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Former NBA player Channing Frye says high-usage Luka Dončić style won't win a title
On his podcast, Frye denied that he dislikes Luka Dončić and said he is concerned about the Dallas Mavericks star's current style of play.
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Ja Morant out at least four weeks with left hamstring injury against former team
Morant is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks after injuring his left hamstring in a game against his former team.
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Gary Payton urges Lendeborg to take on Dončić fearlessly and pressure him on defense
Gary Payton advised Yaxel Lendeborg to also pressure Luka Dončić on defense.
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高校
Nara Prefecture boys' and girls' Winter Cup finals set for Nov. 1 in Nara City
The boys' final pits Nara Ikuei against Nara Prefectural Commercial and the girls' final Nara Bunka against Nara Women's High School, with both matchups set by semifinal results.
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高校
Yonago Kita and four other boys' teams advance to second round at Tottori qualifier
Yonago Kita, Tottori Commercial, Kurayoshi Kita, Sakai and Kurayoshi Higashi won their boys' first-round games on the opening day of the Tottori qualifier at Yodoe Gymnasium.
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NBA
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford Hits First 3-Pointer in 438th Game, Coach Praises Growth
Dallas Mavericks' Daniel Gafford made his first career 3-pointer in his 438th NBA game.
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Women
Fujitsu opens practice before W.LEAGUE opener as Machida discusses goals for new season
Fujitsu's women's team opened its practice ahead of the W.LEAGUE season, with Machida and other players sharing their goals for the coming campaign.
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National Teams
Basketball Tokyo U edges Shizuoka in close game for B.LEAGUE second-division win
Basketball Tokyo U edged Shizuoka in a close game in the second division of the Resona B.LEAGUE ONE, where standings are determined by winning percentage.
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B.LEAGUE
Nagasaki Velca earn first EASL win, beat Macau Ho Chong 97-76 as Masaaki Morikawa scores 22
Nagasaki Velca defeated Macau Ho Chong in the East Asia Super League, with Masaaki Morikawa contributing 22 points, including five three-pointers.
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NBA
Air Jordan 8, worn during NBA three-peat, gets reappraisal as overlooked classic
The shoe that supported an NBA three-peat is being reconsidered as a classic that has grown in reputation beyond its original reception.
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National Teams
Osaka Evessa denied B.LEAGUE PREMIER license, fined 50 million yen over arena renovation plan
The B.LEAGUE club said it was not granted a continuation license for the 2028-29 season after problems with its home arena renovation plan and reporting to the league.
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高校
Matsue Higashi leads boys' title race as Shimane high school basketball tournament opens on the 30th
Matsue Higashi and other top schools are expected to contend for the boys' title, while the girls' field, made up of prefectural tournament semifinalists, looks wide open.
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National Teams
Hachimura and Kawamura rejoin Japan for Aug. 15 match vs. Korea, aired live by Nippon Television
Rui Hachimura and Yuki Kawamura return to the Japan men's national team for the first time in two years, and the August 15 game against South Korea will air live nationwide.
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NBA
Edwards out up to two months after surgery, Leonard at least one week
Edwards is expected to be out for up to two months after undergoing surgery, while Leonard will miss at least one week.
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NBA
Trump criticizes LeBron James over gestures during national anthem
Trump criticized the 76ers star's gestures during the anthem before the team's October 20 season opener against the Knicks.
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高校
Yamaguchi prefectural qualifiers for Winter Cup high school tournament open Oct. 31
Yamaguchi high schools will compete in prefectural qualifiers starting October 31 for a chance to reach the national Winter Cup.
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B.LEAGUE
Walker Plus Guide for First-Time Fans Watching Alvark Tokyo at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
Walker Plus has published a guide to help first-time visitors enjoy Alvark Tokyo games at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO.
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Korean high school prospect Yoon Ji-hoon earns honor alongside twin brother
Yoon Ji-hoon of Kyungbok High School received a star award in basketball at the 2026 Futures Star Awards and took home 1 million won in prize money.
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B.LEAGUE
Ballooners drop fifth straight, falling 88-112 to Alvark Tokyo after early deficit
Unable to overcome an early deficit, the Ballooners lost 88-112 to Alvark Tokyo in B.LEAGUE PREMIER, extending their losing streak to five.
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大学
Crow to coach Teikyo Heisei esports club ahead of VALORANT matches at campus festival
ZETA DIVISION's crow will coach the Teikyo Heisei University esports club, and club members will face outside players in VALORANT at the Shiki Festival.
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NBA
NBA Teams With U.S. CFTC on Prediction Market Oversight, Partners With Kalshi, Polymarket
The NBA said it has worked with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to oversee prediction markets, and it also has partnerships with companies that operate prediction markets.
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B.LEAGUE
Shimane Susanoo Magic fall to Sendai 89ERS after blowing lead in B.LEAGUE PREMIER
The Shimane Susanoo Magic lost a B.LEAGUE PREMIER game after the Sendai 89ERS overturned a lead they had held during the contest.
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Women
W League to Open on 31st as Team Captains Outline Season Goals at Tokyo Press Conference
Team captains spoke about their goals for the season at a press conference in Tokyo ahead of the opening of Japan's top women's basketball league.
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B.LEAGUE
Fukushima Firebonds Win Second Straight, Beat Aomori 110-91 on the Road
Fukushima Firebonds rallied after halftime to beat Aomori 110-91 on the road, extending their winning streak to two games.
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NBA
Rui Hachimura Scoreless in First Half on 0-for-5 Shooting as Clippers Lead by 3
Rui Hachimura missed all five of his first-half shots and had no points as the Clippers went into halftime up three against the Thunder.
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National Teams
Ex-Japan Star Takumi Ishizaki Is Police Chief for a Day, Urging Scam Prevention
Former Japan men's national team player Takumi Ishizaki served as police chief for a day at the Unnan Police Station in Shimane Prefecture and urged residents to guard against fraud.
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高校
Tokushima Commercial, Naruto Reach Round 2 in Boys' Winter Cup Qualifiers
The second day of the Tokushima qualifiers saw Tokushima Commercial and Naruto advance in the boys' tournament, while the girls' quarterfinal field was set.
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Women
Valkyries Fend Off Dream's Comeback to Even WNBA Finals at 2-2
Both teams have two wins apiece, so the WNBA title will be decided in the remaining games.
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NBA
Rui Hachimura Makes Clippers Debut With 10 Points, 8 Rebounds in Win as Starter
Hachimura started his first regular-season game for the Clippers, helping them beat the Sacramento Kings 121-96 in the season opener.
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高校
Fukushima Prefecture High School Basketball Championship Opens on the 24th in Iwaki
A total of 63 teams, 32 boys’ and 31 girls’, will compete through Nov. 1 in an event that doubles as the prefectural qualifier for the Winter Cup.
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B.LEAGUE
B.LEAGUE executive director Masaaki Sano explains reforms and Kando Nation vision in Saga
Sano outlined salary limits, the abolition of promotion and relegation, and the Kando Nation vision in a lecture in Saga.
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NBA
Referees' admission of missed traveling call draws criticism from NBA fans
American fans have voiced harsh criticism after referees acknowledged an error in failing to call a traveling violation.
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高校
Okinawa Suisan High School Aims for Winter Cup with Coach and Teammates
The Okinawa Suisan High School basketball team is working toward a berth in the national high school winter tournament.
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National Teams
Gaines to remain Japan women's national team coach; Hagiwara reviews season
JBA national team committee chair Mikiko Hagiwara reviewed the season and confirmed that head coach Gaines will stay on.
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National Teams
Japan women's team opens FIBA Women's World Cup 2026 qualifiers in Istanbul
Japan's national team begins its bid to return to the world stage at the FIBA Women's World Cup 2026 qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkey.
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NBA
Wembanyama Shoots Worst of Career as Spurs Open Season with 104-116 Loss to Thunder
The Spurs lost 104-116 to the Thunder in their opener, and Victor Wembanyama made just one field goal.
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B.LEAGUE
Saga Ballooners Fall 66-84 to Nagasaki, Still Seeking First Win at SAGA Arena
Newcomer Christopher Olivier played hard, but Saga could not stop Nagasaki and remains winless at SAGA Arena in B.LEAGUE PREMIER.
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B.LEAGUE
Levanga Hokkaido loses to Toyama after allowing 66 points in second half
Keisei Tominaga said his team lost momentum after turnovers, while Ramos reached 300 career steals in B.LEAGUE play.
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NBA
Knicks’ championship banner raised at MSG for first time in 53 years
The Knicks’ championship banner was raised at Madison Square Garden, and fans cheered in the arena.
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NBA
Pistons overcome 22-point deficit to beat Celtics in NBA season opener
Detroit went on a 23-0 run in the fourth quarter to rally past Boston on opening night.
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B.LEAGUE
Yokohama's Takuma Sato calls looser B.LEAGUE foreign player limits an advantage
Sato, a 197-centimeter guard and forward for the Yokohama B-Corsairs, says the rule changes help his game.
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National Teams
Uniqlo to sponsor Japan wheelchair basketball teams through March 2029
Uniqlo will supply apparel for the men's and women's national wheelchair basketball teams and the next-generation teams, starting at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.
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B.LEAGUE
Relocated Hiroshima Eagrets aim for W.LEAGUE Premier promotion after move from Himeji
The team moved its home base to Hiroshima this season and is aiming to rise from the Future division to the Premier division.
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Women
Former NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Could Cause Another Stir at WNBA Finals Venue
Enes Kanter Freedom plans to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, according to a post on his social media account.
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Europe
EuroLeague CEO warns that forming a rival league in Europe would be disastrous
The EuroLeague CEO sounded the alarm over the NBA's plans to expand into Europe, saying a competing league there would have catastrophic consequences.
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B.LEAGUE
Ai Shinozaki takes part in B.LEAGUE ceremonial opening shot, shot draws cheers
Gravure idol Ai Shinozaki took the ceremonial first shot at a Chiba Jets game and made a basket shot that drew cheers from the crowd.
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NBA
Kevin Garnett picks Michael Jordan in GOAT debate, saying Jordan helped develop him
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett chose Michael Jordan in the debate over the greatest player in NBA history.
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National Teams
Hakuoh University settle for silver after 72-80 loss to Fukuoka in women's final
Hakuoh University, which suffered its first defeat of the season, lost to Fukuoka in the final of the 80th National Sports Festival.
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National Teams
Hokkaido routs Yokohama BC 109-78 to improve to 5-3 in B.LEAGUE Premier play
Hokkaido improved to 5-3 on the season with a 31-point win over Yokohama BC, with Tominaga hitting a three-pointer during the game.
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NBA
Can 76ers Overcome Concerns to Contend After Brown and LeBron Additions?
Philadelphia's offseason moves for Jaylen Brown and LeBron James reshape a contender with questions still unanswered.
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NBA
Bucks move up home opener to avoid overlap with Brewers' World Series Game 1
Milwaukee's NBA team made the rare schedule change to honor the Brewers' first World Series trip in 44 years.
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National Teams
Chiba Jets earn first home win of season with victory over Shimane Susanoo Magic
Riku Segawa matched his career high with 21 points and Yuta Watanabe added 22 as Chiba Jets beat Shimane Susanoo Magic.
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B.LEAGUE
Kagawa Five Arrows fall 69-90 to Saitama Broncos in B.LEAGUE ONE game
Kagawa Five Arrows lost 69-90 to the Saitama Broncos in a B.LEAGUE ONE game on the 17th at Urawa Komaba Gymnasium in Saitama city.
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NBA
Lakers fall to Nuggets 121-106 as Denver pulls away in fourth quarter
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets 121-106 at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as Denver outscored Los Angeles in the final period.
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B.LEAGUE
Saga's Little scores 35 and Kawasaki's Yonezu leads in assists on Oct. 16
Nasir Little led all scorers with 35 points, John Harrer topped rebounds and Reon Yonezu led assists in the B.LEAGUE PREMIER games on Oct. 16.
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NBA
Spurs rout Kings 126-97 as San Antonio builds 34-point lead by halftime
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 126-97 on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Frost Bank Center, winning by 29 points.
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NBA
Pelicans Edge Wizards 107-106 in Tight Game Decided in Final Quarter
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards by one point at Smoothie King Center on October 17, 2026.
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NBA
Celtics Beat 76ers 125-120 in Overtime After 115-115 Tie in Fourth Quarter
The Boston Celtics outscored the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime to win 125-120 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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NBA
Los Angeles Clippers terminate contract with Yuki Kawamura
The Los Angeles Clippers have terminated the contract of Japanese national team guard Yuki Kawamura, who had been with the team.
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Nowitzki says Lakers will miss Rui Hachimura as NBA season nears opener
Former star Dirk Nowitzki said the Lakers will regret losing Rui Hachimura, endorsing his play ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season opener.
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