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• Dort magic hexes the Wizards, 139-132

  07-11-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Luguentz Dort #0 of the Atlanta Hawks dives for a loose ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 04, 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 The Hawks welcomed Trae Young and the Wizards into t
  
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• YouTube Gold: Tyrese Proctor Goes Off For Cleveland

  15-11-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Tyrese Proctor #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 14, 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 via G
  
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• Kyrie Irving reflects on 2016 championship in return to Cleveland: ‘I’m so grateful for all the Cavs fans’

  15-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks interacts with the crowd before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 14, 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 via
  
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• Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz

  15-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 9: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 9, 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 T
  
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• Nets can’t overcome slow start in 129-110 loss to Grizzlies

  15-11-2026 08:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on November 04, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 114-104. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images “They pla
  
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• Michael Porter Jr. sits for personal reasons — but he should be back soon

  15-11-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Nets had to play without their leading scorer Saturday, as Michael Porter Jr. sat on the bench in street clothes. He watched his team take a 129-110 beating in Memphis at FedExForum. Porter wasn’t injured but was a healthy scratch for personal reasons. Michael Porter Jr. (17) of the Brooklyn Nets shoots against the Atlanta Hawks during a game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. NBAE via Getty ImagesTwo sources — one a team source and another cl
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs vs Mavericks – Tyrese Proctor goes off

  15-11-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Tyrese Proctor #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 14, 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 via Getty
  
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• The case for a Domantas Sabonis trade for Utah

  15-11-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a basket against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center on October 24, 2025 in Sacramento, 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 Utah Jazz are in the midst of the worst start in decades.
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs 127-117 win over Mavs: Tyrese Proctor leads bench crew to unexpected victory

  15-11-2026 07:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 14, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Tyrese Proctor (24) reacts in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers all but punted this game after not getting back from Miami until late this morning. They rested four of the five starters from last night’s game (Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Jarrett Allen, Peyton Watson) rather than risk
  
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• Antetokounmpo scores 34, Heat block 14 shots and roll past Pistons 137-117 for 4th straight win

  15-11-2026 07:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, some of the spectacular variety, and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 137-117 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.Klay Thompson scored 26 points in his return from a sprained ankle and Bam Adebayo added 20 for the Heat. Davion Mitchell had 15 points and nine rebounds for Miami.Cade Cunningham had 33 points and eight assists for Detroit, which got 20 points and seven assists from Kevin Huerter.Miami h
  
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• Lakers vs. Suns Preview: Adjusting without Austin Reaves

  15-11-2026 05:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers splits the defense of Dillon Brooks #3 and Jamaree Bouyea #17 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers (11-2) conclude their road trip in Phoenix where they will take on the Suns (5-6) on Sunday. It’s the first head-to-head matchup of the season between Pacific Division foes.
  
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• Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 127-117 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ JV

  15-11-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 14: P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots against Tyrese Proctor #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Arena on November 14, 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 The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) turned in a seco
  
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• Nets sorely miss Michael Porter Jr. in beatdown by Grizzlies

  15-11-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn.MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Nets came into Saturday with every advantage. And they flushed them all with an embarrassing 129-110 non-effort against the Grizzlies before 15,103 at FedExForum. The Nets were the fresher, more rested team. They were coming off a huge win and a solid practice, while Memphis was coming off a back-to-back. And while th
  
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• Nets were thrown into travel chaos during the FAA ground stop: ‘Something we couldn’t control’

  15-11-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS — The name of the game in the NBA is adjustments. It’s usually about adjusting to other teams. But for the Nets — and a host of others around the league over the past two days — it was adjusting their travel. The Nets — who were en route to face the Grizzlies — got thrown into travel chaos Friday night and Saturday morning, just like the rest of the country. The Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to ground every flight nationwide for hours Friday left travelers sc
  
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• Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Recap: Dallas struggles on the road, falls 127-117 to star-less Cavaliers

  15-11-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 14, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Cooper Flagg (32) looks to pass beside Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja (33) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-7), 127-117 in a Saturday night matchup on the road. The matchup followed Dallas’ 133-94 beatdown loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The Mavericks needed
  
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• Cavaliers backups beat Mavericks as all 5 Cleveland starters sit out Saturday night's win

  15-11-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Dallas Mavericks 127 to 117 on Saturday night. While the win itself is notable—Cleveland entered the game at 6-7 and Dallas at 7-5—the story was the players the Cavaliers won with.Saturday night was Cleveland's second game in a back-to-back. The Cavs were in Miami on Friday night and lost 133 to 121. With the nationwide domestic ground stop lasting four hours on Friday, travel plans across sports leagues were impacted.Cleveland’s game finished after the gro
  
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• The Knicks are struggling to finish games to start the season

  15-11-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks prepares before the start of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden on November 10, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was just a few months ago that you could’ve tu
  
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• Cavs beat Mavericks 127-117 behind Tyrese Proctor’s triple double

  15-11-2026 04:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 14: Caleb Martin #16 of the Dallas Mavericks goes to the basket against Tyrese Proctor #24 and Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Arena on November 14, 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 The Clevel
  
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• Is Austin Reaves playing Sunday? Injury status for Lakers-Suns

  15-11-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will not play Sunday after suffering an injury on Nov. 11.Reaves has a bruised heel and is considered day-to-day, coach JJ Redick said. Reaves and the Lakers’ medical staff opted against having imaging done on the injury.Reaves is listed as "out" for Sunday's game on the NBA's injury reports released on Saturday, Nov. 14. It will be just the second game that he will have missed this season. He did not play in the Lakers’ 124-114 victory over the Atlanta
  
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• Kyrie Irving was recognized in Cleveland, in honor of his Game 7 shot to secure the 2016 NBA Finals

  15-11-2026 02:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks smiles before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 14, 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 via Getty Images Kyri
  
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• Practical, possible, and unlikely trades for Jalen Green

  15-11-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 06, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 118-116. 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
  
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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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• LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM ET

  15-11-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on 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 Grant Burke/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Brooklyn
  
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• Is everyone on Nets roster available for trade? Mostly yes

  15-11-2026 01:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center on February 26, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Is “everyone” on the Brooklyn Nets ros
  
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• Celtics get good injury news ahead of game against Mavericks

  15-11-2026 01:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 06: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks shake hands after the Celtics defeat the Mavericks 120-100 at TD Garden on March 06, 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 BOSTON — The Celtics wi
  
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• Mavericks vs Cavaliers Preview and Injury Update: Start of a tough two days

  15-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 13: A generic photo of an NBA Cup basketball before the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Im
  
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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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• Victor Wembanyama, Spurs surge in Post’s NBA Power Rankings

  14-11-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Each week, the California Post will power rank the NBA’s 30 teams. Records are as of Saturday morning:1. San Antonio Spurs (11-2)The reigning Western Conference champions remain the hottest team in the league after blowing out the Steph Curry-less Warriors on Friday night. The Spurs have won 11 games in a row. They’re top three offensively and defensively across the league, all while Victor Wembanyama is playing at an MVP-caliber level. (Last week, 3rd)  Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Ant
  
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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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• Barlow ‘making progress,' Embiid out vs. Pacers, more on Sixers

  14-11-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barlow ‘making progress,' Embiid out vs. Pacers, more on Sixers  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaDominick Barlow decided to finish his post-practice workout Saturday with a windmill dunk.While Barlow remains out with a “lower back stress reaction” listing on the Sixers’ injury report, it’s one sign that he’s trending up in his rehab process.“He’s making progress,” Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said. “He was a part of the practice today. It’s kind of a game day
  
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