Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla comments on Kristaps Porzingis’ choice to step away from basketball to focus on his health. Mazzulla says he spoke with Porzingis on a flight and that the veteran’s presence positively impacted the locker room. The 2026‑27 season‑ending health issue has kept Porzingis off the Golden State Warriors’ roster, after missing training camp and remaining sidelined indefinitely. While the Warriors haven’t disclosed details, Porzingis hopes to work toward a solution without rushing back, leaving his future return uncertain.
Jaylen Brown will face the Boston Celtics for the first time in a regular-season game Tuesday, but he has no plans to speak with former teammate Jayson Tatum before tipoff.
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Jaylen Brown shuts down any talk of reconciliation with former teammate Jayson Tatum ahead of Tuesday’s first‑ever NBA clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. In a post‑game interview after the Sixers’ 127‑121 win over the Bulls, Brown answered “Nope” when asked if he’d spoken to Tatum and added, “Nothing to talk about—he’s on his side, I’m on mine.” With both teams hot (Philadelphia 9‑2, Boston 8‑2) and Brown averaging 22.3 points (including 29 against Chicago), the rivalry promises a high‑stakes duel. Familiarity may fuel the on‑court battle, but neither player plans to settle scores off the floor.
Giannis Antetokounmpo powers the Miami Heat to a 114-108 win over the Sacramento Kings, posting 29 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals on 14‑for‑23 shooting. The victory comes despite rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scoring a team‑high 32 points for the Kings. The game took place Sunday, November 9, 2026, and highlights Antetokounmpo’s all‑around impact in a closely contested matchup.
Maybe it was his version of Jordan's Flu Game. Mitchell Robinson was questionable heading into the Boston Celtics' Sunday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Listed on the injury report with an illness, Robinson ended up playing. A decision he doesn't regret, but one that didn't come without consequences.
The Los Angeles Clippers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 139-123 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, setting season highs in points and field-goal percentage.
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Paul George scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 21 as the Boston Celtics overcame an early 14-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday.
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Free‑agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. draws interest from three NBA teams as the preseason wraps up. The Trail Blazers, looking to replace injured backs like Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe, see Porter as a basketball‑making guard. The Denver Nuggets want extra scoring off the bench, while the Sacramento Kings consider him alongside Gabe Vincent to bolster a backcourt behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Miami has been linked but isn’t pursuing him. No trade has materialized yet, but Porter’s options are widening ahead of the regular season.
The Lakers (9-2) continue a five‑game road swing in Atlanta on Nov. 6, facing a 7‑4 Hawks squad that rides a four‑game streak. After dismantling the Pistons’ top defense, Los Angeles tries to keep its momentum despite a back‑to‑back schedule and a questionable Luka Dončić, who missed Sunday with back tightness. Austin Reaves comes off a 43‑point outburst, while the Hawks rely on CJ McCollum, Nickeil Alexander‑Walker and Jalen Johnson to press the perimeter. Injury updates list Quentin Grimes (finger) and several Hawks players as out or doubtful. The matchup could decide which streak survives.
After the Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-94, rookie center Walker Kessler weighs in on the 40‑point performances of teammate Austin Reaves and Dallas’ Luka Doncic. Kessler, fresh from Utah, praised both stars for delivering "really, really tough shots" and said the Lakers win feels the same whether Reaves scores 43 points (14‑of‑27 FG, 4‑of‑6 3‑pts, 11‑of‑11 FT) or Doncic drops 40 when healthy. He added that the win pushes Los Angeles to a 9‑2 record, solidifying the West’s top spot before their next road game against Atlanta on Nov. 9.
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 115-100 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to four games and sending Utah to an eighth consecutive defeat.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 115-100 on Nov. 8, 2026, shedding a potential trap game and reinforcing their early‑season momentum. Aide Trey Lyles, returning from overseas, posts a modest 9 points but a +29 rating, highlighting his new role as a versatile piece. Standouts include Ayo Dosunmu’s efficient 26 points on 13 shots, LaMelo Ball’s 20‑shot, 50% performance with a highlight dunk, and Jaden McDaniels’ 16 points on 5‑of‑9 shooting plus a +17 impact. Rudy Gobert dominates the glass with 15 rebounds, while the team rallies late in the third quarter to seal the win against a 1‑8 Jazz squad.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-116 behind Austin Reaves, who took over on Sunday night.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has been fueling his recent wins with in‑game peanut‑butter‑and‑jelly sandwiches, a habit he says helps him bulk up for the season. After a 112‑100 victory over Utah and a 130‑93 rout of Brooklyn, Flagg confirmed he’s adding muscle, now listed at 228 lb versus 205 lb as a rookie. The 6‑10 sophomore has boosted his scoring to 23 p g and is drawing more fouls, averaging over seven free‑throw attempts per game. His strength gains could enhance inside scoring and give the Mavericks a valuable edge as the Western Conference opens up this year.
The Golden State Warriors are set to place an unhealthy reliance on Gary Payton II after their rotation was dealt another blow with an injury to Will Richard.
Freshman Kai Trump, a Division I women's golf player at the University of Miami, shares Instagram snaps of her first college semester despite a left‑wrist injury that ended her season. The photos show her on the sidelines of a football game with a sling, at a Miami Heat game, and in a striking black lace Halloween costume with a masquerade mask and fake blood. Trump, who lives in a luxury Miami apartment, is recovering from a second wrist surgery and has not set a return date, but hopes to come back stronger.
The Dallas Mavericks dethroned the Brooklyn Nets behind Cooper Flagg, who had his third straight double-double on Sunday night.
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Gafford made 7 of 8 shots, including all 5 in the third quarter, and Dusty May called his finishing around the rim a weapon Dallas needs.
Johnson had 9 rebounds in 19 minutes against Brooklyn, two nights after a career-high 17 against Utah.
The Rockets head into a 7:30 p.m. CT showdown with Denver, a game complicated by the Nuggets’ recent Mexico trip that left much of their rotation on game‑time decision. Denver’s stars—Nikola Jokić, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray, DeMar DeRozan, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun—are listed as questionable, while the Rockets are missing Clint Capela and Steven Adams. Houston’s recent sluggish starts and turnover woes raise doubts about their early‑season surge and the impact of new guard Fred VanVleet. With the line at HOU –8.5, the preview weighs how Denver’s limited lineup could tip the contest in Denver’s favor despite Houston’s struggles.
No Maverick played more than 29 minutes, and May said Dallas strung together four consistent quarters for the first time this season.
Flagg credited the Mavericks' strength and medical staffs, and Daniel Gafford said Flagg works in the weight room every day.
Flagg entered Sunday shooting 21.6% from three, then finished with 25 points, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds in a 130-93 win.
Aldama scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting against Brooklyn in his second game back from March knee surgery.
Martin scored the first basket of a 130-93 win over Brooklyn and has started three of Dallas' last four games, including two straight.