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NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Where things stand with LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant, more While there are no big-name deals even close to happening, there is still simmering trade talk around the league.

NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Where things stand with LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant, more

Here's a roundup of the latest trade rumors and notes.

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Kings' center Domantas Sabonis out at least 3-4 weeks with torn meniscus Sabonis going out comes on the same day the Kings are expected to get Keegan Murray back in the rotation.

Kings' center Domantas Sabonis is out at least 3-4 weeks with a torn meniscus

Just the Kings' luck that on the day Keegan Murray is set to make his season debut, this news comes down.

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Injuries to NBA star players are up this season. Steve Kerr says pace, spacing of modern game to blame. Players are running more than ever in game, being asked to make more explosive moves, and that has consequences.

Injuries to NBA star players are up this season. Steve Kerr says the pace and spacing of the modern game are to blame. Other coaches agree with him.

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Deni Avdija is so good.

I loved this from Jon Krawczynski at the Athletic, a big-picture view of what Nico Harrison and Patrick Dumont got wrong in Dallas.

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Anthony Davis trade rumors: Davis must get healthy to garner serious offers from Bulls, Raptors, others Davis is out at least another week with a strained calf. He's going to have to return and play for a couple of months to spark offers.

An update on Anthony Davis and the trade rumors: Davis must get healthy to garner serious offers from Bulls, Raptors, others

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LeBron James makes life easy for Lakers, puts up 12-assist double-double in return, sparking win vs. Jazz LeBron made history by playing in his 23rd season, and he passed Reggie Miller for sixth on the NBA all-time regular-season 3-pointers made list.

LeBron James makes life easy for Lakers, puts up 12-assist double-double in return, sparking win vs. Jazz

LeBron made history by playing in his 23rd season, and he passed Reggie Miller for sixth on the NBA all-time regular-season 3-pointers made list.

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After Keyonte George had 23 points in the first half and couldn't seem to miss, the Lakers have held him to 6 in the second half. Utah is also 3-of-18 from beyond the arc as a team in the second half. The result is the Jazz have just 36 second-half points (after 71 in the first half).

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Fun fact: there are 82 players on rosters right now that were born AFTER LeBron James made his NBA debut on Oct 29, 2003.

It's official: LeBron James to make season debut for Lakers Tuesday vs. Jazz The second LeBron steps on the court he will set another NBA record as the first player to play 23 seasons in the league.

It's official: LeBron James to make season debut for Lakers Tuesday vs. Jazz

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Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly to miss 1-2 weeks with 'low grade' groin strain Antetokounmpo had to leave Monday night's game against the Suns after injuring his groin in the second quarter.

Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly to miss 1-2 weeks with a 'low-grade' groin strain

The Bucks have a -13 net rating when Antetokounmpo is off the court this season.

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Avengers will not reassmble: Stephen Curry says he is 'highly doubtful' for Los Angeles Olympics, LeBron out The USA will turn to its younger generation of stars to take on what will be the best international field it has ever faced.

Avengers will not reassmble: Stephen Curry says he is 'highly doubtful' for Los Angeles Olympics, LeBron says he is out and will be watching from Cabo.

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Fun thought via @talkhoops.bsky.social: Oklahoma City could have two lottery picks this season. They own the Clippers' first-round pick (PG13 trade). OKC also owns Utah's, but the Jazz pick is top 8 protected, so it depends on how much Lauri Markkanen lifts this team up the rest of the way.

Knicks now 0-4 on the road after splitting the home-and-home with the Heat (NY is 8-1 at Madison Square Garden).

LeBron James practices with Lakers, has yet to decide if he will return to court Tuesday vs. Jazz LeBron said he want to see how he responds after his first practice with the team before deciding if he will play Tuesday.

LeBron James practices with the Lakers, has yet to decide if he will return to the court Tuesday vs. Jazz

After Tuesday's game, the Lakers are off until Sunday (in Utah), followed by returning home on Nov. 25 to face the Clippers in an NBA Cup game.

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Paul George expected to make season debut for 76ers Monday night vs. Clippers George has been out all season after having his knee scoped in July. He would make his return against his former team.

Paul George expected to make season debut for 76ers Monday night vs. Clippers

George has missed the first dozen games of the season following offseason knee surgery.

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NBA power rankings 2025-26: Thunder, Nuggets remain 1-2, with Pistons climbing into top three It's Denver and OKC in the West, but in the East are the Pistons on the level of the Knicks and Cavaliers? They are so far.

NBA power rankings 2025-26: Thunder, Nuggets remain 1-2, with Pistons climbing into top three

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Anthony Davis is out for another 7-10 days due to the calf strain that has had him out for the last eight games, the Mavericks announced.

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Come to watch Luka Doncic drop 41 on the Bucks, stay for a classy move by Giannis Antetokounmpo The Lakers wanted the game ball for rookie Adou Thiero, who scored his first NBA points, but the officials wouldn't give it up. Giannis intervened.

Come to watch Luka Doncic drop 41 on the Bucks, stay for a classy move by Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Watch Stephen Curry drop 49 on Spurs, tie Michal Jordan for most 40+ games after turning 30 Curry's play also lifted the Warriors to a second straight win on the road over San Antonio, Friday in an NBA Cup game

Watch Stephen Curry drop 49 on the Spurs, tie Michal Jordan for most 40+ games after turning 30

Also of note: Now a sneaker free agent, Curry wore the “Mambacita” Nike Kobe 6 shoes during warmups (he switched to Curry Brand shoes for the game).

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The Pelicans have fired head coach Willie Green.

Friday's loss to the Lakers dropped the Pelicans to a disappointing 2-10 on the season. “After careful evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to make a change at head coach,” said Joe Dumars.

This is an otherworldly shooting performance from Towns. The shots he's making...good grief.

Norman Powell looks so good in Miami. But for me, it's hard to watch him and not think, "Man, that's exactly the guy the Clippers could use right now."

Nuggets' starting guard Christian Braun out at least six weeks with left ankle sprain Braun rolled his ankle in the first half Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers and did not return to the game.

Nuggets' starting guard Christian Braun out at least six weeks with a left ankle sprain

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Pelicans, Saints owner Gayle Benson: 'Let me be clear about this: The teams are not for sale' She also discussed coach Willie Green's job status, saying that is in the hands of head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.

New Orleans Pelicans, Saints owner Gayle Benson: 'Let me be clear about this: The teams are not for sale'

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I thought this was a very insightful story from Matas Buzelis when asked about his "Welcome to the NBA" moment.

Matas shared a behind-the-scenes look at the tough conversations in the film room. Reinforces what we've heard about his desire to be coached hard.

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Minnesota announced that Terrence Shannon Jr. has a left foot fifth metatarsal bone bruise (that's the bone connecting the little toe with the ankle). Shannon Jr. will be re-evaluated in one week.