Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 30, 2026

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When the Miami Heat acquired superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason via trade, the prevailing thought was they would become legit contenders in the Eastern Conference. However, that has not yet materialized as the Heat have gotten off to a slow start to the year at 1-4. But amid the team’s poor start, Antetokounmpo has […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic feat proves he’s not to blame for Heat’s brutal start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:Nets DailyOutlet infoOct 30, 5:02 PM ET

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Nets 125-124 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images ...

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Tre Johnson #12 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

Publisher:Bullets ForeverOutlet infoOct 30, 9:54 PM ET

The Wizards rode a swarming and stingy defense to overcome a slow offensive start and beat the Charlotte Hornets, 95-79 in their opening NBA Cup contest of 2026. Washington asserted themselves midway through the second quarter, closing the half on a 16-8 run to take a 51-46 halftime lead. The run continued when play resumed in the second half with the Wizards blasting the Hornets 28-13 in the third period. The fourth quarter was a lead-retention grind — the Wizards cause abetted by a Charlott...

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Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoOct 30, 5:06 PM ET

The Cavaliers gave Mario Hezonja until Nov. 15 to show them why they should guarantee his one-year, $2.8 million contract. Five games in, Chris Fedor of cleveland.com figures they’ve seen enough. Hezonja has played at least 15 minutes in every game, and Thursday in Atlanta offered a pretty good example of why Kenny Atkinson keeps […] The post Cavs Notes: Mario Hezonja, Donovan Mitchell, Meleek Thomas appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoOct 30, 2:18 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Boston Celtics on Friday. On Monday, the Bulls lost to the Celtics 134-99. Then they lost to the New York Knicks, 133-127, to start the year 1-4. Jalen Smith is listed as questionable on the NBA injury report with a left finger sprain. Smith has been filling in at center […] The post Is Jalen Smith playing tonight? Bulls vs Celtics injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.