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Sources: Rockets-Thunder, Warriors-Lakers to open NBA season
The opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season will feature the Rockets at the defending champion Thunder and the Warriors at the Lakers, sources told ESPN.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives key to hometown in Ontario
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton, Ontario, from Mayor Andrea Horwath, who announced a street will be named after the Thunder star.
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Celtics sign coach Joe Mazzulla to multiyear extension
The Celtics have signed coach Joe Mazzulla to a multiyear contract extension. Mazzulla has won at least 57 games in each of his three seasons in Boston as well as the 2023-24 NBA title.
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Malik Beasley, subject of gambling probe, evicted from apartment
NBA free agent Malik Beasley, who is under investigation in a federal gambling probe, was evicted from his high-rise apartment in Detroit on Wednesday, according to court records.
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Stephen A.'s hot take: LeBron James should return to the Cavs
Stephen A. explains why he believes LeBron James should return to Cleveland for his best chance at another championship before he retires.
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NBA 2K26 presentation and MyPlayer improvements detailed
Visual Concepts isn't afraid to get up close in NBA 2K26.
