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NBADeni Avdija Shakes Off Ankle Soreness to Start Blazers Opener
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija will play through right ankle soreness and start Wednesday's Opening Night matchup against the Phoenix Suns.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAStephen Curry Cleared for Season Opener After Preseason Ankle Scare
Stephen Curry is officially available for Wednesday's season opener against the Lakers after tweaking his ankle in practice.InjuryGame Preview
NBAClippers Injury Curse Strikes Early: Ingram, Beal, and Strus Sidelined
The Los Angeles Clippers will be without Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal, Max Strus, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser for at least another week as early-season lower-body injuries pile up.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAThe Clippers' New Starting Lineup Looks Like a Random 2K Auto-Generate
The LA Clippers are rolling out a bizarre starting five of Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Rui Hachimura, and Reggie Jackson for Wednesday's game against the Kings thanks to a brutal injury report.Roster MoveInjuryGame Preview
NBAMalik Monk Downgraded to Doubtful for Kings' Season Opener
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's season opener against the LA Clippers due to a sore left ankle, impacting opening night betting lines and forcing the Kings to test their bench depth early.InjuryBettingGame Preview
NBALuke Kennard's Knee Strain Puts Suns' Spacing on Hold for Season Opener
Phoenix Suns guard Luke Kennard has been ruled out of Wednesday's season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers with a left knee tendon strain, scrambling the team's bench rotation and opening minutes for Ryan Dunn.InjuryBetting
UFCHenry Cejudo and Song Yadong Are Running It Back at RAF 15
Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong are set to headline RAF 15 in Chicago, setting up a rematch of their 2025 UFC Seattle clash.Breaking NewsAnalysis
NBASidy Cissoko Ready to Start if Deni Avdija's Ankle Keeps Him Out Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori announced Sidy Cissoko will start Wednesday if Deni Avdija is sidelined with an ankle injury.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NBADeni Avdija's Ankle Injury Throws a Wrench in Portland's Opening Night
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is a game-time decision for Wednesday's season opener against the Phoenix Suns, leaving the debut of their chaotic new roster in limbo.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NBAMavericks Unleash New Starting Five With Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg
The Dallas Mavericks are rolling out a new-look starting lineup featuring a returning Kyrie Irving and sophomore star Cooper Flagg against the Houston Rockets.Roster MoveGame PreviewBetting
NBARockets Roll Out the Ultimate Boom-or-Bust Starting Lineup
The Houston Rockets are starting Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun against the Mavericks, creating a fascinating mix of returning veterans and young talent.Roster MoveInjuryAnalysis
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