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• Cavs vs. 76ers game thread

  07-11-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to start their NBA Cup season with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you c
  
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• Knicks defend Taylor Swift in statement after players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride call her 'fakest' fan

  07-11-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The validity of Taylor Swift’s New York Knicks fandom is once again up for debate. The team itself is taking her side, in response to its own players.Knicks bench players Tyler Kolek and Miles “Deuce” McBride drew plenty of attention Thursday during an appearance on the NBA 2K League’s “Deflected” video series, in which they were asked to identify “the fakest celebrity fan you’ve seen sitting courtside in an NBA game.”Kolek’s first suggestion was Swift, with McBride quickly a
  
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  07-11-2026 01:53 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Kenny Atkinson isn’t concerned about Donovan Mitchell’s scoring numbers

  07-11-2026 01:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 24: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 during the first half against the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena on March 24, 2026 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. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell is taking fo
  
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• Zach LaVine is the latest opponent to heap praise on Luka Dončić

  06-11-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - APRIL 7: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks talk after the game between the Chicago Bulls anb the Dallas Mavericks on April 7, 2023 at the 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/
  
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• Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis stepping away from basketball to deal with ongoing health issues

  06-11-2026 23:06 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Porziņģis signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Warriors in free agency this summer
  
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• Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis issues update on his health, NBA future

  06-11-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis, who has not been with the team as he addresses long-term health concerns, announced he will step away from basketball.“This season I was really looking forward to running it with this group, but as I ramped up, my body didn’t respond the way I anticipated,” Porziņģis wrote Friday, Nov. 6 in a statement posted to social media.“I’m doing good, but I know what it takes, and I’m not where I want to be to perform at the level that I exp
  
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• Kristaps Porzingis says he will 'step away' from basketball in wake of lingering health issues

  06-11-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristaps Porzingis is stepping away from NBA play while dealing with ongoing health issues, the veteran center announced Friday.In a statement on social media, Porzingis said that he was not able to play at the level he hoped, and had decided to focus on his health.“This season I was really looking forward to running it with this group, but as I ramped up, my body didn’t respond the way I anticipated,” Porzingis wrote. “I’m doing good, but I know what it takes, and I’m not where I wa
  
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• Kristaps Porziņģis says he will 'step away' from basketball in wake of lingering health issues

  06-11-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristaps Porziņģis is stepping away from the NBA while dealing with ongoing health issues, the veteran center announced Friday.In a statement on social media, Porziņģis said he was not able to play at the level he hoped and has decided to focus on his health."This season I was really looking forward to running it with this group, but as I ramped up, my body didn't respond the way I anticipated," Porziņģis wrote. "I'm doing good, but I know what it takes, and I'm not where I want to be to p
  
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• The Credits: Old School

  06-11-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors 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 Imag
  
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• Kristaps Porziņģis announces he will ‘step away from the game I love’

  06-11-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 25: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors pauses during a break in play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Chase Center on March 25, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kelley L Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Kristaps Porziņģis s
  
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• Kristaps Porziņģis announces that he's stepping away from basketball

  06-11-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friday afternoon, Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announced that he has decided to step away from basketball as he continues to address the autoimmune disorder postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) that has kept him off the court this season. pic.twitter.com/d0UoELOmye— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) November 6, 2026Traded to the Warriors at the February deadline, Porziņģis appeared in 15 games last season, averaging 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1
  
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  06-11-2026 22:29 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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  06-11-2026 22:27 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Knicks defend Taylor Swift after Tyler Kolek, Deuce McBride characterize her fandom as 'performative'

  06-11-2026 22:12 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  The organization was compelled to respond after two Knicks players were dismissive of Swift's fandom
  
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• Boston Celtics (6-2) at Charlotte Hornets (3-6) Game #9 11/6/26

  06-11-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Naz Reid #0 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 14, 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 Ce
  
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• Warriors star reveals eye-opening ‘short-man complex’ admission, fueling rage on court

  06-11-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just as Draymond Green was coming around on Dillon Brooks, the yearslong feud between two of the NBA’s most controversial players was reignited this week, when Brooks came to defend his teammate and Green, seething, grabbed him by the collar of his jersey.Green was ejected from the Warriors’ 116-113 win over the Suns on Monday night. Brooks said immediately following the game that he was trying to “de-escalate” the situation, which began when Green wrapped both arms around Khaman Maluach
  
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• Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Blazers at Lakers, 76ers at Cavs, college football and more

  06-11-2026 21:30 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  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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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/6/26

  06-11-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 26: The sneakers worn by Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center 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 (P
  
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• Donovan Mitchell needs to shoot more, not less

  06-11-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 4: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks down the floor during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on November 4, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you’ve been online rec
  
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• Swifties fans mock Tyler Kolek following ‘fakest’ Knicks fan insult

  06-11-2026 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Swifties are out to defend their leader. Taylor Swift’s mega following had her back on Friday after the Knicks’ Tyler Kolek called out the 14-time Grammy Award winner for being the “fakest” celebrity fan of the newly crowned champions.Many were quick to remind the backup guard of his playing time during the NBA Finals, or lack thereof. “Tyler Kolek and Taylor Swift played the same amount of minutes in the 2026 NBA Finals,” one fan wrote on X.Another said: “Tyler Kolek wishes he
  
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• LeBron James’ eerily creepy double reveals why he blew up in legal rage

  06-11-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James (and his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Luka Dončić) had an attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to PlayVision Inc., a sports technology startup that owns the Bron AI sports betting app.James, who has an exclusive endorsement deal with Polymarket, told the company to stop using his likeness without authorization after a Bron AI video advertisement that featured LeBron’s likeness went viral on social media Wednesday. The likeness of James’ face i
  
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  06-11-2026 20:47 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Jordan Walsh reflects on his “okay” start to the season

  06-11-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the New York Knicks 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 CH
  
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• Westchester Knicks 2026-27 Season Primer

  06-11-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WHITE PLAINS, NY - FEBRUARY 21: Dink Pate #1 of the Westchester Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Charge on February 21, 2026 at Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. 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 Luther Schlaifer/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• Steph Curry’s viral Klay Thompson exchange comes with bittersweet retirement admission

  06-11-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s still strange for Golden State Warriors fans to see Klay Thompson wearing another team’s jersey.They had to do so once again on Thursday, when Thompson’s Miami Heat came to town. At least Steph Curry (who had 29 points in the Warriors- 120-100 win) managed to make light of this at one point in the game, when he pointed at his former teammate and gave a thumbs-up during a brief pause in the action.Steph having fun next to Klay
  THUMBS UP for his former teammate! https://t.co/ucxJpfuFAmp
  
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• Report: Warriors contact Bulls, Pelicans, and Bucks about Kristaps Porzingis trade

  06-11-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls goes up for a shot on Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on March 10, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors h
  
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• The best version of Devin Booker is the one attacking early

  06-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 5: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 5, 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 So
  
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• Walker Kessler is having more of an impact than it looks

  06-11-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Since the Lakers acquired Walker Kessler over the summer, most of the conversation regarding his play, and subsequent impact, has been tied to the cost paid to land him.The multiple years and millions of dollars, the draft picks and swaps, each have served as footnotes after every game thus far. While fair given what the Lakers need from him going forward, it has also put increased emphasis on his raw production rather than influence. If you’re into that kind of thing, Kessler’s per-game nu
  
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• Rookie Report Vol. 1 + What Brought Us Joy with Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence

  06-11-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk about this year's rookie class! They share their early observations of Cam Boozer (MEM), Yaxel Lendeborg (GSW), AJ Dybantsa (WAS), Caleb Wilson (CHI), Darius Acuff Jr. (SAC) and Kingston Flemings (ATL). On the WNBA side, the guys are joined by Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence (Pull Up with Myles & Owen podcast) to help c
  
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