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ESPN

• Diamond Sports branded as FanDuel in new deal
  October 19, 2024
  The Diamond Sports Group's channels will be branded as FanDuel Sports Network in a new deal beginning Oct. 21.
• Clips say Kawhi out indefinitely to start season
  October 19, 2024 by Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk
  Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, who hasn't played in the preseason because of inflammation in his knee, will be sidelined indefinitely to start the season, coach Ty Lue confirmed Thursday.
• Curry (finger) sits, should be OK for Dubs opener
  October 19, 2024 by Kendra Andrews
  Warriors guard Stephen Curry sat out Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers with a sprained right index finger, scrapping coach Steve Kerr's plans for what would have been a dress rehearsal for opening night.
• Some NBA player props dropped after Porter case
  October 19, 2024 by David Purdum
  Major U.S. sportsbooks on Friday said they would not be offering under bets on NBA players who are on two-way or 10-day contracts to combat attempts at manipulation.
• Thunder sign Reese with Hartenstein sidelined
  October 19, 2024 by Shams Charania
  In the wake of Isaiah Hartenstein's injury, the Oklahoma City Thunder are signing center/forward Alex Reese to a standard contract for the regular-season roster, his agent Billy Davis told ESPN.
• As starters rest, Bronny nets 17 to cap preseason
  October 19, 2024 by Dave McMenamin
  While the Lakers rested their starters and were blown out by the Warriors in the preseason finale, Bronny James closed out the exhibition slate with some personal improvement, scoring 17 points on 7-for-17 shooting with 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block.

FOX Sports

• By the numbers: Entering Year 22, LeBron James' résumé keeps growing
  October 18, 2024
  LeBron James is entering his record-tying 22nd NBA season, a mark only one other player has reached. Here are the numbers to know.
• Should Kawhi Leonard retire from basketball? | The Facility
  October 18, 2024
  James Jones explains why Kawhi Leonard should retire after the LA Clippers ruled him out indefinitely with his knee injury to start the season.
• NBA Power Rankings: Separating all 30 teams into six tiers
  October 17, 2024
  FOX Sports ranks all 30 teams in tiers going into the 2024-25 NBA season.
• Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely with right knee inflammation
  October 17, 2024
  LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard will reportedly be sidelined indefinitely as he continues to struggle with right knee inflammation.
• Thunder will start season without Isaiah Hartenstein due to left hand fracture
  October 17, 2024
  The Oklahoma City Thunder say center Isaiah Hartenstein will miss at least a month after sustaining a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand during a preseason game.

CBS Sports

• Bronny James has breakout performance in Lakers' preseason loss to Warriors
  October 19, 2024 by Brad Botkin
  James scored 17 points and added four rebounds, three steals and an assist
• NBA strikes agreement with gambling partners to remove under prop bets on lowest-paid players, per report
  October 19, 2024 by Brad Botkin
  The NBA seems to be trying to avoid another Jontay Porter situation
• Kawhi Leonard injury: Where do Clippers go from here after latest piece of bad news for aging superstar
  October 18, 2024 by Sam Quinn
  How does a team rebuild with a deteriorating present and spent future?
• Pat Riley didn't want to 'give up' on Heat, but predicts 'this is a telling year for the team'
  October 18, 2024 by James Herbert
  Riley, the team president, said he hasn't had many conversation with Jimmy Butler about his future
• WATCH: Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht explodes for 35 points, including 20 straight, in OT preseason win vs. Suns
  October 18, 2024 by James Herbert
  Knecht made eight 3s and led the Lakers to a victory in Phoenix