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2 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Lakers’ Austin Reaves forced to take headband away from fan for most understandable reason

The Lakers improved to 5-2 on the young season with a 131-125 win over the Raptors on Sunday night. The score is not indicative of how much Los Angeles controlled the game, which set in motion the most hysterical moment ...

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4 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Bright Side Wonders, Vol 6: 0-2 week and off-court drama?

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: Devin Booker #15 and Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the game against the Denver Nuggets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Pho...

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6 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Nets vs. Knicks preview: Nets look to end the streak

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson look on in ring during Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden on July 18, 2026 in New York, United States. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Gett...

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23 min read • 2 Nov 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Early title favorites, rising contenders and relegation zone candidates

Nearly two weeks into the NBA season, who has the best shot to win it all? I’ll answer that question at the start of every month this season with my NBA Power Rankings here on Yahoo Sports.I’ve ranked all 30 teams in...

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6 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Uncharacteristic sloppiness costing Knicks in early-season losses

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32, and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 27, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New Yor...

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7 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 3: Aday Mara is ready to shine

Injuries plagued the first week of the NBA season, and the hits just kept coming in Week 2.Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaren Jackson Jr., Chet Holmgren, and Kawhi Leonard will all miss multiple weeks w...

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3 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg drops 37 points in win over Clippers, most for a Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry

We've come a long way since Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg called out Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić on opening night. Since then, the Warriors' rookie has generally backed up his trash talk,...

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6 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Defense emerges as Sixers’ early calling card

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots a contested jump shot during the third quarter of the game against Joel Embiid #21 and Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Madiso...

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1 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Jaylen Brown shows appreciation for rare, expensive piece in Boston apartment

The Sixers guard's Boston apartment contains possession of some rare pieces....

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1 min read • 2 Nov 2026

0KC: Thunder will retire Westbrook's No. 0 this season

The Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 this season. The former MVP played the first 11 of his 18 seasons in Oklahoma City....

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1 min read • 2 Nov 2026

ESPN's Wilbon taking leave of absence to address health issues

Michael Wilbon, the longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of "Pardon the Interruption," is taking a leave of absence to address health issues....

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4 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Breaking down Karl-Anthony Towns strong start to Knicks season — and what he can still improve

If there are any questions about the Knicks’ commitment post-championship, or their distraction level amid contract negotiations, none of them can be pointed at Karl-Anthony Towns. Coming off a legendary postseason ru...

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