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NBA power rankings: Luka Dončić, Lakers on a tear as top team shifts again

NBA power rankings: Luka Dončić, Lakers on a tear as top team shifts again

For the third consecutive week, there's a new team atop the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings. This time, it's the team of the league's top scorer.
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NBA Trade Machine Rankings: Nikola Jokic, Domantas Sabonis, and more

NBA Trade Machine Rankings: Nikola Jokic, Domantas Sabonis, and more

HoopsHype ranks the five players who have most often been plugged into our trade machine recently, including Domantas Sabonis and Nikola Jokic.
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Franz Wagner scores season-high 33 points as Magic beat Kings 107-100 to snap 4-game skid

Franz Wagner scores season-high 33 points as Magic beat Kings 107-100 to snap 4-game skid

Franz Wagner had a season-high 33 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, Anthony Black scored 26 and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 107-100 to snap a four-game losing streak
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Inside the numbers: Blowouts are common, close games rare so far in this NBA season

Inside the numbers: Blowouts are common, close games rare so far in this NBA season

The NBA is seeing an unprecedented number of blowouts this season, with an average winning margin of 13.8 points per game
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Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant meet again as Warriors head to Houston

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant meet again as Warriors head to Houston

Steph and KD square off for the 41st time, with the Warriors chasing nine straight and Durant looking to make it 8–3.
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Lauri Markkanen injury update could have major fallout for Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen injury update could have major fallout for Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz got a sobering injury update for star Lauri Markkanen, adding to their problems during a disastrous start to the 2026-27 NBA season.
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Around the West: Sizing up the conference behind the Lakers

Around the West: Sizing up the conference behind the Lakers

How are the 14 teams currently behind the Lakers faring this season?
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NBA roundup: Cooper Flagg becomes second teen with 40-10-5 game

NBA roundup: Cooper Flagg becomes second teen with 40-10-5 game

By Field Level Media Nov 10 (Field Level Media) - Cooper Flagg scored 30 of his season-high 43 points in the second half and Kyrie Irving added 35 as the Dallas Mavericks overturned a 13-point deficit to post a 125-122 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Monday.
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NBA roundup: Rockets top Warriors as Stephen Curry exits injured

NBA roundup: Rockets top Warriors as Stephen Curry exits injured

Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double to lead a balanced attack for the Houston Rockets, who pulled away in the fourth quarter of a 115-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
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Week in Review: Spurs continue to return to form with another undefeated week

Week in Review: Spurs continue to return to form with another undefeated week

The Spurs are looking like contenders again, led by a ridiculously hot Wemby.
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Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. joins Oscar Robertson in history after last game

Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. joins Oscar Robertson in history after last game

Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. delivered another sensational performance on Sunday, and the seventh pick joined a Hall of Famer in history afterward.
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‘We saved your life’: The remarkable bond connecting Cayden, Cameron and Carmani Boozer

‘We saved your life’: The remarkable bond connecting Cayden, Cameron and Carmani Boozer

Carmani Boozer, eldest son of Carlos and CeCe Boozer, received a life-saving transplant from his twin brothers after his struggle brought them to life.