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• Nets routed by Mavericks in sluggish performance

  09-11-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) reacts after a dunk during a game against the Brooklyn Nets in Dallas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.DALLAS — The Nets let go of the rope Sunday. There was a disconnect, bad body language and even worse defense.And the result was as horrible as it sounds, a 130-93 beating at the hands of the Mavericks before a crowd of 19,184 at American Airlines Center.Looking sluggish and spent, the Nets got shredded on defense, never led, fell behind by 37 and were noncompe
  
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• NBA Cup 2026 updated standings after Friday's group play games

  14-11-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friday's Emirates NBA Cup group stage action showcased nine games, with several teams delivering standout performances while others endured close defeats or suffered blowout losses.The San Antonio Spurs continued their commanding run in the NBA Cup, remaining unbeaten after a dominant 123-85 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors were without their star, Stephen Curry, who is sidelined for at least two weeks due to a right oblique tear. Stephon Castle stepped up for the Spurs, lead
  
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• The NBA is all about fit. Paul George and the Celtics fit together perfectly.

  14-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul George dribbles against the 76ers. | Getty Images We’ve all done it. We’ve judged players on various teams around the league based on preconceived notions and false narratives. We’ve jumped to conclusions based on what we think we know about someone rather than what we actually know.That’s human nature, and it’s not our fault. When we see someone act a certain way once or twice, we assume they act that way all the time. Basketball mirrors life in the sense that one snapshot from t
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs and Celtics stand out in Emirates Cup competition

  14-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors go up for a jump ball during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 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 b
  
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• Inside the Suns: Collin Gillespie, early-season player trades, the deep bench players

  14-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekAuthor’s Note: All questions were sent out to the Fantable members before the Suns/Clippers game was played.Q1: Offensively, Collin Gillespie is not performing well this season (6.7 ppg, 31.9 FG%, 29.4 3PT%). Are you concerned about this?zenzino: We got these questions
  
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• San Antonio wastes no time blowing out the Warriors

  14-11-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -NOVEMBER 13: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks against Golden State Warriors in the second half of a Emirates Cup game at Frost Bank Center on November 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are good starts… and then there are v
  
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• Castle, Spurs rout Warriors for 11th straight win

  14-11-2026 08:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -NOVEMBER 13: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after hitting a three against Golden State Warriors in the first half of a Emirates Cup game at Frost Bank Center on November 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Planes were grounded na
  
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• Warriors vs. Spurs player grades: LJ Cryer shines, Yaxel Lendeborg struggles

  14-11-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 13: LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 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 Garrett Ellw
  
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• Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets: Recap and Final Score

  14-11-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson (22) handles the ball against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Utah Jazz fall to the Houston Rockets 125-118 for their twelfth loss of the season, and second NBA Cup game loss.The Jazz got off to a solid start in the first quarter with respectable defense and ball movement. Although no one could
  
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• Giannis, Bam join LeBron, Wade in exclusive Miami Heat club

  14-11-2026 06:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Miami Heat know a thing or two about dynamic duos.Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo each scored 37 points in a 133-121 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Nov. 13. Antetokounmpo added nine rebounds and Adebayo notched 14 boards for a double-double in the NBA Cup matchup at the Kaseya Center.According to the NBA, the two stars join LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as the only other duo in franchise history to score more than 35 points each in the same game. James and Wade did so twice
  
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• Warriors get demolished by Stephon Castle, Spurs

  14-11-2026 06:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 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 Garr
  
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• Day’Ron Sharpe is making another leap in rare Nets bright spot

  14-11-2026 06:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) shoots a layup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Day’Ron Sharpe is making the jump from backup bruiser to full-time starter and complete player. And so far, the transition has been going well. Sharpe has an impressive plus-16.7 net rating swing for Brooklyn entering Saturday’s game in Memphis. Essentially meaning they are an aggregate 16.7 points per 100 possessions bette
  
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• San Antonio vs Golden State, Final Score: Spurs punish the Warriors 123-85 for their 11th straight win

  14-11-2026 06:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 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 Garrett
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs 133-121 loss to Heat: Supporting players shine in losing effort

  14-11-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 13: Tyrese Proctor #24 and Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate against the Miami Heat during the third quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Kaseya Center on November 13, 2026 in Miami, 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. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images Facing a front l
  
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• Mikal Bridges follows through in first game after promise to ‘be better’ for Knicks

  14-11-2026 05:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikal Bridges (25) of the New York Knicks dribbles against the Indiana Pacers during an NBA Cup game, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in Indianapolis.INDIANAPOLIS — Mikal Bridges repeated it eight times in a three-minute interview Friday: “Be better.” The floundering shooting guard took ownership of his struggles before a rejuvenating performance in Friday’s 106-104 loss to the Pacers, saying he’s the lone problem and solution. “I just look in the mirror, I just got to be better,” said Br
  
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• Lakers’ 11-2 start hasn’t convinced everyone they’re title contenders

  14-11-2026 05:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers are among the NBA’s top teams this season.But not everyone is convinced even with the team’s 11-2 start. Former NBA champion-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins doesn’t believe the Lakers have done enough to convince the public that they are legitimate title contenders.Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. AP Photo/Aaron Gash“I don’t believe that they’re
  
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• Nets are learning the hard way that their offense can’t rely only on Julius Randle

  14-11-2026 05:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s still early, but the Nets have had a couple of weeks of data to learn this new team, to see what works and what gets them worked over. What they’ve found out the hard way was less Julius Randle iso ball and more dribble handoffs, less watching and more moving. “It’s a little bit of both. Earlier in the year, obviously you’re trying to [learn],” Michael Porter Jr. admitted heading into Saturday’s tilt at Memphis. “We didn’t get a chance to play a lot of
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo dominate Cavaliers in 133-121 loss in Miami

  14-11-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 13: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Hawks can’t keep up with Bulls in OT, lose 125-117

  14-11-2026 04:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 13: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball as Tre Jones #30 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at the United Center on November 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta H
  
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• Pacers 106, Knicks 104: “I’m sure Indiana will look like an all star team tonight.”

  14-11-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 13: Josh Hart #3 speaks with Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Indiana Pacers during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 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 A.J. M
  
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• Warriors rookie has bold personal expectations for this season

  14-11-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Entering the 2026-27 NBA season, the narrative surrounding the Warriors was Steph Curry’s final years were being wasted on a team that couldn’t compete.Then, Yaxel Lendeborg arrived. While the Warriors rookie has taken the NBA by storm, he wants his performance to be justified via his first All-Star selection.Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw during the game against the Miami Heat on November 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.NBAE via Gett
  
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• 3 Things to know as the Mavericks prepare to face the Cleveland Cavaliers

  14-11-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After getting completely debacled on Thursday in a near 40-point loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dallas Mavericks (7-5) hit the road once more to continue their weekend road trip. This time, Dallas visits the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dallas, having won three contests in a row prior to their loss to Minnesota, looks to regain momentum against one of the East’s best. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are in action Friday night in NBA Cup play against the Miami Heat.For various reasons, there’s a lo
  
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• Knicks’ valiant comeback against Pacers falls short with NBA Cup reign likely kaput

  14-11-2026 04:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KnicksINDIANAPOLIS — About a year prior, Jalen Brunson nailed a stepback, game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds against the Pacers. On Friday night inside the same Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a nearly identical situation presented itself, but coach Mike Brown instead called on Karl-Anthony Towns. Captain Clutch was a decoy on the other side of the court. The result was a fadeaway miss off the rim from KAT, a 106-104 Knicks defeat and probable end to New York’s NBA Cup defense. “I though
  
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• Spurs ambush Warriors in first quarter of first game since Steph Curry injury

  14-11-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maybe not the start the Golden State Warriors hoped for in their first game without Steph Curry, but probably the one that was most likely.The San Antonio Spurs raced out on a team record 18-0 run to begin Friday's NBA Cup Group C game, holding the Dubs scoreless over the first six minutes until a Gui Santos layup finally got them on the board. The Spurs' big run out the gates was sparked by Stephon Castle, who leads the game with 13 points, two assists and two rebounds and is a perfect 3-of-3 f
  
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• Rapid Recap: Magic 107, Bucks 99

  14-11-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 13: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the first half of a game against the Orlando Magic during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup at the Kia Center on November 13, 2026 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. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Buc
  
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• NBA Cup 2026: Knicks drop to last place in group play with loss to shorthanded Pacers; Spurs dominate Warriors

  14-11-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2025-26 season was a dream for the New York Knicks, from the NBA Cup to the NBA Finals. This season is shaping up differently.The defending Cup champions fell to 0-2 in group play on Friday with a 106-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers, who are still playing without Tyrese Haliburton due to a left hamstring strain. That puts New York in the bottom of the East Group B standings and all but eliminates them from the in-season tournament.No team with two losses in group play has reached the knockout
  
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• NBA Cup 2026: Knicks drop to last place in group play with loss to shorthanded Pacers, Spurs dominate Warriors

  14-11-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2025-26 season was a dream for the New York Knicks, from the NBA Cup to the NBA Finals. This season is shaping up differently.The defending Cup champions fell to 0-2 in group play on Friday with a 106-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers, who are still playing without Tyrese Haliburton due to a left hamstring strain. That puts New York in the bottom of the East Group B standings and all but eliminates them from the in-season tournament.No team with two losses in group play has reached the knockout
  
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• NBA Cup 2026: Knicks drop to last place in group play with loss to shorthanded Pacers

  14-11-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2025-26 season was a dream for the New York Knicks, from the NBA Cup to the NBA Finals. This season is shaping up differently.The defending Cup champions fell to 0-2 in group play on Friday with a 106-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers, who are still playing without Tyrese Haliburton due to a left hamstring strain. That puts New York in the bottom of the East Group B standings and all but eliminates them from the in-season tournament.No team with two losses in group play has reached the knockout
  
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• It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors

  14-11-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 01, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the G
  
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• Devin Booker’s clutch scoring carries Suns amid starting lineup woes

  14-11-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) after making a three point shot against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect As precious seconds ticked off the clock late in Thursday night’s matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets, it was abundantly clear that Charlotte was attempting to intentionally foul Devin Booker. And Booker? He was re
  
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