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Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons
2026-27 · Regular season
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Taylor Jenkins calls Pete Nance cut ‘extremely difficult’ — and the Bucks bring him back on a two-way
Jenkins said waiving Pete Nance was one of camp’s hardest calls and hoped he would stay. Hours later he…
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Trae Young: ‘If you forgot’ I can score, I’ll be more aggressive this year
After a pass-first preseason, the Wizards guard said he is ready to remind everyone he can score, and that…
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Ugonna Onyenso thought his NBA dream was over. Now he wants to give the Pistons their shot-blocker back
After a lost year at Kansas State, the No. 53 pick was ready to play overseas. Now the Pistons'…
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EuroLeague answers NBA Europe with a 24-team, €3.4 billion plan and warns a rival league would be ‘a disaster’
EuroLeague owners approved a 10-year plan with permanent franchises, 24 teams and two conferences from 2027-28, and CEO Chus…
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Timberwolves keep Trey Kaufman-Renn’s rights as the No. 59 pick returns to college at Kansas
Kansas added the Wolves' No. 59 pick for 2026-27 after a court gave him another year of eligibility. Minnesota…
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Rosters are set: 17 open spots, four two-way seats and a waiver wire led by Porter, Knecht and Clayton
Monday's deadline left 17 open roster spots and four two-way slots around the league, just as Kevin Porter Jr.,…
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Timberwolves and Jaden McDaniels agree to one-year, $40 million extension
The Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year veteran contract extension worth $40 million, according to Shams…
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Brandin Podziemski questionable for the Warriors’ opener with lower back soreness, and Porziņģis won’t travel
Steve Kerr says Podziemski tweaked his back in Sunday's practice and is day-to-day before Wednesday's game against the Lakers,…
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Opening-night injury report: Chet Holmgren cleared for the Spurs, Sixers list Simons, Wade and Bona as questionable
Holmgren is off the report for Oklahoma City's opener in San Antonio, the Knicks list nobody, and Philadelphia takes…
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Chris Finch: LaMelo Ball’s talent is ‘undeniable,’ but playoff success will define him
Chris Finch says LaMelo Ball’s legacy will come down to playoff success, calls his defense more physical than expected…