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Oklahoma City Thunder acquire Nique Clifford from Sacramento Kings in trade
The Thunder added a wing in a trade with the Kings as injuries mount on their roster.
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高校
Yanagigaura Wins Third Straight Oita Winter Cup Qualifier Title With 100-Point Game
Yanagigaura captured its third consecutive Oita Prefecture boys' Winter Cup qualifier title, showing its offensive firepower with a 100-point game.
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NBA
Wembanyama scores 52 with 24 rebounds, 8 blocks as Spurs edge Mavericks 112-111
Victor Wembanyama posted a career-high 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks as the Spurs extended their winning streak to six games.
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B.LEAGUE
Levanga Hokkaido looks to use offense; Sendai aims for East top spot against Alvark
Levanga Hokkaido hopes to show its offensive strength at home, while Sendai could rise to the top of the East Division with a win over Alvark Tokyo.
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高校
Japan's U18 Nissin Top League promotion-relegation series set for April 2027 in Himeji
The high school-age league's promotion-relegation series will be held in Himeji in April 2027, deciding four Division 1 spots for both the men's and women's divisions.
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National Teams
Defending Champion A Tokyo to Enter Emperor's Cup in Second Round as Draw Is Set
The JBA released the final-round draw for the Emperor's Cup and Empress's Cup, with the men's first round starting Jan. 5 and the women's on Jan. 4.
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高校
Men's and women's final league stages begin in Hokkaido qualifiers for the Winter Cup
The men's and women's final league stages of the Hokkaido qualifiers for the Winter Cup, Japan's national high school winter tournament, have begun.
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NBA
Warriors' Lendeborg tops Rookie of the Year race three weeks into season
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg leads the first Rookie Power Rankings of the 2026-27 season after averaging 21.5 points in eight games.
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Women
Fujitsu Sweeps Defending Champion Denso to Open W.LEAGUE 2026-27 Season
Fujitsu beat last season's champion Denso in both games to start the new W.LEAGUE season.
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NBA
LaMelo Ball reaches 1,000 career 3-pointers fastest in NBA history, passing Stephen Curry
Minnesota's LaMelo Ball reached 1,000 regular-season 3-pointers in the fewest games in NBA history, surpassing Stephen Curry's pace in a 112-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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NBA
Lendeborg emerges as Rookie of the Year contender with 22.3 points per game
Yaxel Lendeborg, selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors, is averaging 22.3 points through seven games and has emerged as a leading Rookie of the Year candidate.
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NBA
76ers Beat Bulls 126-107 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Pulling Away in the Second Half
Philadelphia outscored Chicago in the third and fourth quarters to win by 19 points at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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NBA
Thunder GM Presti stays optimistic about injured Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams
Wallace and Williams were both hurt in the same game, and Presti said he is very optimistic about their recoveries.
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高校
Winter Cup Hokkaido qualifiers open on the 3rd; Shirakaba Gakuen eyes two titles
The Hokkaido qualifiers for the national high school tournament are being held in Kushiro city and Kushiro town, with five Tokachi schools taking part.
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NBA
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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NBA
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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National Teams
Japan Basketball Association to Build New Website After System Failure
The Japan Basketball Association said it will create a new website after a system failure left its official site inaccessible.
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National Teams
Alvark Tokyo Routs South Gobi Broncos by 35 Points Despite 10-Player Roster Crisis
Alvark Tokyo overcame a thin roster to win by 35 points over South Gobi Broncos in EASL play, with the whole team contributing.
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Shoes
Nike's Air Force 1 QS gets deep red colorway with matching sole in special edition
Nike has added a deep red colorway to its Air Force 1 QS, with the sole matching the upper in a special edition.
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NBA
NBA to play Rockets-Mavericks preseason games in Macau during China Games
The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks will play two preseason games in Macau's Venetian Arena on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11.
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NBA
Lillard scores 15 in return to Trail Blazers as Morant makes team debut
Lillard returned to his former team with 15 points, and Morant also played in his first game with Portland as the Trail Blazers beat the Warriors 123-118.
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NBA
Haliburton returns from Achilles injury with 7 points, 6 assists in 16 minutes
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton made his return to game action, recording 7 points and 6 assists in 16 minutes against the Timberwolves.
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NBA
NBA to Stage Regular-Season Games in Mexico City, Paris and Manchester in 2026-27
Three regular-season games in the 2026-27 NBA season will be played outside North America, in Mexico City, Paris and Manchester.
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NBA
NBA: Six teams change head coaches ahead of 2026-27 season, including Bulls and Mavericks
Six NBA teams have new head coaches, including the Bulls, Mavericks and Bucks, who start the 2026-27 season under new leadership.
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Europe
Euroleague Season Opens With Besiktas Returning and Olympiacos Defending Its Title
The 2026-27 Euroleague regular season tipped off on Sept. 24, with newcomer Besiktas set to make its debut.
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B.LEAGUE
B.LEAGUE PREMIER tips off as Alvark Tokyo beat Ryukyu Golden Kings 84-73
Alvark Tokyo beat Ryukyu Golden Kings 84-73 in the season opener after Ryukyu led at halftime but trailed after the third quarter.
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Women
USA wins fifth straight women's World Cup title with 97-79 win over France
The United States beat France 97-79 in the final to win its fifth consecutive title and extend its tournament winning streak to 36 games.
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National Teams
Qatar will host 32-team men's Basketball World Cup 2027 across four venues near Doha
The 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be held in Qatar from Aug. 27, marking the first time the tournament has been staged in the Arab world.
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National Teams
Japan men's national team to play Lebanon and Qatar on the road in November
Japan will play Lebanon on November 26 and Qatar on November 29 in away games in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
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NBA
Kyle Lowry and Russell Westbrook step away from the court as NBA guard era shifts
Two defining NBA guards of the 2010s, Lowry and Westbrook, announced their retirements within weeks of each other this summer.
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