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4 min read • 5 Nov 2026

‘Practice what we preach’: Mavs’ second-half fight comes up one possession short at Spurs

For 24 minutes on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a team with more questions than answers. For the next 24 minutes, though, they looked like a team that had found a winning formula against the reigning ...

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8 min read • 5 Nov 2026

One move the Rockets must make this season

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls attempts a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at the TD Garden on October 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE...

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2 min read • 5 Nov 2026

Zach LaVine takes bizarre shot at Lakers after Kings’ embarrassing defeat

The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense did more that enough to stifle the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, as evidenced by the Lakers’ 116-103 road win.But that final score didn’t stop Kings guard Zach LaVine from tak...

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11 min read • 5 Nov 2026

NBA Rookie Rankings: Cameron Boozer, Yaxel Lendeborg lead early list of first-year phenoms

We're only a little over two weeks into the NBA regular season. It may seem a bit early to check in on this year's collection of rookies, but if we are being honest … this group of talent is that good.To me, th...

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3 min read • 5 Nov 2026

Kon Knueppel injury cuts his season debut short after six minutes in major Hornets worry

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. defends Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel during a game on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Brooklyn, N.Y.Kon Knueppel is right back on the shelf after lasting just six minutes in h...

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4 min read • 5 Nov 2026

NBA rookie rankings: Yaxel Lendeborg leads loaded 2026 draft class

The loaded 2026 NBA Draft class is more than two weeks into its first season and early returns suggest there may be even more top-end talent than anticipated. Top picks AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson have a...

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3 min read • 5 Nov 2026

Carmelo and La La Anthony reach divorce settlement — nine years after breakup

Retired NBA forward Carmelo Anthony and actress LaLa Anthony reached a settlement five years after she filed for divorce in 2021, according to court documents.Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony reach...

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5 min read • 5 Nov 2026

3 takeaways from Sixers’ win over Pistons: This feels like a special group

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates with Jaylen Brown #7 during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 02, 2026...

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2 min read • 5 Nov 2026

7 NBA thoughts + college draft prospects to watch with Sam Vecenie

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor breaks down the biggest action from Wednesday night's NBA games including Victor Wembanyama's historic performance vs. ...

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1 min read • 5 Nov 2026

Lakers send little-used Bronny James to G League affiliate

The Los Angeles Lakers have used Bronny James sparingly during their 7-2 start and on Thursday assigned him to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers....

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8 min read • 5 Nov 2026

Can the Suns fix this from within?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after he was called for a foul on Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half of their game at Chase Center on Nov...

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2 min read • 5 Nov 2026

Victor Wembanyama may have scored the most fantasy basketball points we'll see all season Wednesday against Mavericks

Sometimes you look at a Victor Wembanyama stat line and you have to do a double take. After doing just that while observing Wednesday's astonishing 52-point, 24-rebound performance in a win over the Dallas Mavericks,...

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