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NBA Sure Things: Three days into the new season, these nine things feel like guarantees

From Tyrese Maxey pacing the 76ers to Luka Dončić resting in LA, here is what you can safely bank on this season…

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Originally reported by CBS Sports
NBA Sure Things: Three days into the new season, these nine things feel like guarantees
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NBA Sure Things: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Friday, October 23, 2026 in a story involving NBA Sure Things, Tyrese Maxey, Luka Dončić. Here is how the report opens:

From Tyrese Maxey pacing the 76ers to Luka Dončić resting in LA, here is what you can safely bank on this season…

— CBS Sports
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It is one of many NBA stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Luka Dončić and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: NBA Sure Things: Three days into the new season, these nine things feel like guarantees
  • Who’s involved: NBA Sure Things, Tyrese Maxey and Luka Dončić
  • League: NBA
  • First reported: Friday, October 23, 2026 by CBS Sports

Background: Luka Dončić

Luka Dončić ( LOO-kə DON-chitch; Slovene: [ˈlùːka ˈdòːntʃitʃ]; born February 28, 1999) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a Rookie of the Year, six-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA First Team member and a two-time NBA Scoring Champion.

Text from Wikipedia’s Luka Dončić article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for NBA Sure Things

For fans following NBA Sure Things, the next things to watch are the injury updates, trade rumors, standings and NBA Cup. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with NBA Sure Things?

From Tyrese Maxey pacing the 76ers to Luka Dončić resting in LA, here is what you can safely bank on this season… CBS Sports reported the story on Friday, October 23, 2026.

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CBS Sports first reported it on Friday, October 23, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NBA news.

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