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NC State Hosts East Tennessee State Amid New Roles and Rotations
NC State welcomes East Tennessee State on Friday after winning its first game of a four-game stretch against mid-major opponents. The Buccaneers arrive after a 75-65 loss at Arizona State, while the Wolfpack continue adjusting to new roles and lineups.
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NBA Teams Face Roster Gaps as Salary Rules Reshape Plans
NBA teams have entered the preseason with holes to address, even after major offseason moves. ESPN’s review points to financial rules, roster changes and health questions shaping the challenges facing contenders, including Boston’s need to replace Jaylen Brown’s free-throw pressure and Atlanta’s hopes for Jalen Johnson.
Aday Mara Impresses in Thunder Preseason Debut With 12 Points, 3 Blocks
Aday Mara scored 12 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked three shots in his preseason debut for Oklahoma City. The Thunder lost 110-116 to the New Orleans Pelicans, but coach Mark Daigneault praised the rookie’s summer work and conditioning after an 18-minute performance.
NBA 2K25 Servers to Shut Down, MyCareer Access at Risk
NBA 2K25 will leave digital storefronts on Oct. 30, 2026, and its online services will end after Dec. 31. Players who already own the game can still access selected offline modes, but MyCareer and MyTEAM will no longer be available once the servers close. Online multiplayer, leagues and community-sharing features will also stop working.
Nancy Armour on Clark’s 7th technical foul and WNBA tension
Nancy Armour's comments about Caitlin Clark landed in the middle of a bigger WNBA flashpoint. Clark picked up her seventh technical foul, leaving her one away from a one-game ban, even as the Fever set a franchise scoring record with 123 points.
bam adebayo trade chatter spotlights NBA money move
Reports linking bam adebayo to a Las Vegas incident with Tyler Herro have added heat to a summer trade story already carrying real financial weight. Herro’s reported move to Milwaukee now points to cap planning, tax pressure, and fresh revenue angles.
Knicks capture first NBA title in 53 years, top Spurs
New York ended a 53-year title drought with a Finals win over San Antonio, a moment fans had waited generations to see.
Knicks Win NBA Title, End 53-Year Drought in Game 5
The New York Knicks captured the 2026 NBA title with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs and closed the Finals 4-1. Jalen Brunson earned Finals MVP with 45 points, while chemistry and defense powered New York to its first championship since 1973.