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• Mazzulla’s group is ahead of schedule

  16-10-2026 08:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - October 10: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla in the second quarter. The Boston Celtics played the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason game at TD Garden on October 10, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Jumping the gun after three games can be a bit over the top, especially when those games are preseason exhibitions. But the Boston Celtics are earning every bit of the hype and anticipation surrounding them after a near-fl
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of conspiring against her as dispute over Lakers stake continues

  31-10-2026 19:55 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Buss accused her siblings of a 'cloak and dagger' campaign through the media in a court filing this week
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/31/26

  31-10-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: The shoes of Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on October 26, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Herald‘Best version’ of Payton Pritchard leads Celtics past Bulls in NBA Cup openerGl
  
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• Watch AJ Dybantsa’s home debut highlights with the Wizards

  31-10-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the NBA Cup game at Capital One Arena on October 30, 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 Washington Wizards won 95-79 last
  
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• Collin Gillespie is showing Jalen Green how to run the Suns

  31-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Gett
  
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• The one non-Steph Curry play in win over Lakers that truly exemplified Warriors

  31-10-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The one non-Steph Curry play in win over Lakers that truly exemplified Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – The Friday-night sequence featuring Lakers star Luka Dončić crumpling to the floor trying to defend Stephen Curry went viral because nothing captivates NBA fans quite like three seconds of spectacle.This was the latest Super Steph Moment, and he punctuated it by draining a triple that pushed the Warriors’ lead from nine to 12 midway through the third qua
  
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• Game Preview #7: Wolves vs Spurs Game Thread

  31-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 15: De'aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 15, 2026 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. (Photo
  
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• Jaylen Brown, Tacko Fall questionable, Joel Embiid, LeBron James ruled OUT for Sixers-Hornets

  31-10-2026 18:18 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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• Yaxel Lendeborg admits he ‘wet the bed’ against Luka Doncic

  31-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — It took less than a minute Friday night for the chants to start.Lu-ka sucks! Lu-ka sucks! Lu-ka sucks!Anytime Luka Doncic touched the ball, boos rained down from the rafters inside Chase Center, a response to the villain created on Opening Night with his spat with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Some 48 minutes later, however, it was Doncic’s newly minted archrival who felt like the boos should have been directed his way after, as he put it, “the worst game of my life.”
  
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• VJ Edgecombe was ready for the moment yet again

  31-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates a three-pointer during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks 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) | Getty
  
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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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