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• Celtics will be without star player vs Houston Rockets

  02-11-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at TD Garden on October 26, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Celtics will be without Paul George when they
  
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• Cavs vs. Mavs game thread

  15-11-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to rebound from
  
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• While tied for NBA's best record, Lakers believe they can be better

  15-11-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers coach JJ Redick slaps hand with forward Ziaire Williams as he comes off the court during a timeout. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)While rocketing toward the top of the league, the Lakers have been far from perfect. That’s good news to them.“A big thing that we talk with our players about a lot is being able to learn and get better and try to correct things even when you are winning,” coach JJ Redick said.The Lakers (11-2) have won seven consecutive games entering Sunday’s 1 p.m
  
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• Embiid OUT, LeBron James not listed on injury report for Sixers-Pacers

  14-11-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 2: Joel Embiid #21 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers talk during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 2, 2026 at 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) | NB
  
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• The Suns are getting crushed in one critical area of the game

  14-11-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Moussa Diabate #14 of the Charlotte Hornets boxes out Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns during the game on November 12, 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 G
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/14/26

  14-11-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 11: The sneakers worn by Dillon Mitchell #20 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 11, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• JJ Redick has lofty defensive identity for Lakers: ‘Physical as f–k’

  14-11-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We all know JJ Redick is a basketball sicko. You know, the type of guy who rewatches games in a dark basement to pore over what he and the Lakers could’ve done better. On Friday, we got a glimpse of what his staff is doing behind the scenes. Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Nov. 11, 2026, in Milwaukee. AP Photo/Aaron GashRedick said his analytics team used the three-day break between games to prepar
  
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• Preview: Wizards host Rockets, Carrington added to injury report

  14-11-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) reacts after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Game InfoWhen: Sunday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. ETHow to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League PassWhere: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.Injury ReportWizards: Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip), Reece Beekman – Out (Shoulder)
  
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• Championship hangover? Josh Hart 'not in a good headspace' as he, other Knicks struggle amid uneven start

  14-11-2026 21:20 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  The vibes have shifted for the Knicks early in their title defense
  
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• Sixers finding success manufacturing their own energy

  14-11-2026 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Anfernee Simons #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 12, 2026 at 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty
  
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• Kings head coach Doug Christie gets brutally honest about job security

  14-11-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO ― The Sacramento Kings have dropped another game and if you think head coach Doug Christie is worried about being in some kind of hot seat, he's not. And he shouldn't be.It's a familiar position for Christie, who's been dealt a bad hand since his head coaching tenure began. He inherited a then-Mike Brown team that was a season removed from the postseason before eventually trading its franchise player, De'Aaron Fox. They finished 40-42, Christie went 27-24 as interim, having taken ov
  
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• Film study: What is the Wizards’ offense missing?

  14-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  NOVEMBER 12: Tre Johnson #12 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 12, 2026 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Game Preview: Nets close out the road trip in Memphis

  14-11-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Ty Jerome #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 11, 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 Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Bro
  
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• D’Angelo Russell and LaMelo Ball: Darling vs. Discarded

  14-11-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 12: The back of LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves jersey during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 12, 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Rockets fourth-quarter three-point shooting has been clutch

  14-11-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz during a 2026 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 13, 2026 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Phoenix might be figuring things out, one stop at a time

  14-11-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Miles Bridges #22 and Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns touch fingers after the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 12, 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)
  
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• Josh Hart admits he’s ‘not in a good head space’as his Knicks struggles mount

  14-11-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Hart KnicksINDIANAPOLIS — Josh Hart’s issues aren’t exclusive to his shot. The Knicks veteran said he’s mentally struggling to start a disappointing season, and he doesn’t know how to break out of it. “Wish I could tell you,” Hart said. “Don’t know. Right now I’m not in a good head space and I got to figure out how to improve that. And improve my play.”Asked what that meant, Hart, who is shooting just 36 percent on the season, said, “Just mentally. Got to be better
  
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• Josh Hart admits he’s ‘not in a good head space’ as his Knicks struggles mount

  14-11-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Hart KnicksINDIANAPOLIS — Josh Hart’s issues aren’t exclusive to his shot. The Knicks veteran said he’s mentally struggling to start a disappointing season, and he doesn’t know how to break out of it. “Wish I could tell you,” Hart said. “Don’t know. Right now I’m not in a good head space and I got to figure out how to improve that. And improve my play.”Asked what that meant, Hart, who is shooting just 36 percent on the season, said, “Just mentally. Got to be better
  
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• Draymond Green defends Rockets from ‘dirty' label after Steph Curry injury

  14-11-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green defends Rockets from ‘dirty' label after Steph Curry injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraymond Green does not think the Houston Rockets are a dirty team. He does, however, believe they are a very physical one.Speaking on “The Draymond Green Show” as he discussed Steph Curry’s injury and playing without him, Green addressed the label that followed the Warriors’ 115-108 loss in Houston on Nov. 11. Curry grimaced and reached for his right side after tangling
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors get a taste of life without Stephen Curry: 'It felt helpless out there'

  14-11-2026 17:00 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  With Curry sidelined, the Warriors got throttled by the Spurs and Lendeborg had the worst game of his young career
  
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• 2026 NBA betting promos: Get over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for Nov. 14

  14-11-2026 16:36 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Hawks unable to outlast Bulls in overtime loss

  14-11-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 13: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls and Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks jump at tip off during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at the United Center on November 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawk
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: When it come to the Giannis trade, fans are on the fence

  14-11-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat smiles during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 10, 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images This we
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘I tweaked my calf’

  14-11-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 13: Quenton Jackson #29 of the Indiana Pacers confronts Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 13, 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 Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fake comeback attempt by New York
  
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• NBA Cup 2026 updated standings after Friday's group play games

  14-11-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friday's Emirates NBA Cup group stage action showcased nine games, with several teams delivering standout performances while others endured close defeats or suffered blowout losses.The San Antonio Spurs continued their commanding run in the NBA Cup, remaining unbeaten after a dominant 123-85 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors were without their star, Stephen Curry, who is sidelined for at least two weeks due to a right oblique tear. Stephon Castle stepped up for the Spurs, lead
  
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• Alperen Sengun’s 43 points leads Rockets over Jazz 125-118

  14-11-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 13: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a win against the Utah Jazz during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup at Toyota Center on November 13, 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sorry for the late recap, y’all. Our writer was stuck i
  
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• Dejounte Murray is available: should the Raptors pay the price?

  14-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 8: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on November 8, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ca
  
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• Bucks vs. Magic Player Grades: Bigs peform, team forgets how to make free throws

  14-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Kel'el Ware #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket as Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic plays defense during the game during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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
  
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• The NBA is all about fit. Paul George and the Celtics fit together perfectly.

  14-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul George dribbles against the 76ers. | Getty Images We’ve all done it. We’ve judged players on various teams around the league based on preconceived notions and false narratives. We’ve jumped to conclusions based on what we think we know about someone rather than what we actually know.That’s human nature, and it’s not our fault. When we see someone act a certain way once or twice, we assume they act that way all the time. Basketball mirrors life in the sense that one snapshot from t
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs and Celtics stand out in Emirates Cup competition

  14-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors go up for a jump ball during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 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 b
  
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