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Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons
2026-27 · Regular season
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NBA briefing
NBA highlights flopping and shooters’ landing space in latest officiating guidance
How NBA flopping penalties, coach’s challenges and landing-space reviews work, including free throws, possession and flagrant-foul ejections.
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Raptors finalize Jamal Shead extension; deal reportedly worth $24 million
Toronto has finalized Jamal Shead's extension. The deal was reported as three years and $24 million, covering seasons after…
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Nuggets sign Ryan Nembhard to two-way deal, request waivers on KJ Simpson
Denver officially signed Ryan Nembhard to a two-way contract and requested waivers on KJ Simpson in a related roster…
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Magic rule Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs out at Cleveland despite practice progress
Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs were ruled out at Cleveland; Saturday's practice progress did not establish game clearance.
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Knicks sign Jaden Akins and Tony Bradley in training-camp roster changes
New York signed Jaden Akins to a two-way contract and added Tony Bradley on an Exhibit 9 deal while…
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Reports: D’Angelo Russell agrees to Shanghai Sharks deal after Memphis exit
The former NBA All-Star is set to continue his career in China after Memphis waived him ahead of training…
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Zach Edey’s return: Grizzlies target opening night while managing camp workload
Memphis continues to manage Zach Edey’s workload, with Tuomas Iisalo describing a conservative approach to his minutes.
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Josh Hart plans to keep injured finger wrapped during his playing career
The Knicks guard explained his approach after a training-camp photo showed the continued use of support on his right…
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Cavaliers open Spain training camp ahead of public Málaga scrimmage
Cleveland’s work at The Embassy will lead into an October 4 scrimmage in Málaga, with 10,000 tickets allocated to…
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NBA puts push-offs and off-ball contact in focus for 2026-27
The league's preseason guidance reaches beyond ballhandlers, highlighting screens and the contact that disrupts cutters, post players and straight-line…