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NBA Daily Digest – October 21, 2026

The latest NBA headlines, trade talk, injury updates, game reaction and stories from around the league.

LeBron’s Sixers knock off champion Knicks in sensational victory

LeBron James got his Philadelphia 76ers career off to a sensational winning start as his side beat the reigning champion New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden on NBA opening night.

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Pistons pull off 22-point comeback vs. Celtics, NBA’s largest on first day of season

The Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit against the Celtics to pull off the largest comeback on the first day of an NBA season in the play-by-play era.

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Watch Knicks fans shower Jalen Brunson with MVP chants while receiving championship ring

The New York Knicks, after 53 years, managed to break through — winning it all in an intensely-fought five-game series against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.

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Paul George rediscovered ‘pop’ while making Celtics history in Boston debut

Who would’ve guessed beleaguered forward Paul George would set a franchise record in his debut with the Boston Celtics?

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Chet Holmgren Rebounds From Game 7 Struggles, Shakes Off Flagrant In Win Over Spurs

Chet Holmgren had 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in Tuesday’s season opener. As the main defender on Victor Wembanyama, Holmgren helped hold him to 1-of-13 shooting.

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Angel Reese Has 30-16 In Game 2 As Dream Level WNBA Finals At 1-1

Angel Reese had 30 points and 16 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 on Monday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. The series is tied 1-1. It was the first Finals win in franchise history after the Dream had lost their first 10 Finals games, dating back to 2010.

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Dybantsa debut delayed: No. 1 pick out opener due to ankle

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, will miss the Wizards’ season opener on Wednesday because of an ankle injury.

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Karl-Anthony Towns reveals why he’d take a pay cut to stay with Knicks as contract drama lingers

Even as the Knicks prepare to celebrate the franchise’s first NBA title in 53 years, the topic of Karl-Anthony Towns’ future remains at the top of everyone’s minds.

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NBA Season Opener on Sportsnet: Celtics vs. Pistons

The NBA season gets underway as the Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Live coverage on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ begins at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT, or follow along with our live tracker.

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NBA says new league will lead to biggest investment ever in European basketball

The NBA will make what it calls the biggest investment ever into European basketball when it starts a new league there in 2027, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said in a meeting with reporters on Tuesday.

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Warriors’ Podziemski (back) surprise scratch vs. Lakers

The Warriors will be without Brandin Podziemski for their season opener against the Lakers due to a back issue, a surprise scratch for the durable 23-year-old.

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Knicks’ 22-carat NBA championship ring includes nearly 800 diamonds — and a secret mini Garden

The Knicks have dazzling, diamond-encrusted championship rings to match their historic title.

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Lakers are officially wasting a roster spot on Bronny James after latest move

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason now over, it looks like they will keep guard Bronny James despite his lackluster play.

Hoops Habit • Read More »


Around the World, Paris and ‘giddiness’: The dawn of the Ant-Melo era in Minnesota

The new LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt opens the season with a lot of flash and a renewed joy in Minnesota.

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Carmelo Anthony talks about LeBron James saving his life

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony recalled a frightening incident during a vacation in the Bahamas when LeBron James jumped into the ocean to rescue him after a strong current carried him away from their boat.

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