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Miami Heat beat Toronto Raptors 129-105: Tim Hardaway Jr. scores 14
The Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 129-105 on the road on Saturday, October 3 in a preseason game. Tim Hardaway Jr.…
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NBA Canada Series 2026: October 3 result and October 10 time, TV
Miami won the October 3 opener 129–105. Next: Clippers–Raptors in Vancouver on October 10, with start time and viewing options.
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Jordan Hawkins, Grizzlies agree to part ways, Shams Charania reports
Shams Charania reports a mutual separation less than a month after Memphis acquired Jordan Hawkins. Free agency remains conditional on clearing waivers.
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Kerr names Warriors’ starters for October 4 preseason opener
Luca Evans reports Golden State's preseason five, while regular-season roles remain unresolved.
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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 young players through…
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Houston’s next step starts with the possessions it could not finish
Fred VanVleet’s return gives the Rockets another organizer. The more revealing test is how Houston manages late-game possessions and a long season.
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The salary cap is a strategy game of its own.
A practical introduction to the cap, luxury tax, exceptions, and why building a roster takes more than money.
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The pick-and-roll: a simple action with endless answers.
Watch the screener, the help defender, and the space between them to see a familiar play differently.