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It's not the best place to be before a game has even been played, but these five coaches already have a lot to prove to save their jobs

A former WNBA once accused the league of discrimination.

Angel Reese continues to pile up rebounds, but her offensive struggles raise a serious question: Are her impressive numbers hiding her biggest weakness? Angel Reese might be one of the most overrated offensive players in professional basketball, and her rebounding numbers are doing a fantastic job of hiding it. For someone who receives as much…

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The San Antonio Spurs tried to see what a three-guard lineup would look like, but after a 1-2 start, it’s clear Dylan Harper needs to return to the bench. submitted by /u/Putrid-Carpenter5204 [link] [comments]

Michigan’s national title defense represents a second chance for new Wolverines coach Mike Boynton, but he's not the only coach in a new situation.

The Miami Heat are off to a 0-3 start after their 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday evening, and an ESPN NBA insider has several specific concerns about their defense. On the latest edition of the Hoop Collective podcast, hosted by Brian Windhorst, NBA insider Tim MacMahon took a “flamethrower” to Miami’s “flammable” […] The post ESPN insider takes flamethrower to Miami’s ‘flammable’ defense that’s behind 0-3 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. reached a historic milestone in Sunday night’s 123-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, setting a new NBA record for field-goal attempts through a player’s first three career games. The seventh overall pick has attempted 73 shots to begin his professional career, surpassing Kevin Durant’s previous mark of 64, […] The post Kings G Darius Acuff Jr. is chucking at unprecedented levels in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While the New York Knicks are 0-3 after losing to the Orlando Magic, superfan Ben Stiller is still high on one player on the roster: Tyler Kolek. In his first post the morning after the Knicks’ loss to the Magic, Stiller praised Kolek for his defense, saying, “Tyler Kolek played good defense last night.” Kolek […] The post Ben Stiller has 1 positive takeaway from Knicks’ loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Duncan Robinson has been Detroit’s second-leading scorer behind Cade Cunningham, averaging 19.7 points, 2.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. And Robinson couldn’t have asked for a better start from beyond the arc. With Jalen Duren sidelined for at least the next two weeks with a right hamstring strain, and Ausar Thompson recovering from a right ankle sprain, Robinson sustaining his strong start will be vital to weathering those injuries. It could also be a determining factor in ...

The NBA injury report for Monday, October 26, features several notable absences, including Moses Moody, Mark Williams and Steven Adams. Cooper Flagg is questionable for the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat, while Marcus Smart is questionable for the Houston Rockets. Several teams had yet to submit their reports. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers — […] The post NBA injury report: Cooper Flagg questionable on Monday, October 26 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Gripes are hard to find amid the Los Angeles Lakers' 3-0 start to the 2026-27 NBA season.

In mid-August, a tweet from Enes Kanter Freedom went viral. The former NBA player wrote on X that dunking on Angel Reese would be his priority once he gets selected No.

With the 2026-27 season approaching, here's our Top 25 And 1 rankings of coaches

Golden State’s second year head coach is learning and applying the most important lessons: there isn’t one way to win a game. Adjustments are required. And a two-game losing streak doesn’t define a team. The post Nakase’s trusted Valkyries identity enough to adjust it appeared first on The IX Sports.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome was a two-time All-ACC member and a 2019 national champion for Virginia. Watch his top highlights from the 2017-19 NCAA men's basketball tournaments.

Anthony Black and Alex Caruso top our list of waiver wire adds after Week 1.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 18: Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center on January 18, 2026 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images A cliché is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality ...

The Bucks’ search for a win continues tonight.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers reach for a rebound during a game 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sixers kn...

Robinson was a force at both ends of the court late in Friday's victory over the Knicks.

LaMelo Ball used unconventional methods to ensure his teammates were always ready for his passes.

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Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum can’t stop talking about their relationship

Kobe Bryant’s former LA Lakers teammate Sasha Vujacic has paid tribute to Luka Doncic. Luka Doncic erupted for 52 points in the LA Lakers‘ 132-123...

Three teams got first-place votes in the preseason poll, and 11 All-Ivy players from last season are back. The post 2026-27 Ivy League preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

CHICAGO — If height was the only trait that matters in basketball, Justin Champagnie would not be as important to the Washington Wizards as he’s been early this season. He stands a shade under 6 feet 6 in bare feet, a less-than-ideal size for someone who specializes in rebounding. Desire, smarts and toughness matter, too, and Champagnie possesses all of those characteristics in abundance. Champagnie proved his mettle yet again late in Saturday night’s third quarter against the Chicago Bulls. ...

Dan Titus examines the week's top fantasy adds, shaped largely by early-season injuries.

The Knicks are shooting the ball as if the court is made of Jell-O, but only when they’re on offense. They’re lacking in physicality. They’re not running. These are all the signs of a team with tired legs, but it’s the first week of the season. How could that be? The aftermath of winning a title still appears to be lingering into the next season. It’s not time to panic. At all. Don’t. The Knicks deserve grace. They’re the defending champions. They’ve gotten off to slow regular-season starts b...

James Worthy recalled how he learned the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly discussing a trade that would have sent him to the Dallas Mavericks, just one year after helping the team win the 1985 NBA championship. Speaking on Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Worthy said he was watching the 1986 NBA Draft at home in North […] The post James Worthy reveals Lakers nearly traded him to Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.