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• Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards headed for knee surgery that will keep him out multiple months, per report

  28-10-2026 00:17 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Edwards and the Timberwolves are off to a roaring 3-1 start this season
  
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• It’s November, time to make your (Suns) gift wish list

  01-11-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calendars have moved from pumpkins to turkeys. Retail stores already have trees and lots of red and green. Your friends and family will start, if they haven’t already, asking what you’d like to have this year. If you have kids or grandkids, they’re probably telling you all on their own. Your local NBA team is off to a rough start. But even if they lose Monday against the Warriors, at 1-4 they would match the “out of the gate” record last year from…eventual champion New York. Things
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/1/26

  01-11-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Babineau/NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Week 2 Fantasy Basketball Aftermath: Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard and others join the dreaded injury list

  01-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For all of us who hoped that we were done with major injuries impacting the NBA and fantasy basketball after a rough opening week, Week 2 was disappointing. Oklahoma City saw another starter join the long list of important players sidelined for extended periods, while Minnesota and Indiana lost their respective offensive focal points to lower-body injuries. Let's take a look back at Week 2, starting with the Timberwolves.Fantasy Basketball Weekend Streamers: Ja’Kobe Walter, Tristan da Silva st
  
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• Week 2 Aftermath: Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard and others join the dreaded injury list

  01-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For all of us who hoped that we were done with major injuries impacting the NBA and fantasy basketball after a rough opening week, Week 2 was disappointing. Oklahoma City saw another starter join the long list of important players sidelined for extended periods, while Minnesota and Indiana lost their respective offensive focal points to lower-body injuries. Let's take a look back at Week 2, starting with the Timberwolves.Fantasy Basketball Weekend Streamers: Ja’Kobe Walter, Tristan da Silva st
  
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• Dusty May is exactly what the city of Dallas needed

  01-11-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a long 19 months since Luka Doncic was traded. It has been an even longer 29 months since Mavericks fans were riding the high of making the NBA Finals and looking forward to the next 10 years of competition. At the time of the trade, it was hard to see how Dallas would ever recover from it. I, personally, could not see a world in which I would feel joy watching the Mavericks for the foreseeable future. Then, Dallas lucked into Cooper Flagg. His rookie year was enjoyable, but so many
  
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• A look at the Suns’ schedule for November

  01-11-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) goes up for a layup against Denver Nuggets forward Trevon Brazile (7) during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Despite playing the fewest games in the NBA during the inaugural month of the season, concern is high among the Phoenix Suns fanbase due to their offensive struggles and lack of a point guard in the starting lineup amid t
  
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• Celtics will be without key starter when they face Magic

  01-11-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics high-fives Mitchell Robinson #4 during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the TD Garden on October 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Celtics will be without Mitchell Robin
  
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• Nets vs. Pacers preview: Brooklyn searches for answers after 0-5 start

  01-11-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 28: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 28: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers
  
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• What we learned from the Spurs’ win over the Timberwolves

  01-11-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks shot from Jonathan Kuminga #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Frost Bank Center on October 31: 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 terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs still have les
  
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• Tyler Kolek's strong start gives the Knicks a tough rotation decision when Jose Alvarado returns

  01-11-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All good streaks are supposed to come to an end. In Friday's 98-93 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Knicks guard Tyler Kolek's stretch of perfection ended.In the game's early stages, he turned the ball over for the first time this season. Kolek coughed up the rock one more time, finishing with four assists and two points in 13 minutes.It was a departure from Kolek's first three appearances this season, in which he recorded 21 assists and zero turnovers over 44 minutes.The reserve is playing some
  
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• Winners & Sinners: Week 2

  01-11-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 26: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 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 Winners & Sinners, w
  
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• Final Five: Breaking down the clutch minutes of the Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets

  01-11-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Daniel Gafford #21 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the Houston Rockets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn Jam
  
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• Highlights: Wembanyama, Fox and Harper help Spurs outlast the Timberwolves

  01-11-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 28: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 28, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Boozer And Memphis Grizzlies Move To 6-0

  01-11-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 29: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 29, 2026 at the Moda Center 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 Gett
  
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• 2026 NBA betting promos: Claim over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for November 1

  01-11-2026 14:23 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Top NBA betting apps include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, Fanatics Sportsbook and Hard Rock Bet
  
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• Rockets defeat Thunder 119-98

  01-11-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: The Houston Rockets huddle up during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 31, 2026 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Houston Rockets rebound
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili was a fan-fave, but the Raptors need to win this

  01-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inglewood, CA - October 28: Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes against center Brook Lopez #11 of the LA Clippers in the second half of a NBA basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The Raptors’ road trip begins with an LA double feature against the Lakers and the Clippers, starting with the boys in the gold and pu
  
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• Inside the Suns: Lineup changes, defense, and center options

  01-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: How long are you willing to wait (in terms of games played) to give the Suns’ starting unit time to (hopefully) gel before pronouncing it DOA and demanding changes?zenzino: The wording of this question cracks me up. ‘Demanding changes’. Like we have any actual sa
  
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• Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Grades: Rookies unafraid, veterans spooked in Halloween shellacking

  01-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 31: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 31, 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 The Milwaukee Bucks lost
  
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• The Dallas Mavericks are fun again

  01-11-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Dallas Mavericks grabs the rebound during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via
  
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• Open Thread: How the Spurs rolled in on Halloween

  01-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 31, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• Stumbling gracefully through my first game with a Celtics credential

  01-11-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Gui Santos' encore to breakout for Warriors hinges on a simple characteristic

  01-11-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gui Santos' encore to breakout for Warriors hinges on a simple characteristic originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – Signing a three-year, $15 million contract at the end of February last season was monumental in Gui Santos’ journey. Life-changing money represented a road from Brazil to the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft as the No. 55 overall pick, years of developing in the G League and now becoming one of basketball’s best stories as one of the Warriors’ key play
  
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• Kings players must help ‘special' rookie Darius Acuff Jr., Doug Christie states

  01-11-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kings players must help ‘special' rookie Darius Acuff Jr., Doug Christie states originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaKings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. is exceeding the hype that followed him after Sacramento made him the 2026 No. 7 overall pick.Two weeks into the 2026-27 NBA season, Acuff leads all rookies, averaging 26.3 points per game. The Chicago Bulls’ No. 4 overall pick, Caleb Wilson, is second at 21.2.But while Acuff looks like a budding superstar, the Kings are 0-6 after a 136-105 d
  
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• Spurs haunt Timberwolves in 121–111 Halloween thriller

  01-11-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives for two against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Frost Bank Center on October 31: 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 terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs delivered the tricks and took ho
  
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• Austin Reaves took the blame for the struggles of the second unit vs. Warriors

  01-11-2026 06:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after the Lakers made a basket against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 30, 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 Austin Reaves is never one to duck the
  
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• Lakers vs. Raptors Preview: Bounce back game

  01-11-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 110-93. 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
  
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• Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. becomes NBA's first teenager to make 9 3-pointers in a game

  01-11-2026 05:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darius Acuff Jr. has been busy in his first couple weeks of NBA action.The Sacramento Kings rookie made history on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, posting 38 points on 12-of-25 shooting, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. His nine 3-pointers made, out of 14 attempts, tied the NBA single-game rookie record and are the most ever by a teenager.It was his second straight 30-point game, and his third in six career games. Darius Acuff Jr. vs. Memphis tonight:
  🔥 38 points (game-high)
  🔥 9 triples (
  
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• Boston Celtics (4-1) at Orlando Magic (2-3) Game #6 11/1/26

  01-11-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 12, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Boston Celt
  
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