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• Nets at Mavericks Preview

  08-11-2026 06:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: P.J Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Celtics-76ers, Illinois-Texas Tech, NBA Tuesday

  10-11-2026 14:51 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, college basketball, NFL betting on Tuesday
  
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• Re-grading the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade: Celtics' grade has greatly improved, 76ers' mark stays perfect

  10-11-2026 14:28 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Brown and George will go head-to-head on Tuesday night as the 76ers host the Celtics for the first time this season
  
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• Warriors have won eight straight games after blowing out Pelicans

  10-11-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO – It might be too premature, but the Golden State Warriors look like one of the best teams in the Western Conference, let alone the NBA.The early results indicate that at the very least, they are one of the hottest in the association. The Warriors have won eight straight games after blowing out the New Orleans Pelicans, 138-87, at Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday, Nov. 9. Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski each scored 25 points.Golden State extended their win streak to e
  
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• Charge want to be a pipeline for the Cavs: ‘We want the development to be in-house’

  10-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 1: Riley Minix #22 of the Cleveland Charge celebrates during the game against the Capital City Go-Go on April 1, 2026 at Cleveland Public Auditorium 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 Getty Im
  
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• Where's the beef? First Tatum vs. Brown showdown could provide early scorecard

  10-11-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time since they spent nine prolific seasons together, while rising to the top of the NBA, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will face off as opponents in the regular season.The Boston Celtics (8-2) head to Philadelphia Tuesday, Nov. 10 to battle the 76ers (9-2), the team that acquired Brown in a July blockbuster trade. And with that comes the next chapter in a relationship that has at times became tense and uncomfortable.Despite that, as the game approaches, both sides have been sure t
  
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• Celtics vs. Sixers has everything a great NBA rivalry needs…and now we’re adding Tatum and Brown

  10-11-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 8, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Sports rivalries rule. I grew up during the early-2000s Red Sox-Yankees battles. I’ll never forget swinging from the absolute heartbreak of Aaron Boone’s home run in 2003 to complete euphoria the following October, wh
  
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• Player grades: Warriors vs. Pelicans

  10-11-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point shot in the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center on November 09, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well
  
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• Player Grades: Dallas gets third win in a row with 125-122 victory over the Pacers

  10-11-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 9: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 9, 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 Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Mike Brown’s lineup experiments are paying dividends for Knicks

  10-11-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown directs his team against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.At this stage in the season, winning isn’t enough for the Knicks. The champions care more about how they win. “Obviously, we want to play well, we want to win, but we also want to continue to grow as a team and try not to plateau,” Jalen Brunson said after practice Monday. “I think the way we do that is to continue to try to see how we can win games differently.�
  
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• Rockets Break The White Unis Losing Streak Against Denver 110-100

  10-11-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets blocks Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at the basket during the first half at Toyota Center on November 09, 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images This won’t be one of those 2,000 word recaps th
  
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• Jazz vs Heat Preview: The rise of Darryn Peterson is here

  10-11-2026 06:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 6: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 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 Getty I
  
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• Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls Hawks fans over franchise’s biggest mistake: ‘You could have had me’

  10-11-2026 06:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić didn’t just beat the Hawks on Monday night. He reminded their fans of the biggest mistake in franchise history.And he made sure to rub it in too. During the Lakers’ 124-114 victory, Dončić engaged in a hilarious courtside exchange with Hawks fans, reminding them that Atlanta once held the keys to his basketball future before foolishly trading them away.“You all wish you would have had me. You all wish, huh?” Dončić taunted, according to a video shared on Threads by @RK
  
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• Warriors backcourt depth takes hit losing Brandon Williams, Will Richard

  10-11-2026 06:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO ― The Golden State Warriors have taken a blow to the depth in their backcourt early in the 2026-27 season, despite an eight-game winning streak. Warriors guard Brandon Williams made a brief appearance in the Warriors' dominant 138-87 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Nov. 9 at Chase Center.Williams logged 1 minute, 39 seconds for Golden State and scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting, connecting on back-to-back layups before exiting the game with a hamstring injury. Wi
  
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• Victor Wembanyama’s dominance continues as Spurs defeat Suns

  10-11-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 9: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 9, 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 Im
  
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• Steph Curry, Warriors coast to 138-87 blowout victory over Pelicans

  10-11-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 9: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 9, 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 vi
  
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• Player Grades: Lakers vs. Hawks

  10-11-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 9: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on November 9, 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 Images It’s been a
  
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• Game Preview: Knicks vs. Bucks, November 10, 2026

  10-11-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 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 Originally, the Milwau
  
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• Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 125-122 comeback win over the Pacers

  10-11-2026 05:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 9: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates after scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center on November 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (7-4) w
  
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• Cooper Flagg joins elite company with 40-point game in Mavs win over Pacers

  10-11-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Don't sleep on Cooper Flagg.The second-year star had 43 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 125-122 win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Nov. 9 at the American Airlines Center. He added 10 rebounds for a double-double and six assists with three steals for good measure.According to the NBA, the 19-year-old joins Kevin Durant as the only other player in league history to have at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a game as a teenager. ESPN adds that this is the 14th game in which Fl
  
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• Brandon Williams leaves Warriors game with hamstring injury

  10-11-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 7: Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 7, 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 Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• Jalen Brunson: Knicks learned they’re ‘still resilient’ after weathering uneven start

  10-11-2026 05:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Brunson celebrates after making a 3 during the Knicks' win over the Bulls in Chicago on Oct. 28, 2026.Jalen Brunson said before the season that the first few weeks will “show who we truly are.”Now that the Knicks begin their third week of this campaign, what have they shown?“That we’re still resilient,” Brunson said after practice Monday. “That we’re still open to getting better every single day. And through the highs and lows of the season, how quickly can we bounce back?”
  
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• San Antonio vs. Phoenix, Final Score: Spurs blot out the Suns, 122-96

  10-11-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 9: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 9, 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 Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Luka Dončić made sure to get the basketball after Cameron Carr’s first basket

  10-11-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 09: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on November 09, 2026 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images After two garbage-time appearances, Cameron Carr received his fi
  
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• Game Recap: Victor Wembanyama scores 40 as Spurs defeat Suns 122-96

  10-11-2026 05:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 09: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a shot against Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 09, 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images What flavor do you like y
  
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• Victor Wembanyama nearly had a unique triple-double in just 25 minutes of historic blowout win over Suns

  10-11-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns had absolutely no answer for Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. And he wasn't even on the court for that long. Wembanyama finished just shy of a triple-double while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a blowout 122-96 win over the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. But instead of a traditional points-rebounds-assists triple-double, Wembanyama finished just one block short of that mark.He put up 40 points in the win, and had 11 rebounds and nine blocks to go with three assists i
  
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• Victor Wembanyama nearly had a triple-double with blocks, in just 25 minutes, in historic blowout win over Suns

  10-11-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns had absolutely no answer for Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. And he wasn’t even on the court for that long. Wembanyama finished just shy of a triple-double while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a blowout 122-96 win over the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. But instead of a traditional points-rebounds-assists triple-double, Wembanyama finished just two blocks shy of that mark.He put up 40 points in the win, and had 11 rebounds and eight blocks to go with it in just hi
  
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• Victor Wembanyama nearly had a historic 40-point triple-double in just 25 minutes of blowout win over Suns

  10-11-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns had absolutely no answer for Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. And he wasn't even on the court for that long. Wembanyama finished just shy of a triple-double while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a blowout 122-96 win over the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. But instead of a traditional points-rebounds-assists triple-double, Wembanyama finished just one block short of that mark.He put up 40 points in the win, and had 11 rebounds and 9 blocks to go with 3 assists in just
  
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• Lakers star makes bold Luka Doncic declaration after he surpasses Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

  10-11-2026 05:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Walker Kessler has apparently seen enough.Just 12 games into the NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ new center has already crowned his teammate Luka Doncic the best player in the NBA.“He’s the best player in the league,” Kessler declared following the Lakers’ 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.And after what Doncic accomplished, who could blame him?Doncic’s streak of 40-point performances finally ended, but the Slovenian superstar still tormented Atlanta with 32
  
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• 3 takeaways from the Mavericks’ thrilling 125-122 win over the Indiana Pacers

  10-11-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 9: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates after scoring a basket during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center on November 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (7-4) survived a wi
  
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