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• Steph Curry on playing in Phoenix tomorrow: ‘Probably not’

  24-10-2026 07:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on October 23, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Surprise, surprise: the Golden
  
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• Grizzlies & Blazers Impress Early, Trick or Treat + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 6 Takeaways

  30-10-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun, spooky episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the hot starts of the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers before going into game mode! They turn to the panic meter to check on the Knicks, Nuggets, Suns and others, then play "Trick or Treat" with a few early season trends.On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Atlanta Dream's series-tying 80-69 win over th
  
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• Yahoo Perfect 5: Building around Luka Dončić, Joel Embiid and two Warriors' value plays for Friday's slate

  30-10-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yahoo Sports is giving fans another way to play fantasy basketball with Perfect 5, a free-to-play game featuring each week's NBA on Prime doubleheader. The rules are simple: pick five players, stay within a $15 budget and rack up fantasy points through scoring, rebounds, assists, defensive stats and 3-pointers. (remove if you want)Friday's slate features the Knicks at 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET) and Lakers at Warriors (10 p.m. ET). There's plenty of star power, but the key to building a competitive lin
  
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• Kam Williams is nearing a return from injury but unlikely to play in Kentucky vs. Manhattan

  30-10-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’re one step closer to getting Kam Williams back on the court for Kentucky Basketball.With the regular season only four days away, Mark Pope spoke with the media and provided an overall positive update on the junior wing. “For him, it’s day-to-day. We’re operating under such extreme caution that it’s going to be when he’s ready,” said Pope of Williams. “I don’t expect to see him touch the floor on Tuesday. That’s for sure. And then we’ll kind of go day by day.“We’re
  
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• Despite 0-5 start, Kings coach Doug Christie reportedly not on hot seat

  30-10-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sacramento Kings are off to a 0-5 start to the season, with a bottom-five offense and defense, and the second-worst net rating in the league (-15.7).Does that mean coach Doug Christie is in trouble? Is his seat starting to get warm? No. Not even a little, according to reporting from Sam Amick at The Athletic.Per the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because these matters aren't typically discussed publicly, there is an internal belief that Christie deserves a fair chance to be
  
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• NBA's five biggest X-Factors for 2026-27 season: Hopes hinge on Joel Embiid, LaMelo Ball and others

  30-10-2026 17:25 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  These five players are the major swing pieces that could shape the new NBA season
  
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• The Heat fixed their terrible Dwyane Wade statue, and it actually looks like him now

  30-10-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s hard to get the internet sports community to agree on anything these days, but the Miami Heat’s statue of Dwyane Wade brought about a rare level of consensus opinion. The Heat unveiled their Wade statue about two years ago as they were beginning the 2024-25 season, and absolutely everyone agreed it was terrible. The statue was so bad that Wade himself struggled to defend it, saying the statue didn’t need to look like him to capture an artistic moment. That’s a nice spin from a compa
  
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• Dwyane Wade's Heat statue gets new, enhanced head after criticism

  30-10-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miami Heat / Getty ImagesGetty ImagesDwayne Wade’s statue outside of the Kaseya Center in Miami looks a little bit different now two years after it was officially unveiled.The former Miami Heat star was honored with the 8-foot bronze statue which immortalized the moment on March 9, 2009, when Wade hit a game-winning shot in a double-overtime matchup with the Chicago Bulls, after which he stood on the scorer's table and declared: "This is my house!"But the statue depicting the basketball Hall o
  
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• Will Wade Has Put Himself In A Hilarious Situation

  30-10-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 14: Will Wade head coach of the LSU Tigers reacts a an exhibition game against the UCF Knights at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on October 14, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Someone really should approach Will Wade and LSU about starting a reality show. Look at what’s gone on there just this week:First, the Reese Alston recruitment. Alston’s father, former NBA star Rafer, absolutely slammed Wade a few days
  
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• 2026 NBA betting promos: Claim over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for Oct. 30

  30-10-2026 16:03 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• 76ers-Knicks prediction, odds, betting preview, start time: NBA picks, best bets for Friday, Oct. 30

  30-10-2026 15:47 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Get the latest 76ers-Knicks odds, NBA picks and SportsLine predictions for Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET matchup
  
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• Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer becomes second-youngest player in NBA history to record triple-double

  30-10-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Heading into the Memphis Grizzlies’ matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, the primary focus was the past — namely, the Grizzlies’ first meeting with former franchise superstar Ja Morant, after trading the one-time cornerstone point guard to Portland over the summer. Coming out of the contest, though, the conversation centered on the future — and on the teenage phenom who might make it look awfully bright in Memphis, sooner rather than later.The book on Cameron Boozer comin
  
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• Early returns on LeBron James, Joel Embiid and the 76ers: How Philly is finding success

  30-10-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lo and behold, we are a little over a week into the NBA regular season and the Philadelphia 76ers are 4-1. The offensive talent in Philadelphia speaks for itself, and the impressive part has been how the 76ers have worked together to enhance each other. LeBron James and Joel Embiid very much feel like the pendulum for the Sixers’ half-court offense. LeBron’s playmaking and passing ability continues to pop when the Sixers opt to play through him. Embiid can be a hub at the top of the key, the
  
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• Lakers vs. Warriors picks, odds: Golden State could pull off upset to begin NBA Cup play

  30-10-2026 14:55 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  SportsLine expert Matt Severance breaks down Friday's Los Angles vs. Golden State NBA Cup matchup
  
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• Jalen Brunson named Athlete of the Year by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association

  30-10-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 28: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Jordan Hawkins #15 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on October 28, 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 Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images) | Getty Images2026 has been the year of Jalen Brunson. Sh
  
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• The Raptors start NBA Cup contention today. Are they ready?

  30-10-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 28: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on October 28, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett
  
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• Grant Nelson, Tyler Bilodeau highlight Nets’ next wave on Long Island

  30-10-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 6: Grant Nelson #16 and Tyler Bilodeau #34 of the Brooklyn Nets look on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 6, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus, free NBA League Pass for Knicks-76ers, NBA, UCF-Baylor on Friday

  30-10-2026 14:20 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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  30-10-2026 14:15 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
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• NBA Cup 2026: Schedule, groups, format and what to know for this year's in-season tournament

  30-10-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 Emirates NBA Cup begins Friday. Here's what you need to know for the league's annual in-season tournament.When is the NBA Cup 2026?Group Play: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 24, 25, 27Quarterfinals: Dec. 4, 5Semifinals: Dec. 8 and/or 9Championship: Dec. 11View the day-by-day schedule below.Are the NBA Cup courts back?Yes, you can view them here.How will group play work?The formula hasn't changed for group play. All 30 teams were randomly drawn into groups of five based on last season's regula
  
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• NBA Cup Preview: Can the Knicks pass their first title defense?

  30-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
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• How a chance meeting with Jalen Brunson helped brothers’ clothing company go next level and into a $300M empire

  30-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two chill surfers unknowingly struck gold when they met Knicks star Jalen Brunson through a mutual friend while on the Jersey Shore in the summer of 2022.These two chill surfers picked the right time to ride the Jalen Brunson wave.Twin brothers Alex and Mike Faherty, who grew up in Spring Lake on the Jersey Shore, founded Faherty Brand in 2013 and have turned it into a $300 million success.Things took a turn when they met Brunson through a mutual friend while at the Jersey Shore in the summer of
  
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• Five bold predictions for 2026 NBA Cup: A new champion, a record for futility, a surprising early exit

  30-10-2026 13:26 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Who wins? Who fails spectacularly? And who will be the pleasant surprise of this year's NBA Cup, which tips off Friday night?
  
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• Fawning or Warning? On KPJ, rebounding, & must-haves

  30-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the Chicago Bulls during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 14, 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 Welcome to the inaugural Fawning or Warning?, a
  
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• Celebrating Devin Booker’s career and legacy on his 30th birthday

  30-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Devin Booker meets with Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 25, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images Happy Birthday,
  
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• Kon Knueppel Nearly Back For The Hornets

  30-10-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 11: Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during a preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE
  
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• Sixers kick off NBA Cup Tournament with matchup against Knicks

  30-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on October 20, 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) |
  
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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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• NBA MVP rankings: Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's reign may be in peril

  30-10-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA regular season just started, but it’s not too early to look ahead to the league’s most significant individual award.It’s clear the field for Most Valuable Player is going to be a crowded one, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s run of two consecutive awards may be in peril. It’s also clear that injuries are going to take their toll on the race for the prize.Several significant ailments, none bigger than Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards’ knee
  
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• How does the NBA Cup work? 2026 schedule, format, groups and more

  30-10-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA Cup enters its fourth year hopeful that a pair of firsts can help grow the audience for its in-season tournament.For the first time, the defending NBA Cup champion is also the reigning NBA champion. For the first time, the event's championship game will be played outside Las Vegas. For the New York Knicks, it's an early season challenge once group-play games begin this week. They will attempt to become the first repeat winner of the NBA Cup.Here's everything you need to know about the 20
  
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