The Charlotte Hornets fall 101-96 to the Phoenix Suns after a disastrous 14 turnovers in the first 16:30 and another 18 later, costing them 36 easy Suns points. Despite out‑rebounding the Suns offensively and a late surge from Coby White and Christian Anderson's career‑high 13 points, Charlotte couldn't protect the defensive glass, allowing Phoenix second‑chance scores. Devin Booker sparked the Suns in the final minutes to seal the win. Highlights include Anderson’s back‑to‑back 3‑point nights and Moussa Diabate’s eight offensive boards, while Miles Bridges sputtered with just 11 points. The Hornets get two days rest before a Sunday matinee versus the Clippers.
Jordan Ott credited Phoenix’s defensive pressure and ability to disrupt Charlotte’s offense after the Suns forced 27 turnovers in Thursday’s 101-96 victory.
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Devin Booker scored 30 points in Phoenix’s 101-96 win over Charlotte, but the Suns star stressed that the team still has work to do after its 1-5 start.
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Devin Booker scored 30 points and made a decisive late three-pointer as the Phoenix Suns held off the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 on Thursday night.
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Devin Booker scores 30 points to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Charlotte Hornets 101-96, while climbing to 78th on the NBA’s all‑time scoring list with 18,401 career points, overtaking Tracy McGrady’s 18,381. Booker shoots 6-for-9 in the first half, adds seven assists and three steals, and hits a clutch 3‑pointer with 28 seconds left. Miles Bridges contributes 11 points for the Hornets, but the Suns secure their fourth win in five games after a 1‑5 start. The Suns close their seven‑game home stretch against the Lakers on Nov. 15.
The Phoenix Suns are still searching for the right flow, and they were able to do it again with a win on Thursday.
Seattle’s offensive coordinator Brian Fleury says backup quarterback Drew Lock’s oblique and lingering elbow issues pose no concern ahead of the Week 10 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Lock, who stepped in for injured starter Sam Darnold, threw for a modest 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals last week despite limited reps. The former New York Giants backup, who logged over 1,000 passing yards in eight games in 2024 and four starts for Seattle in 2023, is expected to lead the Seahawks until Darnold returns as Seattle eyes another Super Bowl run.
Pity poor Carson Beck. The Cardinals’ third-round rookie quarterback is making his first NFL start on Sunday. Already threadbare at wide receiver, Arizona lost its No. 1 wideout, Michael Wilson, to a season-ending neck injury this week. The Cardinals’ top ... read more »
Devin Booker scores 30 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including a clutch 3 with 23 seconds left, as the Phoenix Suns edge the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 on Nov. 13, 2026. Despite outsized rebounding (Hornets 64‑43) and forcing 27 turnovers, Phoenix struggles on the glass and shoots poorly from three (13‑of‑42). The Hornets, missing Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller, rely on Coby White’s 21 points and Miles Bridges’ 11, but the Suns’ bench sparks the early lead. The win moves Phoenix to 5‑6, highlighting lineup inconsistencies and Jalen Green’s reduced minutes.
The Philadelphia Eagles have waived veteran wide receiver Hollywood Brown, sources say. Both parties agreed the move benefits everyone, and Brown—29, a 2019 first‑round pick—likely heads to a playoff contender for the season’s final stretch. He previously played for the Ravens, Cardinals, and Chiefs, and entered 2026 on a rookie contract that became fully guaranteed after a fifth‑year option. This year he appeared in four games, tallying five catches for 63 yards before the release.
Here's a rundown of all the injuries the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams are dealing with ahead of their Week 10 matchup.
The Los Angeles Rams place leading receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve after he suffered MCL and PCL strains, plus turf toe, during the final snap of Sunday’s 24‑17 win over Washington. Nacua, who posted a season‑high 150 yards and a TD in that game, has led the team with 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns in seven contests. His injury follows Davante Adams’ hamstring rupture and Jordan Whittington’s IR move, leaving the Rams with limited depth; the next‑most productive pass‑catchers are Tyler Higbee (287 yards) and Kyren Williams (258 yards). The Rams sit 5‑4 and aim to bounce back against the Cardinals Sunday.
Skip Bayless praised the Bills' 23-6 Monday Night Football win over the Vikings but doubted its weight, arguing the game would have been different with Kyler Murray at quarterback instead of Carson Wentz. He reiterated his confidence in Buffalo’s AFC championship odds while stressing that quarterback availability, not the score, defines the matchup’s true test. The Bills’ dominant defense and Josh Allen’s play solidified their push toward a conference title, yet Bayless remains skeptical until they face fully healthy opponents.
Patrick Mahomes' first-ever memorabilia drops as the Chiefs rebound to 6‑2 with a 35‑12 win over the Jets. Mahomes tossed 23 of 31 passes for 242 yards, two TDs and no picks, snapping a two‑game skid and keeping Kansas City in the AFC West race. Topps announces signed Mahomes cards in its upcoming Chrome Football set, sparking collector buzz. The Chiefs head to Atlanta next Sunday, eyeing a tie with the 7‑2 Broncos, then host Arizona before a late‑season road swing. Fans and collectors alike watch as Mahomes aims to steer Kansas City back to the playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is placed on injured reserve after spraining his PCL and MCL in Week 9 against Washington. Coach Sean McVay says the knee injury will keep Nacua out for "extended time," likely sidelining him through the Cardinals game and the Thanksgiving matchup, with a possible return in Week 14 versus the 49ers. Nacua posted a 150-yard, one‑TD performance last week, bringing his season totals to 70 catches (tied for third in the NFL) and 715 yards (seventh overall) despite missing two September games. His loss adds to the Rams' woes, as they sit 5‑4 without Davante Adams.
Miles Bridges says winning is his top priority ahead of his first game back against the Charlotte Hornets since joining the Phoenix Suns. The former eight‑year Hornet reflects on the lessons learned in Charlotte and how he’s embraced a tougher defensive role and rebounding focus in Phoenix. While he acknowledges the nostalgia, Bridges stresses that securing the win matters most as he looks to help the Suns succeed.
The Los Angeles Rams officially place rookie star WR Puka Nacua on injured reserve after he suffers an MCL/PCL sprain and turf toe, sidelining him for the next four games. To fill the vacancy, the team signs WR Brennan Presley and adds WR Tyler Scott to the practice squad. Nacua, who has logged 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns this season, joins fellow wideout Davante Adams, who is out with a hamstring strain. The Rams sit 5-4 and look to rebound against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday.
Gabriel Moreno finishes sixth in the NL MVP race, earning three third‑place votes and outpolling Fernando Tatís. The Diamondbacks' shortstop posted a career‑high .311/.388/.488 line over 130 games, with 16 homers, 33 doubles, 83 runs and a 141 wRC+, securing an All‑MLB First Team nod and a Gold Glove. While Yordan Álvarez and Pete Crow‑Armstrong claim the AL and NL MVPs, Moreno becomes the only D‑Backs player to receive votes, marking the fourth consecutive season the franchise places a player in the top six. He also won the batting title and awaits Silver Slugger results.
The Diamondbacks may not be close on a Ketel Marte trade, but they are getting calls about their younger pieces.
Grayson Allen returns to the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday and reflects on his deep ties to the Phoenix Suns. The former guard logged a career‑high 42 points, nearly setting a franchise 3‑point record, before evolving into a versatile scorer and playmaker. After Phoenix traded Allen, Royce O’Neale and a 2031 first‑round pick for Miles Bridges, Allen expressed gratitude, saying the Suns are the team he feels most connected to. Now with the Charlotte Hornets, he’s thrust into the starting lineup amid injuries, hoping to deliver a performance that will remind Suns fans of his impact both on and off the court.
Kyle Shanahan updates the 49ers on WR Mike Evans, who remains week‑to‑week after an Achilles injury with no return date. Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur praises third‑round rookie QB Carson Beck, saying he’s ready to take the reins and will get his first start this Sunday. Rams head coach Sean McVay confirms WR Puka Nacua stays off IR but will miss a stretch, while Davante Adams is slated to return after the Week 11 Packers game. Seahawks' Mike Macdonald notes QB Drew Lock is progressing on his oblique and elbow issues, with his rep‑management plan unchanged.
Miles Bridges faces his former team for the first time, while Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale make their first returns to the Valley since being traded.
The Los Angeles Rams place star receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games after he tore his PCL and MCL on the final play of Week 9’s win over Washington. Coach Sean McVay had hoped to keep Nacua off IR for roster flexibility, but the move is now official. The Rams also lose Davante Adams for Sunday’s matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, entering a Week 11 bye with uncertainty about both players’ return dates. McVay aims to have Adams back against the Packers, but timelines remain unclear.
The article examines why Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has used far less pre‑snap motion in 2026, especially when the team falls behind. After a Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Schottenheimer explained that trailing changes play‑calling calculus, opting for shotgun, spread formations rather than under‑center, run‑action sets that facilitate motion. Former Cowboys tight end Greg Olsen expands on the tactical trade‑offs, noting that motion can disrupt protection schemes and defensive reads, making it less viable in two‑minute comeback scenarios. The piece highlights the contrast between modern high‑motion offenses and the Cowboys’ current approach.
Seattle quarterback Drew Lock downplays his nagging oblique strain ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 10 clash with the Las Vegas Raiders. After stepping in for an injured Sam Darnold and guiding Seattle to a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals—throwing 175 yards, a TD and no interceptions—Lock says the injury sits in the back of the muscle and isn’t hampering his throw. He practiced early on Sunday and is set to start, keeping his perfect 2‑0 record as a 2026 starter. Seattle sits 5-4, trailing the 49ers in the NFC West.