{
  "id": 12940735,
  "title": "Duke alumni updates: Boozer and Banchero square off during NBA preseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/duke-alumni-updates-boozer-and-banchero-square-off-during-nba",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:45:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/duke-alumni-updates-boozer-banchero-194531353.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Debuting for the Timberwolves this preseason, Isaiah Evans only played 7 minutes before being replaced. The Minnesota squad lost their game to Indiana. On the other hand, the Orlando Magic kicked off their preseason game with two familiar Duke faces: Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. In a notable performance, Banchero registered 11 points, 5 assists, and 1 rebound over his 15 minutes. Carter Jr. was equally impressive, hitting 3 three-pointers in his 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. The two competitors faced off again during the Magic's game, with Banchero defending Carter Jr. The result was a close game, with Orlando winning by a slim margin. Duke alumnus Cameron Boozer took the court against Orlando, adding his name to the list of former Blue Devils to play in the NBA. Boozer contributed 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists in 22 minutes of action. Elsewhere, Jared McCain continued his double-digit scoring streak off the bench for the Thunder, adding 11 points, 2 assists, and 1 rebound to his night. The Phoenix Suns hosted the Chicago Bulls, and both Luke Kennard and Khaman Maluach contributed 8 points and 4 assists each off the bench for Phoenix. The Suns also saw Luke Kennard take note on the defensive end, pulling down 7 rebounds. Mark Williams (Phoenix) and Tre Jones (Chicago) were absent from the game due to injury. As the preseason continues, Jayson Tatum, the No. 3 overall pick, will make his preseason debut Thursday when the Celtics face the Cavaliers.",
  "summary": "Many former Duke Blue Devils took the floor Wednesday night during NBA preseason action.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}