A broken wrist from a pickup basketball game can still lead to a lawsuit, even if you signed a gym waiver. Courts distinguish ordinary contact injuries from intentional or reckless acts; a simple mistimed undercut is usually covered by the waiver, but a deliberate shove or gross negligence is not. Waivers protect against ordinary negligence and facility issues, but most states refuse to enforce them for reckless or intentional conduct. Assumption of risk also limits claims, yet it doesn’t shield players who act beyond normal play. Injured players should document witnesses, preserve video, collect medical records, and have an attorney review the waiver before deciding to sue.
Victor Wembanyama dazzles again, scoring 30 points with 14 rebounds, four 3‑pointers and two blocks in just 26 minutes as the Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 124‑109 on Nov. 7, extending San Antonio’s win streak to seven (7‑2). The French star matches his career‑high 52‑point feat from a week earlier and ties the second‑longest season‑opening block streak in NBA history—nine straight games with at least two blocks, behind only David Robinson. He twisted his left ankle after a Flagrant‑1 foul on Domantas Sabonis, but returned to help secure the win, while teammates Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell each added 19 points.
The Memphis Grizzlies battle injuries and a three-game skid. Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is placed on the injury list with a lumbar disc herniation, marking his fourth consecutive miss and potentially sidelining him for weeks after previous toe surgeries. Big man Isaiah Stewart also sits out after a right‑knee bone bruise suffered in the loss to Indiana, though he appears to be walking normally. Meanwhile, the team fell 6‑0 to start the season but fell to a blowout loss to Oklahoma City, prompting coach Tuomas Iisalo to give players a Saturday off. Rookie forward GG Jackson II, a preseason standout, receives a DNP‑CD after limited minutes earlier in the week.
The Portland Trail Blazers fell 124-118 to the Los Angeles Lakers in their season‑opening NBA Cup game on Nov. 6, 2026. Luka Doncic exploded for 51 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Lillard and Deni Avdija each led Portland with 22 points. Turnovers haunted the Blazers (24 total, 8 from Scoot Henderson), allowing the Lakers to erase a 16‑point second‑quarter lead and pull ahead in the second half. Despite a late 10‑0 run, Portland could not overcome the deficit, and the Lakers held on to clinch the win. The Blazers return home for a home stand but face a grueling schedule with back‑to‑back games ahead.
In Milwaukee, the Raptors clinch a gritty victory over the Bucks despite missing Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. Backup guard Jamal Shead delivers a career‑high 16 assists, orchestrating a comeback that fuels Alijah Martin’s 27‑point, six‑three performance and RJ Barrett’s matching 27 points. Jakob Poeltl and Collin Murray‑Boyles also post season‑best outings, cementing Shead’s masterclass as the catalyst for the win.
Domantas Sabonis reportedly wants out of the struggling Sacramento Kings, who sit 8‑1 in their first nine games of 2026‑27 and may be heading toward a rebuild. While rumors about a clash with rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. have been dismissed, the Kings could look to move Sabonis and Zach LaVine for assets. The article pinpoints the Toronto Raptors as the top trade target, noting their need for a stronger center after Kawhi Leonard’s knee issue and Jakob Poeltl’s subpar start (5.2 points, 5.7 rebounds). Sabonis, averaging 15 points, 15 rebounds and 6.1 assists, would boost Toronto’s offense, create spacing for Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, and pair with Scottie Barnes’ defense. Contract challenges surrounding Poeltl’s $103.6 million deal complicate the deal, but the Raptors remain the most logical destination for Sabonis.
Luka Dončić ignites the Los Angeles Lakers with a career‑high 53 points to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124‑118 on Nov. 6, 2026. After a sluggish start—Lakers miss their first six shots and shoot just 29% in the first half—the team sparks a third‑quarter surge, highlighted by Dončić’s 20‑point second period and a clutch 12‑0 run. Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler add double‑digit contributions, while the Lakers force 24 turnovers for 28 points. Despite a late Portland rally led by Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard, Dončić’s fourth‑quarter jumper and timely three‑point bursts from Reaves seal the win.
The Sacramento Kings are 1-8 on the season following Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs, tying a franchise record for worst nine-game start.
The Los Angeles Lakers flipped the game against the Portland Trail Blazers when Luka Doncic hit a 62-foot shot to end the second quarter.
The USF Bulls entered Friday night hoping to strengthen their American Conference championship hopes. Instead, East Carolina delivered
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The Cavaliers responded to their embarrassing 29-point collapse against Philadelphia with a convincing NBA Cup performance.
Former NBA forward Ed Davis, 37, is set to change his not‑guilty plea to guilty in the federal gambling case that also implicates Malik Beasley. Prosecutors allege Davis loaned Beasley money and acted as a conduit, passing the guard's intended over‑ or under‑performance stats to co‑defendants for illegal betting on Bucks games, including a Jan. 26, 2024 matchup where Beasley allegedly capped his rebounds at three. The indictment, filed in late June, lists charges of sports bribery, wire‑fraud and money‑laundering conspiracy, naming agents William Brown, Robert Gorodetsky, Ernesto Plascencia and Paolo Zamorano. Beasley is slated to plead guilty on Dec. 9, joining former players Jontay Porter and Damon Jones in recent NBA gambling pleas.
The Cleveland Cavaliers dominate the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on Nov. 6, delivering their most complete performance of the season. Donovan Mitchell leads with 23 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds, setting the early tempo, while Evan Mobley steps in for Jarrett Allen, adding 22 points and shooting 3‑for‑4 from three‑point range. Bench contributor Mario Hezonja posts a double‑double (15 points, 10 rebounds) to bolster rebounding. Philadelphia struggles as LeBron James scores only 8 points on 3‑of‑12 shooting with six turnovers, and Joel Embiid goes 0‑for‑9. Coach Kenny Atkinson praises the balanced effort, highlighting the Cavs’ defensive clamp and offensive flow.
The San Antonio Spurs extend their winning streak to seven with a 124‑109 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the Emirates Cup. Victor Wembanyama dominates, pouring in 30 points on 55.6% shooting, grabbing 14 rebounds and blocking two shots, while the Spurs shoot a season‑high 3‑point percentage thanks to nine threes from Wembanyama and Devin Vassell. Keldon Johnson’s hustle and Stephon Castle’s 19 points and seven assists fuel a 76‑point first half, the team’s second‑best of the season. Despite a third‑quarter dip and a brief rally by the Kings, San Antonio’s free‑throw barrage (42) and solid defense seal the win. Each in‑season tournament victor earns $604,985.
Dyson Daniels nearly posted a triple‑double against the Washington Wizards, finishing with 13 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in Atlanta’s 139‑132 win on Nov. 7, 2026. After a 16‑rebound, eight‑point, eight‑assist effort two nights earlier, Daniels says his "natural instincts" drive him to crash the boards despite the Hawks’ shorthanded frontcourt. His playmaking helped the Hawks tally 38 assists, while Lu Dort poured in a season‑high 25 points. Daniels also defended former teammate Trae Young, who scored 23 with 10 assists in his first game back in Atlanta.
Shaquille O’Neal reveals that his "fail‑proof" retirement plan will net him about $1 million a month starting at age 55. The Hall of Famer credits early Google investments, his Shaq‑branded products, and a disciplined savings strategy—saving 75% of endorsement checks and funneling cash into annuities and a Subchapter S corporation. He also secured a trusted advisor, Lester Knispel, who kept his mother involved and avoided typical brochure pitches. O’Neal’s financial savvy, reinforced by lessons from Magic Johnson and careful deposit protection, aims to guarantee lifelong income even if his other ventures falter.
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Luka Doncic propels the Los Angeles Lakers into elite history by posting four straight 40‑point games—the first such streak since Kobe Bryant. The guard becomes only the fourth Laker ever, joining Bryant, Elgin Baylor and George Mikan, after his latest scoring surge in a win over the Sacramento Kings. Reporter Brett Siegel notes the feat marks a rare regular‑season achievement for the franchise.
Luka Doncic dazzles the Lakers with a jaw‑dropping buzzer‑beater from the opposite three‑point line just before halftime against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 7, 2026. The shot fuels a frenzied home crowd and quickly becomes the night’s highlight. It also caps a historic outing in which Doncic posts his fourth straight 40‑point game, joining Lakers legends Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant and George Mikan as the only players to achieve that streak in a single regular‑season stretch.
In the Long Island Nets' G League opener, two‑way forward Grant Nelson shines with an 18‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double, but the team falls 121‑111 to the Greensboro Swarm. The game sees 12 lead changes, with Long Island trailing by four at the half and ten after three quarters. Fellow rookies Joshua Jefferson (15 points, 6 rebounds) and Tyler Bilodeau (13 points, 5 steals) also post solid debuts, while Brooklyn assignees Drake Powell and Ben Saraf struggle offensively. Nelson's inside presence stands out as the bright spot in a disappointing loss.
The Mavericks snapped a two‑game slide with a 112‑100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Nov. 7, 2026. P.J. Washington erupted for 26 points (five of six 3‑pointers before halftime) and six rebounds, while Cooper Flagg poured in 21 and added a double‑double. Dallas surged 32‑19 in the third quarter, flipping the switch after a 57‑57 halftime tie, and improved to 5‑4 overall and 2‑0 in West Group A of the NBA Cup. The Jazz fell to 1‑8, enduring their seventh straight loss. Kyrie Irving, listed as probable after illness, finished with 14 points.
Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. sparks a Mavericks win over Utah with a first double‑double—13 points and 17 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards—in just 24 minutes. Teammate Cooper Flagg hails Johnson’s effort, calling it “amazing” during the post‑game press conference. Flagg leads the night with 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, while P.J. Washington scores 26. Kyrie Irving, despite an injury report, adds 14 points as Dallas snaps a two‑game skid, improves to 5‑4 overall and 2‑0 in NBA Cup Group A, and gears up for Sunday’s clash with Brooklyn.