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Luka Doncic is the Lakers star opposing players love to hate, but his energy and reputation for perturbing players and fans is what makes him great.

Game Details Date Saturday, October 24 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location XFinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for this afternoon's game: Philadelphia Home Broadcast NBC Sports Philadelphia Milwaukee Away Broadcast WCGV-My24 How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: 76ers fans in local market Peacock Bucks fans in local mark...

Game Details Date Saturday, October 24 Start Time 8.30 PM ET / 7.30 PM CT / 5.30 PM PT Location Philips Arena, Atlanta How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for this afternoon's game: CHECK NATIONAL CBS National Broadcast (check format) CBS Atlanta Home Broadcast ANF - Atlanta News First Houston Away Broadcast Space City Home Network How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your loc...

Although NBA trade season doesn't unofficially tip off until Dec. 15, a handful of teams need to be working the phones long before then.

The Sixers went to a Philly-based production company for their highly-anticipated 2026-2027 season hype video.

Game Details Date Saturday, October 24 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location Rocket Arena, Cleveland How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for this afternoon's game: Cleveland Home Broadcast - Brooklyn Away Broadcast YES Network How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Hornets fans in local market DAZN Heat fans in local market DAZN Out-of-market fans NBA League...

Game Details Date Saturday, October 24 Start Time 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT Location American Airlines Center, Dallas How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for this afternoon's game: Dallas Home Broadcast KFAA-IND San Antonio Away Broadcast WCGV-My24 Additional Fubo Options KFDA News/Channel 10 Too (Amarillo, TX) How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Mavericks fans in local m...

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 20: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on March 20, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images With th...

The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 PM ET.

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has recalled an unusual motivational exercise he used during his coaching career, bringing a wooden board into the locker room to teach players about overcoming fear and competing against elite opponents. Riley explained that he placed a two-by-four board on the floor and demonstrated how easily someone could walk across […] The post Pat Riley explains how he challenged players appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo has opened up about the complications surrounding his quadriceps injury, revealing that doctors told him his original surgery had been performed in a way that was unsuitable for a professional athlete. Oladipo explained that he discovered the extent of the problem after joining the Miami Heat, when he experienced discomfort […] The post Victor Oladipo says doctors warned previous quad surgery could cause another injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic showered praise on Walker Kessler for a dominant start to life as a Laker.

Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has revealed that he willingly stepped aside when Washington selected John Wall with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, recognizing that the young point guard represented the franchise’s future. Arenas explained that he had no intention of competing with Wall for leadership of the team, […] The post Gilbert Arenas details why he handed John Wall control of Wizards appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NBA legend Kevin Garnett has explained how his experiences growing up and playing basketball in Chicago helped him develop the leadership skills that would later define his professional career. The former Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star believes that navigating difficult situations at a young age taught him valuable lessons about communication, resilience and understanding […] The post Kevin Garnett credits Chicago for NBA success appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has described Michael Jordan as the most emotionally dominant athlete he has ever encountered, explaining how the Chicago Bulls legend’s mentality influenced everyone around him. Kerr, who won three NBA championships alongside Jordan in Chicago, believes his former teammate possessed a psychological advantage that extended far beyond his […] The post Steve Kerr calls Michael Jordan most emotionally dominant athlete appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s competitiveness but criticized his focus on individual defensive statistics following the team’s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Lendeborg exchanged words with Luka Doncic during Wednesday’s season opener and later claimed he had “lost all respect” for the Lakers superstar because of his […] The post Steve Kerr criticizes Yaxel Lendeborg’s defense despite Luka Doncic matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks 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...

The best thing about the NBA is that there’s always another game. And between now and mid-April, the Cavaliers will have 81 of them. So, yes, the meltdown on opening night in Philadelphia will be a long-forgotten memory that means nothing by the time the playoffs roll around. This is assuming the Cavs make the […] The post Cavs have chance to quiet outside noise that comes with meltdowns appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 125-117 win over the Clippers.

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg oozes bravado. He might have made headlines for his criticism of Luka Dončić, but he's willing to point the finger at himself, too. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

The Mavericks finally get to play a home game in this 2026-27 campaign. Coming up — the rival San Antonio Spurs.

Bad news to pile onto a building pile of bad news.

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.

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.