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Updated Oct 18, 2026, 9:35 p.m. ET · 8 stories

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   Sources: Kings guard Ben Simmons believed to have torn Achilles tendon

   Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, a three-time All-Star who agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on Sept. 4, is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon after receiving a preliminary diagnosis on the injury, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

   ESPN · Oct 18, 7:29 p.m. ET · Open story

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   NBA preseason buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel

   The NBA regular season is less than a week away, and we're tracking all the news, deals, and trades across the league.

   ESPN · Oct 18, 7:27 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Stephen Curry limps out of practice after tweaking right knee

   Stephen Curry left the Warriors' open practice in San Francisco on Sunday night after appearing to tweak his right knee on a perimeter move.

   ESPN · Oct 18, 7:24 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keep James Wiseman ahead of opener

   The Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown and keeping James Wiseman on the roster as the team heads into its regular-season opener, sources told ESPN.

   ESPN · Oct 17, 9:41 p.m. ET · Open story

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   76ers, needing frontcourt help, convert 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall to two-way contract

   The 76ers, dealing with injuries in the frontcourt, have converted center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract.

   ESPN · Oct 17, 12:23 p.m. ET · Open story

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   James, Embiid play 76ers' preseason finale, 'still working on our rhythm'

   Without VJ Edgecombe, who was held out of Friday night's 125-120 loss to the Celtics, 76ers coach Nick Nurse gave the closest glimpse of what his team may look like this season, including LeBron James and Joel Embiid playing preseason highs in minutes.

   ESPN · Oct 17, 12:22 p.m. ET · Open story

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   No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa injures ankle during Wizards' preseason finale

   First overall pick AJ Dybantsa exited the Wizards' preseason finale after injuring his ankle on an awkward landing and will undergo further evaluation.

   ESPN · Oct 17, 10:08 a.m. ET · Open story

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   Where to watch Ben Simmons 'E60' documentary

   'Being Ben' premieres on Sunday,

   ESPN · Oct 16, 11:50 p.m. ET · Open story

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