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• LeBron James makes 76ers debut vs Knicks. Live highlights and analysis

  20-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor's Note: USA TODAY is providing full coverage of the season-opening game between the 76ers and Knicks. Click here for more updates and highlights.NEW YORK — For LeBron James, a new era has begun.James, playing in his 24th NBA season to extend his all-time record, made his Philadelphia 76ers debut Tuesday, Oct. 20 in a primetime matchup against the defending champion New York Knicks.The Knicks players raised a banner and received their (massive) championship rings, commemorating their
  
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• NBA Power Rankings: Early title favorites, rising contenders and relegation zone candidates

  02-11-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nearly two weeks into the NBA season, who has the best shot to win it all? I’ll answer that question at the start of every month this season with my NBA Power Rankings here on Yahoo Sports.I’ve ranked all 30 teams in the order I’d pick them to win the title while also accounting for recent performance. That means the undefeated Grizzlies don’t rank first, but it does mean they’ve taken a big jump from where they were in the preseason. Let’s get to it starting with the league’s wors
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg continues to revive a Warriors team everyone left for dead

  02-11-2026 16:45 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Golden State's prized rookie is off to one of the most impressive starts in NBA history and it could be enough to have the Warriors questioning their plans
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 3: Aday Mara is ready to shine

  02-11-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injuries plagued the first week of the NBA season, and the hits just kept coming in Week 2.Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaren Jackson Jr., Chet Holmgren, and Kawhi Leonard will all miss multiple weeks with injuries, opening the door for other players to take on expanded roles.With injuries to star players piling up, I’ve put together my top waiver wire adds heading into Week 3.Waiver wire adds are based on 8-cat scoring, and roster percentages come from Yahoo! leagues. Only p
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg drops 37 points in win over Clippers, most for a Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry

  02-11-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’ve come a long way since Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg called out Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić on opening night. Since then, the Warriors’ rookie has generally backed up his trash talk, and has already turned in games with 26, 31 and 26 points.But he saved his best performance — so far — for Sunday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. With Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sitting out, Lendeborg went off for a career-high 37 points in a 124-114 win over
  
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• Ranking NBA injuries so far: Why Anthony Edwards' absence is a bigger blow than any single OKC injury

  02-11-2026 15:38 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  We're ranking the 10 worst NBA injuries to start the year not by severity or timeline, but in terms of potential impact on postseason seeding
  
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• Breaking down Karl-Anthony Towns strong start to Knicks season — and what he can still improve

  02-11-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If there are any questions about the Knicks’ commitment post-championship, or their distraction level amidst open contract negotiations, none of them can be pointed at Karl-Anthony Towns. Coming off a legendary postseason run that helped secure his place in New York immortality, Towns has been his team’s most locked-in player of the new season, averaging 21.8 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game on 65.5 percent shooting from two and 41.4 percent from three.This, despite being the
  
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• NBA's biggest winners and losers of the week: Last unbeaten team is ... the Grizzlies? Plus a crisis in OKC

  02-11-2026 15:18 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  We're ranking the three biggest winners and the three biggest losers from the last week in the NBA
  
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• Is Cooper Flagg already a top-10 player?

  02-11-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is Cooper Flagg already a top-10 player at just 19 years old? This season we’ve watched Flagg lead Dallas to wins while outplaying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and he handed Houston its first loss behind a 33-point, 9-rebound, 6-assist effort. In the final 100 seconds on Friday, he made two back-breaking shots that led the Mavericks to an NBA Cup victory:First, Flagg drained an and-one floater that put Dallas up five points, and later he drove right and spun left into a h
  
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• 2026-27 NBA News, Injury Updates Nov. 2: Injuries hit Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren in OKC

  02-11-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to our weekly Monday Morning NBA notebook, a quick hit of NBA news and injuries from around the league to catch you up on the past seven days. My opinion on the first two weeks of this season? I stand with Jeff Stotts (of InStreetClothes.com).pic.twitter.com/MoRWkLz312— Jeff Stotts (@InStreetClothes) October 26, 2026Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren all out for OKCThis was simply as bad a week as a team can have.Jalen Williams suffered a dislocated left ankle and fractured f
  
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• 10 Takeaways from Celtics gritty win over the Magic

  02-11-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 1, 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 Images Followi
  
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• Hawks face their own injury scares as NBA absences pile up

  02-11-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 29: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays defense on Jock Landale #31 of the Atlanta Hawks during the game 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 Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview & Game Thread: Let’s get serious

  02-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Milwaukee Bucks play their seventh game of the year tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a squad widely seen as one of the Western Conference’s best before the season began, but one that has had anything but a smooth start to the year, sitting just above .500. Of course, that bumpy ride is set to continue with the news that they will be without Anthony Edwards for about two months while he undergoes knee surgery. Although that news is obviously very bad for the Wolves—and you neve
  
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• Game Preview #8: Wolves vs. Bucks Game Thread

  02-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 31: Ayo Dosunmu #13 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Houston takes over No. 1; Boston, Memphis leap into top-5

  02-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As we often see early in the season, there are big moves up and down the rankings this week as teams settle in (and schedules start to balance out). Unfortunately, injuries are knocking too many teams down the ladder.1. Houston RocketsRecord: 6-1
  Ranking last week: No. 3
  Games this week: Boston, Minnesota, at PhoenixLast season, Houston's offensive spacing was often a mess. This season, with the return of Fred VanVleet, moving Amen Thompson to more of an off-ball role, everything has looked much
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 2: Houston takes over No. 1; Boston, Memphis leap into top-5

  02-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As we often see early in the season, there are big moves up and down the rankings this week as teams settle in (and schedules start to balance out). Unfortunately, injuries are knocking too many teams down the ladder.1. Houston RocketsRecord: 6-1
  Ranking last week: No. 3
  Games this week: Boston, Minnesota, at PhoenixLast season, Houston's offensive spacing was often a mess. This season, with the return of Fred VanVleet, moving Amen Thompson to more of an off-ball role, everything has looked much
  
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• Open Thread: Inside the NBA’s Ernie Johnson announces this is his final season

  02-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ernie Johnson looks on during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect For thirty-eight years, Inside the NBA has been a staple of basketball analysis. In its premiere season, the show had no dedicated host. The following year, sideline reporter Ernie Johnson claimed the position as the show’s host, a role he has maintain eve
  
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• Twitter Gold: The Legend Of Spud

  02-11-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA: Spud Webb #4 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns circa the 1994 season at the Arco Arena 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1994 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images For people
  
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• How Joe Mazzulla found a ‘leadership opportunity’ to test Celtics’ trust vs. Magic

  02-11-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Paul George #13 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics look on during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 1, 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 Images
  
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• Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. has found his best self

  02-11-2026 11:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Jabari Smith Jr.#10 of the Houston Rockets poses during media day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images No Houston Rockets fan has experienced a rebuild quite like this one.Yes, there have been rebuilds. Some of you are old enough to remember the Rockets tanking for Hakeem Olajuwon even though they already had Ralph Sampson. That’s probably the closest analog, but it’s still not a t
  
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• Lakers vs. Heat Preview: Luka Dončić meets Giannis Antetokounmpo

  02-11-2026 08:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 15: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks at Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 15, 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 The Lakers (5-2) will welcome
  
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• Luka Dončić has taken a step forward defensively for the Lakers this season

  02-11-2026 07:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the game between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers on November 1, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić has heard it all.He can’t play defense. He’s a showman, a front runner, a whiny shot-chucker whose game
  
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• A pattern emerges in Raptors losses, as do bright spots in LA

  02-11-2026 06:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors 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: Copyrigh
  
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• Nets visit Knicks with fresh memories of terrible 2025-26 blowouts

  02-11-2026 06:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  1/21/26 – Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden – Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. #17 drives down court as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson...INDIANAPOLIS — The Nets got their first win but won’t have long to savor it. They’ll face the champion Knicks Monday in the Garden, which has become their own house of horrors.The Nets crossed the East River twice last season, losing the first 134-98 on Nov. 9 and then an even worse loss Jan. 21, 120-66.That secon
  
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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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• Lakers nearly blow another lead — but Luka’s heroics were enough for win

  02-11-2026 05:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The questions the Lakers had to face as they returned to Southern California after a one-game trip to the Bay Area revolved around how this new group would respond to early-season adversity.The answer: Pretty well, for the most part.Less than 48 hours after blowing a 25-point lead that resulted in a 17-point loss to the Warriors, the Lakers bounced back with a 131-125 win over the Raptors on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena to improve to 5-2 on the season.Luka Doncic continued his brilliant star
  
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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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