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NBASpurs Go Full Chaos Mode With Three-Guard Starting Lineup
San Antonio is rolling out a tiny three-guard lineup of De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama for their season opener against the Thunder.Game PreviewAnalysisFantasy
NBACollin Sexton Questionable for Wednesday as Calf Issue Lingers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton is listed as questionable for Wednesday with a calf injury, continuing a frustrating trend of lower-leg issues.InjuryBettingFantasy
NBADeni Avdija Questionable Against Cavs as Blazers Face Back-to-Back Grind
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with an ankle injury.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBASixers Roll Out Absurd Superteam Lineup for Season Opener Against Knicks
The Philadelphia 76ers are starting Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid against the New York Knicks, creating a video-game-style superteam for the season opener.Game PreviewAnalysisFantasy
NBAAaron Nesmith's Hamstring Already in Midseason Form as Pacers Wing Ruled Out Wednesday
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has been ruled out for Wednesday's game with a lingering hamstring injury, opening up immediate rotation minutes for Kelly Oubre and Ben Sheppard.InjuryBettingFantasy
NBAPistons Roll Out Spacing Nightmare Lineup Against Celtics
The Detroit Pistons are starting Cade Cunningham alongside four questionable shooters, creating a spacing puzzle for Tuesday's matchup.Game PreviewAnalysisFantasy
NBAAnfernee Simons Questionable for Sixers Opener: The Hamstring Waiting Game Begins
Philadelphia 76ers guard Anfernee Simons is listed as questionable for Tuesday's season opener with a hamstring injury after missing the entire preseason.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBANic Claxton's Hamstring Injury Leaves a Two-Week Hole in the Middle
Nic Claxton is expected to miss at least two more weeks with a hamstring injury, forcing a major rotation shift and impacting interior defense.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAIme Udoka Claims No Minutes Restrictions for VanVleet and Adams, But There Is a Catch
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will start the season without minutes restrictions, though the team will manage their back-to-backs.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
NBANets Slap Minutes Restriction on Mikel Brown Jr. for Season Opener
Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will be on a minutes restriction for Wednesday's season opener as he recovers from a training camp ankle sprain.InjuryGame PreviewFantasy
NBASteve Kerr's Opening Night Lineup Looks Like a Random 2K Generator
Steve Kerr is leaning toward a bizarre Opening Night starting lineup featuring Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and a trio of unproven youth.Roster MoveAnalysisFantasy
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