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NBA core danger tiers: 19 teams with major roster decisions

With tax and apron penalties lurking everywhere, Bobby Marks examines 19 teams barreling toward core-altering decisions.

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'Right now, we don't trust one another': What's fueling rocky start for Giannis and the Heat

At 4-6, the Heat aren't pointing fingers -- yet. But with each loss, the pressure rises on this season and next.

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NBA SCOREBOARD

Austin Reaves pours in 43 points to carry the Luka-less Lakers to victory

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Walker Kessler gets the hoop and the harm

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Reaves shows off the range on 3-pointer

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Javonte Green throws down the hammer

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Walker Kessler denies Pistons with swat

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Kevin Huerter with the and-1 bucket

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    NBA HIGHLIGHTS

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    EALA FINISHES 2026 IN HONG KONG

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    WEEK 9 REACTION

    Let's overreact to NFL Week 9 -- with a trade deadline twist: All-in Bengals? RB-needy Giants?

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    PREVIEWING AWARDS WEEK

    MLB Awards Week: Predictions and everything you need to know about MVP, Cy Young and more

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