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• Game Preview: Knicks vs. Magic, October 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks is defended by Tristan da Silva #23 of the Orlando Magic during the first half of the game at the Kia Center on November 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated The Knicks 133 to 121. 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 Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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• Injury updates on Kings players Keegan Murray, Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud

  27-10-2026 05:33 via NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
  Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud is progressing well in his rehabilitation following a right patellar subluxation sustained during the game against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 10. He will be listed as out and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks. Kings center Dylan Cardwell continues his return-to-play process following a left calf strain … Continue reading "Injury updates on Kings players Keegan Murray, Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud"
  
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• Jaylen Brown's camp shuts down report that he demanded a trade out of Boston: It's '10,000% a lie'

  27-10-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite a report to the contrary, Jaylen Brown’s camp is denying that he demanded a trade out of Boston this past offseason. The idea that Brown, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, demanded a trade or even presented the Celtics with a list of demands is “10,000% a lie,” one of his representatives told ESPN’s kris Rhim on Monday night. Brown was dealt to the 76ers this past summer in a blockbuster deal that sent Paul George to the Celtics. That gave the 76ers another piece to pair with Jo
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs 127-125 overtime win over Timberwolves

  27-10-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 26: Meleek Thomas #15 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 26, 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)
  
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• Heat blow fourth-quarter lead to Mavericks, fall to 0-4 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo triple-double

  27-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to fill up the box score. But it's not translating to wins for the Miami Heat. On the heels of three straight losses to start the season, the Heat held a 90-84 lead early in the fourth quarter at home against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. But Cooper Flagg took over down the stretch with 12 of his 29 points in the final stanza to lead the Mavericks to a 113-109 win.Flagg added 11 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks and looks just fine after missing a game with a sh
  
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• Heat blow 4th-quarter lead to Mavericks, fall to 0-4 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo triple-double

  27-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to fill up the box score. But it’s not translating to wins for the Miami Heat. On the heels of three straight losses to start the season, the Heat held a 90-84 lead early in the fourth at home against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. But Cooper Flagg took over down the stretch with 12 of his 29 points in the final stanza to lead the Mavericks to a 113-109 win. Flagg added 11 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks and looks just fine after missing a game with a shoulde
  
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• Game Recap: Booker goes AWOL as Suns fall 125-114 to Thunder

  27-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 26: Aday Mara #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends the shot of Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Paycom Center on October 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images Oklahoma City was missing recen
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs vs Wolves – Meleek Thomas makes stellar debut

  27-10-2026 04:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 26: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 26, 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 Imag
  
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• Rapid Recap: Bucks 110, Pacers 102

  27-10-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 26: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 26, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ sensational 113-109 win at the Miami Heat

  27-10-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images What a damn game,
  
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• Hawks fail to launch in fourth quarter in 120-110 loss

  27-10-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on October 26, 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 The Hawks looked to rebound from their first loss of the season,
  
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• 3 takeaways from the Mavericks’ exhilarating 113-109 win at the Miami Heat

  27-10-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dalla
  
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• Alex Caruso exits Thunder win over Suns early with sprained right ankle as OKC's injury woes continue

  27-10-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder's mounting injury issues went from bad to worse on Monday night, when reserve guard Alex Caruso left the team's matchup with the Phoenix Suns after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter. With just under two minutes to go until halftime and the Thunder holding a 61-47 lead, Caruso rotated in help defense to try to contest a shot attempt by Suns forward Dillon Brooks. But as Brooks drove across the lane and jump-stopped, his right foot collided with the inside o
  
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• Alex Caruso exits early vs. Suns with sprained right ankle as Thunder's injury woes continue

  27-10-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder’s mounting injury issues went from bad to worse on Monday night, when reserve guard Alex Caruso left the team’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter. With just under two minutes to go until halftime and the Thunder holding a 61-47 lead, Caruso rotated in help defense to try to contest a shot attempt by Suns forward Dillon Brooks. But as Brooks drove across the lane and jump-stopped, his right foot collided with the insi
  
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• Celtics handle business at home, beat Bulls 134-99

  27-10-2026 03:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 26, 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 Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The B
  
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• Donovan Mitchell comes up clutch in Cavs 127-125 win over Wolves

  27-10-2026 03:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: Donovan Mitchell #45 listens to head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena on October 26, 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers wo
  
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• Wizards at Hornets final score: Washington loses 110-103

  27-10-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards shoots a three point basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 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 Darren Carroll/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Lakers vs. Blazers Preview: Who’s taking their first loss?

  27-10-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 17: Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball as Jake Laravia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense during the game on January 17, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/NBAE via
  
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• Lakers starter’s costly moment against Jazz draws NBA’s attention

  27-10-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the Lakers’ starting wings was fined for violating one of the NBA’s areas of focus for the 2026-27 season. The league announced Monday afternoon that Ziaire Williams was assessed a postgame flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review.Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams is the team’s first player to be fined during the 2026-27 season. NBAE via Getty ImagesThe incident occured at the 4:44 mark of the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ comeback win over the Jazz on Sunday at
  
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• Warriors vs. Nuggets injury report: Steph Curry and Draymond Green return

  27-10-2026 02:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors hugs Stephen Curry #30 before their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center on October 16, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s time for Game No. 4 of t
  
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• Cason Wallace to have surgery, could miss rest of the 2026-27 NBA season

  27-10-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cason Wallace started the 2026-27 NBA season by getting a lucrative contract extension to stay in Oklahoma City with the Thunder as they looked to make another run to the NBA Finals. Sadly, those hopes just took a major blow less than a full week into the season.Thunder GM Sam Presti announced on Monday that Wallace has suffered a torn labrum and will require surgery. With a long recovery timetable, a return this season looks bleak for the former Kentucky Wildcats standout.Wallace has become a c
  
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• Thunder get devastating Jalen Williams injury news — and lose defensive star too

  27-10-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Thunder’s worst fears around Jalen Williams’ injury were realized.The All-Star wing dislocated his left ankle and has a fractured fibula after taking a nasty fall on a drive to the basket late in the fourth quarter Sunday night, Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti announced during his media availability Monday.Fourth-year guard Cason Wallace, an All-Defensive Second Team selection a year ago, also has a torn left labrum.Both will undergo surgery and will miss most of and potentially
  
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• Thunder’s Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace likely to miss the rest of the season

  27-10-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 22: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts late in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images In devastati
  
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• Austin Reaves is shooting the lights out — and making NBA history along the way

  27-10-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves is turning heads. He has the best true shooting percentage by a guard in NBA history at 63.2%, ahead of Steph Curry who’s in second place (62.6%). Through the first three games of this season, Reaves has a stunning true shooting percentage of 82%. Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Getty ImagesHe’
  
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• What Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace injuries mean for the Thunder and why a trade isn't so simple

  27-10-2026 00:13 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Two Thunder starters need to undergo major surgeries, and OKC's season won't be the same moving forward
  
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• Thunder's Jalen Williams has dislocated left ankle, fractured fibula; Cason Wallace has torn labrum

  27-10-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is brutal news out of Oklahoma City.Jalen Williams suffered a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula from a horrific fall in Sunday's win over the Clippers, Thunder General Manager Sam Presti said Monday in a media briefing. While Presti wouldn't discuss a return timeline, Williams will miss most — and more likely all — of the remainder of this season."This is an injury that generally we see more in football players," Presti said, adding that the former All-Star was in good spirits.
  
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• Luka Doncic and another Lakers star nominated for NBA Player of the Week

  27-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles while talking to the media during a game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome and 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week for the opening week of the season. The other nominees in the Western Conference included Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, as well as Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Thunder’s Shai Gilg
  
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• Cavs vs. Timberwolves game thread

  27-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 10: Center Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around center Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on January 10, 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’ll see how
  
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• Cavs watched World Cup film to address recent blown leads

  26-10-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 22: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 22, 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 Imag
  
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• Ex-Warriors star calls for GM Mike Dunleavy’s job over Steph Curry roster failure

  26-10-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors fans are already pushing the panic button after their team’s 0-3 to start the season.Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins doesn’t think the Warriors’ issues will improve any time soon, given his harsh comments during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” show on Monday.DeMarcus Cousins of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California, Thursday
  
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