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• Rich Paul dreaming up fake Lakers trades is not helping their increasingly gloomy reality

  13-01-2026 21:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Rich Paul hypothesized about sending Austin Reaves to the Grizzlies on a recent podcast
  
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• 'It kind of spiralled' - four ejected after mass brawl

  10-02-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Charlotte Hornets' Moussa Diabate (centre, in light blue) called it an "overly competitive game" [Getty Images]Four players were ejected after a mass brawl as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 in a bad-tempered NBA fixture.Detroit's Jalen Duren was fouled by Charlotte's Moussa Diabate during the third quarter, with the pair then confronting one another and appearing to butt heads.Diabate had to be held back as he tried to hit Duren, before several other players got involved
  
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• Cleveland plays Washington, aims for 5th straight victory

  10-02-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Washington Wizards (14-38, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (33-21, fourth in the Eastern Conference)Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak going when the Cavaliers take on Washington.The Cavaliers are 19-13 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland scores 119.6 points and has outscored opponents by 3.6 points per game.The Wizards are 9-22 in Eastern Conference play. Washington is 2-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer
  
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• Castle leads San Antonio against Los Angeles after 40-point performance

  10-02-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  San Antonio Spurs (36-16, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (32-20, fifth in the Western Conference)Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -8.5; over/under is 229.5BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio visits the Los Angeles Lakers after Stephon Castle scored 40 points in the Spurs' 138-125 win over the Dallas Mavericks.The Lakers are 21-13 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is seventh in the Western Conference scoring 116.0 points while shooti
  
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• Portland plays Minnesota on 3-game road slide

  10-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Portland Trail Blazers (25-28, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (33-22, sixth in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Portland will try to end its three-game road skid when the Trail Blazers visit Minnesota.The Timberwolves are 18-17 in Western Conference games. Minnesota is eighth in the NBA with 15.7 fast break points per game led by Ayo Dosunmu averaging 3.7.The Trail Blazers have gone 20-15 against Western Conference opponents. Port
  
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• Orlando takes home win streak into matchup with Milwaukee

  10-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Milwaukee Bucks (21-30, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (28-24, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -10; over/under is 220.5BOTTOM LINE: Orlando hosts Milwaukee looking to extend its four-game home winning streak.The Magic are 19-17 in conference play. Orlando is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Franz Wagner averaging 3.8.The Bucks are 16-18 in conference matchups. Milw
  
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• Johnson and the Hawks visit conference foe Charlotte

  10-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Atlanta Hawks (26-29, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (25-29, 10th in the Eastern Conference)Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks visit Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference play Wednesday.The Hornets are 15-20 in conference games. Charlotte is fifth in the NBA with 45.9 rebounds led by Moussa Diabate averaging 8.6.The Hawks have gone 13-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is eighth in the leagu
  
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• Chicago takes on Boston, aims to stop 5-game skid

  10-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chicago Bulls (24-30, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (34-19, third in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Chicago aims to end its five-game skid with a win over Boston.The Celtics are 23-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 32.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Nikola Vucevic averaging 6.8.The Bulls are 16-21 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago ranks second in the Eastern Confere
  
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• Barnes and the Raptors host conference foe Detroit

  10-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Detroit Pistons (39-13, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (32-22, fifth in the Eastern Conference)Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -1.5; over/under is 223.5BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Raptors host the Detroit Pistons in Eastern Conference play Wednesday.The Raptors are 24-14 against Eastern Conference opponents. Toronto is the best team in the Eastern Conference with 19.5 fast break points led by RJ Barrett averaging 3.8.The Pistons have gone 25-7
  
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• 3 things you should know before the Mavericks visit the Phoenix Suns

  10-02-2026 07:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 12: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns during a game at American Airlines Center on November 12, 2025 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images A wise man once said, “the road goes on forever
  
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• Camara has a career night and the Trail Blazers use a 49-point third quarter to top 76ers 135-118

  10-02-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Toumani Camara scored a career-high 30 points and shot 8 of 10 from 3-point range, Deni Avdija had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers used a huge third quarter to cruise to a 135-118 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who played without Joel Embiid on Monday night.Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan each added 15 points for the Trail Blazers, who trailed 65-64 at halftime before outscoring the 76ers 49-22 in the third to take control.Embiid, who s
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Beauchamp has solid debut, almost everything else bad in blowout to Blazers

  10-02-2026 07:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 09: Marjon Beauchamp #16 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 09, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 135-118. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Imag
  
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• No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12

  10-02-2026 07:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas climb picked up more steam Monday night as the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off top-ranked Arizona 82-78.Less than a month after falling out of The Associated Press Top 25, Kansas (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) has won eight in a row and clawed its way back into Big 12 title contention, trailing previously unbeaten Arizona (23-1, 10-1) by one game. Houston is currently in second, a half-game ahead of Kansas. The third-ranked Cougars face Utah on Tuesday night.“We could
  
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• Without Luka Doncic, Lakers come up short against the Thunder

  10-02-2026 07:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  LeBron James questions the ref as to why a shot clock violation wasn't called in the fourth quarter. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)In the eyes of Lakers coach JJ Redick, every team his group faces is a test. Still, many wondered if the Lakers’ litmus test would come from facing the defendingchampion Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.Even with All-Star and league most valuable player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out with a strained abdominal, the Thunder are still a problem for most
  
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• Jalen Williams returns from injury, leads Thunder past Lakers 119-110 with SGA, Luka sidelined

  10-02-2026 06:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half of his return from a 10-game injury absence, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their two-game skid with a 119-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.Reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and current NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic both sat out due to injuries, leaving their supporting casts to play a Thunder-style physical game featuring 52 combined free throws.LeBron James scored 14 o
  
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• Russell Westbrook eclipses 27,000th career point in loss vs. Pelicans

  10-02-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook continues to climb the NBA all-time ranks and showcase why he's one of the greatest ever play the game.Westbrook, 37, accomplished another scoring feat that very few have in NBA history. The 18-year NBA veteran reached 27,000 career points during the Kings' 120-94 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday, Feb. 9.He reached the plateau after knocking down consecutive free throw attempts with 6:46 lef
  
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• Thunder outduel Lakers down stretch to snap winning streak

  10-02-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 9, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• Gui Santos’ layup lifts Warriors to 114-113 comeback win over Grizzlies

  10-02-2026 06:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Gui Santos #15 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 9, 2026 at Chase Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• Gui Santos makes go-ahead layup late, scores 16 as Warriors rally to beat Grizzlies 114-113

  10-02-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gui Santos made a go-ahead layup with 19 seconds left and Al Horford stole the ball from Cam Spencer moments later after he rebounded a Memphis miss, and the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Grizzlies 114-113 on Monday night. Pat Spencer had 17 points and seven assists, leading seven players in double figures for a Warriors team missing Stephen Curry for the fourth straight game because of a lingering right knee injury that coach Steve Kerr said would kee
  
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• Sixers end road trip with shorthanded clunker vs. Blazers

  10-02-2026 06:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 9: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers catches the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 9, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Proud papa Rick Pitino gets another hard-fought milestone win against his 'brilliant' son

  10-02-2026 06:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Pitino reached another milestone Monday night at the expense of his son.It certainly wasn't easy, though. In fact, two of his toughest wins lately have come against his own flesh and blood — and nothing could make the Hall of Fame coach more proud.Zuby Ejiofor scored six of his 25 points in overtime and No. 17 St. John’s outlasted pesky Xavier 87-82 at Madison Square Garden for its 10th consecutive victory. With his 904th career win on the court, Pitino pas
  
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• Winners and Losers: Cavs at Nuggets – Jarrett Allen completes stellar road trip

  10-02-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) secures the ball in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers have completed their West Coast road trip with one more win over the Denver Nuggets. Let’s see who won and lost the night. WINNER – Jarret Allen versus the JokerJarrett Allen is having an awesome 2026. It seems he’s fully recovere
  
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• Stephen Curry to miss 2026 NBA All-Star Game with right knee injury

  10-02-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors veteran superstar Stephen Curry missed the Monday, Feb. 9 game against the Memphis Grizzlies with right knee soreness as he felt pain in his right patellofemoral.Curry's injury, a common overuse injury causing pain around or behind the kneecap, is expected to keep him out of action in the immediate future. During a pregame press conference, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that Curry would be out, missing upcoming games, including the 2026
  
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• Donovan Mitchell, James Harden rally Cavaliers to 119-117 win over Nuggets

  10-02-2026 06:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  DENVER (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, including two free throws with 0.9 seconds left after James Harden's tying 3-pointer, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 119-117 on Monday night.Harden finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds in his second game with Cleveland. Harden, acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 4, scored 23 points in his Cavaliers' debut three nights later. Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, but missed a po
  
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• Thunder prospect Nikola Topic makes his G League debut after knee injury, cancer treatment

  10-02-2026 06:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic has made his NBA G League debut after recovering from a major knee injury and undergoing cancer treatment.Topic had seven points and seven assists in 16 minutes for the Oklahoma City Blue in their 137-135 overtime victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Monday night.Thunder coach Mark Daigneault praised Topic in Los Angeles before defending NBA champion Oklahoma City faced the Lakers.“We’re all just collectively
  
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• Timberwolves 138, Hawks 116: Exhale

  10-02-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 9: Corey Kispert #24 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 9, 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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• Player Grades: Cavs at Nuggets – James Harden stuns Denver

  10-02-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  DENVER , CO - FEBRUARY 9: James Harden (1) of the Cleveland Cavaliers stretches his shoulder after hitting a clutch three pointer as Donovan Mitchell (45) smiles during the fourth quarter of the Cavs' 119-117 win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Monday, February 9, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off one of their most encouraging wins of the season, downing the Denver Nuggets 119-117. All g
  
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• Kansas upsets No. 1 Arizona, hand Wildcats first loss of season

  10-02-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  The No. 1 men's college basketball team in the country has fallen.The Arizona Wildcats, ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY's coaches poll, were toppled, 82-78, by the No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks after they mounted a second-half comeback to give the Wildcats their first loss of the season 24 games in.Kansas — without potential top NBA draft pick Darryn Peterson for the 11th time this season — trailed by three at halftime and found themselves down by as many as 11 at the 17-minute mark. They responde
  
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• Donovan Mitchell and James Harden’s late-game heroics propel Cavs to comeback win in Denver

  10-02-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their five-game Western Conference roadtrip with a bang. They overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to beat a strong Denver Nuggets team 119-117 thanks to their dynamic backcourt.The Donovan Mitchell and James Harden pairing couldn’t have g
  
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• Donovan Mitchell and James Harden’s late-game heroics lead Cavs to comeback win in Denver

  10-02-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their five-game Western Conference roadtrip with a bang. They overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to beat a strong Denver Nuggets team 119-117 thanks to their dynamic backcourt.The Donovan Mitchell and James Harden pairing couldn’t have g
  
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