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NBA Daily Digest – October 20, 2026

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

Reese scores 30 points as Atlanta win at Golden State to level WNBA Finals

Angel Reese delivered 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals after she struggled down the stretch in the series opener, as the Atlanta Dream stymied the Golden State Valkyries at both ends in the second half to win 79-65 and level the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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Brandon Miller, Hornets Agree To Five-Year, $209M Extension

Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension. Miller, who turns 24 next month, had the best season of his career last year, averaging 20.2 points and 4.9 rebounds and shot 38.3% from three in 65 games.

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Warriors expect Curry (ankle) to play in opener vs. Lakers

The Warriors expect Stephen Curry to be available for Wednesday night’s season opener against the Lakers despite tweaking his right ankle during an open scrimmage on Sunday.

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Toronto Raptors Star Kawhi Leonard Sends Heartfelt Message to Ben Simmons

On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings confirmed that Ben Simmons suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during practice. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, it’s a season-ending injury for Simmons, who is set to undergo surgery.

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Bucks waive assist-leader Porter Jr. ahead of season opener

The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second in scoring.

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Jaden McDaniels pens $40 million extension with Timberwolves

Jaden McDaniels has secured another $40 million in guaranteed money from the Minnesota Timberwolves while preserving the flexibility to negotiate a new extension in 2028 or enter free agency in 2030.

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Dalton Knecht Waived By Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers waived Dalton Knecht, their 2024 first-round pick, on Monday. The team had 16 players under contract and needed to cut to the 15-man maximum by the 5 p.m. ET deadline.

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Knicks retain championship core as Shamet, Alvarado and Clarkson return

The New York Knicks have kept most of their championship-winning roster together as they prepare to defend their NBA title next season.

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How things will look different for the Knicks at center on Opening Night

The Knicks will get their first glimpse of life without Mitchell Robinson.

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Dwight Howard ends basketball career with NBA title, Olympic gold

Dwight Howard has officially retired from professional basketball, concluding a career that included an NBA championship, three Defensive Player of the Year awards and an Olympic gold medal.

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What we know about Raptors as season opener looms

The waiting is finally over. The new-look Raptors host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday to kick off the regular-season marathon. Here’s what we’ve discovered about the team through the pre-season.

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Mavericks waive Dwight Powell

The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran center Dwight Powell, according to ESPN. Powell has spent more than a decade with Dallas, having joined the organization during the 2014-15 season.

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NBA storylines to watch in 2026-27: Can the 76ers sacrifice? Is Victor Wembanyama unstoppable?

A summer full of signings, scrimmaging and scandal has laid the runway for what should be one of the most compelling campaigns in recent memory.

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The 27 people who will define the 2026-27 NBA season

The NBA’s six-month long marathon soap opera is about to begin and guarantees that there will be plenty of spotlight to share. In that inclusive spirit, here are 27 people who will shape the 2026-27 season.

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Are the Knicks ready for what’s next? New York’s repeat bid begins with nowhere to hide in wide-open NBA

After the parades and the banners and the rings, there’s one more reward awaiting the champs: the proverbial bullseye on their back.

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