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• Hawks struggle shooting against the Rockets

  25-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 24: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles to the basket during the first half against the Houston Rockets at State Farm Arena on October 24, 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 D. Liles/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks took on the Houston Rockets i
  
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• Lakers vs. Raptors Preview: Bounce back game

  01-11-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 110-93. 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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• Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. becomes NBA's first teenager to make 9 3-pointers in a game

  01-11-2026 05:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darius Acuff Jr. has been busy in his first couple weeks of NBA action.The Sacramento Kings rookie made history on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, posting 38 points on 12-of-25 shooting, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. His nine 3-pointers made, out of 14 attempts, tied the NBA single-game rookie record and are the most ever by a teenager.It was his second straight 30-point game, and his third in six career games. Darius Acuff Jr. vs. Memphis tonight:
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• Spurs 121, Wolves 111: Couldn’t Get Over the Hump

  01-11-2026 05:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 30: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter of the NBA Cup game at Target Center on October 30, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the 127-101. 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
  
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• Preview: Warriors meet new look Clippers in Chase Center

  01-11-2026 04:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 Jay
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs 136-111 win over Bucks: Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen dominate

  01-11-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 31: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 31, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks
  
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• Rapid Recap: Cavaliers 136, Bucks 111

  01-11-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 31: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 31, 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 Ge
  
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• San Antonio vs. Minnesota, Final Score: Spurs tame the Timberwolves 121-111

  01-11-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 31, 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 Images) |
  
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• Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen lead Cavs to runaway victory over Bucks

  01-11-2026 03:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 31: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 31, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers rode a dominant 48-24 second
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Maxey dominates, Edgecombe clutch in come-from-behind win in Charlotte

  01-11-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 31: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers embrace during the fourth quarter of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on October 31, 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 Helen McGinnis/Getty Image
  
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• Paint defense suddenly a major issue for Knicks against 76ers

  01-11-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was one of the first issues that Mike Brown mentioned. He had plenty to dissect after a 98-93 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia, but the head coach was frustrated by the Knicks allowing 26 points in the paint during the first half of their loss — and brought it up, along with turnovers, to reporters following the game. The Knicks, by comparison, managed just 14. And while they responded in the second half and limited the 76ers to just 10 points in the paint across the final 24 minutes, the
  
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• Jimmy Butler mocks Luka Doncic with strange ‘only master’ Steph Curry AI post

  01-11-2026 02:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić might never live down what Steph Curry did to him last night.Curry broke Dončić’s ankles and sent him sprawling to the ground before draining a three-pointer during the Golden State Warriors’ 112-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Plenty of people have trolled Dončić about this. But an Instagram post Jimmy Butler made on Saturday takes the cake.Jimmy Butler III of the Golden State Warriors warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center in San Francis
  
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• Tyrese Maxey scores 38, Jaylen Brown returns to 76ers' lineup for 109-104 win over Hornets

  01-11-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaylen Brown returned to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup in a 109-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday after missing Friday’s NBA Cup opener with left patellar tendinopathy.Brown was listed as questionable on the Sixers’ injury report throughout the day, but was upgraded to available on the 5:15 p.m. update after participating in pregame shootaround. No LeBron or Joel Embiid tonight. Nick Nurse said Jaylen Brown remains questionable but he's out here shooting during his pregame wi
  
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• Jeanie Buss alleges 'cloak and dagger' plot by siblings over Lakers sale

  01-11-2026 01:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss accused her siblings of running a "cloak and dagger" smear campaign against her through the media and voting to sell the family's remaining shares in the team in court documents filed earlier this week.The filing, obtained by USA TODAY Sports, alleges that Jeanie Buss' five siblings -- Jimmy, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse -- orchestrated a "manipulative plot" in response to her previous court filing in August to halt the proposed sale of the family's remai
  
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• Every loss has been something new for Knicks still trying to figure things out

  01-11-2026 01:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia 76ers forward Dean Wade (45) grabs a loose ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Philadelphia.In each of the Knicks’ losses, it has been something new. A different sign that captures how they’re still — even six games and four defeats into the season — a step behind opponents at the start of their title defense, even with the same starting lineup and most of the same rotation intact from last year. There was the entire game
  
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• VJ does it again! Edgecombe’s scary big shot caps off Sixers’ comeback win over Hornets

  01-11-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 31: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to his shot against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Spectrum Center on October 31, 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 Helen McGinnis/Getty Images) | Getty Images If all Cris Carter did was catch touc
  
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• It’s time for Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. to be the leaders the Nets need

  01-11-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NetsINDIANAPOLIS — Right now, every time the young Nets hit adversity, they go awry like a rudderless ship. That means their stars are going to have to do a better job steering them. That means Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. “[We’ve] just got to be mentally tougher, understand what’s going on in the game, understand what we’re trying to accomplish, what we can take advantage of, stuff like that,” Randle admitted. Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle shoots during the first q
  
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• Elly De La Cruz’s Luka Doncic trolling adds twist to Dodgers trade rumors

  01-11-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MLB insider Jim Bowden made an interesting comment about a potential Dodgers trade target during his appearance on the “D-Mac and Reiter Show” on Thursday.“Absolutely I do,” Bowden said when asked whether he thinks the Reds could consider trading star shortstop Elly De La Cruz this offseason, per an X post from Doug McKain.“This kind of trade makes sense for both the Dodgers and teams like the Reds and the [Washington] Nationals. The Dodgers need to be thinking about their next superst
  
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• The most dangerous opponent Phoenix faces is itself

  01-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets attempts a layup against Collin Gillespie #12 and Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Ima
  
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• Cavs at Bucks game thread

  01-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 17: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks defends Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 17, 2026 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 The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to get back on
  
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• LeBron’s 76ers, Grizzlies continue to impress in Post’s NBA Power Rankings

  01-11-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Each week, the California Post will power rank the NBA’s 30 teams. Records are as of Saturday morning:1. Houston Rockets (5-1)The Rockets take the top spot despite suffering their first loss of the season Friday to the Mavericks. Statistically, they have the league’s best offense and are getting contributions from across the board. Seven Rockets are averaging double-digit scoring figures. (Last week, 5th)Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome shoots a free throw during a game against the Portland T
  
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• Celtics injury report against Magic lists one key player

  01-11-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls and Mitchell Robinson #4 of the Boston Celtics battle for position during a free throw in the second half at the TD Garden on October 30, 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON — Mit
  
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• Rockets hope to bounce back tonight in Houston vs. Thunder

  31-10-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Hawks at Pelicans, Dream at Valkyries: start times, TV, streaming, radio, combined thread

  31-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 25: Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream, Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks and Brody Malone pose for a photo during the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks on October 25, 2024 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 2
  
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• Jazz spooked on their home floor against Trail Blazers

  31-10-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 31: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 31, 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 Getty Ima
  
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• Jaylen Brown, Tacko Fall active, Joel Embiid, LeBron James ruled OUT for Sixers-Hornets

  31-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 22: Jaylen Brown #7, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers 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. Garra
  
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• Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of secret plot to oust her from Lakers

  31-10-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Buss family’s civil war over the Lakers just added another layer.On Saturday, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes reported that Jeanie Buss has accused her siblings of conspiring against her in a “cloak and dagger” campaign.Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss sits in the stands before an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Los Angeles, Friday, March 3, 2017. APHolmes wrote that in addition to this campaign waged through the media, Buss said her siblings “were jealous that their
  
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• Observations after Maxey's 38 points lead Sixers to Halloween win over Hornets

  31-10-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Observations after Maxey's 38 points lead Sixers to Halloween win over Hornets  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTyrese Maxey’s 38-point performance helped the Sixers pull out a Halloween win in Charlotte.Playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers earned a 109-104 victory over the Hornets. Along with Maxey, the Sixers’ double-figure scorers were Anfernee Simons (19 points), Jaylen Brown (16 points), Jabari Walker (12) and VJ Edgecombe (10). Grayson Allen scored 2
  
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• Luka Doncic catches unexpected stray in Ayesha Curry’s Warriors flex

  31-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić doesn’t need any reminders about what Steph Curry did to win during Friday night’s game.The Lakers star guard had his ankles broken by Curry at one point in the Warriors’ comeback 112-95 win. Curry drained the ensuing 3-pointer, adding further insult to what was already an embarrassing moment for Dončić.Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers falls while guarding Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Getty ImagesThe Warriors inclu
  
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• Reed Sheppard gets paid… well, kind of

  31-10-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yesterday afternoon, Adam Spolane reported that the Houston Rockets had picked up Reed Sheppard’s fourth-year option. This means for the 2027-2028 season, Sheppard will be making just above $14 million before he is eligible for a rookie contract extension. It could be seen as an odd move for the Rockets, who had some questions about where Sheppard would fit into the rotation throughout this season, but it does seem like they want to keep him around for at least this year and next year before p
  
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