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• Player Grades: Lakers vs. Bucks

  12-11-2026 05:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 11, 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
  
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• 2026-27 NBA Minutes Report: Injuries to Lauri Markkanen, Stephen Curry impact Western Conference landscape

  12-11-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to the NBA Minutes Report. Every week, I will review each team's updated minutes per game to see which players are seeing the court more or less than in previous weeks and what their impact has been. That can help you with any fantasy basketball decisions you may need to make, but also help you get a lay of the land on what's happening around the NBA and which players are gaining or losing value.The charts below are also great for exploring on your own. You can track the minutes over the
  
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• How early-season shot selection shifts are impacting fantasy basketball value

  12-11-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We're far enough into the season to notice something useful, as long as we're careful about what we're measuring. Scoring averages and shooting percentages can swing a lot over the first few weeks. Where a player takes his shots tends to settle faster, so it's a better place to start.In testing this for 2025-26, Tall Order Digital found that among 156 qualifying players, shot-zone shares over the first four games correlated with the rest of the season at 0.72 to 0.86 (a perfect match would be 1.
  
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• Ten BIG NBA questions with Big Wos and KOC

  12-11-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor asks Wosny Lambre his 10 most pressing NBA questions. From whether to buy the Lakers, Celtics or Spurs early dominance, to Victor Wembanyama’s jaw-dropping on/off impact--nothing is off limits.The duo breaks down Nikola Jokic’s shocking decline, whether Boston made the right call trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George and Western Conference contenders as injuries shake the standings. Wos doesn’t hold back
  
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• Joel Embiid questionable for 76ers' matchup vs. Raptors with foot condition, LeBron James sitting out due to back management

  12-11-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James will sit out his third game of the early 2026-27 season for the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup with the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.James is listed on the Sixers’ injury report as out with “low back/sciatica management,” which has been the reason he’s sat two of Philadelphia’s previous 12 games this season. The 41-year-old was listed as questionable until participating in Thursday’s shootaround. He was then downgraded. Joel Embiid could also be out for Thursday’s game,
  
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• Can Warriors survive without Stephen Curry with tough stretch ahead?

  12-11-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors announced that star guard Steph Curry was diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear and will be shelved for at least the next two weeks. The 38-year-old suffered the injury midway through the first quarter of Wednesday’s 115-108 loss to the Houston Rockets. For a team and organization that has orbited around Curry’s generational gravity for nearly two decades, the loss is significant. Prior to Wednesday’s loss (Curry played just five minutes), he had b
  
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• LeBron James ruled out for 76ers game against Toronto with low back management

  12-11-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James will sit out Thursday night against Toronto because of low back/sciatica management.Sixers center Joel Embiid remained questionable with right foot plantar fascia injury management.James, who turns 42 next month, will now have four to five days off before he plays again. The Sixers are off Friday and Saturday. They have back-to-back games Sunday and Monday. James typically does not play in least one game of a back-to-back set so he could return Sunday against
  
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• The Lakers’ belief in Sandro Mamukelashvili is paying off

  12-11-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 11, 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). |
  
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• Steph Curry’s defense of Ayesha exposes the ugly double standards of the sports manosphere

  12-11-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ayesha Curry (left) and Stephen Curry attend the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in May.Photograph: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueIf Steph Curry is leading with his full government name, know that he means business. In a 90-second video released on Wednesday, from the Instagram account of “Wardell Curry”, he put the internet trolls who have been attacking his wife for years on notice. “Usually the noise doesn’t bother me, doesn’t bother
  
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• Minnesota Timberwolves: First Quarter Conferences

  12-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 6: Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 (Phot
  
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• LeBron James out, Joel Embiid participates in shootaround; Adem Bona seeing a specialist

  12-11-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 08: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second 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 Update, 1 p.m.: LeBron James has officially been ruled out wit
  
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• Warriors reveal Stephen Curry injury diagnosis after MRI on abdomen

  12-11-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors were already without one star. Now they’ll be without their Most Valuable Player candidate, Stephen Curry, for the short-term future, too.The Warriors announced Thursday, Nov. 12 that an MRI confirmed Curry suffered an oblique abdominal tear and added that he would be reevaluated in two weeks. The injury took place Wednesday, Nov. 11 in an eventual 115-108 loss against the Houston Rockets.Curry walked off the floor midway through the first quarter, clearly grimacing
  
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• Stephen Curry suffers oblique abdominal tear, will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

  12-11-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA injury news continues to pile up as the Golden State Warriors announced that Stephen Curry has suffered an oblique abdominal tear and will miss at least two weeks. Golden State's Stephen Curry has an oblique abdominal tear and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. pic.twitter.com/ihiO0kSlqb— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2026The two-time MVP and 12-time All-Star suffered the injury early in the first quarter of Wednesday night's game against the Houston Rockets with a littl
  
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• Steph Curry has an oblique abdominal tear; to be reevaluated in 2 weeks

  12-11-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 11: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on November 11, 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images The magical 8-game winning streak came to a cr
  
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• Stephen Curry injury: Warriors star to miss at least two weeks with oblique tear amid Golden State's hot start

  12-11-2026 18:16 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Curry's injury is a tough blow for the Warriors, who are off to a surprising 8-4 start to the season
  
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• The Sixers are about to face a different kind of early-season test

  12-11-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 08: LeBron James #23 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Chicago Bulls during the second 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 No matter what their strength of schedule m
  
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• Warriors' Stephen Curry out at least 2 weeks after suffering oblique abdominal tear

  12-11-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)Lachlan Cunningham via Getty ImagesStephen Curry will miss at least the next two weeks after suffering an oblique abdominal tear, the Golden State Warriors announced on Thursday.Curry suffered the injury in the opening quarter of Wednesday’s 115-108 loss to the Houston Rockets. After exiting the game, he underwent an MRI, wh
  
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• CJ McCollum joins NBA on Prime crew, discusses role on Hawks, Damian Lillard's comeback

  12-11-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CJ McCollum hit the game-winning shot in the Atlanta Hawks' Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks in the first round of last year's playoffs.Not only does he remember that shot, but he remembers enjoying being a guest on Prime Video's "NBA Nightcap" postgame show where he appeared in his pajamas and the hosts joked he put the Knicks "to sleep." They all laughed about his role of villain as his son popped in to say hello.The party doesn't have to stop there as NBA on Prime announced on Thursday
  
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• This move has aided the development of Khaman Maluach and the Phoenix Suns

  12-11-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 10: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns blocks out Isaiah Jackson #23 of the LA Clippers during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 10, 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 When the Phoenix Suns kicked off the sea
  
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• Pistons vs. Wizards preview: Round two against the Wizards

  12-11-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Pistons and Wizards play each other again, but it is after 3 days of rest for the Pistons and the day after a game for the Wizards because the NBA used Chat GPT to generate the schedule this year or something.This will only be the Pistons 3rd game in the last 8 days and their 2nd game against the Wizards.The Pistons were able to control Monday’s game from start-to-finish, but the game was a little closer than it should have been because they had no answer for Anthony Davis.Davis finished t
  
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• Mike Brown is sticking with Mikal Bridges. For now.

  12-11-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks shoots during warmups prior to their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2026 in New York City. 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 Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images In last night’s loss to the Cavaliers, Mikal Br
  
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• Luka Dončić gave an encouraging health update after injury scare vs. Bucks

  12-11-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 11: Luka Dončić #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after an apparent injury against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 11, 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 Late in the fourth quarter of the
  
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• What should the Wizards do if their skid continues into December?

  12-11-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 2: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards and Anthony Davis #23 high five during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 2, 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Zion Williamson says Pelicans need to 'look in the mirror' after 'unacceptable' blowout loss to Nets

  12-11-2026 16:59 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  New Orleans is in the midst of a four-game losing streak and has lost its last two by a combined 85 points
  
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• 2026 NBA betting promos: Get over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for Nov. 12

  12-11-2026 16:14 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• Utah Jazz are an embarrassment

  12-11-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images I distinctly remember the 2022-23 Utah Jazz, the first season for current Head Coach Will Hardy, starting out the season 10-3, with Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson leading the recently blown-up roster that, for the first time in half a decade, did not feature Donovan Mitchell or Rudy Gobert. There were conversations in NBA media — on podcasts, in blogs, in my college dining hall (NBA media is everywhere) — about if the
  
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• Fawning or Warning? NBA clip control, veteran privilege, & the little things

  12-11-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 10: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for the rebound during the game against the New York Knicks on November 10, 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 Image
  
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• Stephen Curry to undergo MRI for abdominal injury; Warriors' concern level is "high"

  12-11-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry suffered an abdominal injury early in the first quarter of Wednesday night's game against the Houston Rockets. The two-time MVP was later sent to get an MRI in the middle of the second quarter, and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said "there was a high level of concern" about Curry's status until they get the results back. Steph Curry left the arena in the second half for an MRI, per Kerr. Curry told him it was a tweak in abdomen/side and something he had
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘It’s gonna be hard to find minutes at times for Mikal’

  12-11-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 07: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on November 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cavaliers did on Wednesday what they do best: win meaningless
  
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• Zion Williamson tears into Pelicans after 'unacceptable' loss to Nets: 'Go look yourself in the mirror'

  12-11-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New Orleans Pelicans are mired in a pretty miserable losing streak. The team hasn’t just lost its past four games, it’s been completely embarrassed. After Wednesday’s 145-111 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, star center Zion Williamson had enough. Williamson called out the team for its “unacceptable” play, saying everyone needs to take a good, hard look at their performance and effort level, per ESPN."As men we have to, as a unit, players, coaches, everybody, you have to go look yourself
  
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