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NBAAlperen Sengun Heads to Locker Room with Back Injury During Rockets Blowout
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun left Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with a back injury, pausing the celebration of a massive blowout.InjuryBreaking News
NBAKings Lock In Starting Five, Bench the Twin-Tower Experiment for Now
The Sacramento Kings are rolling with Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, De'Andre Hunter, Keegan Murray, and Domantas Sabonis for Wednesday's matchup, shelving the rumored two-big lineup.AnalysisFantasyRoster Move
NBAWarriors Roll Out Absurd Starting Lineup Featuring Curry, Green, and the Unknowns
The Golden State Warriors are starting Stephen Curry, De'Anthony Melton, Gui Santos, Lendeborg, and Draymond Green against the Lakers, highlighting their desperate search for healthy offensive production.Roster MoveBettingAnalysis
NBALakers Roll Out Supersized Starting Five Featuring Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler
The Los Angeles Lakers are shaking up their starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup, surrounding Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with elite defenders Matisse Thybulle and Walker Kessler.AnalysisBettingFantasy
NBABlazers Unleash the Dame-Ja Backcourt Experiment Against the Suns
The Portland Trail Blazers are rolling out a chaotic, star-heavy starting lineup featuring Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan for Wednesday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns.Game PreviewAnalysisFantasy
NBAMalik Monk Ruled Out for Kings' Season Opener Against Clippers
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will miss Wednesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a left ankle injury, dealing an early blow to a team coming off a 22-win season.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NBASuns Roll Out Chaotic Starting Five With Khaman Maluach Anchoring the Paint
The Phoenix Suns are starting Devin Booker, Josh Green, Dillon Brooks, Mikal Bridges, and rookie Khaman Maluach on Wednesday due to a depleted frontcourt.Roster MoveBettingAnalysis
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
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