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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics goes up for the rebound during the game against the New York Knicks on October 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

Mitch Johnson motivated his squad to its first victory.

This Lakers website thinks we overpaid for Hayes at $6M. Yet they've signed Sandro Mamukelashvili for $13M a year for the next 4 years plus Kevon Looney for $2.5M for one season trying to replace Hayes. Yet Mamu has averaged 6p/4.5r/1s/0b while Looney is averaging 3p/3r and not much else in 2 games. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

Jovan Buha believes the Lakers should consider trading Cameron Carr or Adou Thiero for an established contributor.

Despite a strong start to the season for a New Orleans Pelicans star, Zion Williamson, they must have a backup plan in place.

For a plurality of Bucks fans, preseason has not changed their level of optimism.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics talks with Head Coach Joe Mazzulla during first quarter of the Celtics Home Opener against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 The Boston ...

Banchero and Detroit's Jalen Duren face extended absences, while Flagg may not miss much time.

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Caitlin Clark's critics are speaking out.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 24: Tyrese Proctor #24 listens to Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Arena on October 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs defeated the Nets 125-121. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLE...

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 16: Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after winning the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest part of 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Toyota Center on February 16, 2013 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. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Everyone remembers the big names for th...

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 6, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 (Photo ...

The Golden State Warriors’ front office didn’t heed Steve Kerr’s words over the summer. After essentially using two separate squads last year — a full roster on some nights and one without veterans for back-to-backs — Kerr made it clear in May that he didn’t want the Warriors to be in that situation again. But history has already repeated itself. Playing with a roster depleted by rest and injury, the Warriors dropped their third straight game to open the season, a 131-122 defeat at the hands ...

NBA legend Charles Barkley has revealed that he learned about Inside the NBA’s move to ESPN through messages from the network’s employees, rather than receiving an official announcement from TNT. Barkley explained that he was at home on a Friday night when several ESPN personalities unexpectedly contacted him to welcome him to the network. At […] The post Charles Barkley criticizes TNT over ESPN transition appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Two games into the regular season, Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson feels his team is still shaking out the cobwebs a bit physically.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has reflected on the difficulties he experienced early in his second NBA season when he was asked to take on a bigger role following Ben Simmons’ absence from the team. Maxey explained that the sudden increase in responsibility left him uncertain about what was expected of him. He struggled to […] The post Tyrese Maxey recalls struggles after replacing Ben Simmons as 76ers starter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA All-Star John Wall has questioned whether taking a significant pay cut is the right decision for every player, using New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns as examples of how financial opportunities can differ across the league. Wall argued that accepting less money does not guarantee a championship, even if the […] The post John Wall suggests Jalen Brunson’s pay cut may not suit Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Going into the season, arguably the biggest question mark surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was their perimeter defense and who would guard the point of attack. But so far, Ziaire Williams has been up to the challenge. Williams signed a minimum contract with the Lakers, but the 25-year-old former lottery pick still has a lot […]

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Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman expressed disappointment with his team’s performance in the first half of Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, despite eventually securing a 141-135 overtime victory. Denver entered the contest looking to recover from its season-opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder but struggled badly during the opening two quarters. […] The post David Adelman criticizes Nuggets’ first-half performance despite comeback win appeared first on TalkBasket....

Who and what stood out in Milwaukee’s opening week?

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Pistons center Jalen Duren, who signed a five-year extension earlier this month, will be out at least two weeks with a right hamstring strain.

DALLAS — Less than two hours before the Dallas Mavericks’ home opener, coach Dusty May delivered some bad news: Kyrie Irving wasn’t going to play. Irving was officially ruled out with what the Mavericks called left knee injury management. That development, though not terribly surprising, was still a disappointment for fans who purchased tickets to the team’s Saturday night game against the San Antonio Spurs hoping to watch Irving play at American Airlines Center for the first time in more tha...

The Detroit Pistons remained unbeaten with a 106-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, handing Philadelphia its first loss of the 2026-27 NBA season. Cade Cunningham scored 26 points, while John Collins recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds as Detroit improved to 3-0 despite playing without […] The post Pistons hand 76ers first loss of the season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The NBA injury report for Sunday, October 25, features several notable absences, including Paolo Banchero, Bradley Beal, Jalen Duren and Donte DiVincenzo. Walker Kessler is available for the Los Angeles Lakers, while multiple teams have yet to submit their reports. The report covers seven matchups, with players listed as out, questionable, probable, doubtful or available […] The post NBA injury report: Paolo Banchero, Jalen Duren out Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 21, 2026 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Former BYU wing Richie Saunders, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is on the training camp roster of the Memphis Hustle, the Grizzlies announced in a press release. That suggests Saunders signed a G League contract and will open his first professional season as a domestic draft-and-stash prospect. That development doesn’t […]