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LOS ANGELES – After five preseason games where they often played with various key rotation players out, on Friday, the Lakers finally had a game they took seriously. Head coach JJ Redick called this preseason finale a dress rehearsal for his team. No, the Lakers didn’t win, falling 117-116 to the Kings. However, this contest wasn’t […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads
In an effort to give a broader perspective on the Boston Celtics upcoming season, I posed the following assignments to the CelticsBlog staff: Here are their responses. Feel free to add your own to the comments section below! Ian Inangelo Safe Prediction: Jaylen Brown will make an all-nba team. With Tatum out Brown averages around 25-27 […]
From CelticsBlog | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Los Angeles played well for most of the game, but still lost to the Kings 117-116 in preseason play. Luka Dončić ended with 31 points, five rebounds and nine assists. Gabe Vincent scored 14 points in 23 minutes. Rui Hachimura pitched in with 18 in 30 minutes of play. Austin Reaves struggled, scoring eight points […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 3 reads
For the first time since February, Joel Embiid played a basketball game. Sure, it was only preseason, but given how miserable the last calendar year has been for this franchise and fanbase, it’s something. Led by Embiid and a dynamic guard trio, the Sixers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-110 for their only preseason win […]
From Liberty Ballers | 3 months ago | 3 reads
If you’re going through something difficult, it always helps to have support around you, especially if some of those folks know exactly what you’re going through. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who suffered a ruptured Achilles on April 27, 2025 playing a first-round playoff game with the Milwaukee Bucks, has at least some of […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Philadelphia 76ers center and former NBA MVP Joel Embiid returned to action in the Sixers’ preseason finale on Friday night. The Sixers won their final exhibition game 126-110 over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but most of the attention was on the result of Embiid’s return more so than the result of the game itself. It is […]
From Liberty Ballers | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Despite the Toronto Blue Jays playing in game five of the ALCS nearly 4,000 miles away, baseball fever coursed through the confines of the Scotiabank Arena, where the Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 119-114 on Friday. Both Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic and Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez fielded questions from the media before […]
From Raptors HQ | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Spurs put together another win tonight to wrap up the preseason with a perfect 5-0 record, but the Pacers made them work for it by playing tough defense and hitting their shots in a closely played first half. Coach Lloyd Pierce, subbing out for Rick Carlisle, rested his starters at halftime, and the Spurs […]
From Pounding The Rock | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Brooklyn Nets played their fourth and final preseason game on Friday night, visiting the Toronto Raptors. Viewers can only hope the first half wasn’t a true preview of their regular season. Not only did Brooklyn fall behind by double-digit immediately — though that part might not bother many — but they looked overmatched by […]
From NetsDaily | 3 months ago | 7 reads
Game Story A preseason back-to-back? Joel Embiid’s return? The Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off a weekend of Minnesota sports teams playing against Philadelphia sports teams in their final preseason tune-up before the regular season officially starts in Portland on Wednesday. The Wolves did not activate many of their “main rotation guys” tonight after they played high […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon looks set to return for the primetime Monday Night Football matchup with the Houston Texans after practicing fully on Friday, one day after being a limited participant. Maybe Spoon just doesn’t want to miss a game in front of a national audience? The last time he played was the contest […]
From Field Gulls | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Daryl Morey had Joey Dorsey (The Dorsal Fin). Rafael Stone has…Daishen Nix? It appears to be true. Stone just doesn’t know how to quit Nixing. A transaction went down with the undrafted guard who played more minutes in a season for the Rockets than the number three overall pick Reed Sheppard did last season. Granted […]
From The Dream Shake | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Welcome back, big fella. In the finale, the Sixers got their first win of the preseason, knocking off the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-110 Friday night. Playing in his first game since February, Joel Embiid went for 14 points shooting 5-of-10 from the floor along with eight assists, seven rebounds and three rebounds. Tyrese Maxey led the […]
From Liberty Ballers | 3 months ago | 4 reads
When: Friday, Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBA TV Follow: @LibertyBallers
From Liberty Ballers | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. It’s getting really hard not to be optimistic about the future […]
From Pounding The Rock | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or hiding behind a John Cena) you’re probably aware that Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is eligible for a contract extension this fall. The two sides have not reached an agreement yet, but ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Sean Marks think it will get done. Running down prospects […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Knicks wrap up their preseason at Madison Square Garden, hosting the Charlotte Hornets in their final tune-up before the regular season. The Knicks are dealing with some injuries and roster flux, while the Hornets looked pretty good in their recent beatdown of Memphis. It’s a meaningless game on paper—but a strong finish would make […]
From Posting and Toasting | 3 months ago | 1 read
When: Friday, Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBA TV Follow: @LibertyBallers
From Liberty Ballers | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Dallas Mavericks have waived guard Dalano Banton ahead of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the organization announced Friday. Dallas also waived guard Dennis Smith Jr. and forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. The Mavericks’ G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, hold the G League rights to Banton. The 6-foot-9 guard appeared in one preseason game for Dallas, […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 1 read
Friday means it’s time for survey results for this week. I asked two questions this week one about basketball and one about football. The first one about basketball asked if you care about preseason rankings. This is especially relevant this year as Purdue is the number one team in the nation in the preseason men’s […]
From Hammer and Rails | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers have waived guard Javonte Cooke, the organization announced on Friday. Cooke is still under consideration for the Blazers’ third and final two-way roster spot, a league source told Blazer’s Edge. With Cooke waived, the Blazers roster stands at 17 players, including two two-way players. The Blazers had officially signed the 6-foot-6 […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Washington Wizards are expected to be the one of the worst teams in the NBA for the 2025-26 season. But ticket prices are expected to keep going up in most locations. And because the team is rebuilding, that means at least some fans are deciding to not renew their tickets altogether. Varun Shankar of […]
From Bullets Forever | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Being a role player in the NBA is tough. You have limited minutes and are judged on your ability to score on just a handful of shots. During his six years in the NBA, Gabe Vincent has established himself as a guard who can score off the bench in this league. During his first two […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 1 read
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From CelticsBlog | 3 months ago | 2 reads
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From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | 3 months ago | 2 reads