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• Game Preview #7: Wolves vs Spurs Game Thread

  31-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 15: De'aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 15, 2026 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. (Photo
  
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• Warriors backcourt depth takes hit losing Brandon Williams, Will Richard

  10-11-2026 06:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO ― The Golden State Warriors have taken a blow to the depth in their backcourt early in the 2026-27 season, despite an eight-game winning streak. Warriors guard Brandon Williams made a brief appearance in the Warriors' dominant 138-87 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Nov. 9 at Chase Center.Williams logged 1 minute, 39 seconds for Golden State and scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting, connecting on back-to-back layups before exiting the game with a hamstring injury. Wi
  
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• Cooper Flagg joins elite company with 40-point game in Mavs win over Pacers

  10-11-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Don't sleep on Cooper Flagg.The second-year star had 43 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 125-122 win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Nov. 9 at the American Airlines Center. He added 10 rebounds for a double-double and six assists with three steals for good measure.According to the NBA, the 19-year-old joins Kevin Durant as the only other player in league history to have at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a game as a teenager. ESPN adds that this is the 14th game in which Fl
  
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• Victor Wembanyama nearly had a unique triple-double in just 25 minutes of historic blowout win over Suns

  10-11-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns had absolutely no answer for Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. And he wasn't even on the court for that long. Wembanyama finished just shy of a triple-double while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a blowout 122-96 win over the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. But instead of a traditional points-rebounds-assists triple-double, Wembanyama finished just one block short of that mark.He put up 40 points in the win, and had 11 rebounds and nine blocks to go with three assists i
  
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• Victor Wembanyama nearly had a triple-double with blocks, in just 25 minutes, in historic blowout win over Suns

  10-11-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns had absolutely no answer for Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. And he wasn’t even on the court for that long. Wembanyama finished just shy of a triple-double while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a blowout 122-96 win over the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. But instead of a traditional points-rebounds-assists triple-double, Wembanyama finished just two blocks shy of that mark.He put up 40 points in the win, and had 11 rebounds and eight blocks to go with it in just hi
  
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• Victor Wembanyama nearly had a historic 40-point triple-double in just 25 minutes of blowout win over Suns

  10-11-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns had absolutely no answer for Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. And he wasn't even on the court for that long. Wembanyama finished just shy of a triple-double while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a blowout 122-96 win over the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. But instead of a traditional points-rebounds-assists triple-double, Wembanyama finished just one block short of that mark.He put up 40 points in the win, and had 11 rebounds and 9 blocks to go with 3 assists in just
  
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• 3 takeaways from the Mavericks’ thrilling 125-122 win over the Indiana Pacers

  10-11-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 9: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates after scoring a basket during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center on November 9, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (7-4) survived a wi
  
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• Seven times Jamal Shead looked Kyle Lowry-esque in loss to Grizzlies

  10-11-2026 04:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ON - November 9 In first half action, Jamal Shead (1) of the Raptors works some defence on Jerami Grant (3) of the Grizzlies The Toronto Raptors played the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA basketball action at the Scotiabank Arena. November 9 2026 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images The Toronto Raptors may have fallen to the Memphis Grizzlies 118-102 on Monday, but there was a familiar presence on the court that both softe
  
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• Luka Doncic nearly notches triple-double as he continues to dominate NBA

  10-11-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić didn't miss a beat.The Los Angeles Lakers star nearly notched a triple-double on Monday, Nov. 9 in his return from injury when he tallied 32 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in a 124-114 win against the Atlanta Hawks.Dončić missed one game with back tightness, a win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Nov. 8, but he returned to the starting lineup on day later at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 23 points off the bench, and Walker Kessler added
  
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• Stephen Curry tries on former teammate Jordan Poole's sunglasses

  10-11-2026 04:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO ― There's a reunion going on in the Bay Area as the Golden State Warriors prepared to host the New Orleans Pelicans in a regular-season meeting at Chase Center on Monday, Nov. 9.Featured on the Pelicans roster is their reserve point guard Jordan Poole, who was drafted by the Warriors with the 28th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Poole helped the Warriors win a championship in 2022.During pregame warmups, Poole – who rocked a pair of athletic shades – had briefly reunited
  
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• Pistons vs Wizards final score: Detroit wins first game of home-and-home

  10-11-2026 04:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 9: John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons dunks the ball in the game against the Washington Wizards on November 9, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Wizards at Pistons final score: Washington loses 122-111

  10-11-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 9: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 9, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Hornets humiliate the Cavs 124-112

  10-11-2026 03:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 9: James Harden #1 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 9, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• No Austin Reaves, no problem. First-place Lakers beat Hawks for sixth consecutive win

  10-11-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers guard Collin Sexton celebrates during the first half of a 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. (Mike Stewart / Associated Press)Austin Reaves took the baton from Luka Doncic when Doncic sat out Sunday, and when the roles were reversed Monday, Doncic passed it to his teammates.Doncic had 32 points and 10 assists in a 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks as the Lakers (10-2) won their sixth game in a row, surviving a short bench and a Hawks comeback.One night after sitting out
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs vs Hornets – James Harden reaches DEFCON 1

  10-11-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 9: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 9, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Warriors have no urgency to trade Porzingis, give up draft picks

  10-11-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6), center, is sandwiched by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33), left, and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) resulting in a foul during a game between the Washington Wizards and the Indiana Pacers at the Capital One Arena on February 11, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors would like to trade Kristaps Porzingis by December 15. Howe
  
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• Lakers’ bench comes up big in road win over Hawks

  10-11-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 9: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks on November 9, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images For the sec
  
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• Warriors vs. Pelicans injury report: No Zion Williamson or Trey Murphy III

  10-11-2026 03:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 30: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans greets Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors after the game on October 30, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Warriors guard Will Richard sidelined by torn ligament in left thumb

  10-11-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — Second-year Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard has a torn ligament in his left thumb that will sideline him for an undetermined stretch.The Warriors listed Richard on the injury report Sunday with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and he was out for Monday’s game against New Orleans at Chase Center as the team concludes a six-game homestand. Golden State didn’t have practice or media availability Sunday, so there wasn’t an immediate timetable for Richard’s recovery
  
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• The Utah Jazz have the worst record in the NBA

  10-11-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 8: Brice Sensabaugh #28 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 8, 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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• Kobe Bryant No. 8 Lakers jersey fetches huge money at auction

  10-11-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mamba Mentality continues to draw attention.A game-worn No. 8 Kobe Bryant jersey from the 2003-2004 season sold for $1.83 million at The Realest on Sunday, Nov. 8. This is the highest sale of a non-rookie jersey from the Los Angeles Lakers star before he switched to No. 24. It also lands among the top-five highest public auction sales of Bryant's NBA jerseys.The jersey is autographed and was certified by The Realest's authentication program, which utilizes photo-matching. Its only previous owner
  
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• It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns

  10-11-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates a dunk against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of a preseason game at Frost Bank Center on October 14, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of
  
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• Mavericks vs Pacers Preview and Injury Report: Closing out the homestand

  10-11-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 23: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 23, 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 Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (6-4) close out a three-game home stand against th
  
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• Knicks’ Jalen Brunson earns NBA accolade after great week of play

  10-11-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 7: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 7, 2026 at the 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Cavs at Hornets game thread

  10-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 20: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the first half of a basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 20, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Clevel
  
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• Will Jordan Poole play vs Warriors as Pelicans come to Chase?

  10-11-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors interact after a play during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 04, 2024 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 Golden State Warriors w
  
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• Rockets vs. Nuggets in Western Conference contender battle

  10-11-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 4: Kevin Durant #7 and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 4, 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) | NBAE vi
  
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• 2026 NBA betting promos: Get over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for Nov. 9

  10-11-2026 00:30 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes out vs. Hawks

  10-11-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 8: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with media after the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Around the West: Sizing up the conference behind the Lakers

  10-11-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 4: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks the shot of Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game on November 4, 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
  
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