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The San Antonio Spurs list Tobias Harris as questionable for their regular-season opener after a calf strain in training camp, while the Clippers' Max Strus is hobbled. Prime Video is promoting its NBA coverage, and season previews, including the Pelicans and Suns storylines, are rolling out."},{"id":916964,"platform":"google","region":"GB","title":"nba","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-05T05:05:46.902464Z","summary":"The NBA is back in the spotlight as preseason games get under way. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama drew wide attention by calling it 'very sad' that NBA players are promoting prediction markets. Elsewhere, the Clippers face an injury concern over Max Strus, Spurs coaches gave an update on a $31 million forward ahead of the season opener, and fans are tracking whether Steph Curry plays for the Warriors against the Clippers."},{"id":1043676,"platform":"google","region":"JP","title":"nba","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-05T03:50:47.190322Z","summary":"NBA talk centres on injuries ahead of the new season. Max Strus suffered an injury during the Clippers' preseason game against the Warriors, with reports calling the update brutal and raising questions about his value to the team and how the Cavs might replace him. Separately, the Spurs face a setback with a player straining a calf in training camp, while the Pelicans announced their broadcast plans for the season."},{"id":1052741,"platform":"google","region":"IN","title":"nba","last_rank":8,"last_seen":"2026-10-05T03:50:47.190322Z","summary":"Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has moved to reassure fans, saying the troubles at his mortgage company United Wholesale Mortgage will not affect the NBA franchise. His comments come as the team's ownership situation draws attention across sports media, with coverage from ESPN adding to wider discussion among basketball followers."},{"id":922119,"platform":"google","region":"ES","title":"nba","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-04T04:05:47.404396Z","summary":"The NBA is trending across Europe and the Americas as the new season approaches. A former player publicly criticised LeBron James, calling him someone who 'ruined the NBA' by 'always begging'. 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Interest spans Europe, Latin America and Australia, with topics ranging from camp battles to Caitlin Clark-related news."},{"id":918283,"platform":"google","region":"FR","title":"nba","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-04T03:35:49.389630Z","summary":"NBA news is trending across multiple countries, led by a string of player and broadcast updates. FOX 8 will simulcast 20 New Orleans Pelicans games free during the 2026-27 season. Bam Adebayo has been cleared to play Saturday, while Kawhi Leonard is likely to sit out a game in Vancouver. Other items include coverage of Caitlin Clark and Fever merchandise and Tarik Biberovic aiming to prove he is more than a shooter in the NBA."},{"id":924873,"platform":"google","region":"NL","title":"nba","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-04T02:35:46.646301Z","summary":"The NBA is trending widely across search charts in Europe, North America, South America and Australia. Among the stories drawing attention, Turkish forward Tarik Biberovic says he wants to prove he is more than just a shooter as he works to establish himself in the league. Fans are following his development and the broader league news driving the spike in interest."},{"id":918393,"platform":"google","region":"MX","title":"nba","last_rank":9,"last_seen":"2026-10-04T01:50:46.227755Z","summary":"The NBA is back in the spotlight as the Miami Heat face the Toronto Raptors in a preseason matchup on October 3. Interest in the league is surging worldwide, with 'NBA' ranking among top search trends in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Australia and Brazil as the new season approaches and fans follow early games and rosters."},{"id":918362,"platform":"google","region":"BR","title":"nba","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-04T01:05:46.970471Z","summary":"The NBA is trending in searches across multiple countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Mexico, Australia, Canada and Brazil. Basketball coverage sites are active, with discussion of player development, including commentary that a player has improved markedly compared to 2024. No single event is specified, but the broad international spike suggests major NBA news or games are driving attention."},{"id":913128,"platform":"google","region":"CA","title":"nba","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-03T23:35:48.174532Z","summary":"LeBron James drew attention for wearing No. 9 rather than his familiar No. 23 during an NBA scrimmage, prompting fans and outlets such as BasketNews to ask about the reason behind the unusual number choice. The question circulated widely as people debated whether it was a tribute, a teammate arrangement, or simply a training-camp detail."},{"id":6033,"platform":"news","region":"global","title":"NBA","last_rank":2,"last_seen":"2026-09-27T10:04:46.103575Z","summary":null}],"window":"7d"}}