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• Celtics injury report against Magic lists one key player

  01-11-2026 00:00 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 BOSTON — Mit
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg bounces back with big night as Warriors beat Clippers

  02-11-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg managed to bounce back in a big way on Sunday, Nov. 1.The rookie led the Warriors in a 124-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Chase Center in San Francisco.It was a follow-up to his performance against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. A game that Lendeborg called the "worst game of my life."Lendeborg had called out Lakers star Luka Doncic for his complaining after the first meeting between the two teams to open the season.The Warriors
  
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• Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history twice, fills up stat sheet vs Raptors

  02-11-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are up big on the Toronto Raptors, thanks in no small part to Luka Dončić's monster first half.Coming off a disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday, Oct. 30, in which they faded after a fast start, the Lakers returned to Crypto.com Arena Sunday, Nov. 1 and have kept their foot on the gas, with Dončić being particularly active on both ends of the floor. The Slovenian superstar finished the first half with 24 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a c
  
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• Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended one game for elbow to the head

  02-11-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA has suspended Atlanta Hawks point guard Kingston Flemings, the league announced on Sunday, Nov. 1.Flemings will sit out one game without pay after the league ruled that he intentionally elbowed New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head during their matchup on Saturday, Oct. 31.The rookie made contact with McGowens in back-to-back plays in the Hawks' 121-99 loss at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. With just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Flemings drove
  
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• Knicks Week Preview: November 1-7, 2026

  02-11-2026 03:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: (L-R) Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 109-94. 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Kni
  
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• Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended one game for elbowing Pelicans Bryce McGowens

  02-11-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings threw a cheap-shot elbow to the face of the Pelicans' Bryce McGowens late in the Pelicans' win Saturday night and will serve a one-game suspension without pay, the league announced.The play came after (not during) a Flemings drive to the rim against McGowens, where McGowens blocked Flemings' layup attempt, leading to a Pelicans transition bucket the other way. Something largely missed by the broadcasts was Flemings elbowing McGowen in the face as they ran b
  
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• The Spurs should be patient with Luke Kornet, for now

  02-11-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 27: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 27, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• NBA suspends Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for 'intentionally elbowing' Pelicans' Bryce McGowens in the head

  02-11-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NBA announced on Sunday that it has suspended Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for one game for “intentionally elbowing” New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. The incident took place during the Pelicans’ 121-99 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Flemings will miss Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers without pay. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/p0EsFKQfqf— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 2, 2026The incident took place late in Satu
  
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• NBA suspends Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for 'intentionally elbowing' Pelicans' Bryce McGowens

  02-11-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NBA announced on Sunday that it has suspended Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for one game for “intentionally elbowing” New Orelans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. The incident took place during the Pelicans’ 121-99 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Flemings will miss Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers without pay. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/p0EsFKQfqf— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 2, 2026This story will be updated.
  
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• Nets notch first win of season over Indiana Pacers

  02-11-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points, and Julius Randle had 20 points to lead the Nets to a 98-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.Day'Ron Sharpe had a double-double with 15 points and a team-high 13 rebounds for the Nets, who won for the first time this season. The Nets held a 43-37 edge in rebounds.Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 23 points and Pascal Siakam had 17.The Nets led by 12 three different times in the third quarter, but the Pacers cut the defic
  
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• Wizards pick up team options for 2024 and 2025 first-round picks

  02-11-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers competes for position against Alex Sarr #20 and Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washi
  
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• Luka Dončić knows the Lakers have to be ‘way better’ when teams blitz him

  02-11-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, - October 21: Guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a foul by forward Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors as guard Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors tries to separate them in the first half of a NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Any team that rosters Luka Dončić is
  
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• 3 bright spots hiding beneath the Suns’ ugly start

  02-11-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 24, 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
  
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• Nets get first win of season with strong defensive effort, beating Pacers, 98-90

  02-11-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 1: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets moves the ball against the Indiana Pacers on November 1, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Luther Schlaifer/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The B
  
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• Knicks Injury Tracker: Jose Alvarado questionable for Monday's tilt against Nets

  02-11-2026 01:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players...Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.Jose Alvarado is officially listed as questionable for the Knicks' home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.Alvarado's potential return could mean a diminished role for backup point guard Tyler Kolek, who has shown flashes of playmaking excellence in the early stages of this season.Alvarado has averaged 13.5 minutes per game across two contests this year, with five assists to four turnovers so f
  
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• Preview: Wizards go to Orlando to face Magic on Monday

  02-11-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Washington Wizards go on a brief one-game road trip, heading down south to Orlando, to face the Magic. After an impressive NBA Cup win over the Hornets, holding the opponent to only 79 (!) points, they now face arguably a hungry Orlando team that hasn’t had a great start to their season (2-3 record so far).In fact, the Wizards are coming with a better record (3-3).Here’s the preview!Game infoWhen: : Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Kia Center, Orlando, FLHow to watch: LeagueP
  
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• Celtics outlast Magic, 108-97, behind 32 points from Jayson Tatum

  02-11-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the Celtics shoot somewhere in the neighborhood of 44 percent from the floor and 27 percent from 3-point range, as they did Sunday against the Magic, that is often an indicator that perhaps it simply isn’t their night.In this particular game, though, those numbers didn’t tell the whole story. Boston made crucial hustle plays, extra passes and played excellent defense, leaning on intangibles and collective grit to outlast Orlando, 108-97, and move to 5-1 on the season.Jayson Tatum led th
  
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• Importance of patience being reinforced for Lakers early in season after 25-point collapse

  02-11-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The early-season success might’ve masked the reality of where the Lakers are at in their team-building journey. But they returned to Southern California for their back-to-back set against the Raptors and Heat with a renewed perspective on what needs to happen for them to grow into the championship-caliber team they’re hoping to become.Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and his team know they need to be patient. AP Photo/Justine WillardAnd how the process isn’t as easy or linear as th
  
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• Kings star center reportedly isn’t happy playing with top draft pick as trade rumors swirl

  01-11-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sacramento Kings have enjoyed watching Darius Acuff Jr. take off, but are facing an internal problem with their roster as Domantas Sabonis isn’t too keen on playing alongside him.According to Sean Deveney, of Heavy.com, Sabonis doesn’t appear to enjoy Acuff Jr.’s play style and the Kings could be willing to part ways with Sabonis via trade this season or during the summer.Sacramento Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. playing in an NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies. AP Photo/Brandon Dill“
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg dunking on girlfriend during basketball beatdown turns heads

  01-11-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg didn’t have a great game against the Lakers on Friday night, as he scored a career-low six points and had a -20 +/-.Perhaps this was because Lendeborg used up all of his good hooping against his girlfriend before the game. Yaxel Lendeborg of the Golden State Warriors looks on during an Emirates NBA Cup game against the Los Angeles Lakers in San Francisco on Oct. 30, 2026. NBAE via Getty ImagesOn Thursday, Dub5 Apparel, a clothing brand that Lendeborg and his gir
  
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• LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Indiana Pacers, 5:00 PM ET

  01-11-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 25, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) checks the scoreboard during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t rid the scare from Nets fans.Brooklyn dropped to 0-5 on Friday night after letting another promising start slip away in a 110-94 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Nets came out with another solid start, but c
  
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• Lakers’ rookie gets closer to making season debut with latest injury update

  01-11-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cameron Carr was taken off of the Lakers’ injury report ahead of their game against the Raptors on Sunday. Carr, whom the Lakers acquired from the Knicks after New York selected him with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 draft, has missed all six of the Lakers’ games this season because of a strained right oblique. Cameron Carr of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against the Golden State Warriors during a preseason game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Getty ImagesCarr’s potential d
  
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• It’s November, time to make your (Suns) gift wish list

  01-11-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calendars have moved from pumpkins to turkeys. Retail stores already have trees and lots of red and green. Your friends and family will start, if they haven’t already, asking what you’d like to have this year. If you have kids or grandkids, they’re probably telling you all on their own. Your local NBA team is off to a rough start. But even if they lose Monday against the Warriors, at 1-4 they would match the “out of the gate” record last year from…eventual champion New York. Things
  
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• Jaylen Brown and Grayson Allen shove each other in heated 76ers-Hornets scuffle

  01-11-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaylen Brown (7) of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.Things got intense between veteran guards Jaylen Brown and Grayson Allen as a battle for a loose ball got scrappy during a Halloween clash.Midway through the fourth quarter, the 76ers star drove to the basket but was swarmed by Hornets near the baseline. He and Allen both ended up on the hardwood grabbing for the ball.JAYLEN BROWN AND GRAY
  
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• What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg drops — points in Warriors' win vs. Clippers

  01-11-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg drops — points in Warriors' win vs. Clippers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – All the confetti and remnants of a championship celebration were gone. As the Bay Area continues to celebrate the WNBA champion Valkyries, there was another game to be played Saturday night at Chase Center.The Warriors welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers but were shorthanded without Steph Curry and Draymond Green on the first night of a back-to-back
  
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• What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg drops 37 points in Warriors' win vs. Clippers

  01-11-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg drops 37 points in Warriors' win vs. Clippers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – All the confetti and remnants of a championship celebration were gone. As the Bay Area continues to celebrate the WNBA champion Valkyries, there was another game to be played Saturday night at Chase Center.The Warriors welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers but were shorthanded without Steph Curry and Draymond Green on the first night of a back-to-back.
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/1/26

  01-11-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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 Imag
  
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• Week 2 Fantasy Basketball Aftermath: Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard and others join the dreaded injury list

  01-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For all of us who hoped that we were done with major injuries impacting the NBA and fantasy basketball after a rough opening week, Week 2 was disappointing. Oklahoma City saw another starter join the long list of important players sidelined for extended periods, while Minnesota and Indiana lost their respective offensive focal points to lower-body injuries. Let's take a look back at Week 2, starting with the Timberwolves.Fantasy Basketball Weekend Streamers: Ja’Kobe Walter, Tristan da Silva st
  
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• Week 2 Aftermath: Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard and others join the dreaded injury list

  01-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For all of us who hoped that we were done with major injuries impacting the NBA and fantasy basketball after a rough opening week, Week 2 was disappointing. Oklahoma City saw another starter join the long list of important players sidelined for extended periods, while Minnesota and Indiana lost their respective offensive focal points to lower-body injuries. Let's take a look back at Week 2, starting with the Timberwolves.Fantasy Basketball Weekend Streamers: Ja’Kobe Walter, Tristan da Silva st
  
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• Dusty May is exactly what the city of Dallas needed

  01-11-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a long 19 months since Luka Doncic was traded. It has been an even longer 29 months since Mavericks fans were riding the high of making the NBA Finals and looking forward to the next 10 years of competition. At the time of the trade, it was hard to see how Dallas would ever recover from it. I, personally, could not see a world in which I would feel joy watching the Mavericks for the foreseeable future. Then, Dallas lucked into Cooper Flagg. His rookie year was enjoyable, but so many
  
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