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• Open Thread: Tim Duncan makes two unexpected appearances

  30-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 30, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) talks with reporters during media day at Spurs Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs played the Utah Jazz in Salt lake City. While walking into the arena, Victor Wembanyama was seen donning a Tim Duncan t-shirt.View this post on InstagramIt was all over social media, but duringSpurs Live on DAZN (the network has included th
  
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• Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Pistons with Luka Doncic out

  09-11-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, Nov. 8.The Lakers improved to 9-2 on the season and remain in first place in the Western Conference. The team also moved to 2-0 in games in which Luka Doncic does not play.Doncic has positiioned himself as the early favorite for the NBA’s MVP after leading the league in scoring and averaging 40.1 points per game.The point guard was ruled out with lower back tightness, a
  
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• Jaylen Brown doesn't expect to talk to Jayson Tatum in first game against Celtics since trade, feud

  09-11-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Don’t expect to see Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum talking on Tuesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Brown is still very much trying to just put his chapter with the Boston Celtics, and his ensuing rift with Tatum, behind him.“It’s nothing to talk about. I mean, he’s on his side, I’m on my side,” Brown said on Sunday, via ESPN’s Kris Rhim. “Just playing basketball. Both of us are trying to win, so nothing to talk about. Just check the ball up.”Brown was traded to the 76ers this
  
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• Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 130-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets

  09-11-2026 05:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 8: Walter Clayton Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks looks to pass the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 8, 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 Gett
  
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• Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know as the Mavericks wallop the Brooklyn Nets, 130-93

  09-11-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 8, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) hugs forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Dallas Mavericks (6-4) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (2-8), 130-93 in a Sunday evening matchup at the American Airlines Center. The win over the Nets marks the Mavericks’ second straight win and follows Friday night’s 112-100 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup
  
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• Rapid Recap: Celtics 117, Bucks 97

  09-11-2026 04:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 08: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 08, 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 Milwaukee Bucks started strong but
  
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• Recap: Utah Jazz Make History vs. Timberwolves

  09-11-2026 04:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 08: Head coach Will Hardy of the Utah Jazz reacts in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on November 08, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Jazz 115-110. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well…
  
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• Celtics mantle 20-point win on Bucks, 117-97

  09-11-2026 04:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 8: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 8, 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 Getty Imag
  
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• Nets get run over by Flagg, Irving, and Mavericks, losing 130-93

  09-11-2026 04:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 8: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against Nolan Traore #10 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at American Airlines Center on November 8, 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 This time, the Net took a far more direct route t
  
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• 3 thoughts after Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks truck the Brooklyn Nets, 130-93

  09-11-2026 04:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 8: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center on November 8, 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 (6-4) made quick work of the hapless Br
  
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• What Nique Clifford to the Thunder means for the Spurs

  09-11-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Nique Clifford #10 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during the second half of the preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 10, 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 Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images) | Getty Images T
  
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• Pistons vs. Lakers: Austin Reaves pulls a Doncic to beat Detroit

  09-11-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 8: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Austin Reaves explodes for 43 points, leading Luka-less Lakers to win over Pistons

  09-11-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT — The Lakers’ minutes without Luka Dončić on the floor have been a problem they’ve yet to figure out during the first three weeks of the season.But with the superstar guard sidelined for Sunday’s road game against the Pistons, that’s all the Lakers had available for them to kick off their road trip.Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. NBAE via Getty ImagesAnd while
  
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• Austin Reaves steps up in Luka Doncic's absence to lead Lakers over Pistons

  09-11-2026 02:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Reaves drives around John Collins of the Pistons in the first half. (Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)Austin Reaves raised three fingers to the rafters. Then, after hitting a clutch three-pointer with 46 seconds remaining against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, he turned his palm to fans sitting courtside at Little Caesers Arena and waved goodbye.The Lakers guard scored a season-high 41 points as L.A.Lakers survived a 121-116 win over the Pistons without star point guard Luka Doncic. The Lak
  
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• Sights and Sounds from San Antonio’s Gold Cup early round win at Sacramento

  09-11-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 6: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE
  
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• Austin Reaves leads Luka-less Lakers to road win over Pistons

  09-11-2026 02:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 08: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets a first half shot off over Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 08, 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 The Lakers controlled most of Sunday a
  
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• Austin Reaves gets in courtside fan’s face during explosive Lakers performance

  09-11-2026 02:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT — With Luka Dončić sidelined, Austin Reaves was in the midst of having his best game of the season Sunday against the Pistons.And he filled in for Dončić in more ways than one, exchanging words with a courtside fan amidst his explosive scoring performance. The Lakers star guard walked up to a male fan toward the end of the first half sitting on the baseline opposite of the Lakers’ bench, which was closest to the basket the Lakers opened the game shooting at.Austin Reaves having
  
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• Preview: The Wizards play the Pistons on Monday night

  09-11-2026 02:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  OCTOBER 10: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 10, 2026 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Celtics make surprising starting lineup decision against Bucks

  09-11-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics looks on 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 MILWAUKEE — Mike Conley will get his first start of the season when the Celtics face the Mi
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Offense carries Sixers as they hang on vs. Bulls

  09-11-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 8, 2026 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Be
  
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• LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Dallas Mavericks, 7:30 PM ET

  09-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 6: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz 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 Sam Hodde/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Mavericks vs Nets Preview and Injury Report: Pride on the line

  09-11-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 07: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on November 7, 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (5-4) host the Brooklyn Nets (2-7) for an ea
  
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• The Ryan Dunn effect is real, and the numbers are ridiculous

  09-11-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a dunk against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 04, 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 The Phoenix Suns have won two consecutive ga
  
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• It was a little close for comfort, but Sixers close road trip with narrow win vs. Bulls

  08-11-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 08: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes up for a layup against Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on November 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sometimes in an afternoon road g
  
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• Celtics could be without key player vs. Bucks

  08-11-2026 23:46 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 MILWAUKEE —
  
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• Pistons vs Lakers Discussion: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

  08-11-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court during the second quarter of the NBA game against the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Luka Dončić
  
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• Thunder waive wing Dalen Terry less than a week after signing

  08-11-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 6: Dalen Terry #77 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during a 2026 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 6, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 G
  
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• Hornets' Kon Knueppel out for 4 weeks with left hamstring strain, Dennis Schröder to also miss time

  08-11-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Charlotte Hornets have confirmed that forward Kon Knueppel and veteran guard Dennis Schröder will both miss time. Both players are out after suffering the same injury, a left hamstring strain, but their return timelines are different: Knueppel is set to be re-evaluated in four weeks, while Schröder will be re-evaluated in two.INJURY UPDATES: @hornets guard Dennis Schroder has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain, will be listed as OUT vs CLE on 11/9 and will be reevaluated in two we
  
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• Kings send Nique Clifford to Thunder for draft assets: Trade grades

  08-11-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade guard Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for an unprotected 2028 second-round draft pick via Utah and an unprotected 2030 second-round draft pick via Minnesota, the team announced Sunday, Nov. 8.Clifford, 24, is a 6-foot-5, 210-pound guard out of Colorado State that was originally selected by Oklahoma City with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. However, Clifford never logged a minute in a Thunder uniform
  
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• Boston Celtics (7-2) at Milwaukee Bucks (1-8) Game #10 11/8/26

  08-11-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 4: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 4, 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 via Getty Images Boston
  
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