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• Lakers make move to address glaring big-man problem

  29-10-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers are addressing their need for improved big man depth.The team is signing Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract, and will waive AK Okereke to create a roster spot for the 7-footer.The Lakers needed to address the big man depth behind Walker Kessler. NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Lakers have been in desperate need of another big man behind starter Walker Kessler, and the start of the season only reiterated this.Kevon Looney, the team’s lone true backup big man behind Kessler, had seen his
  
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• Preview: Utah Jazz hit the Road to Play Wemby’s Spurs

  02-11-2026 06:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 28: Darryn Peterson #22 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 Ge
  
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• Luka Doncic puts on another sensational show, scoring 45 in Lakers' win over Raptors

  02-11-2026 05:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers star Luka Doncic reacts after scoring during the third quarter of a 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. (Scott Strazzante / Associated Press)With nine new players on the roster still working on maximizing their on-court chemistry, the Lakers are taking a patient approach to the start of the NBA season.For now, it looks as if they’re fine with following Luka Doncic‘s lead.The Lakers’ star had another sensational performance, finishing with 45 points i
  
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• 'Like a supernova.' Luka Doncic's 45 points only outshined by his defense in Lakers' win

  02-11-2026 05:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers star Luka Doncic reacts after scoring during the third quarter of a 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. (Scott Strazzante / Associated Press)Lakers coach JJ Redick and defensive ace Walker Kessler applauded Luka Doncic for his standout defensive performance in the Lakers’ 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.And Doncic’s response to the accolades?“Finally,” Doncic said, laughing.Doncic had five steals. He took thre
  
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• 'Like a supernova.' Luka Doncic's 45 points only eclipsed by his defense in Lakers' win

  02-11-2026 05:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers star Luka Doncic reacts after scoring during the third quarter of a 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. (Scott Strazzante / Associated Press)Lakers coach JJ Redick and defensive ace Walker Kessler applauded Luka Doncic for his standout defensive performance in the Lakers’ 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.And Doncic’s response to the accolades?“Finally,” Doncic said, laughing.Doncic had five steals. He took thre
  
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• Luka Dončić carries Lakers to win over Raptors

  02-11-2026 05:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Jamal Shead #1 of the Toronto Raptors plays defense against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers on November 1, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg bounces back with big night as Warriors beat Clippers

  02-11-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg managed to bounce back in a big way on Sunday, Nov. 1.The rookie led the Warriors in a 124-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Chase Center in San Francisco.It was a follow-up to his performance against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. A game that Lendeborg called the "worst game of my life."Lendeborg had called out Lakers star Luka Doncic for his complaining after the first meeting between the two teams to open the season.The Warriors
  
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• Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history twice, fills up stat sheet vs Raptors

  02-11-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are up big on the Toronto Raptors, thanks in no small part to Luka Dončić's monster first half.Coming off a disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday, Oct. 30, in which they faded after a fast start, the Lakers returned to Crypto.com Arena Sunday, Nov. 1 and have kept their foot on the gas, with Dončić being particularly active on both ends of the floor. The Slovenian superstar finished the first half with 24 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a c
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37, carries Warriors to 124-112 win over Clippers

  02-11-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on November 1, 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 via Get
  
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• 3 thoughts as the Mavericks seek to extend win streak to four against the Sacramento Kings

  02-11-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets during the 2026 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended one game for elbow to the head

  02-11-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA has suspended Atlanta Hawks point guard Kingston Flemings, the league announced on Sunday, Nov. 1.Flemings will sit out one game without pay after the league ruled that he intentionally elbowed New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head during their matchup on Saturday, Oct. 31.The rookie made contact with McGowens in back-to-back plays in the Hawks' 121-99 loss at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. With just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Flemings drove
  
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• Knicks Week Preview: November 1-7, 2026

  02-11-2026 03:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: (L-R) Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 109-94. 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 Kni
  
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• Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended one game for elbowing Pelicans Bryce McGowens

  02-11-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings threw a cheap-shot elbow to the face of the Pelicans' Bryce McGowens late in the Pelicans' win Saturday night and will serve a one-game suspension without pay, the league announced.The play came after (not during) a Flemings drive to the rim against McGowens, where McGowens blocked Flemings' layup attempt, leading to a Pelicans transition bucket the other way. Something largely missed by the broadcasts was Flemings elbowing McGowen in the face as they ran b
  
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• The Spurs should be patient with Luke Kornet, for now

  02-11-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 27: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 27, 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 via
  
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• NBA suspends Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for 'intentionally elbowing' Pelicans' Bryce McGowens in the head

  02-11-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NBA announced on Sunday that it has suspended Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for one game for “intentionally elbowing” New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. The incident took place during the Pelicans’ 121-99 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Flemings will miss Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers without pay. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/p0EsFKQfqf— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 2, 2026The incident took place late in Satu
  
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• NBA suspends Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for 'intentionally elbowing' Pelicans' Bryce McGowens

  02-11-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NBA announced on Sunday that it has suspended Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for one game for “intentionally elbowing” New Orelans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. The incident took place during the Pelicans’ 121-99 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Flemings will miss Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers without pay. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/p0EsFKQfqf— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 2, 2026This story will be updated.
  
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• Nets notch first win of season over Indiana Pacers

  02-11-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points, and Julius Randle had 20 points to lead the Nets to a 98-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.Day'Ron Sharpe had a double-double with 15 points and a team-high 13 rebounds for the Nets, who won for the first time this season. The Nets held a 43-37 edge in rebounds.Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 23 points and Pascal Siakam had 17.The Nets led by 12 three different times in the third quarter, but the Pacers cut the defic
  
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• Nets get revenge on short-handed Pacers for first win of season

  02-11-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) shoots over Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.INDIANAPOLIS — For much of Sunday night, the Nets couldn’t buy a basket.By the end, they were no longer winless.The Nets ground their way past the short-handed Pacers 98-90 before a sellout crowd of 17,274 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It wasn’t perfect or even easy, but it was enough.“It wasn’t a pretty win, but it’s a win regardless. We got that zero out of
  
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• Mike Brown knows why Knicks championship chemistry hasn’t carried over: ‘Climbing a mountain’

  02-11-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It can be deadly on a hike. It’s costly for a basketball team.Chemistry must be rebuilt. No steps can be skipped, regardless of how long a team has played together.“You’re starting all over,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said after practice Sunday. “It’s like climbing a mountain. We’re climbing a mountain as a team and we conquer the mountain, then you gotta come back down, take some time off, then you gotta climb another mountain. It’s the same thing. And when you climb that mountain
  
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• Wizards pick up team options for 2024 and 2025 first-round picks

  02-11-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers competes for position against Alex Sarr #20 and Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washi
  
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• Luka Dončić knows the Lakers have to be ‘way better’ when teams blitz him

  02-11-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, - October 21: Guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a foul by forward Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors as guard Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors tries to separate them in the first half of a NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Any team that rosters Luka Dončić is
  
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• 3 bright spots hiding beneath the Suns’ ugly start

  02-11-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors 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) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Nets get first win of season with strong defensive effort, beating Pacers, 98-90

  02-11-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 1: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets moves the ball against the Indiana Pacers on November 1, 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 Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The B
  
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• Mike Brown’s plan for Tyler Kolek as Jose Alvarado nears Knicks return

  02-11-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks could be getting a needed injury boost.Jose Alvarado is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Nets at Madison Square Garden. He missed the last four games with an ankle sprain.Alvarado was able to go through practice on Sunday, coach Mike Brown said, though he didn’t have much of an update otherwise.Tyler Kolek (13) has been playing backup point guard in lieu of Jose Alvarado’s absence.Getty ImagesTyler Kolek has gotten a shot in the rotation in Alvarado’s place
  
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• Knicks Injury Tracker: Jose Alvarado questionable for Monday's tilt against Nets

  02-11-2026 01:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players...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 guard Tyler Kolek, who has shown flashes of playmaking excellence in the early stages of this season.Alvarado has averaged 13.5 minutes per game across two contests this year, with five assists to four turnovers so f
  
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• Preview: Wizards go to Orlando to face Magic on Monday

  02-11-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Washington Wizards go on a brief one-game road trip, heading down south to Orlando, to face the Magic. After an impressive NBA Cup win over the Hornets, holding the opponent to only 79 (!) points, they now face arguably a hungry Orlando team that hasn’t had a great start to their season (2-3 record so far).In fact, the Wizards are coming with a better record (3-3).Here’s the preview!Game infoWhen: : Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Kia Center, Orlando, FLHow to watch: LeagueP
  
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• Celtics outlast Magic, 108-97, behind 32 points from Jayson Tatum

  02-11-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the Celtics shoot somewhere in the neighborhood of 44 percent from the floor and 27 percent from 3-point range, as they did Sunday against the Magic, that is often an indicator that perhaps it simply isn’t their night.In this particular game, though, those numbers didn’t tell the whole story. Boston made crucial hustle plays, extra passes and played excellent defense, leaning on intangibles and collective grit to outlast Orlando, 108-97, and move to 5-1 on the season.Jayson Tatum led th
  
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• Importance of patience being reinforced for Lakers early in season after 25-point collapse

  02-11-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The early-season success might’ve masked the reality of where the Lakers are at in their team-building journey. But they returned to Southern California for their back-to-back set against the Raptors and Heat with a renewed perspective on what needs to happen for them to grow into the championship-caliber team they’re hoping to become.Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and his team know they need to be patient. AP Photo/Justine WillardAnd how the process isn’t as easy or linear as th
  
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• Kings star center reportedly isn’t happy playing with top draft pick as trade rumors swirl

  01-11-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sacramento Kings have enjoyed watching Darius Acuff Jr. take off, but are facing an internal problem with their roster as Domantas Sabonis isn’t too keen on playing alongside him.According to Sean Deveney, of Heavy.com, Sabonis doesn’t appear to enjoy Acuff Jr.’s play style and the Kings could be willing to part ways with Sabonis via trade this season or during the summer.Sacramento Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. playing in an NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies. AP Photo/Brandon Dill“
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg bounces back to fuel Steph Curry-less Warriors' win vs. Clippers

  01-11-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yaxel Lendeborg bounces back to fuel Steph Curry-less Warriors' win vs. Clippers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – If Yaxel Lendeborg continues to sing at this level, hit after hit after hit, his rookie season with the Warriors will fill a triple album.Two nights after his self-described “wet the bed” performance, Lendeborg on Sunday dropped the kind of gem that has the Warriors raising their already lofty dreams.Lendeborg’s season-high 37 points in a 124-112 win
  
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