The Warriors edge the Phoenix Suns 116‑113 at Chase Center, snapping a streak of early‑quarter deficits and extending their winning run to five games. Steph Curry delivers the clutch performance, hitting a decisive three‑pointer in the second half, while rookie Charles Bassey posts a career‑high night (details not included in the excerpt). The article grades each player, giving Will Richard a B for solid defense despite a -17 plus/minus, Yaxel Lendeborg a B after a strong second half, and Draymond Green a B‑minus following a technical ejection.
The Golden State Warriors outlasted the testy and physical Phoenix Suns 116-113 behind Stephen Curry's brilliance (34 points).
Stephen Curry scored 34 points, added seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Phoenix Suns 116-113 on Monday night at Chase Center.
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The Phoenix Suns are going to need some time to click into place, and how long that process takes will define their season.
The Phoenix Suns fall 116-113 to the Golden State Warriors, dropping to 1-4 on the season. Despite a 16-point second‑quarter lead and a hot first‑half free‑throw performance (13‑of‑14), the Suns falter late, committing turnovers and missing critical free throws. Devin Booker scores 26 points, shoots 8‑of‑18 and fouls out with under a minute left as Phoenix trails by five. Miles Bridges adds 21, Dillon Brooks 18, and bench standout Oso Ighodaro goes perfect 6‑of‑6. Stephen Curry leads the Warriors with 34 points, guiding Golden State's second‑half surge to the win.
Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks got into a heated altercation in the third quarter of tonight's NBA game between the Warriors and the Suns.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have outrighted first baseman Pavin Smith, removing him from the 40-man roster and reducing the roster count to 33. Smith, the former #7 overall pick, logged a .141/.236/.192 line in 89 plate appearances before a September pinch‑hit walk‑off home run against the Yankees. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz projects a $2.5 million arbitration salary, effectively a non‑tender, and Smith is expected to file for free agency imminently. Arizona now eyes left‑handed depth and may target free agents like Jake Bauers, Ty France, or explore trades for Andrew Vaughn or Spencer Torkelson.
The Phoenix Suns lose guard Jordan Goodwin to a right‑calf injury during Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Goodwin limped out with 1:24 left in the second quarter and did not return, finishing with four points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 10 minutes. The calf issue marks his second recent injury, following a similar setback in the Suns’ playoff series last season. Goodwin, 28, signed a three‑year, $19 million deal this offseason after posting 8.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game last year.
Draymond Green grabbed Suns center Khaman Maluach and threw him down to the floor, which Dillon Brooks took exception to.
Warriors forward Draymond Green receives his first ejection of the 2026‑27 season during the Nov. 2 game at Chase Center against the Phoenix Suns. After feeling shoved by Suns center Khaman Maluach, Green tackled him, sparking a scuffle that also involved former rival Dillon Brooks, whom Green shoved in the neck. A replay review totals two technical fouls and triggers Green’s ejection two minutes into the second half, while Brooks also gets a technical. The league is expected to review the incident for a possible fine or suspension.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is out for the remainder of the 2026 season after an ankle injury in the upset win over the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran, who signed a two‑year, up‑to‑$12 million deal in March, finished the year with 26 catches for 263 yards. His absence hurts a Cardinals receiving group already thin, leaving Michael Wilson as the clear top option. Arizona sits 3‑5, last in the NFC West, and heads to Seattle for a Week 9 showdown against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks on Nov. 8.
The Portland Trail Blazers snapped a 16‑year winless streak in Denver by beating the Nuggets 118‑110 on Nov. 2, 2026. Deni Avdija led with 28 points, while Donvan Clingan dominated the glass with 18 rebounds, 17 points, 4 blocks and 9 offensive boards. Jamal Murray’s 35‑point effort wasn’t enough, as Portland rallied from a double‑digit deficit in the second quarter and corrected a free‑throw shortfall in the second half. The win sets up a road game against the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 4.
During the 2026 NBA Playoffs play‑in round, Warriors forward Draymond Green is ejected after a heated clash with the Phoenix Suns. In the third quarter, Green collides with rookie center Khaman Maluach, then throws him to the floor. Suns forward Dillon Brooks rushes in, confronting Green, which leads to a double technical on Green and a technical on Brooks. The incident highlights Brooks’ role as the Suns’ emotional leader and the growing physical rivalry between Phoenix and Golden State.
Draymond Green is ejected in the third quarter of the Warriors' November 2 game at Chase Center after a scuffle that began when he threw Suns center Khaman Maluach to the floor. Suns forward Dillon Brooks intervened, leading to a heated exchange and two technical fouls that automatically disqualify Green. The 36‑year‑old finished with four points, four rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes, while Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 27 points as they trail the Suns in the fourth quarter. Their rivalry dates back to 2023, when Brooks publicly called Green a “clown.”
Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks have gotten into plenty of scuffles during their respective careers, and they went face-to-face during Monday's contest between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns.
In a heated Warriors‑Suns matchup on Nov. 2, 2026, Draymond Green was ejected after a third‑quarter scuffle. Green threw Suns rookie Khaman Maluach to the floor, prompting teammate Dillon Brooks to intervene. Green then grabbed Brooks’ jersey near his throat, leading officials to assess a double technical foul and send Green out of the game. The incident highlights the volatile dynamic between Green’s explosive style and Brooks’ protective defense.
The Portland Trail Blazers snap an 18‑game road skid in Denver by beating the Nuggets 118‑110, improving to 5‑1 early in the season. Deni Avdija leads with 28 points, Damian Lillard adds 20, and Donovan Clingan dominates the boards with 17 points, 18 rebounds. Jamal Murray’s 35‑point effort and Nikola Jokic’s 26‑point near‑triple‑double aren’t enough. Portland’s 15‑of‑41 three‑point shooting (36.6%) and a 21‑9 edge on offensive rebounds, highlighted by Clingan’s nine boards, prove decisive. The win sets up a Wednesday road game against the Phoenix Suns.
The Seattle Seahawks’ loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night keeps them stuck at 4‑4 and eighth in the NFC, just one game out of a Wild Card spot. A win would have vaulted them into the final playoff berth, but the defeat leaves them tied with the Los Angeles Rams (who hold the tiebreaker disadvantage) and trailing the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, the NFC North’s four teams sit comfortably in the postseason, and the San Francisco 49ers clinch the top seed after Minnesota falls. The article breaks down the complex 3‑5 tiebreaker scenario that determines seeds 10 through 13, highlighting how Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Arizona and Dallas are positioned.
The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2026 postseason by two wins, and a sudden, unexplained 13‑game stretch without star infielder Ketel Marte raised questions about his future. Insider Jim Bowden warns that trading the 33‑year‑old will be tough because Marte holds a no‑trade clause and must agree to any move. With four seasons and $77.5 million guaranteed left on his contract—and a declining OPS (.748 in 2026 vs .893 in 2025)—Arizona may need to absorb part of his salary if a trade materializes. Bowden explains the contractual hurdles and the roster implications of any potential deal.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer says his sole focus is Sunday’s 1 p.m. CT game at Indianapolis, not roster moves. After a 33‑30 overtime loss to Arizona dropped Dallas to 3‑5, he praised Jerry, Stephen and Will for handling trade talks while he concentrates on beating the Colts. He believes the team has talent but lacks consistency, especially finishing games strong. The Cowboys recently added cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh for a 2028 second‑round and a 2027 sixth‑round pick; Porter is currently sidelined with an ankle injury. Stephen Jones remains open to further acquisitions before the deadline.
After Rashan Gary’s roughing‑the‑passer penalty gave Arizona a 15‑yard gain that set up Trey McBride’s game‑tying touchdown in a 33‑30 overtime loss, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Gary was pulled from the field and reprimanded, with the incident revisited in the team meeting. Schottenheimer praised Dallas’s improved pass rush—five sacks for 42 yards—and highlighted Quinnen Williams’ two sacks, but admitted coverage breakdowns on the McBride and Michael Wilson touchdowns. Acquired from Green Bay in March, the Pro‑Bowl LB is still valued despite the mistake. The Cowboys (3‑5) head to Indianapolis on Nov. 8.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer pushes back on claims the team went too conservative in the 33‑30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He says Dallas stayed patient with the run game but failed to finish drives on both sides of the ball, citing missed opportunities late in regulation and a conservative overtime kickoff. Schottenheimer also denies any disconnect with Dak Prescott, explains why receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were rested, and outlines the game‑ending scenarios the team expected but didn’t execute. The Cowboys fall to 3‑5 and head to Indianapolis for a Sunday matchup.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer warns that rookie OLB Malachi Lawrence could miss several weeks with an ankle injury, while DBs Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke enter concussion protocol after the Cowboys’ 33-30 OT loss to Arizona on Nov. 2. Tight end Jake Ferguson and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. also wrestle ankle issues. Lawrence, the 23rd overall pick, logged 13 tackles, a sack and two passes defensed in 37 snaps versus the Cardinals. Downs, who played 509 defensive snaps this season, was ruled out late in the fourth quarter, and Locke was hurt during Arizona’s game‑winning drive. The Cowboys head to Indianapolis on Nov. 8 for their next matchup.
Leonard Fournette, co‑host of the "4th and South" podcast, declares he’s "done" with the Dallas Cowboys after their 33‑30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. In the clip, he blasts quarterback Dak Prescott – noting the $240 million, four‑year extension with a no‑trade clause – and praises former Jaguars teammate Gardner Minshew II, who came off the bench to throw three fourth‑quarter TDs and lead Arizona’s comeback. Fournette even suggested Jerry Jones should strip the team down to the studs. The Cowboys, now 3‑5, head to Indianapolis next week.