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• YouTube Gold: Dave Bing

  14-10-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - 1976: Dave Bing #21 shoots a free throw against the Boston Celtics circa 1976 at the Boston 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 1976 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Dave Bing is sort of a basketball version of Forrest G
  
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• Warriors vs. Nuggets player grades: Steph Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg are unstoppable, baby

  27-10-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 26: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 26, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg scores career-high 31 points in Warriors first win

  27-10-2026 07:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors got their first win of the season on the road against the Denver Nuggets in a 134-114 victory behind a career night from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.Lendeborg led all scorers in a game that featured Stephen Curry, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. The Warriors' 24-year-old rookie put up a double-double, giving Golden State 31 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and a block. The No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft shot relatively well from everywhere on the court, except from
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg couldn’t be stopped and Steph Curry couldn’t miss as Warriors routed Nuggets

  27-10-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 26: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors drives against DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on October 26, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was easy to feel hopeless about the
  
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• Rockets Again Pluck Hawks 120-110

  27-10-2026 06:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets works against Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Toyota Center on October 26, 2026 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images This is the second time the Rockets have faced the Atlan
  
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• Flawless Stephen Curry finally gives Warriors a win after Dubs’ ugly start to season

  27-10-2026 05:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER — Stephen Curry didn’t miss a shot, Yaxel Lendeborg turned in his best effort yet and, at long last, the Warriors got into the win column Monday night against the Nuggets.Curry finished with 24 points on eight shots, Lendeborg asserted himself with a 31-point, 12-rebound double-double and Brandin Podziemski seemed to unlock it all in Golden State’s first winning formula of the season.The 134-114 win ended a seven-game losing streak for the Warriors in Denver and ensured they wouldn�
  
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• Injury updates on Kings players Keegan Murray, Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud

  27-10-2026 05:33 via NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
  Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud is progressing well in his rehabilitation following a right patellar subluxation sustained during the game against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 10. He will be listed as out and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks. Kings center Dylan Cardwell continues his return-to-play process following a left calf strain … Continue reading "Injury updates on Kings players Keegan Murray, Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud"
  
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• NBA Final Score - Timberwolves 125, Cavaliers 127

  27-10-2026 05:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket around Peyton Watson #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during overtime at Rocket Arena on October 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime. 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/Get
  
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• Shorthanded Jazz can’t close the gap against unbeaten Grizzlies

  27-10-2026 05:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 26: Mo Bamba #44 of the Utah Jazz boxes out during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 26, 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 Images The fin
  
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• Jaylen Brown's camp shuts down report that he demanded a trade out of Boston: It's '10,000% a lie'

  27-10-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite a report to the contrary, Jaylen Brown’s camp is denying that he demanded a trade out of Boston this past offseason. The idea that Brown, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, demanded a trade or even presented the Celtics with a list of demands is “10,000% a lie,” one of his representatives told ESPN’s kris Rhim on Monday night. Brown was dealt to the 76ers this past summer in a blockbuster deal that sent Paul George to the Celtics. That gave the 76ers another piece to pair with Jo
  
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• Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 113-109 win at the Miami Heat

  27-10-2026 05:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center on October 26, 2026 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. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (2—2) defeated the Miami Heat (0
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs 127-125 overtime win over Timberwolves

  27-10-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 26: Meleek Thomas #15 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 26, 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)
  
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• Game Preview: Knicks vs Pistons, October 27, 2026

  27-10-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives around OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on January 05, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images To say it with the words of long-time Pisto
  
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• Heat blow fourth-quarter lead to Mavericks, fall to 0-4 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo triple-double

  27-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to fill up the box score. But it's not translating to wins for the Miami Heat. On the heels of three straight losses to start the season, the Heat held a 90-84 lead early in the fourth quarter at home against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. But Cooper Flagg took over down the stretch with 12 of his 29 points in the final stanza to lead the Mavericks to a 113-109 win.Flagg added 11 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks and looks just fine after missing a game with a sh
  
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• Heat blow 4th-quarter lead to Mavericks, fall to 0-4 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo triple-double

  27-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to fill up the box score. But it’s not translating to wins for the Miami Heat. On the heels of three straight losses to start the season, the Heat held a 90-84 lead early in the fourth at home against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. But Cooper Flagg took over down the stretch with 12 of his 29 points in the final stanza to lead the Mavericks to a 113-109 win. Flagg added 11 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks and looks just fine after missing a game with a shoulde
  
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• Game Recap: Booker goes AWOL as Suns fall 125-114 to Thunder

  27-10-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 26: Aday Mara #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends the shot of Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Paycom Center on October 26, 2026 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. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images Oklahoma City was missing recen
  
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• Player Grades: Cavs vs Wolves – Meleek Thomas makes stellar debut

  27-10-2026 04:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 26: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 26, 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 Imag
  
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• Rapid Recap: Bucks 110, Pacers 102

  27-10-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 26: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 26, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ sensational 113-109 win at the Miami Heat

  27-10-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images What a damn game,
  
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• Hawks fail to launch in fourth quarter in 120-110 loss

  27-10-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on October 26, 2026 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Hawks looked to rebound from their first loss of the season,
  
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• 3 takeaways from the Mavericks’ exhilarating 113-109 win at the Miami Heat

  27-10-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 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/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dalla
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg’s girlfriend Tacarra makes telling 3-word comment about Warriors future

  27-10-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has generated many headlines during his brief NBA career.This involves his antics on and off the court. The No. 11 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft went viral for trash-talking Lakers star Luka Dončić last week, and made numerous eyebrow-raising comments during the summer. Golden State Warriors player Yaxel Lendeborg smiles against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. NBAE via Getty ImagesBut Lendeborg’s im
  
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• Alex Caruso exits Thunder win over Suns early with sprained right ankle as OKC's injury woes continue

  27-10-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder's mounting injury issues went from bad to worse on Monday night, when reserve guard Alex Caruso left the team's matchup with the Phoenix Suns after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter. With just under two minutes to go until halftime and the Thunder holding a 61-47 lead, Caruso rotated in help defense to try to contest a shot attempt by Suns forward Dillon Brooks. But as Brooks drove across the lane and jump-stopped, his right foot collided with the inside o
  
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• Alex Caruso exits early vs. Suns with sprained right ankle as Thunder's injury woes continue

  27-10-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Oklahoma City Thunder’s mounting injury issues went from bad to worse on Monday night, when reserve guard Alex Caruso left the team’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter. With just under two minutes to go until halftime and the Thunder holding a 61-47 lead, Caruso rotated in help defense to try to contest a shot attempt by Suns forward Dillon Brooks. But as Brooks drove across the lane and jump-stopped, his right foot collided with the insi
  
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• Draymond Green doubles down on Luka Doncic never winning MVP award

  27-10-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic dropped 52 points against the Jazz Sunday. But Draymond Green still believes the Lakers superstar will never win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during the game against the Utah Jazz. NBAE via Getty Images“Luka Doncic drops his first 50-ball of the season. And you ask yourself the question, is he on an MVP mission this season? I think yes, for sure, that’s his mindset. He’s made that very clear,” Green said on his podca
  
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• Celtics handle business at home, beat Bulls 134-99

  27-10-2026 03:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 26, 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 The B
  
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• Donovan Mitchell comes up clutch in Cavs 127-125 win over Wolves

  27-10-2026 03:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: Donovan Mitchell #45 listens to head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers 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 The Cleveland Cavaliers wo
  
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• Wizards at Hornets final score: Washington loses 110-103

  27-10-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards shoots a three point basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 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 Darren Carroll/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Lakers vs. Blazers Preview: Who’s taking their first loss?

  27-10-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 17: Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball as Jake Laravia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense during the game on January 17, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena 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 Soobum Im/NBAE via
  
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• Lakers starter’s costly moment against Jazz draws NBA’s attention

  27-10-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the Lakers’ starting wings was fined for violating one of the NBA’s areas of focus for the 2026-27 season. The league announced Monday afternoon that Ziaire Williams was assessed a postgame flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review.Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams is the team’s first player to be fined during the 2026-27 season. NBAE via Getty ImagesThe incident occured at the 4:44 mark of the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ comeback win over the Jazz on Sunday at
  
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