Before Thursday’s Warriors‑Heat showdown at Chase Center, Stephen Curry and former teammate Klay Thompson share a brief midcourt chat, a poignant moment for Dubs fans. Thompson, now with Miami after a 2024 trade to Dallas and a August buyout, entered his first game at Golden State’s arena after a 30‑point overtime win over the Clippers. Curry, riding a 34‑point performance in a 116‑113 victory over the Suns, leads a Warriors team that’s 5‑3 and on a five‑game winning streak. Coach Steve Kerr comments on the oddity of seeing former Splash Brothers on opposite jerseys, highlighting their lasting bond.
The Phoenix Suns shuffle their starting lineup as Oso Ighodaro replaces Khaman Maluach at center ahead of Thursday’s game against Orlando, a move backed by analyst Gerald Bourguet who praises Ighodaro’s playmaking. The change comes while Mark Williams remains sidelined after shoulder surgery, keeping the Suns 1‑5 after a loss to Portland. Rookie forward Koa Peat, after just 13 garbage‑time minutes, is “on the cusp” of earning rotation minutes, according to coach Jordan Ott. Guard Jordan Goodwin (calf) and forward Rasheer Fleming (ankle) miss another game but are day‑to‑day. Bourguet also lists five veteran point guards—like De’Aaron Fox and Jrue Holiday—who could be trade targets if Jalen Green’s struggles persist.
Draymond Green unloads his true feelings about his scuffle with Dillon Brooks following his controversial foul on the Suns' player, Khaman Maluach.
The Seattle Seahawks downgrade newly acquired guard Quenton Nelson on the Thursday injury report due to a knee issue ahead of their Week 9 NFC West clash with the Arizona Cardinals. Nelson participated only briefly in Wednesday’s practice and missed Friday’s session, joining a growing list of absentees that includes quarterback Sam Darnold, left tackle Charles Cross, and defensive tackle Leonard Williams. If Nelson remains sidelined, right guard Anthony Bradford could return to his starting spot, moving rookie Grey Zabel back to left guard. Seattle, sitting 4‑4 and ranking 24th in rushing yards per attempt, hopes to boost a struggling offense as the division‑impacting game approaches.
Maluach started the Suns' first six games of the year, with Ighodaro coming off the bench.
The 49ers’ WR Brandon Aiyuk files for reinstatement and will report Friday, but coach Kyle Shanahan says he has no expectations for the player. A potential trade for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings collapses after Jennings says he’s happy in Minnesota. GM John Lynch hints at a fluid situation with Aiyuk and notes WRs Demarcus Robinson and KhaDarel Hodge should return, while Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel may miss Week 9. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are eyeing a second‑round pick for OLB Josh Sweat and may trade S Budda Baker before the deadline; QB Jacoby Brissett’s deal is near finalization, and RB James Conner likely sits out this week. The Rams plan a cautious return for DE Myles Garrett, and the Seahawks, reeling from a 34‑17 loss to the Bears, acknowledge failures in all three phases and vow to improve.
Jacoby Brissett, the veteran quarterback traded from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, is slated to start in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 16. The move comes as Lamar Jackson lands on injured reserve and Tyler Huntley is out for the season, leaving the Ravens desperate for stability at QB. Insider Ian Rapoport notes Brissett will have extra days to learn the Ravens' offense and bring his experience to a 4‑4 team sitting at the bottom of the AFC North. The trade, reportedly around $5 million, finalizes tomorrow.
The Suns get the Magic in the second game of a back-to-back. Let’s play some basketball!
Portland Trail Blazers swingman Vit Krejci will miss significant time after sustaining a left lower‑leg fracture in the third quarter of Wednesday’s 110‑106 win over Phoenix. Coach Micah Nori confirmed the break, though the exact bone—leg or ankle—remains unclear, and surgery has not yet been decided. Krejci, 26, left on crutches and a protective boot after an awkward step while contesting a charge with Miles Bridges. The injury adds to Portland’s backcourt woes, with Shaedon Sharpe still out after knee surgery and Ja Morant nursing a Grade‑2 hamstring strain. Despite the setbacks, Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday and Chris Youngblood keep the rotation afloat.
A Cardinals notebook with details on Michael Wilson playing through broken ribs, Trey McBride jokingly offering to play running back and more.
Six Seattle Seahawks starters missed Thursday practice ahead of their Week 9 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, raising concerns for the defending champions' NFC West fate. The absent players are QB Sam Darnold, WR Rashid Shaheed, LT Charles Cross, LG Quenton Nelson, DT Leonard Williams, and LB Derick Hall, with Uchenna Nwosu also out and Ernest Jones and Drew Lock limited. Meanwhile, Anthony Bradford, Nick Emmanwori and Jaxon Smith‑Njigba returned to full participation after previous restrictions.
As the Nov. 10 trade deadline looms, the Dallas Cowboys—sitting 3‑5 after a 33‑30 OT loss to Arizona—are eyeing Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat. Sweat, a Super Bowl‑winner with the Eagles, is in the second year of a four‑year, $76 million deal and could demand a raise on his $18.1 million 2026 salary, complicating a trade. Dallas, already heavy on draft‑pick expenditures for players like Broderick Jones and Joey Porter Jr., must balance adding a pass‑rusher against remaining draft capital and lingering needs at cornerback and linebacker.
Jacoby Brissett won't be on the Baltimore Ravens in time to start Thursday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) injured, but the plan is reportedly for him to take the field in Week 10.
The Suns' poor start to the season has badly exposed just how far off regularly contributing young center Khaman Maluach actually is.
Blazers coach Micah Nori likens Damian Lillard to the sun, saying his presence "pulls everything together" on the floor. By demanding constant defensive attention, Lillard creates space for teammates like Deni Avdija, who posted 21 points and 12 assists in the 104‑98 road win over the Phoenix Suns. Lillard contributed 25 points, boosting Portland to a 6‑1 overall (5‑0 away) record. At 36, post‑Achilles injury, he averages 20.1 points in 29.7 minutes while the team cracks the NBA’s top‑10 in field‑goal, three‑point percentages and turnovers. Nori credits his system for maximizing player strengths.
The Dallas Cowboys release their injury report ahead of Sunday’s 1:00 p.m. ET road clash with the Indianapolis Colts. Tight end Jake Ferguson (ankle) and wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) miss Thursday’s practice, while safety Caleb Downs returns as a limited participant after a concussion and ankle issue. The Cowboys’ defense faltered in the fourth quarter of last week’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, where Downs exited early. Indianapolis, reeling after a blowout by the Jaguars, still leans on star running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Daniel Jones. The matchup offers Dallas a chance to rebound before a home showdown with the 49ers the following week.
ClutchPoints outlines the 25 NBA stars most likely to be traded before the 2027 deadline, highlighting roster shake‑ups already brewing in the 2026‑27 season. The list includes veterans like Jr Jrue Holiday (Portland), Kristaps Porzingis and Draymond Green (Golden State), and Jimmy Butler (Warriors), whose age and expiring contracts make them trade bait. Front‑court assets such as Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento), Zach LaVine (Kings), and Zion Williamson (New Orleans) are also flagged as movable as teams shuffle for younger talent. The article notes emerging buyers—Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte, and Dallas—while noting each player’s recent performance and contract status. Readers get a concise preview of potential blockbuster moves ahead of the 2027 trade deadline.
The Ravens officially place quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve ahead of Week 9, sidelining both for at least four games. Jackson will undergo thumb surgery with an uncertain return timeline, while Huntley's turf‑toe injury appears season‑ending. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano gets the start against Jacksonville, and the team expects to add Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals for the Chargers matchup in Week 10. Baltimore drops to 4‑5 and faces a likely defeat by the Jaguars, but a win‑or‑lose stretch against the winless Chargers, Texans and Panthers could bring them to 6‑7 before their Week 13 bye. Post‑bye playoff hopes hinge on Jackson’s health and return.
The Portland Trail Blazers open the season with an eye‑catching 5‑0 road run, improving to 6‑1 after a 132‑119 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Damian Lillard matched his season high with 25 points, but the win also featured 24‑point, 11‑rebound Donovan Clingan and 21‑point, 12‑assist Deni Avdija, as Portland shot over 50% and poured 43 points in the second quarter. The early away‑game success revives memories of the 1990‑91 squad that won its first eight road games and forces the Western Conference to take the Blazers seriously despite a still‑unproven ceiling.
After a 34-17 loss to the Bears, Seattle Seahawks defensive star DeMarcus Lawrence tells reporters the defense is “right where we need to be,” despite the unit ranking last in red‑zone efficiency and allowing touchdowns on all four Bears trips inside the 20. Lawrence emphasized a collective, play‑by‑play approach and refused to single out the defense amid the team’s 4‑4 record following a Super Bowl win. He and the Seahawks aim to bounce back against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Dallas Cowboys special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen defends kicker Brandon Aubrey, calling him the NFL's best despite recent misses. Aubrey is 15‑of‑19 on field‑goal attempts this season, with two blocks attributed to poor line protection, including a 62‑yard block and a 65‑yard miss against the Texans. He finished 2025 at 36‑of‑42, all misses from 50+ yards, and earned All‑Pro honors each of his first three years. In the 33‑30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Aubrey made 3 of 4 field goals and 20 of 21 extra points. Sorensen emphasizes trust among the special‑teams unit as the Cowboys, now 3‑5, head to Indianapolis.
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker warns that Indianapolis boasts an "explosive group," highlighting running back Jonathan Taylor’s 610 yards and eight touchdowns on 148 carries this season. Parker also praised the Colts’ talent pool—including Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Tyler Warren and Mo Alie‑Cox—and coach Shane Steichen’s scheme. He stressed the Cowboys’ focus on early pressure, citing Quinnen Williams’ five sacks, and emphasized a simple, execution‑driven defensive game plan after holding Arizona to just three first‑half points. The Colts (2‑6) host Dallas (3‑5) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday at noon CT on FOX.
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker warned Thursday that players who repeatedly make the same mistakes will see reduced snaps. After the 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals—where the defense surrendered 27 second‑half points—Parker emphasized that coaching clarity and mastering assignments on unscouted looks, tempo changes, and down‑and‑distance situations are the first steps to better execution. He noted that not every breakdown is a communication error; poor leverage, eye discipline, or execution can mimic miscommunication. Parker also praised senior defensive assistant Mike Pettine for helping the staff spot blind spots as the Cowboys, now 3‑5, prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts Sunday.
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker admits his own play‑calling errors contributed to the 33‑30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. He cites an overly aggressive swing pass out of the backfield and missed tackles that allowed Tyler Allgeier to rush for 147 yards, including a 63‑yard TD. Parker emphasizes the need for better composure, layered run defense, and consistent execution after the Cardinals erased a 24‑10 deficit in the fourth quarter. The interview also touches on Parker’s first year as play‑caller after joining the Cowboys in January.
Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams insists he never told Dak Prescott to play conservatively, emphasizing that the offense wants to be aggressive and create late‑game opportunities. After the Cowboys blew a 30‑24 lead with 1:05 left and lost 33‑30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals, Adams highlighted the need to better exploit blitzing defenses, noting the team has missed chances to turn pressure into big plays. He pointed out the Cowboys score 30+ points in five games (3‑2 record) but are 1‑11 when under 30. The loss dropped Dallas to 3‑5, a game behind the Giants, as they prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.