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• Stephen Curry has no return target date, 'I'll do everything in my power to get back as soon as possible'

  08-05-2025 22:31 via nbcsports.com
  
  Golden State's offense survived without Stephen Curry in Game 1 — the Warriors were +1 after Curry left the game with a hamstring strain, thanks to a hot shooting night from Buddy Hield and Draymond Green knocking down four 3-pointers. That, however, is not sustainable — the Warriors' offense is 20 points per 100 possessions worse when he is off the floor in the playoffs. Curry is officially out for Thursday night's Game 2 and will be re-evaluated in a week, meaning he will miss at l
  
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• Blake Griffin, Jamal Crawford, Candace Parker headline list of Hall of Fame nominees

  20-12-2025 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  The list is stacked: Blake Griffin, Jamal Crawford, Joe Johnson, Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Mike D'Antoni and Kelvin Sampson.Those are just the first-time headliners on the list of eligible candidates for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Eligible Candidates for the Class of 2026.: https://t.co/wQgU9JXssb#26HoopClasspic.twitter.com/k2ydH4LT3i— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) December 19, 2025The list released on Friday incl
  
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• NBA reportedly changing injury reporting rules while enacting several sports betting policies; league also looking to address tanking

  20-12-2025 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NBA has informed its teams that the league will be enacting several sports betting policies, including a change to injury reporting rules — and that it's looking to address the tanking issue that's pervaded the association for years, ESPN's Shams Charaniareported Friday.The news comes as professional sports leagues try to restrict the scope of prop bets in the wake of federal investigations that have brought criminal charges against members of the NBA and MLB regarding integrity-threat
  
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• All-Star Check-In + a Knicks Offense Breakdown

  20-12-2025 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!With All-Star voting officially live, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their current All-Star teams — the games played minimum is (annoyingly, amusingly) in play for Nekias.From there, they salute the NBA Cup champion Knicks and dive further into the shifts they've made offensively. They discuss the uptick in tempo, the empowerment of non-Brunson/KAT initiators, their lineup ver
  
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• First-time NBA All-Stars: Who's a lock? Who's on the bubble? Here are 10 names to watch

  19-12-2025 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  What an NBA season we’ve been treated to so far!With the NBA Cup past us — congrats to the Knicks! — we’re inching closer to the turn of the calendar. As such, it’s about that time we seriously start considering All-Star selections. All-Star voting officially opened on Wednesday, giving us an opportunity to highlight some of the tremendous seasons taking place right now.In case you need the reminder, we’ll have a new All-Star format this season as the NBA atte
  
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• Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Alabama at Oklahoma, Thunder at Timberwolves and more

  19-12-2025 21:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
  
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• Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets by targeting Alabama-Oklahoma, Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

  19-12-2025 20:38 via cbssports.com
  
  DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for Oklahoma vs. Alabama in the College Football Playoff, Knicks vs. 76ers, Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua
  
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• NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: While Anthony Davis gets headlines, Mavericks to ‘explore’ Klay Thompson trade

  19-12-2025 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Front office personnel from around the league gather in Orlando starting today (Dec. 19) for the G-League showcase. And while the GMs are keeping one eye on the prospects on the court, there is a lot more action off it as this is when trade deal-making really starts to get done.Where do things stand? Here are the latest rumors on some of the biggest names (if you want the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo, click here). Anthony DavisDavis is the biggest name and best player known to be available at
  
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• Knicks Injury Tracker: Karl Anthony-Towns, Josh Hart to play vs. 76ers with Joel Embiid out

  19-12-2025 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players...Dec. 19, 5:25 p.m.Head coach Mike Brown confirmed that Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart will play against the 76ers on Friday, hours after they were listed as probable on the injury report.Dec. 19, 2:00 p.m.On the heels of a back-to-back, the Knicks will get some of their core back in the lineup on Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness) and Josh Hart (rectus abdominis strain) a
  
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• Knicks Injury Tracker: Karl Anthony-Towns, Josh Hart probable vs. 76ers with Joel Embiid out

  19-12-2025 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players...Dec. 19, 2:00 p.m.On the heels of a back-to-back, the Knicks will get some of their core back in the lineup on Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness) and Josh Hart (rectus abdominis strain) are listed as probable, while Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby aren't on the injury report and should be available. Towns, Hart, and Robinson all did not play in Thursday's win over the Indi
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Weekend Must-Starts: Stephon Castle Spurring the Offense in San Antonio

  19-12-2025 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  In head-to-head leagues, it all comes down to the weekend. You can have a comfortable lead in multiple categories or by a bunch of points, but if you don’t make the most of the weekend, you can walk out with a loss.12 teams play twice this weekend, including the Hawks, Celtics, Bulls, Rockets, Heat, Timberwolves, Knicks, 76ers, Kings, Spurs, Raptors and Wizards. Prioritize those teams if you’re just looking to maximize your games played.That’s often what it comes down to in sta
  
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• NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, December 19, include Derrick White

  19-12-2025 18:42 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Dec. 19
  
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• Fact or Fiction: The Golden State Warriors are cooked

  19-12-2025 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  Each week during the 2025-26 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.Last week: The Knicks need Giannis Antetokounmpo if their goal is to win a titleFact or Fiction: The Golden State Warriors are cookedThrough developments both fortunate and unfortunate, as Kevin Durant left one version of the dynasty, the Golden State Warriors landed three lottery picks in
  
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• Houston Rockets owners take step toward buying and relocating WNBA's Connecticut Sun, per report

  19-12-2025 18:24 via cbssports.com
  
  Houston has reportedly improved their offer to purchase the WNBA franchise
  
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• NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is 'locked in' on getting healthy, teammates

  19-12-2025 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  It feels like we're in the movie Groundhog Day, but let's repeat this one more time:The Milwaukee Bucks will not trade Giannis Antetokounmpo unless he demands it — and Antetokounmpo has yet to play the bad guy and make that push. Milwaukee is shooting down teams calling about an Antetokounmpo trade, and reportedly is signaling to other teams that it is looking to add players at the deadline, to improve the roster, not trade away the best player in franchise history.That last part played ou
  
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• How Jordan Walsh went from the end of the Celtics' bench to shutting down some of the NBA's best scorers

  19-12-2025 16:53 via cbssports.com
  
  Walsh recently told CBS Sports he is driven by 'a hunger to be the best'
  
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• NBA confirms odd Russell Westbrook foul call in Kings' OT loss to Trail Blazers

  19-12-2025 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  NBA confirms odd Russell Westbrook foul call in Kings' OT loss to Trail Blazers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Kings can’t catch a break this season.Just when it appeared they were well on their way toward win No. 7 on the season, the unthinkable happened Thursday night at Moda Center.Russell Westbrook was called for a foul on Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija with 1.5 seconds remaining in overtime. Even after an initial review, officials deemed that the foul occurr
  
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• Knicks' Jalen Brunson called own number on game-winning three over Pacers: ‘That’s what real MVP’s do’

  19-12-2025 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Knicks could’ve easily rolled over and punted Thursday night’s game. They were just two days off of their NBA Cup clinching victory over the Spurs, and found themselves leaning on numerous reserves with three key pieces sitting out on the first night of a back-to-back. However, the captain refused to let them go down without a fight. After trailing by as many as 16 points twice in the ballgame, New York was able to pull to within two when Mike Brown called a timeou
  
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• NBA states controversial foul on Moses Moody in loss to Suns was correct call

  19-12-2025 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  NBA states controversial foul on Moses Moody in loss to Suns was correct call originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors won’t point fingers for their losses, given how careless they’ve been with the ball this season.But a foul call with less than one second remaining in regulation — yes, one second — only made matters worse in Thursday’s 1-point loss to the Phoenix Suns.The controversial foul call on Moses Moody, which led to a game-winning free throw f
  
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• NBA odds, picks, best bets for Friday, Dec. 19 from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns over +450

  19-12-2025 15:43 via cbssports.com
  
  After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today
  
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• Doug Christie explains decision to bench Malik Monk in Kings' OT loss to Blazers

  19-12-2025 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Doug Christie explains decision to bench Malik Monk in Kings' OT loss to Blazers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAs if the Kings’ 2025-26 NBA season couldn’t get any weirder, one of the team’s key contributors was benched in Thursday’s heartbreaking overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.Malik Monk received his first DNP-CD (Did Not Play, Coach’s Decision) of his Kings tenure, raising eyebrows in Sacramento and across the league.After the down-to-the-
  
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• Mazzulla's latest wild idea: Why Celtics coach wants a wolf

  19-12-2025 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mazzulla's latest wild idea: Why Celtics coach wants a wolf originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonIf you’re unfamiliar with Joe Mazzulla’s “unique” personality, we’ll direct you to this list of the Boston Celtics head coach’s best quotes, which include his thoughts on psychological warfare, the animal kingdom and, of course, The Town.If you are familiar with what makes Mazzulla tick, you may not be surprised by what he told 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Zolak
  
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• The Pelicans have started bringing Zion Williamson off the bench, and that's probably a glimpse at his future

  19-12-2025 14:43 via cbssports.com
  
  Zion Williamson's best long-term bet would probably be a lower-minutes role
  
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• Steph Curry signs Devin Booker's ‘Chevy' Book 1 shoes after Warriors-Suns game

  19-12-2025 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Steph Curry signs Devin Booker's ‘Chevy' Book 1 shoes after Warriors-Suns game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt has been more than one month since Stephen Curry ended a 12-year partnership with Under Armour, and the star Warriors guard has rocked an array of iconic sneakers on the court as the NBA’s newest “shoe free agent.”Most recently, Curry sported two versions of Devin Booker’s Book 1 sneakers on Thursday before Golden State’s 99-98 loss to th
  
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• 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Timberwolves rising, Lakers, Rockets dropping, Celtics out of top 10

  19-12-2025 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Week 9 is in action after the Knicks won the Cup over the Spurs, and Christmas Day NBA is right around the corner! Let's take a look at the power rankings and who's in and out since last week. All Championship odds are courtesy of DraftKings.Vaughn Dalzell‘s Week 9 NBA Power Rankings1. Oklahoma City Thunder (25-2)NBA Finals odds: +110
  Points Leader: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32.4)
  Rebound Leader: Isaiah Hartentstein (10.6)
  Assist Leader: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6.4)The Thunder dropped thei
  
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• Dillon Brooks states he must do ‘some soul searching' after Steph Curry flagrant

  19-12-2025 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dillon Brooks states he must do ‘some soul searching' after Steph Curry flagrant originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt appears Dillon Brooks might actually feel bad for his bizarre and potentially dangerous Flagrant 1 foul on Steph Curry.Key word: might.After Brooks’ Phoenix Suns pulled out the 99-98 win over the Warriors on Thursday night following a controversial late foul call, the 29-year-old forward shared an eye-opening confession.“I’ve got to do some soul-se
  
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• Draymond Green, uncharacteristic as of late, needs to be better for Warriors

  19-12-2025 09:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Draymond Green, uncharacteristic as of late, needs to be better for Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWe’ve long witnessed marvelous things Draymond Green does for the Warriors, from wrecking opposing offensive sets to smothering those who challenge his individual defense, to freeing Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson for open shots even when defenses know it’s coming.Winning Draymond. The man who rallies the troops and connects the game at both ends. That’s w
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Week 10 Pickups Include Jaylen Wells & Bub Carrington

  19-12-2025 08:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  With the NBA Cup now in the rearview mirror, it's time to get back to a semi-regular schedule. Some rotational changes in the past week have provided a couple of players with an extended opportunity, while others have simply turned things around following a slow start to the season. As always, the waiver wire is the place to be, providing managers with bargain players who could be about to ascend in the fantasy basketball rankings. And remember, never assume a player is rostered. It always pays
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Jaylen Wells headlines latest batch of priority pickups

  19-12-2025 08:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  With the NBA Cup now in the rearview mirror, it's time to get back to a semi-regular schedule. Some rotational changes in the past week have provided a couple of players with an extended opportunity, while others have simply turned things around following a slow start to the season. As always, the waiver wire is the place to be, providing managers with bargain players who could be about to ascend in the fantasy basketball rankings. And remember, never assume a player is rostered. It always pays
  
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• Lakers eventually respond to JJ Redick's call for change, rally to beat Jazz

  19-12-2025 06:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Lakers' LeBron James shoots over the Jazz's Kevin Love during the second half at the Delta Center on Thursday night. (Alex Goodlett / Getty Images)When Brice Sensabaugh drilled a wide-open three pointer in the third quarter, Lakers coach JJ Redick quickly called a timeout and began to gesture with both hands toward his players, clearly showing his displeasure with their defense.The Lakers responded.They especially picked up their defensive intensity for an important spurt in the fourth
  
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