The Saturday NBA schedule features an eight-game slate, with Celtics vs. Nets kicking off at 6 p.m. ET and Nuggets vs. Wizards closing at 9 p.m. ET. The national spotlight is on Knicks at Warriors at 8:30 p.m. ET, with Stephen Curry’s rebound prop at 3.5 being a value pick. SportsLine’s model also likes Cameron Johnson’s rebound prop over 4.5 and Coby White’s points + rebounds + assists prop under 34.5 against the Rockets.
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Brandon Miller will miss his second consecutive game due to a shoulder subluxation, sustained during the second quarter of the Hornets' recent loss to the Sixers. He is scheduled for re-evaluation on October 29 after the team returns from their road trip. Want More Context? 🔎
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant emphasized that his passion for basketball drives him, not the desire for fame or to be labeled as one of the NBA's "Faces." He expressed that while he appreciates the recognition, he does not seek the pressures that come with such titles, preferring to focus solely on playing the game he loves. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Houston Rockets plan to petition the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception (DPE) for Fred VanVleet, which would allow them to access $12.5 million of his $25 million salary if deemed likely to miss the season. However, the team currently lacks the cap space to utilize this exception, though they prefer to have it available for potential future use. Want More Context? 🔎
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