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• The Point Guard Problem

  03-11-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK - JUNE 25: (L-R) Jordan Hill, Stephen Curry, Hasheem Thabeet, NBA Commissioner David Stern, Ricky Rubio, Blake Griffin and James Harden pose for a portrait during the 2009 NBA Draft on June 25, 2009 at the WaMu Theatre in New York, 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by J
  
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• Warriors keep streak alive, win seventh straight behind Steph Curry's 41 points

  08-11-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO – It wasn't long ago that the Golden State Warriors were being written off, calling the 2026-27 season a throwaway after an 0-3 start.They've since won seven consecutive games and have slowly become one of the hottest teams in the league. If you were sleeping on Golden State, then it's time to wake up. The boys are balling.The Warriors kept their win streak intact, battling the Orlando Magic in a 126-119 overtime win on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Chase Center in San Francisco.The Magic
  
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• Game Recap: Suns’ defensive intensity proves decisive in 102-99 win against Rockets

  08-11-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets attempts a layup against Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 07, 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Rick Flair drip go “Wo
  
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• Spurs use dominant third quarter to deliver beatdown to Blazers

  08-11-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 07: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers attempts a layup against Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Moda Center on November 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season, the Spurs had the second-be
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks – Donovan Mitchell drops 37 points in loss

  08-11-2026 06:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 07: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks 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 Cleveland Cavaliers fell 109-97 to the New York Knicks on
  
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• San Antonio vs. Portland, Final Score: Spurs dispatch Trail Blazers, improve to 2-0 on road trip, 125-103

  08-11-2026 06:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 07: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after being fouled by Chris Youngblood #11 (not pictured) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on November 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Both side
  
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• Preview: Surviving a pack of Wolves

  08-11-2026 06:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 6: Josh Okogie #21 of the Utah Jazz goes to the basket as Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Dallas Mavericks defends during the first half at American Airlines Center during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  
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• Stephen Curry drops 41 points vs. Magic as Warriors win seventh straight in OT

  08-11-2026 06:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors began their season with the first 0-3 start of Stephen Curry’s career. They are now 7-3.Curry led the Warriors to their seventh straight win on Saturday, dropping 41 points to beat the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime. Golden State now sits in a tie for fifth in a competitive Western Conference.In addition to his 41 points, Curry posted 6 rebounds and 6 assists while shooting 13-of-19 from the field (5-of-10 from 3-point range). Several of those points came at an inc
  
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• Nets at Mavericks Preview

  08-11-2026 06:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: P.J Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Hawks' Jalen Johnson scores 30 in comeback from injury

  08-11-2026 05:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talk about a comeback.Jalen Johnson scored 30 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets124-121 on Saturday, Nov. 7 at State Farm Arena. The Hawks were down by as many as 17 points in the first quarter.Johnson, 24, had 12 points points in the fourth quarter to bring his team back on top for good. With 39 seconds left in the game, he raced past Julius Randle and drove to the basket to toss in a floater. He was fouled and made the free throw to help secu
  
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• Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns dominate as Knicks roll past Cavaliers again

  08-11-2026 04:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND — It felt like early November on the streets of Northeast Ohio. Inside Rocket Arena, it looked like late May.Jalen Brunson was untouchable. Karl-Anthony Towns was unstoppable. Analytics were unnecessary. The eye test was enough for anyone to determine the best team on the floor.The Knicks extended their dominance over the Cavaliers in their first meeting since their Eastern Conference finals sweep, earning their first three-game winning streak of the season with a 109-97 win Saturday
  
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• Knicks 109, Cavaliers 97: “ANOTHER GAME HOLDING THE BAD GUYS UNDER 100”

  08-11-2026 04:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 7: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 7, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Nets collapse late to fall against Hawks in latest heartbreaking loss

  08-11-2026 04:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julius Randle of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket against Aaron Wiggins of the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.ATLANTA — The Nets have gone from suffering beatings to suffering heartbreakers.From getting blown out to blowing late leads.The Nets led almost all night here except when it mattered most, at the end. They committed a 124-121 collapse before a crowd of 16,117 at State Farm Arena on Saturday.After looking in terrible disarray while dropping their first five ga
  
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• Nets let another one slip away, fall to Hawks in heartbreaking fashion

  08-11-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 07: Kingston Flemings #4 Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets and Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks anticipate the rebound during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on November 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well, that one
  
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• Recap: Wizards lose to Thunder, 114-75

  08-11-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 7: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 7, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v
  
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• Cavs lose to Knicks 109-97 as Brunson and Towns combine for 60 points

  08-11-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 7: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 7, 2026 at the Rocket Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T
  
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• Hawks overcome early 17-point deficit to defeat Nets 124-121

  08-11-2026 04:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 7: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 7, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Atlan
  
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• Shaquille O’Neal hits Angel Reese with all-time troll job at LSU vs Alabama game

  08-11-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shaquille O'Neal trolls Angel Reese.Angel Reese will never stop being trolled from her own celebration.Just before LSU fell, 31-13 to Alabama at Tiger Stadium, Reese was seen hanging out with her fellow LSU alumni, Shaquille O’Neal, and that’s when he continued, what’s been a recent tradition of trolling the former National Champion.This is FRYING ME lmao. Look at Angel Reese’s reaction when Shaq hit her with the “too small” TEARS pic.twitter.com/GHPjG1CJTE— Hater Report (@HaterRep
  
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• Wife of NBA fan kicked out in viral moment by Luka Dončić responds to the incident

  08-11-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A viral NBA fan speaks about an incident at a Lakers vs. Kings game.Three days after a fan went viral because Luka Dončić had him removed from the game for passing the ball back to the referee with too much force, finally has an update on the incident.Kellie DeMarco, who is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and now works as a motivational speaker made a post on her Instagram on Saturday, where she wrote about her husband’s viral moment.View this post on InstagramWife of NBA fan kick
  
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• It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers

  08-11-2026 03:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 28: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs defends the shot attempt by Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on April 28, 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 the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreemen
  
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• Warriors forward Georges Niang gets a tech after shove war with Magic

  08-11-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO ― Golden State Warriors forward Georges Niang has brought added toughness to the team, and it rears its head often throughout the game.Niang and Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. were separated by teammates before being assessed technical fouls a brief push-off and animated words between the two during a regular-season meeting between the Warriors and Magic on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Chase Center in San Francisco. With 9 minutes and 17 seconds in the second quarter, Carter rece
  
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• Landry Shamet revels in return to place he became Knicks’ playoff folk hero

  08-11-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND — It had been more than five months since the Knicks stepped inside Rocket Arena, where they conquered the East in a resounding sweep of the Cavaliers to clinch their first NBA Finals berth in 26 years.It was in that Eastern Conference finals that Landry Shamet emerged as a folk hero, beginning with his instantly iconic game-tying 3-pointer that miraculously bounced in during the 22-point fourth quarter comeback in Game 1. After being ousted from the rotation in the first round, Sham
  
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• Things you should know about the newest Raptor, Kevin McCullar Jr.

  08-11-2026 02:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Kevin McCullar Jr. #9 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on October 13, 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 v
  
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• Lakers vs. Pistons Preview: Strength vs. strength

  08-11-2026 02:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - MARCH 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T
  
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• Game Thread: Suns vs. Rockets

  08-11-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 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 Will the Suns shock
  
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• Cavs vs. Knicks game thread

  08-11-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers grabs the rebound during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals on May 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butl
  
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• Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson clarifies his infamous quote vs Knicks: ‘they dominated us’

  08-11-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena on October 26, 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 Kenny Atkinson found himself trending for all the w
  
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• Could Luka Doncic average 40 points for season? ‘You never know’

  08-11-2026 01:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 NBA season may still be in its early stages, but Luka Dončić’s historic start is putting his name in the history books.And while the Lakers still have 72 regular-season games left, the Slovenian superstar is on the trajectory to achieve a feat none of the league’s great scorers have accomplished over the last 64 years. Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers hushes the crowd after sinking a three pointer against the Utah Jazz during the second half of their game at the Delt
  
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• Cavs have ‘level of concern’ for Sam Merrill’s injury

  08-11-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) looks to shoot in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without the services of sharpshooter Sam Merrill in their matchup against the defending champion New York Knicks on Saturday evening. Merrill suffered a right elbow injury that caused him to miss the second h
  
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• Wizards at Thunder discussion

  08-11-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC -  MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards on March 21, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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