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Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison as fan anger and poor form hit boiling point

Nico Harrison (former Dallas Mavericks)
November 2025

Dallas dismissed general manager Nico Harrison following a home defeat to the Bucks that triggered “Fire Nico” chants from their own crowd. The move came months after the controversial trade sending Luka Doncic to Los Angeles for Anthony Davis. Harrison’s roster, hit by Anthony Davis’ extended absences, stumbled to a 3-8 record, souring fan sentiment and home atmosphere. Owner representative Patrick Dumont made the change, with Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi installed as co-interim GMs while Kidd stressed his focus remains on preparing the team on court.

Bucks rest Giannis Antetokounmpo with patellar tendinopathy

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

Giannis sits vs Hornets due to left knee patellar tendinopathy during a dense schedule block. He leads the league in scoring and remains top-10 in boards; Milwaukee manages load amid additional absences (Taurean Prince, Kevin Porter Jr.). Medical staff balance short-term rest with upcoming back-to-backs. Expect usage redistribution to guards and interior touches for secondary bigs, with monitoring of symptom response before ramp-up later in the week.

Grizzlies set 6-9 week timeline for Brandon Clarke return

Brandon Clarke (Memphis Grizzlies)
November 2025

Memphis announced Clarke is 6–9 weeks from returning after an arthroscopic procedure to address right knee synovitis, following prior right PCL and earlier left Achilles injuries that have disrupted recent seasons. Clarke’s progression targets swelling control and strength symmetry before on-court build-up. Memphis will monitor workload integration to stabilize their second unit’s rim pressure and defensive activity upon his return.

76ers sit Joel Embiid with right knee soreness vs Celtics

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
November 2025

Embiid was ruled out against Boston with right knee soreness and is undergoing evaluation. The former MVP has a history of knee issues, including last season’s arthroscopy that curtailed his campaign after 19 games. Philadelphia will lean on Tyrese Maxey’s usage and frontcourt committee minutes, keeping Embiid day-to-day pending imaging and response. Load management guardrails remain central to preserving his availability later in the season.

Suns’ Jalen Green out 4-6 weeks with hamstring strain

Jalen Green (Phoenix Suns)
November 2025

Green aggravated a right hamstring injury and will be re-evaluated in 4–6 weeks after playing only two games this season. He impressed on debut, then exited early in his second outing versus the Clippers as the issue flared again. The guard, a key piece of the Durant trade fallout, enters a monitored rehab block focused on progressive sprinting and eccentrics to reduce recurrence. Phoenix must redistribute on-ball creation while preserving long-term availability.

Cavaliers’ Darius Garland exits with left toe issue, status pending further evaluation

Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
November 2025

Garland left in the third quarter against Miami with a left toe problem, raising concern given June surgery on the same foot. He attempted to continue after halftime discussions but did not return, finishing with 11 points as Cleveland fell 140-138 in overtime. Coach Kenny Atkinson said updates are pending; Donovan Mitchell emphasized setbacks are part of recovery and praised Garland’s work. The guard had missed the first seven games while ramping up and had posted modest numbers in two outings; medical reassessment dictates near-term availability

Richie Adubato, longtime NBA/WNBA coach, dies at 87

Richie Adubato
November 2025

The former Mavericks head coach and Liberty boss—who led New York to three WNBA Finals and later served as Magic radio analyst—passed away at 87. Tributes from the Liberty, Magic, NBA and WNBA lauded his warmth, humor, and decades-long impact. Adubato’s career spanned four decades across high school, college, NBA and WNBA posts, highlighted by 100 Liberty wins and mentoring future Hall of Famers. Organizations remembered him as a connector who turned gyms into communities, shaping players and staffs well beyond results.

Nets’ Cam Thomas out 3–4 weeks with hamstring strain

Cam Thomas (Brooklyn Nets)
November 2025

Brooklyn’s leading scorer suffered a left hamstring strain versus Indiana and exits the rotation for up to a month. The guard, an impending UFA, previously dealt with recurring hamstring issues that limited him to 25 games last season. Coach Jordi Fernández flagged the need to replace scoring by committee and maintain identity. Thomas emphasized full recovery before return. Rookie Egor Denim stepped into the lineup; Brooklyn must stabilize shot creation and spacing while protecting against re-injury risk.

Fox to debut for Spurs on Saturday vs Pelicans

De’Aaron Fox (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

fter March finger surgery and an offseason hamstring setback, Fox is cleared for his first game of the season. He averaged 19.7 points in 17 games with San Antonio last year before Victor Wembanyama’s DVT ended the rookie’s season. Expect minutes management and two-guard creation with staggered usage alongside primary wings. Early emphasis: rim pressure, pace, and late-clock bailout scoring to balance the offense while timing ramps.

Heat rule out Adebayo for Friday; toe sprain confirmed

Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
November 2025

Adebayo exited early vs Denver with left big-toe sprain; MRI confirmed injury, day-to-day. Miami were crushed on the glass without him as Nikola Jokić logged a 33-16-15 triple-double; Denver outrebounded Miami 61-38, 21-5 offensive boards. Expect Heat to patch the five with small-ball and drop-coverage adjustments, toggling zone to protect the paint. Offense shifts toward handoff-lite sets and guard pull-ups until Adebayo’s DHO hub returns. Monitoring soreness and propulsion off the toe is key.

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