The Dallas Mavericks will hand out a Cooper Flagg Rookie‑of‑the‑Year bobblehead at three home games—Nov. 18 vs. the Warriors, Nov. 30 vs. the Celtics and Dec. 2 vs. the Magic—for fans who buy ticket packages through a special page. The bobblehead features Flagg in his Mavericks uniform with his rookie stats (21 pts, 6.7 reb, 4.5 ast) and may be signed. Each purchase caps at four tickets per game; the bobbleheads are pick‑up only at the arena. The Nov. 18 game also marks “Nellie Night” honoring late coach Don Nelson, with a $25,000 donation to the Humane Society. Flagg, the 2025‑26 Rookie of the Year, posted 21 points per game in 70 contests, joining Jason Kidd and Luka Dončić as Mavericks ROTY winners.
Stephen A. Smith links Draymond Green’s recent ejection—after a tussle with Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach that led to two technicals—to the infamous 2016 NBA Finals incident when Green’s suspension helped LeBron James and the Cavaliers mount a comeback. Smith argues that despite Green’s therapy work, his disciplinary record (six career suspensions and numerous postseason techs) threatens the Warriors’ title hopes, even as Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry downplay the incident following a 116-113 win over Phoenix. The analyst urges Green to stay composed, noting no further suspension is currently expected.
Former NBA forward Matt Barnes critiques Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks after the latter fled a scuffle with Warriors enforcer Draymond Green. On the All The Smoke podcast, Barnes says Brooks’ “tough‑guy” act crumbles when faced with a player like Green, labeling him a “troll” instead. The incident, which began when Green knocked down Suns big man Khaman Maluach, saw Brooks charge, receive a technical foul and Green get ejected. Barnes acknowledges Brooks’ scoring (about 20 p.p.g. last season) and agitator role but argues he should drop the tough label. The piece revisits Brooks’ contentious history with Golden State, including past ejections and altercations with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is exposing the flaw in paying too much attention to plus-minus numbers this early in the season.
The Warriors' player, Charles Bassey, calls out the Suns' fake toughness after Draymond Green's scuffle with Dillon Brooks got the veteran ejected.
Draymond Green edges toward the NBA record for ejections after his 26th career ejection in the Warriors’ 112‑107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 4, 2026. A late‑third‑quarter scuffle saw Green throw a foul on Khaman Maluach, then toss him, prompting a technical and a double‑technical on both Green and opponent Dillon Brooks. The incident sparked a bench brawl before the Warriors rallied, with Steph Curry saying the ejection “lit a fire” in the team. Green now sits second on the all‑time ejection list behind Rasheed Wallace (29).
Charles Bassey could make the Golden State Warriors quickly forget about an Yves Missi trade if he can deliver consistent performances as we saw on Monday.
Goodwin left Monday's game against the Warriors in the second quarter with a calf injury and did not return.
The Dallas Mavericks missed out on building a Cooper Flagg-era superteam after letting Yaxel Lendeborg slip to the Golden State Warriors in the draft.
After Golden State's 116-113 win over Phoenix, the Warriors sit 5-3 early in the season. Stephen A. Smith praised Draymond Green on his show, calling the 36‑year‑old “savvy,” “championship‑tried” and essential to any success, saying the team won’t win without him. Smith highlighted the contributions of Curry, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, Jimmy Butler and Brandon Podziemski, stressing that every “horse” matters. Green currently averages 3.2 points, five rebounds and 6.3 assists while shooting 38.9 percent, and the Warriors next face Miami on Thursday.
Warriors center Charles Bassey is proving a new and improved version of former champion Kevon Looney with his recent play for Golden State.
Devin Booker's clutch performance has sharply declined since February 1, 2026. In 11 tight-game appearances he posted a 3‑8 record, shooting 6‑20, with a –34 plus/minus and five assists to eight turnovers. By contrast, his first 19 clutch games that season were a bright 11‑8, 51.2% shooting and +27 plus/minus. After returning from an ankle injury, he fell to the league’s worst plus/minus among players with 20+ clutch shots, trailing stars like Jalen Brunson and Luka Dončić. The drop resurfaced on Nov. 2 against Golden State, where Booker’s 1‑of‑2 shooting, two turnovers and an offensive foul helped Phoenix lose. The article questions whether this is a fleeting slump or a deeper issue for the $57 million guard.
Kendrick Perkins slammed Warriors forward Draymond Green after the veteran’s ejection in Golden State’s 116‑113 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 3, 2026. While Stephen Curry praised the ejection as a spark for the team’s fifth straight victory, Perkins called Green a “liability,” noting he has contributed only four points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal this season. Curry’s 34 points and a 17‑point rally helped the Warriors (5‑3) clinch the game, and they now prepare to host the Miami Heat Thursday.
The re-signing of Gary Payton II looks even worse for the Golden State Warriors after they lost Dalen Terry to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
ESPN's Shams Charania doesn't believe Draymond Green will face additional punishment from the NBA after being ejected from Monday's 116-113 win over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter after shoving Khaman Maluach to the ground and aggressively grabbing the jersey of Dillon Brooks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder sign former Warriors G‑League wing Dalen Terry to a two‑year deal, adding depth amid a rash of injuries. Terry, the 2022 No. 18 draft pick, has averaged modest numbers but brings 6‑foot‑6 size and defensive versatility. The move comes as Jalen Williams’ grim ankle‑fibula fracture has many writing him off for the season, though analyst Zach Lowe says a playoff return isn’t ruled out. With Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren and others sidelined, Terry provides immediate help while Williams’ rehab could shape the Thunder’s postseason chances.
The Suns needed Dillon Brooks to get his technical tangling with Draymond Green to try and breathe some life into their already faltering season.
The Golden State Warriors still have a superstar in Stephen Curry—it's time to make the move they need to contend.
After a surprising 5-1 start to the 2026-27 season, the Portland Trail Blazers secured a 1-0 win over the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 2 and now face a daunting November slate. With 14 games left—nine against likely 2027 playoff teams and eight potential conference‑finalists—the blog invites fans to predict the Blazers’ final November record, listing matchups against the Suns, Lakers, Spurs, Thunder (twice), Kings, Timberwolves (twice), Bucks, Knicks, 76ers, Warriors and Pelicans. Will Portland go 15-0, tumble to 1-14, or land somewhere in the middle?
The Golden State Warriors say they are not looking to void Kristaps Porzingis’ contract despite his unexplained absence due to a health issue. A team source tells Hoops Wire that the deal remains intact, with Porzingis still owed $23 million and only $3 million guaranteed for next season, making it a possible trade asset but not a simple buyout. Meanwhile, Draymond Green and Al Horford are filling in at center alongside Charles Bassey and Graham Ike, as the club navigates a tight cap situation—about $300K under the second‑apron hard cap—while seeking a long‑term solution.
ClutchPoints unveils its first 2026‑27 NBA Rookie Power Rankings, led by Warriors phenom Yaxel Lendeborg. In eight games Lendeborg averages 21.5 points, 7 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 50% from the floor, sparking a five‑game winning streak after a 0‑3 start. Memphis rookie Cameron Boozer sits second, posting a double‑double (17.7 points, 10.3 rebounds) and a triple‑double at 19 years old, keeping the Grizzlies unbeaten at 6‑0. Third place goes to Bulls' Caleb Wilson, who logs 21.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and elite defensive stats. The rankings will update monthly as the rookie race for NBA Rookie of the Year intensifies.
Warriors forward Draymond Green receives his first ejection of the season (31st career) after a scuffle with Dillon Brooks during the Warriors' 116-113 win over Phoenix on Nov. 3, sparking a comeback that extended Golden State's streak to five. Charles Bassey steps up, delivering 25 points and 18 rebounds over two games to bolster a center rotation reshaped by Kristaps Porzingis' illness. Meanwhile, Suns guard Jalen Green struggles with shooting (6‑of‑20 FG, 0‑of‑6 3‑pt) despite posting 8 assists and rebounds, and Phoenix's most-used lineup posts a -29.9 net rating. Sacramento Kings lose Dylan Cardwell to a calf strain but snap a six‑game skid as rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. scores 25 in a win over Dallas, earning praise from coach Doug Christie and teammate Malik Monk.
Kendrick Perkins labels Warriors forward Draymond Green a "liability more than an asset" after Green’s ejection in a 116‑113 win over the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 2. The incident began when Suns center Khaman Maluach knocked Green down, prompting Green to shove him and spark a scuffle with Dillon Brooks, who later said Green was "tweaking all game." Green, averaging 3.2 points, 6.3 assists and 5.0 rebounds in his first six games, left early in the third quarter, yet Golden State rallied behind Stephen Curry’s 34 points and Charles Bassey’s career‑high 19. Opinions split on whether Green ignited the comeback or hurt the team.
The Golden State Warriors have won five straight games without Kristaps Porzingis, who remains out with a lingering health issue. While trade rumors swirl, the team rules out the extreme option of voiding Porzingis’ contract, citing cap complications, according to Danny Emerman of the San Francisco Standard. Acquired last season for Jonathan Kuminga, Porzingis has missed significant time but showed flashes alongside Curry and Green. With Stephen Curry still lighting up the court and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg emerging as a potential Rookie of the Year, the Warriors face the Miami Heat Thursday, seemingly moving forward without him.