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Pacers' Ben Sheppard to have meniscus surgery
Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday to address a torn meniscus. Coach Rick Carlisle provided the update before the team's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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NBA opening-night rosters feature record G League experience and international talent
The NBA's 2026-27 opening-night rosters include 519 players, with a record 53.2% having G League experience. International players account for 24.1% of the league, marking the sixth consecutive season with at least 120 international players.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren out at least two weeks with hamstring strain
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will miss a minimum of two weeks due to a strained right hamstring. He sustained the injury during the first half of Friday's game against Miami.
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How the NBA’s second apron limits roster moves
Grounded in the NBA-NBPA 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement Principal Deal Points Summary (pp. 1–6, 9): how First and Second Apron thresholds govern trade aggregation, frozen picks, Second Round Pick Exceptions, and Two-Way contracts.
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Paolo Banchero sidelined with high ankle sprain
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero will miss time due to a low-grade high right ankle sprain sustained in Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team announced the injury on Saturday, though no formal timetable for his return has been set.
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The defensive rotation that leaves the corner three open
An original tactical breakdown of the trade-offs between early low-man rim tags, X-out perimeter recoveries, and peel-switch alternatives when offenses space two shooters on the weak side.
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Atlanta Hawks to focus on defense in 2026-27 NBA season
The Atlanta Hawks are expected to be defined by their defense in the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, according to a report. With additions like Lu Dort and Dyson Daniels, both former All-Defense members, the team aims to improve on that end of the floor.