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• It was a little close for comfort, but Sixers close road trip with narrow win vs. Bulls

  08-11-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 08: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes up for a layup against Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on November 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sometimes in an afternoon road g
  
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• Celtics could be without key player vs. Bucks

  08-11-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls and Mitchell Robinson #4 of the Boston Celtics battle for position during a free throw in the second half at the TD Garden on October 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images MILWAUKEE —
  
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• Pistons vs Lakers Discussion: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

  08-11-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court during the second quarter of the NBA game against the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Luka Dončić
  
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• Thunder waive wing Dalen Terry less than a week after signing

  08-11-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 6: Dalen Terry #77 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during a 2026 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 6, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via G
  
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• Hornets' Kon Knueppel out for 4 weeks with left hamstring strain, Dennis Schröder to also miss time

  08-11-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Charlotte Hornets have confirmed that forward Kon Knueppel and veteran guard Dennis Schröder will both miss time. Both players are out after suffering the same injury, a left hamstring strain, but their return timelines are different: Knueppel is set to be re-evaluated in four weeks, while Schröder will be re-evaluated in two.INJURY UPDATES: @hornets guard Dennis Schroder has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain, will be listed as OUT vs CLE on 11/9 and will be reevaluated in two we
  
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• Kings send Nique Clifford to Thunder for draft assets: Trade grades

  08-11-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade guard Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for an unprotected 2028 second-round draft pick via Utah and an unprotected 2030 second-round draft pick via Minnesota, the team announced Sunday, Nov. 8.Clifford, 24, is a 6-foot-5, 210-pound guard out of Colorado State that was originally selected by Oklahoma City with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. However, Clifford never logged a minute in a Thunder uniform
  
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• Boston Celtics (7-2) at Milwaukee Bucks (1-8) Game #10 11/8/26

  08-11-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 4: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 4, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Boston
  
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• Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg gets honest about recent pricey purchase: ‘Man, this is crazy’

  08-11-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg just bought a house for his mom. He shared the news in a YouTube video, where he took fans along on the sweet surprise. Lendeborg spoke to reporters about the purchase, saying he felt like he had “truly made it.” Yaxel Lendeborg of the Golden State Warriors speaks to the media after a game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, Nov. 1, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images“While I was going through the thought process and the house shopp
  
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic sitting out against Pistons with back ailment

  08-11-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT — Luka Dončić wasn’t available for Sunday’s road game against the Pistons. The Lakers ruled the superstar guard out five hours before tipoff because of low back tightness. Luka Doncic missed his second game of the season with back tightness. AP Photo/Mark J. TerrillHe entered Sunday listed as questionable because of the ailment before the team revealed he wouldn’t play. Sunday was the second game of the season Dončić missed through the team’s first 11 games, with both ab
  
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• The Lakers are apparently a good third quarter team now

  08-11-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 6, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick looks at the scoreboard during a timeout after the Lakers take the lead against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) For much of the LeBron James era, one of the defining characteristics of the team, more often than not, was how much they struggled in third quarters.For some reason, the halftime adjust
  
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• Kings trade wing Nique Clifford to Thunder for two second-round picks

  08-11-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Second-year wing Nique Clifford was not getting much run in Sacramento, he was unimpressive in Summer League, but the real question has been: Is that because Clifford is not really an NBA player, or is it because of the Kings and coach Doug Christie's player development and usage?The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting on the latter, as they have agreed to trade for Clifford from the Kings for two second-round picks (Utah's 2028 and Minnesota's 2030), a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN.The T
  
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• Week 4 Look Ahead: Luka Dončić continues to dominate, while Kon Knueppel is back on the injury report

  08-11-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Sunday's games, the 2026-27 NBA season will have completed its first three weeks. While devastating injuries dominated early on, historic performances have taken center stage more recently. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama had a night rarely seen in NBA history, while Lakers star Luka Dončić is on an extreme heater. Let's look back at some of Week 3's key storylines and look ahead to what's to come in Week 4.Five Week 3 Storylines- Luka Dončić has been on a historic heater: With LeBron
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/8/26

  08-11-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 6: The sneakers worn by Royce O'Neale #00 of the Charlotte Hornets during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE
  
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• Thunder trade grades: OKC swipes promising young wing Nique Clifford from the rebuilding Kings

  08-11-2026 20:33 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  The Thunder are sending two second-round picks to Sacramento
  
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• Is Luka Dončić playing tonight? Injury update on Lakers star vs. Pistons

  08-11-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are tasked with facing one of the NBA's best defenses in the Detroit Pistons in the first of their four-game road trip on Sunday, Nov. 8. They'll have the added challenge of doing so without the driving force of their offense.Luka Dončić has been ruled out with lower back tightness, the team announced. Dončić was listed as questionable on Saturday, one day after the leading MVP candidate dropped a season-high 53 points at home against the Portland Trail Blazers. It's a
  
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• Warriors rule Will Richard out of game vs. Pelicans with UCL tear in left thumb

  08-11-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors rule Will Richard out of game vs. Pelicans with UCL tear in left thumb originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaJust when Dub Nation was starting to feel optimistic about the health of the Warriors, they have been dealt a tough blow to a key rotation player.Guard Will Richard has been listed as out for Golden State’s matchup Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans with a UCL tear in his left thumb, according to the official NBA injury report.It currently is unclear how much time Rich
  
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• Charles Bassey’s play is turning heads in Golden State

  08-11-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Charles Bassey #28 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on November 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Eve
  
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• Luka Dončić sidelined for Lakers-Pistons game due to back tightness

  08-11-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have downgraded Luka Dončić to out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers announced his status hours before Sunday’s 6 p.m. ET tip in Detroit. He entered Sunday listed as questionable. It’s not clear if the injury will sideline Dončić for multiple games. Sunday’s game against the Pistons is the first of a back-to-back. The Lakers will visit the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
  
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• Lakers beat Pistons with without Luka Dončić, led by 43 points from Austin Reaves

  08-11-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić missed Sunday's Los Angeles Lakers game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers prevailed without him thanks to a big game from Austin Reaves. Reaves paced the Lakers with 43 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists as the No. 1 option in Dončić’s absence while shooting 14 of 27 from the field and 4 of 6 from 3. The effort anchored a 121-116 win that improved the Lakers’ record to 9-2 and dropped the Pistons to 4-3.Walker Kessler added 12 points, 16 reboun
  
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• Austin Reaves leads Lakers past Pistons with 43 points in Luka Dončić's absence, has sideline chat with Detroit fan

  08-11-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić missed Sunday's Los Angeles Lakers game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers prevailed without him thanks to a big game from Austin Reaves. Reaves paced the Lakers with 43 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists as the No. 1 option in Dončić’s absence while shooting 14 of 27 from the field and 4 of 6 from 3. The effort anchored a 121-116 win that improved the Lakers’ record to 9-2 and dropped the Pistons to 4-3.Walker Kessler added 12 points, 16 reboun
  
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• Austin Reaves has sideline chat with Pistons fan, punctuates 43-point game in Lakers win with dagger 3 and wave goodbye

  08-11-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić missed Sunday's Los Angeles Lakers game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers prevailed without him thanks to a big game from Austin Reaves, who also shared some words with a courtside fan in Detroit. Reaves paced the Lakers with 43 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists as the No. 1 option in Dončić's absence while shooting 14 of 27 from the field and 4 of 6 from 3. The effort anchored a 121-116 win that improved the Lakers' record to 9-2 and dropped the
  
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• Luka Dončić out vs. Pistons with back tightness

  08-11-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on November 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 Ben Liebenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers are continuing to manage Lu
  
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• Thunder reportedly trade for Kings' Nique Clifford in wake of injuries

  08-11-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired second-year guard Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round draft picks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Thunder make the deal amid a spate of injuries that have created need up and down the roster. They actually selected Clifford out of Colorado State with the No. 24 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. OKC traded him to Sacramento via a draft-day deal for a protected 2027 first-round pick. Now Clifford is returning to a Thunder team with mu
  
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• Thunder reportedly trade for Kings G Nique Clifford in wake of injuries

  08-11-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired second-year guard Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The Thunder make the deal amid a spate of injuries that have created need up and down the roster. The Thunder actually selected Clifford out of Colorado State with the No. 24 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They traded him to the Kings via a draft-day deal for a protected 2027 first-round pick. Now Clifford is returning to a Thunder team with
  
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• Nets vs. Mavericks Preview: Sunday night basketball in Dallas

  08-11-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images MIAMI, FL –
  
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• Pistons say C Jalen Duren will miss at least another two weeks due to hamstring strain

  08-11-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons provided an update on center Jalen Duren on Sunday. Duren suffered a right hamstring strain just over two weeks ago, and the initial plan was to re-evaluate him two weeks later. That time has come, but the Pistons’ latest update said they'll re-evaluate him in another two weeks. If Detroit sticks to that timeline, it would be Sunday, November 22, when the Pistons play the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of a quick two-game road trip.The Pistons’ update said Duren has been
  
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• Jalen Duren will miss at least another 2 weeks due to hamstring injury, Pistons report

  08-11-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons provided an update on center Jalen Duren’s hamstring injury on Sunday, stating they'll re-evaluate him in another two weeks, though he has been cleared for on-court basketball activity. If Detroit sticks to that timeline, it would be Sunday, November 22, when the Pistons play the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of a quick two-game road trip.Duren initially suffered the injury on Friday, October 23, against the Miami Heat. He picked it up in the second quarter and did not fi
  
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• Jalen Duren out two more weeks with hamstring injury

  08-11-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons waits during the fourth quarter of Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 116-109. 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 Jas
  
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• What we learned from the Spurs’ win over the Trail Blazers

  08-11-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 07: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball past Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Moda Center on November 07, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you’ve been looking for a sig
  
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• Pistons vs Lakers preview: Best Defense vs best offense

  08-11-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Does it get any better than the No. 1 offense versus the No. 1 defense? The Detroit Pistons find themselves in that matchup as the 122-point-per-game Los Angeles Lakers visit Motown tonight.Luka Dončić and the Lakers put up plenty of buckets, but scoring on Detroit is still an impossible task. The Pistons only surrender 101 points a game. Smothering defense every night.Detroit’s defense has its biggest test of the season if Dončić suits up this evening. He’s questionable with lower back
  
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• Highlights: Spurs third-quarter barrage blows out Trail Blazers

  08-11-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 7: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 7, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• 2026 NBA betting promos: Get over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for November 8

  08-11-2026 16:17 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘I wasn’t lying in that sense’

  08-11-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 7: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk after the game on November 7, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• Knicks Week Preview: Nov. 8-14, 2026

  08-11-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 18: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks attempts a shot while being guarded by Isaiah Jackson #22 and Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 18, 2025 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 Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
  
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• Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson explains infamous 'analytically' quote during playoffs loss to Knicks

  08-11-2026 15:25 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Down 3-0 to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Atkinson tried to explain that his team had actually won two of the games so far
  
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• Observations after well-balanced Sixers hold off Bulls

  08-11-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after well-balanced Sixers hold off Bulls  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaStill no losing streaks to speak of for the 2026-27 Sixers.The Sixers earned a 127-121 win Sunday over the Bulls to wrap up a 2-1 road trip. They moved to 9-2 overall and Chicago fell to 1-8. Every Sixers starter scored in double figures. Three reached the 20-point mark in Jaylen Brown (29 points), Tyrese Maxey (27 points) and LeBron James (22). Joel Embiid had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Jos
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics Preview & Game Thread: Revenge game

  08-11-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 04: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts behind Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on November 04, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 109-102. 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 Milw
  
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• Sixers visit Bulls for second meeting in Sunday matinee

  08-11-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes to the basket against Norman Powell #24 and Tre Jones #30 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 02, 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 Image
  
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• Rockets hit first losing streak of season, fall 102-99 to Suns

  08-11-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during the second half of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Houston Rocke
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: The Bucks are too nice, fans aren’t, and both of these are okay!

  08-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 02: AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for portraits during media day on October 02, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last week, despite the losses, Bucks fans were happy—if not more—with Taylor Jenkins and his rotation
  
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• Kings trade Nique Clifford to Thunder for two future second-round draft picks

  08-11-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kings trade Nique Clifford to Thunder for two future second-round draft picks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Kings are parting ways with one of their young players. Sacramento is trading second-year guard Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round NBA draft picks, the team announced Sunday.The Kings are acquiring unprotected 2028 second-round draft pick via the Utah Jazz and an unprotected 2030 second-round draft pick via the Minnesota Timberwolves.ESPN’s S
  
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• Phoenix bent but never broke against the Rockets

  08-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 7: Luke Kennard #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 7, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Open Thread: Jeremy Sochan’s first press conference after being drafted first overall in the G-League

  08-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FRISCO, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Jeremy Sochan of the Texas Legends poses for a portrait during G League media day on November 3, 2025 at the Comerica Center in Frisco, 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 Sam Hodde/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images What a ride Jeremy Sochan
  
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• Against Oklahoma City, the Wizards were the bug

  08-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oklahoma City Thunder broadcaster Michael Cage summed up this game perfectly: “In this game, sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield.” In this one, the Wizards were in the role of the bug.Washington was no match for the Thunder. Oklahoma City took control early and the Wizards had no answer for their athleticism, execution, and swarming defensive presence.The Wizards converted just 29.6% of their field goal attempts, including 7-43 from three-point range. That’s 1
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs 109-97 loss to Knicks: The more things change, the more they stay the same

  08-11-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 7, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) throws a pass in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t keep up with a New York Knicks team that just has their number. They dropped Saturday’s game 109-97.Three stars of the gameFirst star: Jalen Brunson31 points, 9 assists, 6 reboundsB
  
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• Kings reportedly trade Nique Clifford to Thunder for two second-round picks

  08-11-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kings reportedly trade Nique Clifford to Thunder for two second-round picks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Kings are parting ways with one of their young players. Sacramento is trading second-year guard Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round NBA draft picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday, citing sources.The Sacramento Kings are trading Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Ngod
  
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• Nets’ Egor Demin getting closer to return from right leg injury

  08-11-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — The Nets are going to be short-handed in the backcourt for Sunday’s game in Dallas, missing both Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr.Dëmin will miss a sixth straight game, and after that, the young guard and his leg injury will be reevaluated by the Nets.“Yeah, he’s progressing well,” coach Jordi Fernández said of Dëmin. “He’s on the court. He’s not going to play [Saturday] or [Sunday], and then we’ll go from there.”Dëmin suffered a bone bruise in his right leg Oct.
  
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• Kenny Atkinson takes jokes as lesson for ‘analytically’ comment in last season’s playoff loss to Knicks

  08-11-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND — Kenny Atkinson has been getting mocked for months. The jokes at the Cavaliers coach’s expense — courtesy of Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns and countless others — could continue for years to come.After losing the first three games of the Eastern Conference finals, Atkinson infamously said that the Cavaliers had “analytically” won two of the first three games against the Knicks, but the Long Island native wishes the question that prompted his comment — regarding what hope
  
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• Warriors keep streak alive, win seventh straight behind Steph Curry's 41 points

  08-11-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO – It wasn't long ago that the Golden State Warriors were being written off, calling the 2026-27 season a throwaway after an 0-3 start.They've since won seven consecutive games and have slowly become one of the hottest teams in the league. If you were sleeping on Golden State, then it's time to wake up. The boys are balling.The Warriors kept their win streak intact, battling the Orlando Magic in a 126-119 overtime win on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Chase Center in San Francisco.The Magic
  
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• Mikel Brown’s healthy but knows ‘it’s all about getting stronger’ for Nets

  08-11-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — Understand that “back” is the worst four-letter word for Nets fans.They read about back woes, minutes limits and injury management, but Ben Simmons is what they see. And what they fear.But with Mikel Brown Jr., they don’t have to be afraid.Despite the kid gloves the Nets have treated their rookie with, Brown’s ankle is fine. And more importantly, so is his back.Mikel Brown Jr., who scored 18 points, drives to the basket during the Nets’ 124-121 loss to the Hawks on Nov. 7,
  
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