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• Luka Doncic joined by potential starter back at practice, squashes injury concern

  15-10-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers provided a positive update on one of their potential starters on Thursday.Ziaire Williams was a full participant in the team’s practice ahead of Friday’s preseason finale against the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers forward Ziaire Williams fully participated in practice. Khobi PriceThe 6-foot-10 forward missed the team’s previous three preseason games after dealing with “a little bit of swelling” in his left foot.“No idea actually,” Wi
  
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• How can Thunder survive Chet Holmgren's absence? Rookie Aday Mara becomes vital as trade rumors swirl

  31-10-2026 17:17 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  As a third star will miss significant time due to injury, the Thunder face a challenging road ahead
  
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• LeBron James on 5-1 76ers: 'I'm more than happy I made the decision to come here'

  31-10-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Best game all around. He's been good, but that was his best game for sure."That was how coach Nick Nurse described LeBron's performance Friday night, via Noah Levick at NBC Sports Philadelphia. LeBron finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, leading Philadelphia past New York — again! — on Friday night, but the numbers don't tell the story. He was the glue that made the entire 76ers project fit together, and when it mattered most he had the dagger putback.LEBRON DAGGER ️
  
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• Sixers try to keep it rolling in Charlotte with both teams on short rest

  31-10-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is never any rest for the weary in the NBA. After a thrilling 98-93 win over New York, their second over the defending champions on this young season, the Sixers are back in action less than 24 hours later on the road against the Charlotte Hornets.It’s reasonable to expect a much different looking Sixers team for this game. After missing last night’s Knicks win with patellar tendinopathy in his left knee, it’s hard to imagine Jaylen Brown will be available to play. Joel Embiid and Le
  
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• Luka Dončić teaches Yaxel Lendeborg a lesson, but Warriors bail their rookie out in comeback win over Lakers

  31-10-2026 15:26 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Lendeborg did not back up his Luka smack talk in the worst performance of his young career
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Josh said he feels the fatigue?’

  31-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers falls on top of Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 30, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Ge
  
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  31-10-2026 14:57 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Sixers down Embiid and James to end back-to-back in Charlotte

  31-10-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers down Embiid and James to end back-to-back in Charlotte originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers will be down at least two stars Saturday night when they finish their back-to-back.The team listed both Joel Embiid (right foot plantar fascia injury management) and LeBron James (low back sciatica management) as out for its matchup with the Hornets at Spectrum Center. Dominick Barlow (lower back stress reaction) and Ariel Hukporti (right Achilles tendon tear) are also sidelined
  
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• Mavericks vs. Rockets Quoteboard: “We’re deep, we’re young, we have great character.”

  31-10-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game 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
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview & Game Thread: Response needed

  31-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 17, 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 Gett
  
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• Who Are The Minnesota Timberwolves: What The First Five Games Tell Us

  31-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 28, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Suns demonstrate improved connectivity in defeat against Denver

  31-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Fans are down with—not on—Jenkins’ rotations

  31-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 16: Taylor Jenkins the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks gives instructions to Ryan Rollins #13 against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 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 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images Roughly two weeks into the NBA season, Milwau
  
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• The Celtics’ defense is winning in a new way

  31-10-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Isaac Okoro #35 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Images)
  
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• Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ exhilarating 116-111 NBA Cup win over the Rockets

  31-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 23: Cooper Flagg #32 & Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 23, 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Open Thread: Stephen A. Smith goes on a rant regarding Kawhi Leonard

  31-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 16, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Team Lebron forward Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors (2) speaks during the NBA All-Star Media Day at Bojangles Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports With a rash of injuries plaguing the league early, many key players are out. Whether temporarily or long term, teams have been effected. One of those teams is the Toronto Raptors.Now, in the second week of league play, Kawhi Leonard has been sidelined from swelling and fluid buildup in his
  
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• 10 takeaways from the Celtics’ NBA Cup win over the Bulls

  31-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates 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 Images) | NBAE
  
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• YouTube Gold: Irving, Flagg, Lead Mavs To Comeback Win Over Houston

  31-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Cooper Flagg #32 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game on October 21, 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images In Cooper Flagg�
  
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• LeBron James is happy to be a Sixer — and they’re sure happy to have him

  31-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect LeBron James is 41 years old. He’s in his 24th NBA season. He’s also a Philadelphia 76er.These are facts that feel worth being reminded about on occasion.James was spectacular Friday night, guiding the Sixers to a 98-95 win over the de
  
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• Joe Mazzulla challenged Payton Pritchard, and he delivered: ‘The sky’s the limit’

  31-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics celebrates 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 Images) |
  
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• Another Chet Holmgren Setback Adds to Oklahoma City’s Growing Inactive List

  31-10-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 22: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during pregame against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center on October 22, 2026 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. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images 24-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren’s growin
  
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• Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg gets rookie lessons in best possible way vs. Lakers

  31-10-2026 10:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg gets rookie lessons in best possible way vs. Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – The lessons came in waves Friday night, and it behooves Yaxel Lendeborg to study them religiously and stash them in a corner of his mind.The Warriors’ 112-95 rout over the Lakers gave the Warriors a 1-0 record in Emirates NBA Cup Group Play, gave the sellout crowd (18,064) at Chase Center good reason to celebrate and gave Lendeborg a reminder that an ugly pe
  
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• James plays best game yet as Sixer, provides ‘calming presence' and clutch plays

  31-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James plays best game yet as Sixer, provides ‘calming presence' and clutch plays originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers didn’t need their 22-time All-Star to do it all Friday night.Still, they needed him to be what everyone pictures when they hear LeBron James — no caveats about being almost 42 years old, saving his best for bigger games or memories of what he was once.James provided exactly that, tallying 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the 5-1 Sixers’ NB
  
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• Warriors vs. Lakers player grades: Steph Curry leads a thunderous comeback

  31-10-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after the Warriors made a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half 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 Well, well, we
  
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• Mike Brown uses baseball analogy to explain what irked him most in Knicks’ loss

  31-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA — Mike Brown turned to baseball to explain the sloppiness.The Knicks coach was not happy with the 13 turnovers his team committed during their 98-93 loss to the 76ers on Friday night at Xfinity Center. The 76ers turned those turnovers into 23 points. “It’s been going on all year,” Brown said. “We’re trying to hit a home run every time we get the ball. And we have to hit singles. We can’t hit a home run. We gotta hit singles offensively and then if our play breaks down,
  
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• Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves

  31-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 15: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 (Pho
  
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• Nets’ Chaney Johnson has mixed results in start for injured Egor Demin

  31-10-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egor Dëmin is going to miss at least the next week with a right leg bone bruise. And Brooklyn sorely missed his offense Friday night.The Nets went ice-cold in a 110-94 loss to visiting Detroit, missing Dëmin’s spacing and secondary playmaking.Brooklyn was short-handed, so they went big-bodied, with Jordi Fernández eschewing going to the bench for a guard (such as Keon Ellis or Terance Mann) and instead handing 6-foot-7, 235-pound two-way Chaney Johnson only his second career start — and h
  
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• Warriors exact revenge with shocking comeback win over Lakers

  31-10-2026 06:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers falls to the court while guarding Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half 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 The Golde
  
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• Game Recap: Suns find their fight, but Nuggets in their shooting

  31-10-2026 06:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns lost their third game of the season to the Denver Nuggets by the final score of 127-120. The Suns’ chaotic style of play from last season returned, but the defense remained their Achilles’ heel in the loss. The Nuggets shot 52% from the field and were 20-for-38 from long distance. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 39 points, 28 coming after halftime, and Christian Braun scored 31 points. Both Murray and Braun each shot 7-of-9 from long range, and far too many came with littl
  
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• Lakers blow 25-point lead in NBA Cup-opening loss to Warriors

  31-10-2026 06:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — The game couldn’t have started better for the Lakers, who were fueled by a signature Luka Doncic scoring early scoring flurry Friday night in Chase Center.But once those flurries evaporated, so did the Lakers’ momentum, making the final result even more painful for them after the Warriors flipped the script.The Warriors came back from down 25 points to beat the Lakers 112-95 to kick off NBA Cup group play on Friday night.Stephen Curry celebrates during the Warriors’ 112-9
  
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