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• Why Warriors' choice to tank without achy stars vs. Thunder was logical decision

  02-01-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Why Warriors' choice to tank without achy stars vs. Thunder was logical decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – With Draymond Green and De’Anthony Melton given one-game recesses, Jimmy Butler III calling in sick and Stephen Curry showing up but not suiting up, the Warriors were doomed against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Golden State’s 134-94 loss to Oklahoma City on Friday night was preordained, as any NBA team’s B squad would f
  
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• Best NBA Bets Today: Top Player Props & Picks for Friday, Jan 2 - RotoWire

  02-01-2026 23:11 via news.google.com
  Best NBA Bets Today: Top Player Props & Picks for Friday, Jan 2  RotoWire
  
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• What we learned as short-handed Warriors suffer blowout loss at home vs. Thunder

  02-01-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  What we learned as short-handed Warriors suffer blowout loss at home vs. Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – Starting the new year against the Oklahoma City Thunder already was a tall task. Then came a never-ending Warriors injury report.The Warriors were about as short-handed as it gets for their first game of 2026 against defending champions. Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green all were ruled out early in the day, as well as De’Anthon
  
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• Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets by targeting Wake Forest-Mississippi State, Winter Classic

  02-01-2026 22:21 via cbssports.com
  
  DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, Rangers vs. Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic
  
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• How Kawhi Leonard, Clippers turned things around: What's gone right during winning streak

  02-01-2026 21:52 via cbssports.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard has put up Kobe Bryant-like stats during the Clippers' recent winning streak
  
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• Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud leaves game vs. Suns with apparent knee injury

  02-01-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud leaves game vs. Suns with apparent knee injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Kings had to deal with injury on top of insult in their 129-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday at Mortgage Matchup Center, when rookie Maxime Raynaud went down and had to be helped to the locker room in the fourth quarter.Maxime Raynaud was helped off the court after appearing to injure his knee on this play pic.twitter.com/iQvaJFExCJ— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) Janu
  
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• Knicks' Jalen Brunson named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December

  02-01-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  While the Knicks are hellbent on reaching greater heights in 2026, their captain wrapped up 2025 with yet another accolade bestowed on him by the NBA.December was chock-full of dominance from superstar Jalen Brunson, who took home Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors on Friday. He's now a three-time recipient with the Knicks, embarking on a new calendar year with a record of 23-10, the fourth-best mark in the league.Brunson naturally served as the Knicks' holiday season catalyst, a
  
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• Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Nuggets at Cavaliers, Thunder at Warriors, college football, more

  02-01-2026 21:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
  
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• Monthly NBA Awards: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson win honors for December - NBA

  02-01-2026 21:11 via news.google.com
  Monthly NBA Awards: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson win honors for December  NBA
  
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• NBA Minutes Report: Injuries to Nikola Jokic, Austin Reaves, more have changed landscape

  02-01-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Welcome to the Fantasy Basketball Minutes Report. Every week, I will review each team's updated minutes per game to see which players are seeing the court more or less than in previous weeks. With this information in hand, I'll try to discuss any relevant fantasy risers or fallers; players who we should be adding off waivers or removing from our teams.The charts below are also great for exploring on your own. You can track the minutes over the last three, five, and ten games, and for the entire
  
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• Could Michael Porter Jr. be on the move ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline?

  02-01-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Since the unofficial start of the NBA’s trade season on Dec. 15, much of the discussion surrounding which players might be on the move has focused on perennial All-Star and All-NBA-caliber performers with marquee names: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Ja Morant, et al. But with the Feb. 5 trade deadline now just over a month away, it seems like there’s an increasing level of interest around the league in the availability of — and the potential market for &mdas
  
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• Victor Wembanyama's MRI comes back clean, he will not play Friday in Indiana, is day-to-day

  02-01-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  Victor Wembanyama will not be on the court Friday night against Indiana, but, in very good news for the Spurs, he will not be out long.The MRI on Wembanyama's hyperextended knee came back clean and he is now day-to-day, reports Michael C. Wright of ESPN. The report said he will be questionable for the second half of a back-to-back Saturday against Portland and is day-to-day going forward.Wembanyama was injured in the fourth quarter of the Spurs' win over the Knicks, hyperextending his knee after
  
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• NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, January 2, include Jamal Murray

  02-01-2026 19:34 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Jan. 2
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Weekend Must-Starts: Peyton Watson shining with multiple Nuggets injured

  02-01-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  In head-to-head leagues, it all comes down to the weekend. You can have a comfortable lead in multiple categories or by a bunch of points, but if you don’t make the most of the weekend, you can walk out with a loss.Nine teams only play once this weekend, including the Celtics, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pistons, Rockets, Clippers, 76ers, Raptors and Jazz. Avoid those teams if you’re just looking to maximize your games played.That’s often what it comes down to in standard points and ca
  
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• From The Athletic: This is our NBA expert's All-Disappointment Team. This squad is a list of players who have done the most to fall short of our hopes and expectations, however misplaced they might have been. - facebook.com

  02-01-2026 18:50 via news.google.com
  From The Athletic: This is our NBA expert's All-Disappointment Team. This squad is a list of players who have done the most to fall short of our hopes and expectations, however misplaced they might have been.  facebook.com
  
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• NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Michael Porter Jr. hot name, but market overall slow for stars - NBC Sports

  02-01-2026 18:42 via news.google.com
  NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Michael Porter Jr. hot name, but market overall slow for stars  NBC Sports
  
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• NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Michael Porter Jr. hot name, but market overall slow for stars

  02-01-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Just over one month to the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline and trade talks are picking up some momentum. Here is the latest around the league.Expect slow trade deadlineThere will be trades. Maybe a lot of smaller trades around the Feb. 5 deadline.However, if you're expecting another NBA blockbuster in February, well… sorry. The vibe in league circles has become to expect trades centered on tax/cap relief with some role players on the move, but the bigger names — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ant
  
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• Steve Kerr explains ‘misunderstanding' that led to viral Draymond Green argument

  02-01-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Steve Kerr explains ‘misunderstanding' that led to viral Draymond Green argument originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAfter over a decade together as player and coach on the Warriors, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr are no stranger to their share of verbal disputes.But after an in-game incident on Dec. 22 between the pair ended with Green in the locker room and online video of the spat garnering countless views, Kerr shouldered the blame for what, to many, felt like a different argument
  
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• NBA odds, picks, best bets for Friday, Jan. 2, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns over +600

  02-01-2026 17:32 via cbssports.com
  
  After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today
  
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• Fact or Fiction: Nikola Jokić's Denver Nuggets will be just fine

  02-01-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Each week during the 2025-26 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.Last time: The Golden State Warriors are cookedFact or Fiction: Nikola Jokić's Denver Nuggets will be just fineNikola Jokić, the NBA's best player, is hurt, and he is rarely so.The ripple effects of a hyperextension to his left knee, which will cost him at least four weeks of the
  
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• Ex-Grizzlie De'Anthony Melton says Warriors had no business winning 2022 title

  02-01-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ex-Grizzlie De'Anthony Melton says Warriors had no business winning 2022 title originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – As an opponent in May 2022, De’Anthony Melton had a microscopic view of the Warriors’ last championship team. Now that he is on their payroll, he’s comfortable going public with what many have whispered for 3.5 years.“In ‘22, they had no business winning the championship,” Melton, then with the Memphis Grizzlies, said d
  
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• Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets by targeting Mississippi State-Wake Forest, Winter Classic

  02-01-2026 16:18 via cbssports.com
  
  DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, Rangers vs. Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic
  
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• Managing Joel Embiid, trading Anthony Davis and more NBA New Year’s resolutions - The New York Times

  02-01-2026 15:45 via news.google.com
  Managing Joel Embiid, trading Anthony Davis and more NBA New Year’s resolutions  The New York Times
  
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• NBA DFS Picks For DraftKings Today: DFS Strategy & Value Plays for January 2 - RotoWire

  02-01-2026 15:10 via news.google.com
  NBA DFS Picks For DraftKings Today: DFS Strategy & Value Plays for January 2  RotoWire
  
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• Kia MVP Ladder: How will Nikola Jokić's injury impact award chase? - NBA

  02-01-2026 15:10 via news.google.com
  Kia MVP Ladder: How will Nikola Jokić's injury impact award chase?  NBA
  
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• How Garza's resurgence is bolstering Celtics' bench in several ways

  02-01-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  How Garza's resurgence is bolstering Celtics' bench in several ways originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonMaybe the most surprising recent storyline as the Boston Celtics flip the calendar to 2026: The Luka Garza resurgence.There was a point in mid-December where it felt like Garza might stay glued to the Boston bench. The team had struggled so mightily in his floor time through the first 15 games of the season that, even with rebounding woes and a lack of pure size, the Celtics elected to sim
  
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• NBA insiders predict 2026: Why LeBron, trade sagas, expansion news could rock the league - ESPN

  02-01-2026 14:36 via news.google.com
  NBA insiders predict 2026: Why LeBron, trade sagas, expansion news could rock the league  ESPN
  
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• How emergence of Knicks' younger players bodes well for this season and team's future

  02-01-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Depth has not been the Knicks’ calling card over the past few years. But over the past month, it’s become more common to expect head coach Mike Brown to go to a 10-man rotation. In New York’s last two games against the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans, 11 Knicks have played in close games.Not much was expected from any of the Knicks’ first or second year players coming into this new season. The past couple of weeks, several of New York’s youngsters ha
  
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• Warriors rule Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green out vs. Thunder

  02-01-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Warriors rule Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green out vs. Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors will face the reigning NBA champions without their three star players.Steph Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler (illness) and Draymond Green (rest) all have been ruled out of Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center.Warriors coach Steve Kerr first confirmed the news to Bonta Hill and Evan Giddings on Friday morning on 95.7 The Game.Veteran guard De&r
  
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• Warriors' Draymond Green addresses viral interaction with elderly Nets fan

  02-01-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Warriors' Draymond Green addresses viral interaction with elderly Nets fan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraymond Green enjoyed himself during the Warriors’ 120-107 win on Monday at Barclays Center.Aside from securing the victory, Green had fun with all the extracurricular activities throughout the course of the game, including a viral exchange with Nets superfan, Mr. Wammy.“There’s a lot being said about my interaction with Mr. Wammy last night. I had so much fun i
  
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• De'Anthony Melton shares thoughtful response to Warriors trading him last season

  02-01-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  De'Anthony Melton shares thoughtful response to Warriors trading him last season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDe’Anthony Melton had no hard feelings toward the Warriors after they traded him to the Brooklyn Nets in December of last season.Melton was off to a strong start with Golden State before he tore his ACL and had season-ending surgery before being shipped to the East Coast.Speaking to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole and Bonta Hill on “Dubs Talk,” Melt
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Plenty of Bulls' rotation players can provide value due to injuries

  02-01-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  NBA injuries have been the theme over the past week, providing certain players with an opportunity to step into larger roles. For those hunting for immediate production, now is a great time to sniff out some bargains, both long-term and short-term. As always, the fantasy basketball waiver wire is the place to be, providing managers with bargain players who could be about to ascend in the fantasy basketball rankings. And remember, never assume a player is rostered. It always pays to double-check,
  
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• Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Jan 1, 2026 Game Summary - NBA

  02-01-2026 06:48 via news.google.com
  Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Jan 1, 2026 Game Summary  NBA
  
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• Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Jan 1, 2026 Game Summary - NBA

  02-01-2026 04:56 via news.google.com
  Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Jan 1, 2026 Game Summary  NBA
  
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• Nets lose to Rockets, 120-96, on New Year's Day

  02-01-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.Alperen Sengun had 20 points, six rebounds and six assists after a two-game absence for the Rockets, who started fast in both halves to win in Brooklyn for the first time in seven years. Tari Eason finished with 15 points and nine rebounds, and Jabari Smith Jr. and Reed Sheppard each
  
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• Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Jan 1, 2026 Box Scores - NBA

  02-01-2026 02:51 via news.google.com
  Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Jan 1, 2026 Box Scores  NBA
  
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• With Nikola Jokić already out, Nuggets lose backup center Jonas Valančiūnas to calf strain

  02-01-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Denver Nuggets are, to use a clinical phrase, going through it right now.In November, the team lost starting guard Christian Braun to an ankle strain, then starting forward Aaron Gordon to a hamstring strain. Starting forward Cam Johnson joined them on the shelf with a bone bruise in his knee last week. And then MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokić sustained a hyperextended knee that will keep him out for at least four weeks. Oh, and the team’s only remaining starter, Jamal Murray, is cur
  
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• With Nikola Jokić already out a month, Nuggets lose his starter Jonas Valančiūnas to calf strain

  02-01-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Denver Nuggets are, to use a clinical term, going through it right now.In November, the team lost starting guard Christian Braun to an ankle strain, then starting forward Aaron Gordon to a hamstring strain. Starting forward Cam Johnson joined them on the shelf with a bone bruise in his knee last week. And then MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokić sustained a hyperextended knee that will keep him out for at least four weeks. Oh, and the team’s only remaining starter, Jamal Murray, is curre
  
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