 108-101 win over Clippers
Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 108-101 win over the LA Clippers.
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Mixed bag in the Pit: Lobos rally late but fall to Arizona State
The first 10 minutes and last 10 minutes of Sunday’s exhibition game for the UNM Lobos looked fairly…
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JJ Redick dives into what it's like to see Luka Doncic in the zone up close
Luka Doncic had a 52-point explosion against the Jazz, and it was a fun experience for everyone, including…
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‘We’re not doing great’: Gilgeous-Alexander in tears after Williams suffers gruesome leg injury
Guard stretchered off court after apparent serious injuryTeam will learn more about status on MondayShai-Gilgeous Alexander scored 34…
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LA Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Game Highlights
LA Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Game Highlights
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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wipes away tears after Jalen Williams’ injury – ‘I just feel bad for him’
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been without Jalen Williams for much of the last few seasons due to…
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Luka Doncic’s response to Kendrick Perkins after 52-point eruption goes viral
The Los Angeles Lakers moved to 3-0 on the season with a 132-123 road win over the Utah…
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Dalton Knecht opens up on choosing Knicks after Lakers stint
Needing a change of scenery, it did not take long for Dalton Knecht to find a new team,…
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Jalen Suggs injury update: Magic guard helped off after apparent non-contact knee injury
The Magic saw Jalen Suggs go down with a concerning knee injury against the Knicks on Sunday.
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Magic’s Jalen Suggs suffers concerning non-contact injury vs. Knicks
The Orlando Magic upset the New York Knicks on Sunday , 111-102, at Madison Square Garden. The win,…
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Myisha Hines-Allen is turning nine WNBA seasons into a coaching opportunity
Hines-Allen is adding a new role to her basketball career after joining Monmouth’s women’s staff. The move brings…
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Jazz's Biggest Winners and Losers From Loss vs. Lakers, Luka Doncic
Even in a true Luka Doncic masterclass, the Utah Jazz had a couple of big winners of note…
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'I'm gonna play': Tyrese Haliburton in for first back-to-back in return to home state
Did you really think Tyrese Haliburton wouldn't play in his home state? He left little doubt when asked…
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Sophie Cunningham says WNBA schedule keeps her off Dancing with the Stars
Cunningham believes she could thrive on the dance floor, but a reality-show dream has run into a familiar…
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Luka Doncic is climbing the Lakers’ record books — and just passed LeBron James
Luka Doncic is already putting his stamp in the Lakers’ history books. He had 52 points, eight rebounds…
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New York Knicks Unveil Championship Ring With a Moving MSG
Jason of Beverly Hills built the white gold piece with just under 800 diamonds and sapphires, 22 carats…
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Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights
Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights
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Kiah Stokes passes Brittney Griner with a WNBA Finals record
Stokes has turned rim protection into one of the biggest stories of the championship series. Her Game 4…
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets emotional in his reaction to Jalen Williams' gruesome injury
As the Thunder's leader, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander never wants any of his teammates to suffer a significant injury.
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Walker Kessler Admits Emotional Homecoming Harmed His Performance vs. Jazz
Walker Kessler's return to Utah was far less noteworthy than anticipated.
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Banged-up Pistons look real good again in wire-to-wire win vs 76ers
Daniss Jenkins and Paul Reed started for Detroit Pistons, who are without injured Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson,…
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Nancy Lieberman gives Caitlin Clark a reminder every athlete needs
Clark’s 2026 season was defined by big numbers, but her reflection afterward focused on something more personal: being…
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Walker Kessler makes Utah return in LA Lakers' win over Jazz
Lakers center Walker Kessler made his return to Salt Lake City, scoring two points in Los Angeles' win…
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Lakers’ Luka Doncic sounds off on deferring to Austin Reaves despite wild scoring night
Luka Doncic was on fire with an incredible scoring night. That didn’t stop from him turning to his…
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Sophie Cunningham reveals a runway goal that would surprise Fever fans
Cunningham has built a reputation as one of the WNBA’s most outspoken personalities. Now she has shared a…
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NBA Players React to OKC Thunder Star Jalen Williams’ Injury
Players around the league sent support to Thunder star Jalen Williams following a leg injury.
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Thunder lose Jalen Williams to serious lower leg injury late in win over Clippers
Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder was taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday night, after…
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Magic's Jalen Suggs exits late vs. Knicks with apparent knee injury
Magic guard Jalen Suggs had to be helped off the floor late in the fourth quarter Sunday against…
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Cade Cunningham leads short-handed Pistons past 76ers to stay unbeaten
Despite missing two starters, the Detroit Pistons improved to 3-0 on the season by picking up a massive…
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WNBA Finals Game 6: Where and when will the game be held?
Game 6 is still scheduled for 8pm ET on Oct. 29, but the exact location is listed TBD…
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Player grades: LeBron James returns, but Sixers fall to Pistons
LeBron James returns, but the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Detroit Pistons at home on Sunday night.
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Celtics Get A Perfect Test Against The NBA’s Coldest 3-Point Team
Chicago arrives in Boston with the league’s worst three-point percentage through three games. The Celtics can turn Monday’s…
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All the historic NBA records Lakers' Luka Doncic broke in 52-point outburst against Jazz
Luka Doncic went insane against the Jazz to score 52 points while getting historic NBA records from LeBron…
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“Beyond Embarrassing”: WNBA Media Members Share Reactions After Atlanta Dream Address Uncertainty Around Finals Game 6 Time & Venue
Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals has put the Atlanta Dream’s home-court arrangements under scrutiny, with uncertainty…
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