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• Winners & Sinners: Week 1

  25-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 24: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 24, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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) | NB
  
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• Sports equinox 2026: Date, schedule, meaning and history behind the rare event

  25-10-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sports fans are in for an extra special treat just days before Halloween in 2026. The sports equinox is Monday, offering fans a bevy of exciting games to watch on what — in a just world — should be one of the biggest holidays of the year.The slate should be exciting in 2026, as a number of prominent teams will take their respective fields, courts or rinks this year. With so much action, sports fans face one big question: Which games should they prioritize on such an action-packed sports day?
  
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• 76ers deny Joel Embiid's push to play in back-to-back games, rest him due to injury management vs. Pistons

  25-10-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Embiid’s pressure campaign didn’t work.  The Philadelphia 76ers sat their star big man on Sunday for their matchup with the Detroit Pistons due to right foot plantar fasciitis management. The contest is the team’s first back-to-back of the season, following Saturday’s 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid appeared to know this decision was coming, too, and he tried to get out in front of it. "I actually want to play tomorrow, so can you guys put pressure on them?" Embiid s
  
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• 76ers deny Joel Embiid's push to play in back-to-back games, opt to rest him due to injury management vs. Pistons

  25-10-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Embiid's pressure campaign didn't work.  The Philadelphia 76ers sat their star big man on Sunday for their matchup with the Detroit Pistons due to right foot plantar fasciitis management. The contest is the team's first back-to-back of the season, following Saturday's 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid appeared to know this decision was coming, too, and he tried to get out in front of it. "I actually want to play tomorrow, so can you guys put pressure on them?" Embiid said on S
  
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• Kawhi Leonard scratched late for Timberwolves-Raptors with swelling in left knee

  25-10-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Toronto Raptors have ruled out Kawhi Leonard for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to swelling in his left knee. The Raptors announced Leonard as a late scratch in the hour before scheduled tip. They didn’t provide further details about his injury beyond noting the swelling in his knee. Irritation in his left knee prompted the Clippers to send Leonard home from a road trip in January when he played for Los Angeles last season. He was able to return to the Clippers line
  
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• Knicks Injury Tracker: Jose Alvarado out against Magic with sprained ankle

  25-10-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players...Oct. 25, 5:40 p.m.Jose Alvarado popped up on New York's injury report on Saturday, and has now been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic with a left ankle sprain, according to head coach Mike Brown in his pregame press conference.The backup point guard is the lone Knicks player to appear on the injury report.Alvarado logged 11 minutes in the team's 107-103 loss against the Boston Celtics last time ou
  
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• Luka Dončić is hopeful that he can retire a Laker: ‘It’s amazing to be here’

  25-10-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Two years ago, no one could have fathomed the idea of Luka Dončić retiring anywhere but Dallas. The Mavericks had built a team capable of making the Finals around him and his fierce loyalty all made it seem like a done deal that he’d be the Dirk Nowitzk
  
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• Cavs vs. Timberwolves: How to watch, odds, and injury report

  25-10-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 10: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards guard Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Rocket Arena on January 10, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 146-134. 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 Image
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/25/26

  25-10-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: The sneakers worn by Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks against the Boston Celtics on October 23, 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 Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images HeraldJoe Mazzulla ‘gr
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg is delivering hope even as the Warriors stumble

  25-10-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) drives towards the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) defends during the second quarter of their NBA in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) Being a young-player fan in the Bay has been a creative writing exercise for a while now. How many times has Dub Nation squinted at a flash in the third quarter of a blowout and built a whole career out of it? I’m thinkin
  
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• Pistons vs. Sixers preview: Detroit gets first look at new Sixers era

  25-10-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 23: John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons and Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat wait for a rebound in game between the Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat on October 23, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBA
  
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• Jalen Duren injury update: Pistons All-Star will miss time with hamstring injury

  25-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 20, 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Det
  
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• Suns’ point guard rotation warrants patience after two games

  25-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns passes the ball around Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 131-122. 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
  
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• Nets vs. Pacers: Brooklyn returns home looking for first win

  25-10-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 24: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs defeated the Nets 125-121. 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 Brooklyn Nets
  
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• PTH Roundtable: final record predictions

  25-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 and CJ McCollum #3 help up Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the game against the New York Knicks during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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 Notic
  
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• Nikola Jokić says Nuggets fans who booed during comeback win over Pelicans are 'not welcome anymore'

  25-10-2026 17:54 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Denver's home fans shared their displeasure as the Nuggets fell behind by more than 20 points to the Pelicans
  
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• How Paul George blew up the Knicks’ offense

  25-10-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics goes up for the rebound during the game against the New York Knicks on October 23, 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
  
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• Week 1 Aftermath: Paolo Banchero and Cooper Flagg set to miss time, Ty Jerome's hot start and more

  25-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first week of the 2026-27 season had plenty of highlights and storylines. Unfortunately, it also didn't lack impactful injuries, with multiple teams watching key players go down. Some injuries have a day-to-day timeline, while others will require extended absences. Let's look back at Week 1 and the storylines that will impact fantasy basketball moving forward.Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg to miss games with mild left shoulder sprainHe was injured when he fell after being fouled on a breakaway du
  
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• Raptors Rewind: I hope this legend isn’t forgotten

  25-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 16: Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after winning the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest part of 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Toyota Center on February 16, 2013 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. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Everyone remembers the big names for the R
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Week Ahead: Paolo Banchero and Cooper Flagg set to miss time, Ty Jerome's hot start, more

  25-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first week of the 2026-27 season had plenty of highlights and storylines. Unfortunately, it also didn't lack impactful injuries, with multiple teams watching key players go down. Some injuries have a day-to-day timeline, while others will require extended absences. Let's look back at Week 1 and the storylines that will impact fantasy basketball moving forward.Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg to miss games with mild left shoulder sprainHe was injured when he fell after being fouled on a breakaway du
  
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• Joe Mazzulla reacts to latest Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown comments

  25-10-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 6, 2024 at the 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by
  
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• Pistons' center Jalen Duren suffers right hamstring strain, out at least two weeks

  25-10-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Duren, the Pistons' All-NBA center and anchor in the middle on both ends of the court, will miss at least two weeks with a strained right hamstring, the team announced on Sunday.The @DetroitPistons today announced the following medical update on center Jalen Duren: pic.twitter.com/fZjGu5eLgc— Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) October 25, 2026Duren left Detroit's game against Miami in the second quarter, after a drive to the rim against Giannis Antetokounmpo where he instantly grabbed at the back
  
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• Jaylen Brown ratchets up Jayson Tatum drama: ‘He should stay ready at all times’

  25-10-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite Jayson Tatum’s efforts to cool the conversations around the Celtics star and his former teammate, Jaylen Brown poured fuel on the fire by Saturday night.The most recent development in the back-and-forth saga in regards to having “beef” with one another, Brown — now a 76er — didn’t say there is as much.However, he suggested there are “lamp chops and some gravy” and that Tatum “should stay ready at all times.”Jaylen Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers walks off the court af
  
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• Pistons C Jalen Duren strains hamstring, will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks

  25-10-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons announced that center Jalen Duren is dealing with a right hamstring strain. The center will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to the team.Duren picked up the injury in the second quarter of Friday night’s win over the Miami Heat. The Detroit center is averaging 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game early in the 2026-2027 NBA season.Without Duren in the lineup, Detroit could move Paul Reed from the bench to a starting spot. The Pistons could also move Joh
  
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• Even after triple-double, Embiid believes he has more to give

  25-10-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Through three games, Joel Embiid has been healthy and available.That wouldn’t be notable for most players, but Embiid didn’t play all three of the first three games of the 2024-25 or 2025-2026 seasons.While he’s not likely to pla
  
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• Jaylen Brown refuses to let this Jayson Tatum 'lamb chop' die, and it could end up getting seriously juicy

  25-10-2026 15:38 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Brown says he has 'no beef' with former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, but how about a 'lamb chop?'
  
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• Embiid, Edgecombe and Walker out for Sixers vs. Pistons to finish back-to-back

  25-10-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Embiid, Edgecombe and Walker out for Sixers vs. Pistons to finish back-to-back  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers on Sunday afternoon ruled Joel Embiid and Jabari Walker out for the last leg of their back-to-back. Embiid’s official injury report listing was “right plantar fasciitis injury management” and Walker’s was “left knee soreness.” The 3-0 Sixers will host the 2-0 Pistons on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena.VJ Edgecombe was a late additio
  
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• Embiid and Walker out for Sixers vs. Pistons to finish back-to-back

  25-10-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Embiid and Walker out for Sixers vs. Pistons to finish back-to-back  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers on Sunday afternoon ruled Joel Embiid and Jabari Walker out for the last leg of their back-to-back. Embiid’s official injury report listing was “right plantar fasciitis injury management” and Walker’s was “left knee soreness.” The 3-0 Sixers will host the 2-0 Pistons on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena.Embiid and Walker join Dominick Barlow (lo
  
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• Sixers face Pistons without Jalen Duren for chance to stay undefeated

  25-10-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 04: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sixers are ri
  
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• Nikola Jokic fumes at Nuggets fans who booed during home opener: ‘They are not welcome anymore’

  25-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot over DeAndre Jordan #6 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.Having completed a remarkable comeback to knock off the Pelicans on Saturday night, Nikola Jokić shifted his attention toward his unexpected next opponent: Nuggets fans who had booed the team.The superstar center heard the jeers of an unhappy, home crowd at Ball Arena, who witnessed the Nuggets getting stompe
  
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