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Fantasy Tips 4: Streaks

The fourth edition of Fantasy Tips highlights four NBA matchups shaped by winning and losing streaks as week four heats up. The Utah Jazz, mired in a seven‑game skid, face a struggling Miami Heat, while the Memphis Grizzlies try to bounce back from three straight losses against the Denver Nuggets. The Chicago Bulls meet a Wembanyama‑led San Antonio Spurs, and the Spurs' potential nine‑game streak clashes with a Golden State Warriors team riding a seven‑game run behind Steph Curry and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Each preview offers a Laki Play lineup with captains, vice‑captains and key fantasy picks.

Warriors won’t give up picks for Myles Turner

The Golden State Warriors are exploring ways to move Kristaps Porzingis before the Dec. 15 reaggregation deadline but refuse to surrender draft picks for a deal. Trade talks involve the Bulls (Jalen Smith), Pelicans, and most notably the Bucks, who want Myles Turner—still under an $82.6 M contract through 2029—in exchange for picks and possibly Moses Moody. Turner, averaging 7.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks, is struggling on a 1‑9 Bucks team and carries a hefty salary, while Porzingis sits out with no current salary and could be bought out. The Warriors favor a low‑cost, movable asset like Smith over sacrificing future draft capital.

Warriors vs. Pelicans injury report: No Zion Williamson or Trey Murphy III

The Warriors aim for an eighth straight win and a home‑stand sweep against the Pelicans, but both squads face significant injury woes. Golden State lists guard Will Richard (left thumb UCL tear), Gary Payton II (left knee inflammation), Jimmy Butler III (right ACL repair), Moses Moody (left patellar tendon surgery) and Kristaps Porziņģis (not with team) as out, while Gui Santos remains available despite knee tendinitis. New Orleans is without Zion Williamson (rest), Trey Murphy III (bilateral patellar tendinopathy), Yves Missi (left knee contusion) and Trendon Watford (right ankle sprain). The game tips off at 7 p.m. PT on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area.

Islanders at Sharks game thread: Late night, not home

The New York Islanders and San Jose Sharks enter their matchup tied at seven wins, but their outlooks diverge. The Isles sit at 7‑6‑3, hoping to snap an 0‑2‑1 slump and solidify their play, while the Sharks lag at 7‑11‑1, feeling the pressure of a stalled rebuild. Injured stars Mat Barzal, Matías Maccelli and Ryan Pulock travel to California but will sit out; goaltender Ilya Sorokin is slated to start. The thread tracks lineups and live updates.

NFC Notes: Jauan Jennings, Gardner Minshew, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings declines a trade back to the 49ers, saying he’s comfortable in Minnesota. The Arizona Cardinals are evaluating quarterback Gardner Minshew’s elbow after a mid‑game hit, with HC Mike LaFleur warning the injury could be long‑term, while lineman Hjalte Froholdt remains in concussion protocol. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams stay quiet at the trade deadline, banking on the return of DE Myles Garrett, who posted three sacks and a forced fumble in a 5‑4 win over the Commanders, giving the team its first winning record this season. The article ties these NFC updates together.

Cardinals Signing QB Josh Johnson

The Arizona Cardinals add 40‑year‑old veteran quarterback Josh Johnson to their active roster from the Bengals’ practice squad, marking his 15th NFL team in 14 seasons. A former 2012 fifth‑round pick, Johnson has stints with the Buccaneers, 49ers, Browns, Chargers, Jets, Colts, Bills, Ravens, Giants, Texans, Raiders, and more, including a 2025 season with Washington where he threw for 372 yards, one TD and two picks. The move, reported by Adam Schefter, gives Arizona a seasoned backup as the 2026 season unfolds.

Islanders at Sharks game 20: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks host the New York Islanders tonight as part of a two-game home stand, debuting a striking Native American Heritage logo. Forward Alex Wennberg returns to the lineup after the Sharks sent prospect Filip Bystedt to the AHL, sparking discussion on the move's impact. The article provides line combinations, a live game thread, and streaming details for fans.

Report: Warriors Rejected Trade Offer From Bucks For Porzingis's Contract

The Golden State Warriors reject a Milwaukee Bucks proposal to swap Kristaps Porzingis’s $20 million contract for Myles Turner, citing no interest in adding draft picks or giving up Moses Moody. Bucks are willing to absorb Porzingis’s salary but want draft compensation, which the Warriors refuse. Turner, down to 7.1 points in 10 games and carrying $57 million over two more years, would also require extra assets. Meanwhile, Moody thrives with 12.1 ppg and 40% from three, leaving the trade off the table for now.

What’s Going on in the Pacific Division: Ducks on a five-game winning streak, Sharks on a five-game losing streak

The Pacific Division battle intensifies as the Anaheim Ducks ride a five‑game winning streak to a 10‑7‑1 record and third place, highlighted by 5‑3 wins over the Oilers, Flames and Penguins. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames sit just four points out of a playoff spot at 8‑9‑1 after a 2‑1 win over the Sharks and a 4‑3 OT victory over the Flyers, but they dropped a 5‑3 game to the Ducks. The Oilers remain atop at 12‑3‑3 despite recent narrow losses, while the Sharks slump to a five‑game skid (7‑11‑1). With the Kraken, Kings, Canucks and others scrambling, the next week’s home‑and‑away matchups could reshuffle the standings.

Player review: Osleivis Basabe

Osleivis Basabe’s 2026 MLB debut with the San Francisco Giants started with a flash—8‑for‑24, three homers and eight RBIs in his first eight games, yielding a +0.637 Win Probability Added. However, the spark fizzled as he went 18‑for‑105 over the remaining 38 games, posting a -1.057 WPA, a .202/.268/.341 slash line, five home runs and a 71 wRC+. Despite reverse platoon splits (.747 OPS vs. right‑handers, .406 vs. left‑handers) and better road production, his on‑field miscues and lackluster defense led the Giants to release him, making him a free agent at 26. The piece evaluates whether Basabe can rebound as a backup infielder or become a forgotten bridge player between eras.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak staunchly defends defensive staff despite recent slide

After a 38-17 loss to the 49ers, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak publicly backs defensive coordinator Rob Leonard and the entire defensive staff. Kubiak rejected any talk of shuffling coaches, saying he’ll stick to the game plan and improve. The recap notes Maxx Crosby’s lone sack on Brock Purdy, strong linebacker performances from Nakobe Dean (18 tackles) and Quay Walker (11), and a single interception by Tre'Dan Stukes. The Raiders, now 4-5, have allowed 27+ points in each game since week three.

Why Yaxel Lendeborg has changed Warriors’ ‘outlook,’ according to Ramona Shelburne

NBA insider Ramona Shelburne says rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has already reshaped the Golden State Warriors' outlook. Coming off a national championship with Michigan, Lendeborg is averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4 assists over his first 10 games, shooting 50.4% from the floor and 40.4% from three. His impact has helped the Warriors post a 7‑3 start, sitting fifth in the West, and sparked talk of a new star alongside Stephen Curry. Shelburne highlighted his Rookie‑of‑the‑Year candidacy during a recent ESPN segment.

The 1 trade 49ers must make in final week before 2026 NFL trade deadline after adding DeForest Buckner

The San Francisco 49ers, after adding Pro Bowl interior lineman DeForest Buckner for a 2027 fourth‑round pick, should act now to fill their depleted receiver corps. With Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk sidelined, the article argues the 49ers must trade a 2027 third‑rounder to the Indianapolis Colts for rookie WR Josh Downs before the November 9 deadline. Downs, a 25‑year‑old slot receiver on an expiring contract, fits Kyle Shanahan’s short‑ and intermediate‑route scheme and offers immediate depth without long‑term risk. The third‑round price matches the Colts’ ask and beats competing offers, giving San Francisco a boost in its championship push.

Will Jordan Poole play vs Warriors as Pelicans come to Chase?

The Warriors close a six‑game homestand tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans, and former Warrior Jordan Poole suits up in a Pelicans jersey after sitting out Sunday as a coach’s decision DNP. Poole, now in the final year of his $123 million extension, has struggled on New York’s bench, averaging six points on 19 % shooting. Meanwhile, rookie sensation Yaxel Lendeborg is stealing the spotlight, posting 37 points against the Clippers and ranking among Warriors greats for 200+ points in his first 10 games. Golden State enters the game 7‑0 after a historic comeback from 0‑3, while the Pelicans sit 4‑6 without Yves Missi. Tip‑off is 7 p.m. PT.

Simon Edvinsson Training In Nashville; 6 Teams Linked in Trade Talks With Red Wings

Restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson trains in Nashville with private coach Dustin Smith, a move prompted by fellow Swede Filip Forsberg. With Detroit and Edvinsson still far from a new deal, the 23‑year‑old—Detroit’s top‑pairing blueliner and sixth overall pick in 2021—faces a December 1 deadline to sign or miss the season. Six clubs are reportedly in talks with the Red Wings: Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens and Seattle Kraken. The Predators have a scouting advantage, while the Sharks lead trade chatter, though a deal remains elusive.