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• Fantasy Basketball High Score Perfect Lineup for Week 1: Luka, Jokić start the season off strong

  26-10-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did anyone else miss fantasy basketball and the NBA? We sure did. We're back with another season of High Score fantasy hoops on Yahoo, the second season after the inception of the game in 2025-26. Last season, we'd recap the perfect lineup from the week, the top-six scorers (occasionally with some ties) from the week in fantasy basketball. This year is no different. Let's dive in. Week 1 High Score perfect lineup.Amy MonksMore on the top performersLuka Dončić: In the least shocking development
  
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• Fantasy Basketball High Score Perfect Lineup for Week 1: Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić start the season off strong

  26-10-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did anyone else miss fantasy basketball and the NBA? We sure did. We're back with another season of High Score fantasy hoops on Yahoo, the second season after the inception of the game in 2025-26. Last season, we'd recap the perfect lineup from the week, the top-six scorers (occasionally with some ties) from the week in fantasy basketball. This year is no different. Let's dive in. Week 1 High Score perfect lineup.Amy MonksMore on the top performersLuka Dončić: In the least shocking development
  
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• 2026 NBA betting promos: Get over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for Oct. 26

  26-10-2026 17:32 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Top NBA betting apps include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, Fanatics Sportsbook and Hard Rock Bet
  
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• NBA Stock Up, Stock Down Oct 26: Pistons, Rockets, Timberwolves climb while Heat, Knicks fall

  26-10-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first few weeks of the season always see dramatic moves in the NBA Power Rankings. Some teams are better than we thought, others are worse, but mostly it's small sample size theater — if the Knicks dropped three straight games in January, the NBA would just shrug.Still, we have a fair amount of ground to cover in our first edition of Stock Up, Stock Down, looking at the teams that are the most dramatic risers and fallers in the NBC Sports NBA Power Rankings. Here are the teams to keep an e
  
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• Lakers Mailbag: A perfect start

  26-10-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on before the game against the Utah Jazz on October 25, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Whil
  
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• How to watch Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets: TV/live stream info for tonight's game

  26-10-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Peacock NBA Monday returns tonight, as the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets take center stage. Live coverage begins at 9:30 PM ET on NBCSN and Peacock.See below to find out how to watch tonight's Warriors vs. Nuggets game as well as additional information on how to live stream NBA games on Peacock.2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 1: Oklahoma City, Detroit new top two, Knicks fall fastNew York’s 0-3 start sees them tumble out of the top 10, but it’s too early to worry.Kurt Helin,Click
  
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• LeBron James explains why he doesn't want to play a 'sustainable role' at center for the 76ers

  26-10-2026 15:47 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  With Joel Embiid out, LeBron started at center on Sunday in the Sixers' first loss of the season
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 2: Anthony Black and Alex Caruso headline early injury replacements

  26-10-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first week of the NBA season has come and gone, and man - it was a good one!LeBron James and the 76ers rolled to a 3-0 record before suffering their first loss of the season to the Eastern Conference’s only undefeated team - the Pistons.Six teams remain unbeaten out West, including the new-look Timberwolves featuring the dynamic backcourt of LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards.Portland’s new backcourt of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant has won two straight, and the “rebuilding” Memphis Griz
  
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• Can Rockets rely on Steven Adams?

  26-10-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 18: Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center on January 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images A cliché is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality an
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘No, no, no, no, no, no. It’s competitive’

  26-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic tries to control a loose ball against James Wiseman #35 of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• 2026 Sports Equinox: World Series, WNBA Finals, NFL, NBA, NHL on same day

  26-10-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There might not be a better Monday on the sports calendar than Oct. 26. It's officially the 2026 sports equinox, a rare convergence when the calendars of the biggest leagues in North America overlap to create a sports fan's dream.This year, the sports equinox features games in all five major professional leagues, plus championship action in two of them. That means the World Series, WNBA Finals, Monday Night Football and regular-season NBA and NHL games are all on the schedule.Here's a look at ev
  
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• Rebounding, rebounding, rebounding

  26-10-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers reach for a rebound during a game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sixers knew
  
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• Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s NBA drama is more entertaining than it should be

  26-10-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The referendum on the Boston Celtics’ bold decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer might last all season. Celtics win? Great trade! Celtics blow a 22-point lead while Jayson Tatum shoots 6-for-23 from the floor? Bad deal, “welcome to being the guy, JT.” Ultimately, NBA fans won’t know who “won” the Brown trade for a few years when the draft picks involved in the deal convey, unless the Sixers or Celtics win a championship before that happens. What’s alr
  
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• Monica McNutt ‘mystified’ how Taylor Swift hot mic moment got leaked during NBA Finals

  26-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monica McNutt; Taylor SwiftMonica McNutt is still “mystified” by her viral hot mic Taylor Swift moment and how that got put out into the world during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.During a recent episode of “The Pivot” podcast hosted by former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor, the ESPN basketball analyst gave her take on the incident in which she was heard taking a shot at the mega popstar while on the Knicks radiocast. “Epitome of a hot mic situation. We weren’t eve
  
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• 2026-27 NBA News, Injury Updates Oct 26: Jalen Williams out, Banchero out, Porzingis on trade block

  26-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to our weekly Monday Morning NBA notebook, a quick hit of NBA news and injuries from around the league to catch you up on last week's action. Let's get into it.Jalen Williams injuryThis was gut-wrenching to watch Sunday night.Late in Sunday's Thunder win over the Clippers, Jalen Williams drove hard to the rim and was met there by Derrick Jones Jr. in front and Kris Dunn in back. Williams went down at an angle, about to land on his back, but his left leg curled back under him and then was
  
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• The Playlist: Fantasy basketball waiver wire and schedule breakdown for Week 2 in the NBA

  26-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The bad news first. Thunder guard Jalen Williams was taken off the floor on a stretcher in Sunday's game against the Clippers with a gruesome left ankle injury. The severity isn't confirmed, but his season looks to be in jeopardy. That's awful for Williams, who is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26, and for fantasy managers who spent an early pick on him. Meanwhile, Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a non-contact right knee injury and will undergo an MRI, on top of Paolo Banchero being out four
  
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• Why Egor Dëmin, Mikel Brown Jr. have barely seen the floor together for Nets

  26-10-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egor Demin; Mikel BrownEgor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. are the foundation of the Nets rebuild. But going into the season’s fourth game, they’ve played just four minutes together.The duo’s only action together was a cameo in Cleveland on Saturday. Now, after Brown was rested on the tail end of a back-to-back Sunday, he’s cleared to return — albeit still on a minutes limit — Tuesday in Boston.With the Nets dragging a winless 0-3 record into TD Garden, seeing Brown potentially play alon
  
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• Magic 111, Knicks 102: “This is getting real”

  26-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts during second half of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 107-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New York Knicks knew that it wo
  
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• Grading the Mavericks: A strong start hidden under mixed results

  26-10-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks finished their first week of the 2026-27 season with a 1-2 record. They got blown off the floor in game one by Houston (128-110), bounced back with a win in Indiana (121-105), and then fell to San Antonio in their home opener (122-106). Cooper Flagg led the way with 23 points per game. Flagg also injured his shoulder against Indiana and missed their last game.Grade: B+If you take out the second quarter against the Rockets and the fourth quarter against the Spurs, the Maveric
  
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• The Solar Report, Week 1: Suns continue developing chemistry after challenging opening week

  26-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives on Golden State Warriors forward Georges Niang (32) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect All right, time to dust off the old weekly recap and give it another rejuvenation as I reinvent it once again this year. I’d previously mentioned that I’d be calling this the Solar Report, and I’ve already given you my reasons why. Now I
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Preview & Game Thread: Season’s just started

  26-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 16: Tyler Herro #11of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball while defended by Jay Huff #32 of the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images After dropping a tight game against Philadelphia, the M
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 2: Oklahoma City, Detroit new top two, Knicks fall fast

  26-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first week of the regular season saw the top two teams from our preseason rankings (Knicks and Spurs) each drop their first two games. That has led to a lot of movement at the top, as there always is early in the season as teams are sorting themselves out and we see small sample size theater. That said, not a surprise to see the Thunder on top, they look like a team on a mission.1. Oklahoma City ThunderRecord: 3-0
  Ranking last week: No. 3
  Games this week: Suns, at Mavericks, at RocketsThe en
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 1: Oklahoma City, Detroit new top two, Knicks fall fast

  26-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first week of the regular season saw the top two teams from our preseason rankings (Knicks and Spurs) each drop their first two games. That has led to a lot of movement at the top, as there always is early in the season as teams are sorting themselves out and we see small sample size theater. That said, not a surprise to see the Thunder on top, they look like a team on a mission.1. Oklahoma City ThunderRecord: 3-0
  Ranking last week: No. 3
  Games this week: Suns, at Mavericks, at RocketsThe en
  
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• Kentucky Wildcats News: Otega Oweh waived and UK vs. UCF Basketball Week

  26-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks is defended by Otega Oweh #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a preseason game at State Farm Arena on October 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season�
  
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• Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight? Latest injury update for Mavericks star

  26-10-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to have star forward Cooper Flagg available for their game on Monday, Oct. 26 against the Miami Heat.After missing Saturday's 122-106 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs with a shoulder sprain, Flagg has been upgraded to questionable on the Mavericks latest injury report.Last season's NBA Rookie of the Year suffered an injury to his left shoulder in a game Friday, Oct. 23 against the Indiana Pacers after a flagrant foul by Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith on a breakaway
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs add 22 locally broadcasted games through Sinclair

  26-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Per a Spurs press relase:‘‘The San Antonio Spurs today announced Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair) as the team’s new over-the-air media partner, bringing Spurs basketball to local fans beginning with the 2026-27 season. Twenty-two games throughout the season will be broadcast on CW SA in San Antonio, as well as on other local stations across the wider Spurs market, ensuring fans will have access to exciting game action this season.”Spurs announced Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair)
  
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• Cameron Boozer Update: Rolling Right Along

  26-10-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by Precious Achiuwa #9 and Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Golden 1 Center on October 25, 2026 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s still e
  
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• Hate it or love it, this has always been Jaylen Brown

  26-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bucks 127-116. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Transparency and authent
  
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• One Possession: Mitchell Robinson's “Welcome to Boston” moment

  26-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One Possession: Mitchell Robinson's “Welcome to Boston” moment originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonNBA Games don’t typically boil down to just one possession. But one possession can often tell the story of a game. This is “One Possession,” a recurring series where we highlight one notable sequence from every Celtics game during the 2026-27 season.Jayson Tatum loudly delivered the Boston Celtics to the finish line of a gritty win over the defending champion New York Knicks during th
  
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• Knicks believe early season struggles are fixable: 'We're not quite there yet'

  26-10-2026 06:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why are the Knicks 0-3? From head coach Mike Brown’s perspective, it’s mostly a combination of the following: 1. Missing quality shot attempts 2. Not enough physicality/pace on either side of the ball 3. A lethal combination of careless turnovers and poor transition defense.   There are many other reasons why the defending champs are 0-3. But those three are the most glaring – and fixable – issues Brown sees at the moment.   During shootaround on Sunday morning, Brown talked t
  
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• Knicks’ Andre Drummond bristles after being benched for lack of effort

  26-10-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andre Drummond was benched and said he didn’t get an explanation. “Control what I can control. I can’t do s–t about not playing,” the center said. “All I can do is cheer my teammates on and hope for the best.” About midway through the second quarter, Drummond was caught jogging back on defense and was beaten in transition by Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr., leading to an open layup for the Magic in their 111-102 win Sunday at the Garden. New York Knicks center Andre Drummond (
  
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• Timberwolves 117, Raptors 94: The Sky is the Limit

  26-10-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 25: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on October 25, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• 3 things as the plucky little Mavericks square off with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat

  26-10-2026 04:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 24, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Maxey’s 4th quarter blitz not enough vs. Detroit

  26-10-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 25: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pistons defeated the 76ers 106-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell L
  
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• Amid three-game losing streak to start season, Mike Brown implores Knicks to 'focus on the details'

  26-10-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Brown and the Knicks aren't panicking.Yes, the championship hangover could be real, with the Knicks having lost their third straight game to begin the new season against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.Regardless, New York's head coach remains unfazed, eager to continue tinkering and tweaking the way his team plays while keeping the faith in the team's star-studded starting lineup.Against the Magic at home, Brown gave some extended playing time to newly signed backup big James Wiseman, w
  
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• Yes, the Timberwolves ate the Raptors alive: Here’s why you shouldn’t panic

  26-10-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 25: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket as RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors looks on in the third quarter during the home opener at Target Center on October 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Raptors 117-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licens
  
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• Jalen Williams suffers gruesome injury in potential Thunder nightmare

  26-10-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Williams had to be taken off the court on a stretcher after he sustained a gruesome lower-leg injury as he went up for a layup late in the Thunder’s 108-101 win over the Clippers. The scary injury had players and fans alike in shock, with Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander visibly shaken while team trainers and medical personnel attended to Williams on the Paycom Center court. Williams drove to the net for a basket when he got sandwiched between two Clippers players as he went f
  
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• Luka Doncic is climbing the Lakers’ record books — and just passed LeBron James

  26-10-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic is already putting his stamp in the Lakers’ history books. He had 52 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists in the Lakers’ 132-123 win over the Jazz on Sunday, surpassing LeBron James for sixth-most 40-point games with the Lakers. James was with the Lakers for eight seasons, his longest consecutive stretch anywhere in his career. Doncic, whom the Lakers acquired in a trade from the Mavericks in February 2025, is entering this third season in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers player
  
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• Pistons vs. Sixers final score: Detroit delivers total team effort in win over Philly

  26-10-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 25: Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 25, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Walker Kessler makes Utah return in LA Lakers' win over Jazz

  26-10-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler made his return to Salt Lake City to take on his former team, the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the Lakers produced a 132-123 victory at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.Kessler had fit in nicely through his first two games for Los Angeles, averaging 24 points, 8.5 rebounds and four blocks. It had been a welcome sight for a franchise in search of a quality big man in recent years.Here’s how Kessler reacted to his return back to Utah:Walker Kessler
  
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• Jalen Suggs goes down with scary-looking injury as Magic continue to feel cursed

  26-10-2026 03:18 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Suggs' knee buckled as he went up for a layup against the Knicks on Sunday
  
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• Shorthanded Sixers can’t complete comeback, suffer first loss vs. Pistons

  26-10-2026 03:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 25: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Javonte Green #31 of the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images So much for 82-0.The
  
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• Jalen Williams injury: Thunder star stretchered off with ankle injury that brought SGA to tears

  26-10-2026 03:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder were without Jalen Williams for most of last year as the star wing battled wrist and hamstring injuries that limited him to only 33 games and caused him to miss most of the playoffs. Williams loomed as one of this year’s most interesting players entering this year, and threatened to make the Thunder the team to beat for the 2027 championship race if he could regain his top form. Now the Thunder are likely looking at another long absence for Williams after he left the
  
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• Jalen Williams injury: Thunder star stretchered off floor after nasty ankle injury vs. Clippers

  26-10-2026 03:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder were without Jalen Williams for most of last year as the star wing battled wrist and hamstring injuries that limited him to only 33 games and caused him to miss most of the playoffs. Williams loomed as one of this year’s most interesting players entering this year, and threatened to make the Thunder the team to beat for the 2027 championship race if he could regain his top form. Now the Thunder are likely looking at another long absence for Williams after he left the
  
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• Jalen Brunson fails late again as Knicks blow 10-point lead to shorthanded Magic for ugly 0-3 start

  26-10-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sound the mini-alarm. The champs are 0-3.The Knicks squandered a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter and suffered an ugly 111-102 defeat Sunday night at the Garden to the short-handed Magic.Jalen Brunson again failed down the stretch — just like in the home opener against the 76ers — and shouldered the blame as one of only two starters who spoke to reporters afterward.“Not happy,” the captain said. “Plain and simple.”Brunson was aggressive but missed 16 of his 28 shots and was off al
  
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• Thunder star Jalen Williams leaves on stretcher after gruesome leg injury vs. Clippers

  26-10-2026 03:00 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  The Oklahoma City star left on a stretcher late in a win over the Clippers after suffering what appeared to be a severe broken leg, threatening to derail the Thunder's championship hopes
  
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• Knicks stumble again as defending champs start 0-3 after loss to Orlando Magic

  26-10-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks led by eight points with 8:40 left Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. Then the defending NBA champions watched another one slip away.The Orlando Magic closed on a 33-16 run to beat the Knicks, 111-102, dropping New York to 0-3. The Knicks are the first defending NBA champions to lose their first three games since the 2011-12 Dallas Mavericks.Those Mavericks lost their opener to the Miami Heat, the team they had beaten in the Finals six months earlier. Then they dropped ga
  
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• Thunder's Jalen Williams stretchered off court after horrific-looking leg injury

  26-10-2026 02:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is just stomach-turning.Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams had to be taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday night following a nasty fall, which looked to me on the replay like his knee bent awkwardly under his full weight, although some reports out of the arena suggested it was more of an ankle injury. Either way, it looked like it could end his season three games in."Those are tough, man. We're not doing great," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said from the podium postgame. "He just loves pla
  
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• Thunder's Jalen Williams stretchered off court after horrific-looking knee injury

  26-10-2026 02:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is just stomach-turning.Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams had to be taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday night following a nasty fall in which his knee bent awkwardly under his full weight, something that looks like it could end his season three games in."Those are tough, man. We're not doing great," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said from the podium postgame.The injury occurred with 1:14 left in the game, when Williams made an aggressive drive to the rim and was met there by Derrick Jone
  
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• Magic 111, Knicks 102: Scenes from another unspectacular L

  26-10-2026 02:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks confronts Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic after committing a flagrant foul during the first quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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