NBA Cup: why point differential matters and how overtime affects tiebreakers
Understand the official 2026 NBA Cup tiebreaker order, how point differential is calculated, and why overtime games receive special treatment.
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Ausar Thompson agrees to $155 million Pistons extension: length, start date and roster impact
The reported five-year extension starts in 2027-28, keeps Thompson in Detroit through 2031-32 and leaves Jalen Duren's situation as the main unresolved contract issue for the young...
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NBA international preseason 2026: Canada and China game dates and Brazil times
The NBA preseason starts on October 3 and includes four highlighted international games in Canada and Macao. See matchups, venues, Brasília times and how to watch.
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NBA 2026-27: why only 80 of 82 games are set and how the NBA Cup completes the schedule
The four Group Play games are already included in the 80 announced games. Here is how the NBA Cup determines each team’s final two matchups.
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NBA 2026-27: dates from training camp to the October 20 season opener
Follow the September 29 to October 20 sequence and understand the difference between training camp, preseason, Opening Day rosters and the regular-season start.
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