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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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• Luka Dončić shows how unbeatable Lakers can be in rout of Heat

  03-11-2026 06:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić has had himself a day.Dončić, over a 24-hour stretch, dropped a staggering 87 points in consecutive Los Angeles Lakers victories, the latest Monday, Nov. 2 in a 138-117 domination over the Miami Heat. In the process, not only did Dončić outshine Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo, he’s proving that Los Angeles is close to unbeatable when he’s besieging opponents with buckets.Case in point: entering the night, NBA teams were averaging 113.7 points per game; the
  
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• Warriors' Draymond Green ejected after shove match with Dillon Brooks

  03-11-2026 05:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO ― There's no love lost between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks. The two have a history of trash-talking and getting into shoving matches with one another. They kept that tension going during the Warriors-Suns matchup on Monday, Nov. 2.Green committed a foul against Suns center Khaman Maluach, wrapping him up in an intentional foul before throwing him to the ground. Green was initially called for a foul and then an ensuing technica
  
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• Warriors star Draymond Green ejected after throwing Khaman Maluach down, getting into scuffle with Dillon Brooks

  03-11-2026 05:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green picked up his first ejection of the season on Monday night after he got into it with Dillon Brooks at the Chase Center. Green got into it with Khaman Maluach in the third quarter of their matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Monday, which sparked the entire altercation. Maluach appeared to shake Green off and knock him to the ground, which left him wide open for a pass in the lane. Green, clearly upset, jumped up immediately and grabbed Maluach as he was going up for the layup. Green
  
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• Knicks bench comes alive in groggy win over Nets

  03-11-2026 05:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For their second time in less than a week, the Knicks' bench picked up the slack for an inconsistent New York team Monday night. Led by Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, and Miles McBride, the reserves combined for 41 of the Knicks' 103 total points against the Nets, replicating a performance that saved New York against the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 28. After not scoring a single point in Friday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Shamet, who played for Brooklyn during the 2020-21 season, posted a gam
  
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• Sacramento Kings get first win of the season, Darius Acuff Jr. scores 25

  03-11-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sacramento Kings are no longer winless. For the first time this season, Sacramento will light the beam.The Kings earned their first victory of the 2026-27 regular-season after defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 115-100, at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 2.Sacramento entered the game against the Mavericks desperate for a win as panic was soon mounting for the team in California's capital.Darius Acuff Jr. powers Kings to first winRookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. cont
  
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• Hawks escape six-man Pacers 108–104 after record-tying first half

  03-11-2026 04:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 2: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks looks to pass the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 2, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Luther Schlaifer/NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs vs Thunder – Donovan Mitchell dishes 11 assists in loss

  03-11-2026 04:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is introduced before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 2, 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 Get
  
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• Pistons vs. Hornets final score: Cade Cunningham powers second-half surge in blowout win

  03-11-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 2: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 2, 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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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops season-high 43 points including dagger 3 to lead hobbled Thunder past Cavs

  03-11-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a poor shooting night and played without several of his top teammates Monday.It did not matter. The two-time MVP scored a season-high 43 points including a late go-ahead 3 that iced a 117-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The win snapped a two-game losing streak as the Thunder continue to adjust to playing without several of their best players. Starters Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace are all sidelined with long-term injuries. The Thunder also play
  
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• Knicks 103, Nets 90: Scenes from ShamWow, Clarkson, and Kolek sparking life into a dead game

  03-11-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 2: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 2, 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) | NBA
  
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• Wizards at Magic final score: Washington wins 103-94 to go above .500

  03-11-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 2: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards and Anthony Davis #23 high five during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 2, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Nets disastrous fourth quarter spoils near upset vs Knicks, lose 103-90

  03-11-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 2, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (10) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Brooklyn Nets broke one losing streak yesterday. They couldn’t break another at Madison Square Garden this evening, losing to the New York Knicks for a 15th straight time. For whatever it’s worth, which can’t be mu
  
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• Knicks mount fourth-quarter comeback for 103-90 defeat of Nets

  03-11-2026 04:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks beat the Nets at Madison Square Garden Monday night, 103-90, extending their winning streak over their crosstown rivals to 15.Here are the takeaways...-- While the Nets entered the game riding the high of their first win of the season, the Knicks were hoping to bounce back after their second loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.The last time Brooklyn beat New York was Jan. 28, 2023, just over one week before superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were traded away.-- The Nets jumped ahead
  
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• Sixers play with their food a bit, but take care of business vs. lowly Bulls

  03-11-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 2: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 2, 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 Images) | NB
  
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• Cavs fall at home to the Thunder 117-112

  03-11-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 2, 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
  
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• Mitchell Robinson injury update: Celtics center leaves game vs Rockets

  03-11-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Mitchell Robinson #4 of the Boston Celtics shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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
  
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• Preview: Warriors take on Suns in Chase Center with Curry, Green back

  03-11-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns & Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shake hands after the game on October 24, 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) | NB
  
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• Game Thread: Suns vs. Warriors

  03-11-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 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 Images) | Getty Images For the second time in thi
  
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• Warriors vs. Suns injury report: Brandon Williams and Gui Santos out

  03-11-2026 02:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Williams (12) drives between Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) and forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Golden State Warriors are back in action tonight, as they host the Phoenix Suns. The Suns got the better of the matchup a week ago, but the Dubs were resting nearly all of their key players. That’s
  
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• Joel Embiid available for Sixers-Bulls

  03-11-2026 01:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 Emirates NBA Cup game on October 30, 2026 at the 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 David Dow/NB
  
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• Rockets look to get one for Ime vs. Celtics

  03-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets high five during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 31, 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) | NB
  
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• Mavericks vs Kings Preview and Injury Report: Let’s see what Darius Acuff Jr. looks like

  03-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 25: Zach LaVine #8 and Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings look on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 25, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Game Discussion Thread: Knicks vs. Nets, November 2, 2026

  03-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 20: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 20, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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) | NB
  
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• Cavs vs. Thunder game thread

  03-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - FEBRUARY 22: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 22, 2026 at Paycom Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg declares himself to be an ethical hooper

  03-11-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 1, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) reacts after a LA Clippers foul during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Golden State rookie forward Lendebrog really Yaxcelled last night in his 37-point, 4 rebound, 6 assist effort in the Warriors’ 124-112 win over the Clippers. After the game, he confessed that he caused himself some grief by briefly pursuing a 40-
  
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• Knicks Injury Tracker: Jose Alvarado to play Monday vs. Nets

  03-11-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players...Nov. 2, 6:00 p.m.Jose Alvarado is back.Head coach Mike Brown said the point guard will play Monday night against the Nets.He has missed the past four games due to an ankle injury, having played just twice this season.Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.Jose Alvarado is officially listed as questionable for the Knicks' home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.Alvarado's potential return could mean a diminished role for backup point
  
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• Victor Wembanyama named Western Conference Player of the Week

  02-11-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts 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) | NBAE vi
  
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• JJ Redick is again preaching patience while also acknowledging the need for improvement

  02-11-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers motions to his team against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 30, 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 Although not always the case, most good NBA teams offe
  
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• Boston Celtics (5-1) at Houston Rockets (6-1) Game #7 11/2/26

  02-11-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 04: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets battles with Hugo González #28 of the Boston Celtics for the ball in the first half at Toyota Center on February 04, 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Boston Celtics (5-1) at Houston Rockets (6-1)
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