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• Game Thread: Suns home opener vs. Warriors

  25-10-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 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. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Let’s open the season at home on a much different
  
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• Kon Knueppel Nearly Back For The Hornets

  30-10-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 11: Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during a preseason game on October 11, 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
  
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• NBA MVP rankings: Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's reign may be in peril

  30-10-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA regular season just started, but it’s not too early to look ahead to the league’s most significant individual award.It’s clear the field for Most Valuable Player is going to be a crowded one, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s run of two consecutive awards may be in peril. It’s also clear that injuries are going to take their toll on the race for the prize.Several significant ailments, none bigger than Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards’ knee
  
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• How does the NBA Cup work? 2026 schedule, format, groups and more

  30-10-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA Cup enters its fourth year hopeful that a pair of firsts can help grow the audience for its in-season tournament.For the first time, the defending NBA Cup champion is also the reigning NBA champion. For the first time, the event's championship game will be played outside Las Vegas. For the New York Knicks, it's an early season challenge once group-play games begin this week. They will attempt to become the first repeat winner of the NBA Cup.Here's everything you need to know about the 20
  
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• Jordan Walsh understands the bigger picture with his starting role

  30-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics is introduced before the game against the New York Knicks on October 23, 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 BOSTON �
  
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• Back-to-backs, holding Jayson Tatum out of Game 7, and sports science

  30-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with fans after scoring the game winning basket in overtime to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 at TD Garden on October 27, 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 With a rash of inj
  
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• Sixers-Knicks NBA Cup primer: What's at stake in Friday's rematch

  30-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers-Knicks NBA Cup primer: What's at stake in Friday's rematch originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ second meeting with the Knicks in 10 days will count in two places.Friday night’s game at Xfinity Mobile Arena is part of the regular-season schedule, but it will also open Group Play in the fourth annual NBA Cup.The Knicks enter as defending champions twice over. They won last season’s NBA Cup before completing their run to the NBA championship. The Sixers, meanwhile
  
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• Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is off to a historic start. Think Shaq-like.

  30-10-2026 05:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors seem to have landed a gem with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Yaxel Lendeborg has put his name among some of the greatest rookies of all-time with his first-week performance.After an 0-3 start, the Warriors have won back-to-back games and Lendeborg has filled his role tremendously. Yes, he's playing alongside a guy named Stephen Curry, who's been unstoppable the past two games − his 44-point night following a perfect shooting night. Still, Curry can't do it alo
  
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• Cameron Boozer Just Did Something Not Many Rookies Do, And Certainly Not This Soon

  30-10-2026 05:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 29: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 29, 2026 at the Moda Center 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Game Preview: Knicks at 76ers, October 30, 2026

  30-10-2026 05:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during a preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. 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 Mitchell Leff/G
  
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• Knicks decline Pacôme Dadiet’s option

  30-10-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Pacome Dadiet #4 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Images) |
  
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• Trail Blazers' Ja Morant ruled out of loss to Grizzlies with hamstring injury

  30-10-2026 05:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ja Morant’s first meeting with his former team as a Portland Trail Blazer came to an early end, after the guard exited the game with a left hamstring injury.Halfway through the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Morant appeared to grab at his left hamstring after a few back-and-forth plays. He went to the bench shortly afterwards and had his leg checked out on the sideline.The 27-year-old point guard was officially ruled out by the team later in the quarter. The
  
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• Trail Blazers' Ja Morant ruled out of game vs. Grizzlies with hamstring injury

  30-10-2026 05:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ja Morant’s first meeting with his former team as a Portland Trail Blazer came to an early end, after the guard was ruled out with a left hamstring injury.Morant was officially ruled out by the team during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He finished with 14 points, two rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes of play.This story will be updated.
  
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• Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks game preview ft. the NBA Cup!

  30-10-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 6: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on December 6, 2025 at American Airlines Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Hawks beat Cavaliers 114-111, winning home game that forced Dream to play WNBA Finals Game 6 in early afternoon

  30-10-2026 04:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Atlanta Hawks’ third home game of the season at State Farm Arena initially drew attention for forcing the Atlanta Dream to move Game 6 of the WNBA Finals earlier on Thursday to a 12:30 p.m. ET start. Thankfully for Atlanta and the fans who rearranged their plans on short notice to attend a daytime game, the Dream won 80-69 to force the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history and give themselves an opportunity to win the franchise’s first championship. However, the Hawks also won their first
  
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• Lakers vs. Warriors Preview: The beginning of the NBA Cup

  30-10-2026 04:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles into the defense. of Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2026 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. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Imag
  
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• The Suns traded away more than they realized

  30-10-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Grayson Allen #8 talks with Royce O'Neale #00 of the Charlotte Hornets during their preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center on October 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consen23ting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The start of the NB
  
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• Hawks end skid with close 114-111 win against the Cavs

  30-10-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 29: Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 29, 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 The
  
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• Preview: Wizards host Hornets in NBA Cup play on Friday

  30-10-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A not quite fully healthy Washington Wizards squad are hosting a surprisingly strong Charlotte Hornets as they kick off the NBA Cup Group stage play on this Halloween weekend. Here’s the preview!Game infoGametime: 7 p.m. ET, Friday, Oct. 30Where: Capital One Arena, D.C.TV: LeaguePass, MonumentalInjuries: Wizards: Tre Johnson, Justin Champagnie, Tristan Vukcevic, Jamir WatkinsHornets: Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, Kylan BoswellWhat to look forThe Wizards have started the season with
  
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• Cavaliers fall to the Hawks despite 24 points from James Harden

  30-10-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 29: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on October 29, 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 Th
  
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• Five numbers that explain the Lakers’ explosive start — and biggest flaw

  30-10-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers, like every other NBA team, are operating under small sample sizes. And with the 2026-27 NBA season just 1 ½ weeks old, that’ll be the case for at least a few more weeks until teams get closer to Thanksgiving. But a team’s first few games are informative, and the Lakers have already provided enough information to show the type of team they’ll be – their areas of strengths and concerns after a 4-1 start. Here are five standout statistics from the Lakers’ first five games
  
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• Preview: Hobbled Jazz host Trail Blazers’ red-hot wagon

  30-10-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 28: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 28, 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 Gett
  
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• Nets’ Nolan Traore will see more action with Egor Demin out at least a week

  30-10-2026 02:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egor Dëmin will be sidelined for at least a week after being diagnosed with a right leg bone bruise, the Nets announced Thursday.He’ll be reevaluated next week after leaving Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Celtics with the injury.Jordi Fernández said after Thursday’s practice that Dëmin’s injury is not long-term.But without the second-year player, another 2025 first-round pick, Nolan Traore, will likely be counted on more.Traore, who played well against the Celtics in his first start o
  
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• Warriors troll Charles Barkley for hilarious ‘Inside the NBA’ segment

  30-10-2026 01:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Warriors sent the “Inside the NBA” crew personalized jerseys — Charles Barkley’s was extra special.Barkley went viral after an “Inside the NBA” segment of “Who He Play For?” because of the Hall of Famer’s inability to accurately pinpoint where players landed in the offseason. From Moe Wagner to Taurean Prince, Barkley went 0-for-5 in the game.Charles Barkley has been on “Inside the NBA” for more than two decades. NBAE via Getty ImagesErnie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal an
  
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• Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers NBA picks: Portland's Ja Morant could get payback in battle of unbeaten teams

  30-10-2026 01:30 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  We have a matchup of undefeated teams in the NBA on Thursday as Memphis visits Portland and Ja Morant
  
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• Knicks begin NBA Cup title defense with shot at revenge against LeBron James, 76ers

  30-10-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in New York.CHICAGO — The Knicks will start their secondary title defense like they began their primary — against LeBron and the 76ers. The group stage of the NBA Cup kicks off for the Knicks on Friday night in Philadelphia, a rematch of the regular-season opener from 10 days prior. The Knicks lost that matchup, 106-100, because Tyrese Maxey took off and LeB
  
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• Winless Nets think they’re close to shaking 0-4 albatross

  30-10-2026 01:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Nets came up just short of beating the Celtics in Boston in their last game, but the end result is they fell to 0-4. For a team that’s trying to change the direction of a franchise that knows tanking all too well — and lost its first seven games a year ago — they know the results have to change. And they believe they’re close. Moritz Wagner reacts during the Nets’ overtime loss to the Celtics on Oct. 27, 2026 in Boston.Getty Images“We haven’t won yet, so obviously we want to
  
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• Cavs at Hawks game thread

  30-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 28: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball as Jarrett Allen #31 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers play defense during the 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup in the second quarter at State Farm Arena on November 28, 2025 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. (Photo by Paras Griffin
  
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• 4 Trick or Treats to know before the Mavericks battle FOR THE CUP against the Rockets

  30-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game on October 21, 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 via Getty Image
  
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• NBA Cup 2026: How does it work, schedule, format, bracket, odds, location for NBA's in-season tournament

  30-10-2026 00:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Last December, the New York Knicks defeated an overwhelmed-looking young San Antonio Spurs team to win the NBA Cup.THE KNICKS HAVE WON THE @emirates NBA CUP
  THEY DEFEAT THE SPURS BEHIND A COMPLETE TEAM EFFORT IN VEGAS! pic.twitter.com/O1BdnnByXE— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2025Sound familiar? It foreshadowed what would happen in June, when the Knicks won their first title in 53 years. Now the NBA Cup is back starting Friday night, Oct. 30, so which teams are going to make a run and stake their cl
  
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