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Magic star Paolo Banchero sustained a low-grade high ankle sprain and will miss multiple weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Mikel Brown Jr.’s second career game could present him with a long-awaited matchup against his friend and mentor, Donovan Mitchell.

Lendeborg bragged about his individual defense on Doncic, who went off for 28 points in the blowout loss.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly avoided a major blow during their season opener against the Golden State Warriors when Jake LaRavia was forced to leave the game early due to an ankle injury. He was ruled out for the team’s game against the LA Clippers on Friday, but head coach JJ Redick […] The post JJ Redick hopeful for quick Jake LaRavia injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 23: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives by Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of basketball game at Spectrum Center on October 23, 2026 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. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta H...

Emotions ran high at the Pacers’ home opener in an unexpected way. The 2025 Eastern Conference champions, who welcomed back Tyrese Haliburton for his first home game since he tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals 16 months ago, found themselves on the receiving end of a dominant Mavericks performance. But during...

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE vi...

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the second half of Friday night's game against the Pacers because of left shoulder soreness.

The Hallway Rivalry between the Lakers and Clippers is dead. It’s a relic of the past. It’s a cemetery of unrealized fun.  It was never a real rivalry.  Not when the Lakers have won 17 championships while the Clippers have never reached the championship round in their 56-year franchise history.  But there were brief pockets...

Pacers shooting guard Ben Sheppard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee, the team confirmed in its latest injury report (via Twitter). Head coach Rick Carlisle said prior to Friday’s home opener vs. Dallas that Sheppard, who suffered the injury in Wednesday’s win over New Orleans, will be sidelined “a little […]

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ATLANTA (AP) — Angel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court. In her first season with Atlanta, she's already become the team's emotional leader and now has the Dream two wins away from the first WNBA championship in franchise history.

Players in the WNBA Finals say they are concentrating on preparing for the upcoming game and not President Donald Trump's criticism of them and others in the league for leaving the court prior to the national anthem being played.

Micah Peavy and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a Two-Way contract. Peavy was the 40th pick in 2025 and played 61 games with four starts as a rookie for the New Orleans Pelicans last season, averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists. Peavy was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies before the start of the regular season.

LeBron James will miss the Sixers' game Saturday night against the Bucks to manage low back pain/sciatica. It will be James' first missed game of the season.

The Indiana Fever are making major front-office changes after Caitlin Clark’s third WNBA season.

Coach Taylor Jenkins’ Milwaukee Bucks squared off with Tiago Splitter’s Chicago Bulls at the FiServ Forum as Josh Giddey’s pregame injury status was revealed. Bucks guard Tyler Herro, who has a fan in Ryan Hollins, went right at Giddey and the Bulls, racking up nine points in nine minutes as he scored on a deft […] The post Watch Tyler Herro’s flashy 1st bucket in Milwaukee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Warriors will likely be without their starting backcourt on Saturday against the Suns in the second game of a back-to-back, Kevin Topley of NBCBayAreaSports.com writes. Brandin Podziemski tweaked a back injury during the team’s loss to Memphis on Friday. Podziemski, who missed the team’s opener against the Lakers, played 33 minutes and scored 18 […]

The Lakers were happy to have Rui Hachimura back at Crypto.com Arena.

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 25 in the second half, as the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the New York Knicks 107-103 at TD Garden on Friday night. Tatum scored seven of Boston’s final eight points to help the Celtics secure their first home win of the season and improve […] The post Celtics edge Knicks as Jayson Tatum scores 36 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The early returns on the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bam Adebayo haven’t been good. The Heat have been outscored by 46.9 points per 100 possessions in the 34 minutes that they have played together during the first two games. Minnesota coach Chris Finch, whose team beat the Heat in the season opener, believes the pairing will soon become […]

Angel Reese and Isobel Borlase. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox) | Getty Images Of all players from the 2024 WNBA Draft class, Angel Reese ranks second in career points per game, first in rebounds per game, with a WNBA-record 12.6, and fourth in assists per game. She also is one of just two players to have been selected as an All-Star even once, and she’s achieved the honor in all three years. All this after questions surrounding her height, as well as perceived lack of a midrange and 3-point shot, le...

One of the Indiana Fever's top executives has just departed and many believe that head coach Stephanie White will (or simply should) be next.

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Deni Avdija #8, Ja Morant #1 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a dominant season-open...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Tyrese Maxey #0 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was 50 years ago Thursday that Jul...

The Mavericks shocked the league by trading franchise star Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February 2025. Dallas reportedly ran a smear campaign to justify the shocking blockbuster deal, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Reports about Doncic’s weight, work ethic and other slanders surfaced about the superstar upon his arrival to Los Angeles. Luka...

Fever president Kelly Krauskopf, who oversaw the team as it made the playoffs for 12 consecutive seasons, has stepped down from her position.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards and Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards look on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Raptor...

Yaxel Lendeborg continues to catch flak for talking trash to Luka Doncic.