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• Open Thread: Harrison Barnes creates a memeworthy moment

  03-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs smiles before the game against the Utah Jazz on November 2, 2026 at 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 (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Late in las
  
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• 'We don’t have enough time to recover': Is the NBA game outpacing the players?

  03-11-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Standing near half-court with a towel draped over his shoulders, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein attempted to drum up encouragement for his rookie deputy Aday Mara as he approached the bench. Teammates Micah Peavy and Bennett Stirtz waited to do the same, while occasionally tilting their heads back at the jumbotron, which flashed a deficit of nearly 20 points. Veteran guard Alex Caruso, dressed in street clothes, could only clap his hands in hopes of bringing a jolt of energy that simply would
  
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• Three notable decisions from NBA's rookie-scale extension deadline: Thunder seemingly give up on lottery pick

  03-11-2026 17:54 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  The Thunder appear ready to move on from Nikola Topić, while the Hornets did not extend a former top-six pick
  
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• Q&A with Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond, talking Yaxel Lendenborg, LeBron, Jokic, Game Pulse

  03-11-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mitch Richmond is NBA history personified: NBA champion, Rookie of the Year, five-time All-NBA, six-time All-Star and Hall of Famer. For many fans, he is best remembered as part of the legendary Run TMC era of the Golden State Warriors, with Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin.Before sitting down for an interview with NBC Sports, Richmond was interacting with fans on the NBA App through Game Pulse. For those unfamiliar, Game Pulse combines a live court visualization with highlights and advanced statis
  
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• Q&A with Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond, talking Yaxel Lendeborg, LeBron, Jokic, Game Pulse

  03-11-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mitch Richmond is NBA history personified: NBA champion, Rookie of the Year, five-time All-NBA, six-time All-Star and Hall of Famer. For many fans, he is best remembered as part of the legendary Run TMC era of the Golden State Warriors, with Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin.Before sitting down for an interview with NBC Sports, Richmond was interacting with fans on the NBA App through Game Pulse. For those unfamiliar, Game Pulse combines a live court visualization with highlights and advanced statis
  
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• Thunder sign Dalen Terry out of G League to provide depth at forward

  03-11-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Needing perimeter depth after a series of injuries, the Oklahoma City Thunder reached into the G League and signed Dalen Terry of the Santa Cruz Warriors to a standard two-year contract, although the second year is non-guaranteed, a story broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania and confirmed by other reports.Terry, a 6'6" defense-first wing, was the No. 18 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Arizona. He played three-and-a-half seasons with Chicago before being traded at last February's deadline to New Y
  
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• NBA Bracketology: Projecting the full 20-team postseason field as Knicks, Thunder take steps back

  03-11-2026 16:50 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  We have a long way to go in the 2026-27 NBA season, but it's never too early to wonder what the playoff field might look like ... right?
  
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• Watch LeBron take a swig of a fan's drink during the game

  03-11-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James loves his wine, and being in the middle of a game isn't going to stop him from drinking some from a fan’s cup courtside.This visit from LeBron @KingJames has some fun with fans in Philly after chasing a loose ball into the standspic.twitter.com/PmyrBBTVtl— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2026"I spilled some of his wine. I crashed into him, spilled some of his wine. So I wanted to see if it was worth it on my arm and how good it was. It was all right," LeBron said postgame.Ignoring the fa
  
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• LeBron James explains why he sipped a 76ers fan's wine during win vs. Bulls

  03-11-2026 16:13 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  LeBron chased a ball into the crowd and bumped into a fan, spilled his wine and then did a taste test
  
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• Draymond Green tackles opponent, brawls with another for 26th career ejection

  03-11-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green’s reputation precedes him, and it was on full display Monday night against the Suns. Green was tossed for a double technical after he tackled Khaman Maluach, then got physical with Dillon Brooks after the play — seemingly trying to choke him.Draymond Green was assessed a double technical on this play and was ejected. pic.twitter.com/uCmsTQxmcX— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 3, 2026Not sure we can really call this a “choke,” it was more like he grabbed Brooks’ jersey
  
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• Draymond Green gets first ejection of season after sparking Warriors-Suns scuffle

  03-11-2026 15:54 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  'He was just tweaking all game,' Dillon Brooks said of Green after the game
  
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• Three notable decisions from NBA's rookie-scale contract deadline: Thunder seemingly give up on lottery pick

  03-11-2026 15:49 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  The Thunder appear ready to move on from Nikola Topić, while the Hornets did not extend a former top-six pick
  
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• Which offseason narratives were wrong (and right) about the Sixers

  03-11-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 22: Jaylen Brown #7, Tyrese Maxey #0, 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
  
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• The Dallas Mavericks need to grow up

  03-11-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 28: Head Coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 28, 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 Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• 5 Reasons For The Jazz To Consider A Lauri Markkanen/Domantas Sabonis Swap

  03-11-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 19: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz talks with Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings before the NBA All-Star Game as part of 2023 NBA All Star Weekend on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Vivint Arena 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 2023 NBAE
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘It’s a matter of time in my opinion’

  03-11-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks reacts on the bench in the second half while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images As everyone already knew before the game, th
  
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• 'It was all right': LeBron James takes a sip of fan's wine during Sixers' win over Bulls

  03-11-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Like many very rich people, 40-somethings and very rich 40-somethings, LeBron James loves himself some wine.The all-time leading scorer in NBA history has long been nose-deep in the wine game, raising glasses with longtime pals-turned-oenophiles like Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul for more than a decade. His Instagram posts about which wines he and his teammates were enjoying on any given night could drive consumption trends. He’s appeared on the cover of Wine Enthusiast magazine; he once pull
  
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• Luka Dončić's offense is carrying Lakers. Is LA too dependent on its 'showman'?

  03-11-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić earned a standing ovation from the Los Angeles Lakers fans before going on to beat the Miami Heat 138-117 at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, Nov. 2.Dončić has beocme the early favorite for regular season MVP as the NBA’s leader in scoring average (38.3) and 3-pointers made per game (5.9).The Slovenian point guard is known for his offensive prowess and his ability to score. It’s also what makes the Lakers a threat in the Western Conference.He finished with 42 point
  
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• Hawks edge narrow victory against six-man Pacers

  03-11-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 02: Kobe Brown #24 of the Indiana Pacers makes a move on CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 02, 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 Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks continued th
  
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• NBA scouts missed Yaxel Lendeborg’s greatness with an easy mistake

  03-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The high school class of 2020 produced one of the most hyped collections of top-ranked prospects in recent memory. Jalen Green, Terrence Clarke, and Josh Christopher were household names from early in their teenage years for mixtape compilations that drew comparisons to Kobe Bryant and other star scorers. Jalen Suggs was a two-sport stud who bypassed an Ohio State football scholarship because he was better at basketball. Scottie Barnes and Evan Mo
  
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• Warriors' Charles Bassey plays big role in win over Phoenix

  03-11-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors' biggest concern has been the center position. Charles Bassey showed on Monday, Nov. 2 that he could be a solution for the Warriors with his 'next man up' mentality.After losing Kristaps Porzingis, the Warriors have had to pivot with different lineups. Amid their five-game winning streak, they've thrown a few small ball lineups out with Draymond Green as the center.But when Green was ejected from the Warriors' 116-113 win against the Phoenix Suns on Mo
  
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• Heat defense under scrutiny after Lakers rout

  03-11-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Off to the side, beyond the end of the bench, Heat players Bam Adebayo and Davion Mitchell were standing on the baseline, talking with their hands on their hips.The sober looks on their faces, however, gave the impression that it was something else. It looked like more of a debrief. As in: how did it get like this?Just to their right, one seat from the end of the bench, sat Giannis Antetokounmpo, who draped a towel over his shoulders. He was staring blankly ahead, his head restin
  
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• Knicks 103, Nets 90: “Shoot 3s better, win games”

  03-11-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 2: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 2, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Wizards defense cracks down on Magic in stifling third quarter

  03-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  I want to believe.The Wizards entered last night’s game at the Orlando Magic ranked 10th in defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions). They then put the Magic into a figurative chokehold — limiting Orlando to 28.2% three-point shooting, 94 points in the game, and just nine points in a stifling third quarter.It’s the second consecutive game that the Wizards opponent scored less than 100 points. Washington managed that feat just three times all of last season. And the Wizards did
  
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• Takeaways from missing Marcus Smart in green

  03-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart #36 of the Houston Rockets talk after the game between the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets on November 2, 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 Logan Riely/N
  
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• Suns’ fourth-quarter mistakes overshadow promising first half

  03-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) and forward Oso Ighodaro (11) return to the bench as a call is reviewed during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect You watch the Suns, and you feel like Bob Wiley following the guidance of Dr. Leo Marvin. Baby steps. Baby steps. If this team is going to get better, they have to start taking baby steps. And
  
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• Mavericks vs. Kings Quoteboard: ‘We played their record … they played like pros.’

  03-11-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Walter Clayton Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 2, 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
  
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• Celtics’ shooting woes got the best of them — as did Marcus Smart

  03-11-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 2, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart (36) grabs a rebound away from Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Boston Celtics already had their hands full on Monday night. No Paul George. No reprieve on the second night of a back-to-back on the road. Then came Marcus Smart. Former beloved friend of the program, Smart embraced his new Houston
  
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• Why are there no NBA games today? League promotes the midterm vote

  03-11-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a push to get more people out to the ballot box, for the fourth time in five years, the entire NBA will go dark.The league did not schedule any games Tuesday, Nov. 3, the day of the fiercely contested 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Because the first slate of polls close on the East Coast at 6 p.m. ET, with many more at 7 p.m. ET, holding games would severely interfere with the ability for people who choose to vote in person to do so.It’s one of the three days that the NBA typically avoids sch
  
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• One Possession: Marcus Smart does Marcus Smart things against Celtics

  03-11-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One Possession: Marcus Smart does Marcus Smart things against Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonTwo 3s. Two steals. Two flops. Two middle fingers.The Celtics got the full Marcus Smart experience on Monday night in Houston and — if we’re being honest — it made us a bit nostalgic.Sure, it was a lot more fun when the uniforms were flipped back in December 2017. That night, Smart busted out his entire bag of Smart tricks, including baiting James Harden into a pair of offensive fo
  
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