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• Den Questions: Finding Identity In Turmoil

  07-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome back to the Den. The Wolves are ten games in and their record stands at 7-3. Over that time the Wolves sprinted out of the gates, lost Anthony Edwards to dirty knees in need of a cleaning, and have mostly righted the ship. Their losses are on travel back-to-backs and their first game without Edwards where they didn’t even have a chance to practice before tip-off.This team found something special in their first four games and then had their literal knees cut from them. Through the mire
  
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• Cavs at Heat: How to watch, odds, and injury report

  13-11-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat after the game at Rocket Arena on March 27, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Heat 149-128. 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 Cleveland Cavaliers are
  
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• Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors

  13-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 1: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is guarded by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the game on April 1, 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) | NBA
  
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• Clippers' Bradley Beal still sidelined, getting 'not good results' in ramp-up

  13-11-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the Los Angeles Clippers seem to be seeing strides made by some of their other injured players, Bradley Beal doesn’t appear to be on the same trajectory.Beal is exactly one year removed from having undergone season-ending surgery to repair his fractured hip. The three-time All-Star’s hip has been cleared, but Beal remains on the injury report with right knee inflammation.Beal has continued to serve as “a veteran leader” who spends time talking with the young guys, but when he will
  
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• Wolves 133, Mavericks 94: You Like That?

  13-11-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 12: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at Target Center on November 12, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Mavericks 133-94. 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
  
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• Lakers' Luka Dončić 'feeling good' after injury scare, per report

  13-11-2026 06:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić had an injury scare against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Nov. 11.Dončić suffered a right ankle injury with 4:25 left in the game after landing on Kyle Kuzma while attempting a shot. The point guard was awarded a foul and attempted his free throws before leaving for the locker room.Coach JJ Redick stated after the game that Dončić had an ankle "tweak.""I'm good," said Dončić, who finished with 32 points. "Obviously painful a little bit, but I'll be
  
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• Devin Booker’s 30 points lift Suns past Hornets, 101-96

  13-11-2026 06:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns led 48-31 halfway through the second quarter, and it looked like they were on their way to another stress-free win against a depleted Charlotte Hornets team. Without the franchise cornerstone players Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller, and with a superb stretch from the Suns bench, the Hornets looked dead in the water, but ultimately fought back and made this game a slog for the final two and a half quarters for the Suns, who won 101-96.Two things were apparent in this game: the Ph
  
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• Game Preview: Knicks at Pacers, November 13, 2026

  13-11-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 18: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball while being guarded by OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks 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) | Getty Images There are s
  
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• Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 133-94 embarrassment at Minnesota

  13-11-2026 05:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 12: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at Target Center on November 12, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Mavericks 133-94. 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
  
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• Cunningham’s 52 points help the Pistons outlast the Wizards 144-140 in double overtime

  13-11-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 52 points and had 11 assists, and the Detroit Pistons outlasted Washington 144-140 in double overtime Thursday night after the Wizards twice extended the game with last-second shots.Trae Young’s 3-pointer at the buzzer forced the first overtime, and then rookie AJ Dybantsa’s midrange effort with less than a second left sent the teams to another OT. But Cunningham quickly made a 3-pointer, and then Anthony Davis fouled out to give Detroit the upper hand.It
  
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• Pistons vs. Wizards final score: Cade makes history in double OT win

  13-11-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 12: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates against the Washington Wizards during the first overtime at Capital One Arena on November 12, 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 52 points, and the
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Six double-digit scorers lead Sixers over Raptors

  13-11-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 12: VJ Edgecombe #77 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 Im
  
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• 3 thoughts as the Mavericks get their doors blown off, 133-94, at the Minnesota Timberwolves

  13-11-2026 04:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 12: Caleb Martin #16 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves 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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• Caleb Wilson out 4-6 weeks with hand fracture in big Bulls blow

  13-11-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls shoots a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers at United Center in Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.The Bulls’ disaster season just got much, much worse. Caleb Wilson, perhaps the 1-9 team’s only bright spot through the first three weeks of the season, underwent surgery for a fracture in his right hand and is expected to miss four to six weeks. He injured his hand during the third quarter of Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs as he tried to knock the ball
  
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• Cade Cunningham scores career-high 52 points in Pistons' 144-140 win in 2OT over Wizards

  13-11-2026 04:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham became the first NBA player to record 50 or more points with 10-plus assists and no turnovers in a 144-140 win over the Washington Wizards in double overtime on Thursday. Turnovers weren't officially recorded by the NBA until 1977, so it isn't certain that Cunningham is the first player to ever post that stat line. However, only three players in the past 49 years — Michael Jordan, Nikola Jokic and Damian Lillard — had scored 50 with 10 assists and 1 turn
  
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• Cade Cunningham scores career-high 52 points in Pistons' 142-140 win in 2 OT over Wizards

  13-11-2026 04:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham became the first NBA player to score 50 or more points with 10-plus assists and no turnovers in a 144-140 win over the Washington Wizards in double overtime on Thursday. Cunningham finished with a career-high 52 points, shooting 16-of-25 from the floor (including 3-for-5 on 3-pointers) and making 17 of 18 free throws in Detroit’s win. This story will be updated with more information.
  
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• Recap: Wizards lose 144-140 in double-OT thriller vs. Pistons

  13-11-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena on March 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards’ struggles continued Thursday night, as they fell to the Detroit Pis
  
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• Recap: Wizards down Pistons in 2OT, 144-140

  13-11-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena on March 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards’ struggles continued Thursday night, as they fell to the Detroit Pis
  
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• ‘Hard to win': Simons, Walker put Portland lessons to work with Sixers

  13-11-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Hard to win': Simons, Walker put Portland lessons to work with Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaAnfernee Simons and Jabari Walker shared the floor for 131 games in Portland. The Trail Blazers won 46 of them.They sat beside one another in the Sixers’ interview room Thursday night after a victory and discussed what the other 85 taught them.“Whether you’ve got a big role or a small role, it’s hard to win in the NBA,” Simons said. “We’ve seen it firsthand.”Thei
  
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• ‘Hard to win': Simons, Walker carry Portland lessons into Sixers roles

  13-11-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Hard to win': Simons, Walker carry Portland lessons into Sixers roles originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaAnfernee Simons and Jabari Walker shared the floor for 128 games in Portland. The Trail Blazers won 43 of them.They sat beside one another in the Sixers’ interview room Thursday night after a victory and discussed what the other 85 taught them.“Whether you’ve got a big role or a small role, it’s hard to win in the NBA,” Simons said. “We’ve seen it firsthand.”Thei
  
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• Cade Cunningham has historic night as Pistons outlast Wizards in bloody battle

  13-11-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talk about blood, sweat and tears.AJ Dybantsa collided with Cade Cunningham during the Washington Wizards' game against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Nov. 12 and was bloodied on the play.Dybantsa didn't miss any action and even sent the game into its second overtime, but Cunningham ended up being the star of the game. The Pistons guard scored a career-high 52 points at Capital One Arena to dismantle the Wizards 144-140 in double overtime. He added 11 assists, five rebounds, a steal and a bloc
  
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• AJ Dybantsa bloodied after collision during Wizards-Pistons game

  13-11-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talk about blood, sweat and tears.AJ Dybantsa collided with Cade Cunningham during the Washington Wizards' game against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Nov. 12 and was bloodied on the play.With 26 seconds left in regulation and the Wizards up 118-117, Cunningham was dribbling the ball and attempted to twirl and switch directions. The Wizards rookie and 2026 No. 1 overall pick was guarding him and, when Cunningham spun back around, his jaw smacked into the side of Dybantsa's face.AJ Dybantsa was
  
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• Toronto falls to stacked Sixers’ offence

  13-11-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Head Coach Darko Rajakovic and JaKobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors look on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers 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 Jesse D. Garrabran
  
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• Marcus Smart suspended three games for punch

  13-11-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Houston Rockets and Charles Bassey #28 of the Golden State Warriors are separated during the third quarter of the game at Toyota Center on November 11, 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Houston Rockets guard Ma
  
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• Sixers take care of business without LeBron, secure 10th vs. Raptors

  13-11-2026 03:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 12: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Lakers newcomer learns to trust franchise’s belief in him

  13-11-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE — The Lakers have been getting more from Sandro Mamukelashvili recently than simply his highest-scoring games since joining the franchise over the summer.The 23 points he scored in Monday’s win over the Hawks and Wednesday’s victory over the Bucks were necessary during games they were either without or lost key players during the games. Sandro Mamukelashvili of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena in
  
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• Miles McBride’s resurgence could change Knicks’ trade plans

  13-11-2026 03:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) reacts after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 11, 2026.The Deuce has been loose. Miles McBride, after some early-season struggles, is playing some of his best basketball since sports hernia surgery disrupted his season last year. He was averaging just 6.4 points on a rough 35.7 percent shooting from the field across the Knicks’ first five games. But over the past six games, McBride averaged 9.2 poin
  
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• Marcus Smart suspended for throwing punch that made contact with Warriors player's face

  13-11-2026 03:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart has been suspended for "throwing a punch that made contact with the face" of opponent Charles Bassey during Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors.The NBA released a statement on Thursday, Nov. 12 announcing the Rockets guard is being suspended three games without pay for the incident.The night before, Smart grazed the face of Bassey when he threw a punch with 21 seconds left in the third quarter after the whistle was blown for a separate foul. Thei
  
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• NBA’s anti-tanking rules ironically tanking Utah Jazz season

  13-11-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 11: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz celebrates during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 11, 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images I know
  
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• Warriors ponder replacing injury-riddled Kristaps Porzingis with standout big men

  13-11-2026 01:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s no secret the Warriors need to acquire an impactful big man.While it hasn’t been a month since the NBA season started, Golden State appears to be aware of its deficiencies and is looking into fixing them.According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, he’s heard rumors of the Warriors being interested in Norman Powell but isn’t buying into it. He mentioned two potential players.ClutchPoints’ @BrettSiegelNBA says Wendell Carter Jr and Naz Reid could be potential trade target
  
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