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Towns, Knicks $276M Extension Talks Stall Heading Into Camp
Karl-Anthony Towns remains committed to New York but views the Knicks' proposed extension pay cut as 'unreasonable,' per ESPN's Malika Andrews, stalling a $276M deal.
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Cooper Flagg enters Year 2 as the Mavericks rebuild around him
Reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg enters Year 2 taller, heavier, and with Michael Jordan's rookie company. Coach Dusty May: 'the sky's the limit.'
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Durant and the Rockets Are Done Settling for First-Round Exits
Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka set a clear bar at Rockets media day: 52 wins and a first-round exit is no longer acceptable.
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Portland’s Lillard-Morant Backcourt Gamble Gets Real on Sept. 29
Lillard is back from a torn Achilles. Morant arrives from Memphis. When Portland's camp opens Sept. 29, the league's boldest backcourt experiment gets its first on-court answer.
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LeBron Joins Embiid and Brown: Philly’s New Big Three Eyes a Title
LeBron James joins Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia on what he calls his 'last decision.' The 76ers are +900 title contenders - with Embiid's health as the key variable.
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Two-Time MVP SGA Leads the Thunder into Camp as Co-Favorites
SGA enters training camp as a two-time MVP chasing a third - but depth losses in OKC raise real questions about the Thunder's title ceiling.
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NBA’s Biggest Injury Returns: Five Stars to Watch in 2026-27
Tyrese Haliburton, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Fred VanVleet are set to return from major injuries as the 2026-27 NBA season tips off October 24.
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Wembanyama Gathers Spurs Teammates in Paris Ahead of Training Camp
Three seasons in, the 22-year-old Frenchman is already organizing team chemistry sessions on his home turf - weeks before San Antonio opens camp September 29.
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NBA 2026-27: OKC and Spurs Open as Title Co-Favorites at +270
Training camp is three weeks out. Vegas has already picked its horses: OKC and San Antonio tied as the teams most likely to lift the trophy in 2027.
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Knicks vs. 76ers: The NBA Matchup to Circle on Every Calendar
LeBron, Embiid and Brown vs. the defending champions. The Knicks-76ers rivalry is the most compelling storyline of 2026-27 before a single game tips off.