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• Game Thread: Suns vs. Rockets

  08-11-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Will the Suns shock
  
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• Rockets Break The White Unis Losing Streak Against Denver 110-100

  10-11-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets blocks Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at the basket during the first half at Toyota Center on November 09, 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 This won’t be one of those 2,000 word recaps th
  
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• Jazz vs Heat Preview: The rise of Darryn Peterson is here

  10-11-2026 06:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 6: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty I
  
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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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• Victor Wembanyama’s dominance continues as Spurs defeat Suns

  10-11-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 9: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball 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 Im
  
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• Steph Curry, Warriors coast to 138-87 blowout victory over Pelicans

  10-11-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 9: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 9, 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) | NBAE vi
  
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• Player Grades: Lakers vs. Hawks

  10-11-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 9: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game 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 Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s been a
  
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• Game Preview: Knicks vs. Bucks, November 10, 2026

  10-11-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 2025 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. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Originally, the Milwau
  
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• Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 125-122 comeback win over the Pacers

  10-11-2026 05:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 9: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates after scoring a three point 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) w
  
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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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• Brandon Williams leaves Warriors game with hamstring injury

  10-11-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 7: Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 7, 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 Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• San Antonio vs. Phoenix, Final Score: Spurs blot out the Suns, 122-96

  10-11-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 9: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Luka Dončić made sure to get the basketball after Cameron Carr’s first basket

  10-11-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 09: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on November 09, 2026 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images After two garbage-time appearances, Cameron Carr received his fi
  
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• Game Recap: Victor Wembanyama scores 40 as Spurs defeat Suns 122-96

  10-11-2026 05:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 09: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a shot against Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 09, 2026 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images What flavor do you like y
  
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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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• Lakers star makes bold Luka Doncic declaration after he surpasses Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

  10-11-2026 05:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Walker Kessler has apparently seen enough.Just 12 games into the NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ new center has already crowned his teammate Luka Doncic the best player in the NBA.“He’s the best player in the league,” Kessler declared following the Lakers’ 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.And after what Doncic accomplished, who could blame him?Doncic’s streak of 40-point performances finally ended, but the Slovenian superstar still tormented Atlanta with 32
  
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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 Dončić makes sure Lakers rookie gets a moment to remember after major milestone

  10-11-2026 04:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic had already stuffed the stat sheet Monday night, but the Los Angeles Lakers superstar wasn’t finished dishing out assists.His final one didn’t even count in the box score.Following the Lakers’ 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, Doncic was spotted tracking down a referee to retrieve the game ball as players exchanged handshakes and pleasantries at the final buzzer.Luka secured the game ball for Cameron Carr pic.twitter.com/81DPxXpviC— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) November
  
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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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• Luka Dončić breaks out dance moves during dominant win over Hawks

  10-11-2026 04:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another day, another hilarious antic by Lakers superstar Luka Dončić.While the Lakers were leading the Hawks 51-32 with 6:34 left in the second quarter on Monday night’s road game at State Farm Arena, Atlanta called a timeout, which forced Dončić to show off his dance moves.Luka Dončić creates a viral moment with Walker Kessler in Monday’s game against the Hawks. NBAE via Getty ImagesLuka dancing to YMCA during a timeoutHE'S HAPPY pic.twitter.com/ugpCYfmbFm— 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝑮𝒐�
  
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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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• Lakers get a major boost from an unexpected source in sixth straight victory

  10-11-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — The Lakers didn’t need Luka Dončić to continue his 40-point scoring streak to leave Starm Farm Arena with a victory on Monday night.Even with Austin Reaves sidelined because of an illness fresh off scoring a season-high 43 points in Sunday’s win over the Pistons, the Lakers didn’t need Dončić to perform at the unrealistically high he set for himself externally over the last two weeks. Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks
  
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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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