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.
Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones calls the 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals their toughest defeat of the season, blaming a defensive collapse in the closing minutes. After a solid first three quarters, the Cowboys gave up a 63-yard run by Tyler Allgeier and a crucial rough‑singing penalty by Rashan Gary that led to a game‑tying touchdown. Gary, acquired from Green Bay in March, recorded two assisted tackles, two QB hits, and the 15‑yard penalty that set up Trey McBride’s score. Jones praises the early defensive effort – five sacks and holding the Cardinals to three first‑half points – but stresses the need to avoid costly mistakes as the team heads to face the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 8.
Cowboys COO Stephen Jones says wideout George Pickens left Sunday’s 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals because of a hamstring issue and other minor health concerns, not dissatisfaction with his role. Pickens posted 2 catches for 48 yards, while CeeDee Lamb had 7 for 58. Jones stresses both receivers are "in a good place" and that target distribution shifts game‑to‑game. With the trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith suggests Dallas may need to move Pickens. The Cowboys face the Colts next Sunday at noon CT on FOX.
Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones says the team remains "close" to adding a player before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, following a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The Cowboys have linked to outside linebackers and recently acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary (Mar. 9) and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (Oct. 1). With a 3-5 record and a pivotal game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 8, Jones emphasizes the need for immediate improvement while weighing short‑term value against future assets.
The Dallas Cowboys suffer their fifth loss, falling 33-30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals, and now face health concerns for WR George Pickings. After eight starts, Pickings has 39 catches for 533 yards and two touchdowns but is dealing with hamstring issues, according to EVP Stephen Jones, who says he remains confident in Pickings and CeeDee Lamb. The team hopes to bounce back on Sunday at Indianapolis, needing a win to improve to 4-5 and keep playoff hopes alive.
The Dallas Cowboys blew a 24‑10 lead, losing 33‑30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 3, 2026. Coach Brian Schottenheimer explained why star receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were off the field late: specific personnel packages and earlier plays involving them, such as a touchdown to Ryan Flournoy. Lamb led the team with seven catches for 58 yards, while Pickens had two for 48 yards, and Dak Prescott finished with just 195 passing yards. The defeat drops Dallas to 3‑5, intensifying pressure on Schottenheimer amid fears of another sub‑.500 season.
Suns forward Dillon Brooks, ejected against the Denver Nuggets, mocks the officials with a sarcastic "mind‑reader" comment, claiming the foul was judged intentional despite his view that it was accidental. Brooks — a close friend of Jamal Murray from their national‑team days — says he’d rather avoid suspension and will be back for Monday’s matchup with the Golden State Warriors, hoping to match his 22‑point, 21‑minute effort from Friday. Coach Jordan Ott and teammates suggest the incident stems from Brooks’ reputation rather than any malicious intent.
Adam Schefter tells ESPN’s Pat McAfee show the Cardinals aren’t planning to move on from safety Budda Baker, praising his continued impact. Meanwhile, Rams head coach Sean McVay explains his special‑teams tweaks, stressing better kickoff coverage and the strategic use of kicker Josh to limit short-field penalties. In Seattle, guard Grey Zabel shifts from left to right tackle after the Seahawks acquire LT Quenton Nelson from the Colts, citing the chance to learn from Nelson’s elite run‑ and pass‑blocking. The notes, published Nov 3 2026 on NFLTradeRumors.co, spotlight roster moves and coaching insights across the NFC.
The Suns host the Warriors at Chase Center on Nov. 2, 2026, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green returning after resting in the previous matchup. The last meeting saw Devin Booker explode for 43 points, leading Phoenix to a 131-122 win over a depleted Warriors squad. Both teams enter the game with shaky starts—Phoenix is 0-4, ranking last in defensive rating, while Golden State sits 4-3 after a win over the Clippers without several key pieces. Key absences include Suns center Mark Williams (labrum surgery) and Warriors forward Al Horford; Suns forward Brandon Williams is questionable. The showdown pits Booker’s heroics against a full‑strength Warriors offense that leads the league in threes and ball movement.
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The Warriors host the Suns tonight despite key absences. Guard Brandon Williams (left quad contusion) and forward Gui Santos (left knee tendinitis) sit after recent outings, and veteran Al Horford sits with a low‑back issue. Long‑term injuries keep Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, and Kristaps Porziņģis out. Phoenix also misses interior presence as Mark Williams remains away after shoulder surgery. Both teams will play without these pieces, making the 7 p.m. PT clash at Chase Center a test of depth.
The Padres face a turbulent free‑agent market as the exclusive negotiation window closes and the CBA nears expiration. They lose bullpen coach Ben Fritz to the Diamondbacks and must decide the fate of left‑hander Adrián Morejón, whose projected $42‑$90 million deal may be out of reach. Meanwhile, key relievers Yuki Matsui, Kyle Hart, Wandy Peralta and arbitration‑eligible Jeremiah Estrada are set to stay, with Matsui signing a $6.5 million option for 2027 after a 1.83 ERA in 64 innings. Closer Mason Miller, also arbitration‑eligible, awaits his contract. A.J. Preller must balance these bullpen moves with glaring gaps in the starting rotation.