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• Phoenix might be figuring things out, one stop at a time

  14-11-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Miles Bridges #22 and Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns touch fingers after the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 12, 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)
  
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• Kings head coach Doug Christie gets brutally honest about job security

  14-11-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO ― The Sacramento Kings have dropped another game and if you think head coach Doug Christie is worried about being in some kind of hot seat, he's not. And he shouldn't be.It's a familiar position for Christie, who's been dealt a bad hand since his head coaching tenure began. He inherited a then-Mike Brown team that was a season removed from the postseason before eventually trading its franchise player, De'Aaron Fox. They finished 40-42, Christie went 27-24 as interim, having taken ov
  
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• Game Preview: Nets close out the road trip in Memphis

  14-11-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Ty Jerome #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 11, 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 Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Bro
  
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• D’Angelo Russell and LaMelo Ball: Darling vs. Discarded

  14-11-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 12: The back of LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves jersey during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 12, 2026 at Target Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Rockets fourth-quarter three-point shooting has been clutch

  14-11-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz during a 2026 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 13, 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/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors get a taste of life without Stephen Curry: 'It felt helpless out there'

  14-11-2026 17:00 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  With Curry sidelined, the Warriors got throttled by the Spurs and Lendeborg had the worst game of his young career
  
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• 2026 NBA betting promos: Get over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for Nov. 14

  14-11-2026 16:36 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Hawks unable to outlast Bulls in overtime loss

  14-11-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 13: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls and Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks jump at tip off 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 Hawk
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: When it come to the Giannis trade, fans are on the fence

  14-11-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat smiles during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 10, 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images This we
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘I tweaked my calf’

  14-11-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 13: Quenton Jackson #29 of the Indiana Pacers confronts Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 13, 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 Jeff Dean/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fake comeback attempt by New York
  
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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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• Alperen Sengun’s 43 points leads Rockets over Jazz 125-118

  14-11-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 13: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a win against the Utah Jazz during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup at Toyota Center on November 13, 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 Sorry for the late recap, y’all. Our writer was stuck i
  
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• Dejounte Murray is available: should the Raptors pay the price?

  14-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 8: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on November 8, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ca
  
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• Bucks vs. Magic Player Grades: Bigs peform, team forgets how to make free throws

  14-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Kel'el Ware #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket as Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic plays defense during the game during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 2026 at Kia Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by
  
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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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• Highlights: 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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