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World● LowOct 20 · Oct 20, 2026, 8:22 AM

The keys to the upcoming NBA season: the Knicks and the weight of defending the title, LeBron James in the 76ers, Wembanyama's revenge, and Shai looking for his third consecutive MVP

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This Tuesday, the best basketball league in the world will begin with a luxury duel. The defending champion and Philadelphia are favorites in the East. The Spurs and Oklahoma City, in the West. It has been 8 years since the Most Valuable Player was not American.

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