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3 min read • 6 Nov 2026

Doc Rivers talks Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving Bucks, challenges of coaching superstar

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one-of-one. He doesn't play in the style of other superstars, which makes coaching the NBA champion and two-time MVP a particular challenge.Doc Rivers, the former Bucks coach turned NBC Sport...

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2 min read • 6 Nov 2026

Giannis is playing defense like a toddler chasing a ball

It wasn’t long ago that Giannis Antetokounmpo was one of the NBA’s best defenders. He joined Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the third player ever to be named NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the sam...

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5 min read • 6 Nov 2026

The Knicks have a bench guard conundrum

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 1: Tyler Kolek #13 and Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. N...

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5 min read • 6 Nov 2026

Yahoo Perfect 5: Luka Dončić, Evan Mobley and Walker Kessler lead my Friday lineup

Yahoo Sports is giving fans another way to play fantasy basketball with Perfect 5, a free-to-play game featuring each week's NBA on Prime doubleheader. The rules are simple: pick five players, stay within a $15 budge...

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5 min read • 6 Nov 2026

Steph Curry earns ‘healthy monetary value’ from Klay Thompson

Steph Curry and Klay Thompson squared off Thursday night for the eighth time in opposing uniforms. But it was a matchup earlier in the week that really got their competitive juices flowing.A few days before Curry led the...

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6 min read • 6 Nov 2026

Fantasy Basketball Weekend Streamers: Kingston Flemings, Brayden Burries take over as starters

Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Wizards, CJ McCollum suggested to head coach Quin Snyder that Kingston Flemings should take over as the team’s starting point guard. He ended up playing just 23 minutes to McColl...

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3 min read • 6 Nov 2026

Cavs vs. 76ers: How to watch, odds, and injury report

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers & LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers shake hands after the game on October 22, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn...

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3 min read • 6 Nov 2026

What NBA Cup games are on Friday? 5 matchups to watch

The second batch of NBA Cup group play games will take place on Friday, Nov. 6, with nine games on the schedule.The schedule includes heavyweight matchups, with Western Conference contenders such as the Los Angeles Laker...

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2 min read • 6 Nov 2026

AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 5 in Rookie of the Year rankings

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expre...

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3 min read • 6 Nov 2026

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Preview & Game Thread: Respect the Cup

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on February 22, 2026 in Milwaukee...

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6 min read • 6 Nov 2026

The Pacers are getting a sobering reminder of how fragile NBA success can be

(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images It is tempting to hand-waive everything that has happened to the Indiana Pacers in the last year and a half as simply the work of some vengeful spirit, unfairly pu...

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7 min read • 6 Nov 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg is the NBA’s most entertaining rookie – and he’s not holding back

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg celebrates after scoring against Clippers during the second half of last week’s game at Chase Center in San Francisco.Photograph: Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesIf a screen-addled pickup basketba...

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