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The Golden State Warriors have started their season 0-2, now heading to Phoenix with Steph Curry and Brandin Podziemski not expected to play.

An overreliance on their superstar and a new starter have the Spurs struggling to find their rhythm.

Despite the Kings' loss on Friday, Darius Acuff Jr. and Domantas Sabonis showed the beginnings of what could be a formidable duo in Sacramento.

Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie Darryn Peterson made the go-ahead free throws with 50.5 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz edged the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 on Friday night at Delta Center. Peterson’s two free throws put Utah ahead late in a tightly contested finish, and the Jazz held […] The post Jazz edge Pelicans in thriller as Darryn Peterson delivers late appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston were together on Friday. The Indiana Fever, for their part, put the spotlight on their All-Star guard.

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 with a 125-117 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler combined for 73 points at Crypto.com Arena. Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points and nine assists, shooting 10-for-13 from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range. Kessler […] The post Doncic, Reaves, Kessler combine for 73 points in Lakers’ win over Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to media after the game against the LA Clippers on October 23, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images LOS ANGELES — As Walker Kessler gazed up and down the box score at the podium in the middle of his postgame presser following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-117 win over the crosstown Clippers, something caught his attention and sto...

The Rockets get a huge win over a division rival

Free throw woes held back the Spurs offense in a playoff-like game in Austin.

The national anthem controversy surrounding the WNBA Finals has drawn increasing scrutiny, yet the reasons behind the teams’ pregame routine remain largely unexplained. After three consecutive games saw the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream leave the court before the anthem, several key figures finally addressed the issue ahead of Game 4.

Candace Parker found herself under fire while calling the Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs game.

Phoenix is prioritizing affordable contracts, veteran experience and players who can fill immediate needs.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 23: Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Utah Jazz celebrates during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 23, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Put Wednesday night’s embarrassing 20 point drubbing in Memphis down to first night jitters, a team still finding its offensive and defensive chemistry, and an other worldly performance by Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome. Frid...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks guards Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on April 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

I joined the BIGPLAY Cleveland show and I can tell you I didn’t overreact to the Cavaliers’ season-opening meltdown vs. the 76ers. But I sure didn’t take it easy on them, either. You can listen to my entire semi-rant in this very post. All I can tell you is … well, my complete thoughts are […] The post Talkin’ Cavs: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Kenny Atkinson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Victor Wembanyama showed off his bag of dunking the ball in unique ways during the San Antonio Spurs’ clash with the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Wembanyama started the fourth season of his budding NBA career with the Spurs. He enjoyed his best campaign to date last season, leading the Spurs to their first NBA […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets crafty with behind-the-back reverse jam vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ty Jerome scored 28 points and rookie Cameron Boozer delivered the go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds remaining as the Memphis Grizzlies erased a 12-point deficit in the final 3:47 to beat the Golden State Warriors 111-108 on Friday night at Chase Center. Memphis trailed 106-94 after De’Anthony Melton’s three-pointer with 3:47 left, but the Warriors […] The post Jerome, Boozer lead Grizzlies past Warriors with late comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cavaliers Kenny Atkinson saw the same thing everyone else did. The Sixers turned up the pressure, and the Cavs didn’t have a good enough answer. “They upped their pressure and physicality. It was pretty clear. We did not handle it well,” Atkinson said after Cleveland squandered a 29-point lead in its season opener, via Zach […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Nets, Raptors, Scottie Barnes appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on October 23, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Surprise, surprise: the Gold...

The Warriors appeared to be in control before "pretty much everything went wrong" in the final four minutes, when the Grizzlies rallied from 12 down to win 111-108.

Nets 2025 first-round picks Drake Powell, Danny Wolf, and Ben Saraf were left out of coach Jordi Fernández's rotation in Brooklyn's season opener.

Dalton Johnson delivers the takeaways from the Golden State Warriors' loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at Chase Center.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 21: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during a regular season game on December 21, 2024 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 2024 NBAE (Phot...

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Tristi Rodriguez delivers the takeaways from the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night at Golden 1 Center.

Darko Rajaković has Toronto Raptors fans believing this team can win in more ways than one. That’s after guiding his squad to a gritty 112-102 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Following their 43-point blowout on opening night, the Raptors faced a tougher challenge at Capital One Arena. However, they held firm down […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have struck gold by acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. After dazzling fans with his impressive dunking display on opening night, Kessler once again captured their attention during Friday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kessler’s steal-and-slam dunk combination in the first quarter of Friday’s game was just […] The post Lakers fans fall further in love with Walker Kessler after steal-slam dunk combo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ace Bailey is still searching for his place in a crowded Utah Jazz rotation, but head coach Will Hardy has no complaints about what the second-year forward brings every day. Before Utah’s home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, Hardy was asked about Bailey’s role. “His role is just that, is to […] The post Jazz HC Will Hardy reveals why it’s a ‘joy’ to coach Ace Bailey appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight game to begin the season on Friday after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Friday evening, 125-117.